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A Force For Good

A righteous man and force for good was England’s William Wilberforce. For those without a voice he stood, a righteous man and force for good! No other man of his time could have fought so well and stayed the course! A righteous man and force for good was England’s William Wilberforce.

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Ivo Cos

Date: 5/14/2014 8:51:00 PM

I thought "page 5, last poem". Not dissappointed. What a great idea is to read old submissions by the PROs at this Site. A fantastic tribute to Mr. Wilberforce. I'll fav this and use it for inspiration when I set to write my First triolet. I'm definitely coming back to your oldest poems soon.

Erich Goller

Date: 5/2/2012 9:30:00 PM

that's a wonderful story poem, nice in form. I enjoyed reading it.God bless you. Hugs!Erich

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 4/29/2012 5:01:00 PM

Hi ,, Andrea,,, read your frog poems.. yesterday... now I'm here to read about this man... very righteous.. good always comes out on top... finally i posted a poem... not what i had in mind.. but, oh! well..... Thank you for sharing your wonderful poem, always~ PD

Joe Maverick

Date: 4/25/2012 11:47:00 PM

Interesting write here Andrea, and good to celebrate such a man i think i may try this form in a write.)

Dalila Agtani

Date: 4/24/2012 12:25:00 AM

Hmmm Andrea Triolet! Don't make me think now. I promise though I will come back to ruminate on this poetry form. Thanks for visiting my work. I have been stuck on free verses lately due to time constriction. Love Dalila

James Peranteau

Date: 4/23/2012 7:36:00 PM

Well, I'm coming after you Andrea dear, if this mans name comes flashing in mine head in one of my great arousing dreams ! *smiles* I'm sure at least, not going to forget this mans name, see'n ya rubbed it in with a 'Triolet' !LOL Great write dear poet ! Have a wonderful week Andrea....much love, james

Michelle Mac Donald

Date: 4/23/2012 4:40:00 PM

An interesting write, Andrea! You have surely covered the highest qualities making him this unforgetable man! You are outstanding at filling us in with information and morals...thumbs up to you, Andrea! Best wishes, Mikki

Robert Johnson

Date: 4/23/2012 3:13:00 PM

Thank God for those who give a damn. Too bad his name aint Uncle Sam. We could use a man like that. In these times when the fat get fat.

Andrea Dietrich
Date: 4/23/2012 11:21:00 PM

GREAT rhyme you came up with!!

Wilma Neels

Date: 4/23/2012 1:50:00 PM

you gave me a history lesson with this one Andrea ;) enjoyed it, especially the form you chose, love Wilma

Bl Devnath

Date: 4/23/2012 12:59:00 PM

England’s William Wilberforce was real man, so fought for good. Rare is seen like him. True information through wonderful poem. Thanks, loved always, bl

Cyndi Macmillan

Date: 4/23/2012 12:42:00 PM

Have you seen the movie "Amazing Grace?" Oh, what a fantastic movie... eye opening. Liked this poem! Hugs, Cyndi

Matthew Anish

Date: 4/23/2012 11:58:00 AM

About someone I am not familiar with - I am something of a history buff but not that familiar with English history. Who was Mr. Wilberforce? I just entered a haiku contest at BMCC - $25 prize! Peace & Love Matthew Anish

Jack Horne

Date: 4/23/2012 11:31:00 AM

Lovely tribute to Wilberforce, Andrea. So glad you liked my attempts at your new forms - I tried Jan's Trijan Refrain today. Please tell her I thought it was an awesome form

Phyllis Babcock

Date: 4/23/2012 11:02:00 AM

Not up on who this guy was but will have to google and find out. All in a matter of opinion I guess as to what he did. Got me curious--love phyl

Harry Horsman

Date: 4/23/2012 9:48:00 AM

love the history lesson, a fitting poem to go with his exploits. Clepedest is an old middle english word, meaning 'Çall to me' it can be used loosly, or should i say i use it loosly in the poem, instead of the title being,'speak to me/tell me' i use Clepedest. i told you my favourite poet was W.H Davies, along with you of course. Why is 9/11 so significant in the problem with your school?. harry

Sara Kendrick

Date: 4/23/2012 9:43:00 AM

I guess that I need to look him up..He must have been very interesting...Thanks for stopping by..Those frogs can be annoying sometimes but they ususally rest soon after the sun goes down but the tree frogs will sing when rain is about to happen and after a rain..The Whip-Poor-Will can sing all night but most of the time I don't hear him after I get sleepy...Sara

The Situation

Date: 4/23/2012 9:20:00 AM

a prophet, in a way. but people of our day don't see it that way. thank you for your visit.

Doris Culverhouse

Date: 4/23/2012 7:08:00 AM

enjoyed reading your work....I have never heard of this gentleman...

Diana Mohammed

Date: 4/23/2012 5:35:00 AM

A well written tribute Andrea!! Love the rhythm!! Keep it up...Love Diana

Ravindra K Kapoor

Date: 4/22/2012 10:48:00 PM

Great tribute to a man, who stood for a great cause. My good wishes if this is for a contest entry. Love and best wishes..Ravindra...Andrea Dietrich

Kash Poet

Date: 4/22/2012 10:26:00 PM

Beautiful Triolet and a great tribute to William here Andrea.Is this for any contest.Yes I had noticed the Typo re my haiku.Will edit it.Thanks...........kash

Kash Poet

Date: 4/22/2012 10:23:00 PM

Again!!!!