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All They Could Have Been

Little lights begin to shine Tiny heartbeats in the dark With a glowing hope inside To shine brighter than the stars But their possibilities..... Suddenly come to an end Echoing in their silent screams All they could have been I see a doctor, I see a preacher A loving nurse...A home school teacher A little boy rounding third base That home run smile all over his face They would change the world we're living in If only they could be..... All they could have been We explain it all away A thousand reasons for their fall But they can never be replaced..... Listen close....and hear the call 'To welcome all the angels Heaven chose to send.... Let all God's children be All they could have been I see a priest...a president The hands of an artist...a pilot's accent Mom's joyful tears--graduation day As her baby girl walks 'cross the stage Yes, they would change the world we're living in.... If only they could be..... All they could have been Just a chance to be.... All they could have been Protected by copyright All rights reserved

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Tiffany Saxon

Date: 1/14/2021 7:02:00 AM

Absolutely Beautiful! Strong and deep! I love it!

Funom Makama

Date: 7/12/2017 10:04:00 AM

Excellent and profound. You have that unique skill of beating the peak. This is a wonderful stuff, always beating our expectation. Can wait to jump to your next page.

Chuck Melugin
Date: 8/13/2017 6:12:00 AM

Thanks Funom, So sorry for my delay in responding. My best to you, chuck

Vladislav Raven

Date: 4/1/2017 3:54:00 PM

Hi Chuck, an excellent poem with such wonderful content. What would this world be if we were allowed to reach our full potential. So many times for some reason we don't, mine is medical. I shall never reach my full potential in anything, but I'm happy. This is a write that touches the reader deeply. This has to be a seven and a fave Chuck. Your friend always....Mike.

Chuck Melugin
Date: 4/4/2017 2:05:00 PM

Thanks Mike, for your excellent review. I so appreciate the fave. My best to you always, chuck

Maureen Mcgreavy

Date: 3/22/2017 8:01:00 AM

Well penned, well wished; a beautiful world it would be if we could all be nourished to our full potential. Thank you for sharing this heart felt write Chuck. xomo

Maureen Mcgreavy
Date: 3/22/2017 9:58:00 AM

That song moves me so as well :)

Chuck Melugin
Date: 3/22/2017 9:26:00 AM

My sincere thanks Maureen. Your words brought to my memory Louis Armstrong's, "What A Wonderful World" I see trees of green, red roses too....I see them bloom..For me and for you...and I think to myself.................Bless you, chuck

Sofia Ra

Date: 3/21/2017 10:35:00 PM

Such a deep and profound poem. Sad but beautifully written.

Chuck Melugin
Date: 3/22/2017 9:29:00 AM

Thank you Sofia, I so appreciate your words but I feel so undeserving. I wish you tons of love, chuck

Emile Pinet

Date: 3/17/2017 9:26:00 AM

This is a strong poem, full of wisdom and understanding. Your word choice is good and the message sent is strong and both spiritually and emotionally uplifting. Emile.

Chuck Melugin
Date: 3/17/2017 9:32:00 AM

Thank you Emile, for the gracious comment. The children are our future and deserve our protection. My best to you, chuck

Robert Lindley

Date: 3/6/2017 11:09:00 AM

Children are the future, if we in folly dare to not protect and nurture them, then the future will be dismal, dark and quite perilous indeed. An exceptional tribute to children. A fav..

Chuck Melugin
Date: 3/6/2017 12:41:00 PM

Thanks so much Robert. Those words, coming from you, made my day! My best, chuck

Edward Mccall

Date: 2/21/2017 8:16:00 AM

That put a lump in my throat. Very,very well done Chuck, what a sad yet beautiful song.

Chuck Melugin
Date: 2/21/2017 10:19:00 AM

Thank you Edward, for the sincerity of your comment. The message puts a lump in my throat also. my best to you, chuck

Judy Ball

Date: 2/13/2017 9:18:00 PM

I love a poem with a message and this has a good one. Wonderful piece and I do so agree. Very insightful write. God Bless and a big 7 from me. JB

Chuck Melugin
Date: 2/15/2017 8:35:00 AM

Thanks so much Judy for your kind comment. God bless you too. My best, chuck

Matthew Anish

Date: 2/10/2017 1:05:00 PM

Were you referring to some tragedy here? This is powerful poetry - I wonder what it refers to. Peace & Blessings Matthew Anish

Chuck Melugin
Date: 2/10/2017 1:33:00 PM

Thanks Matthew for your comment. My words, hopefully carry a message of respect for children, also the tragedies that all too often befall them. My best to you, chuck

Sara Kendrick

Date: 2/9/2017 1:50:00 PM

If only each adult could help just one child outside of their family to reach their highest ability then this would be a much better world..Thanks for the visit to my page..Sara

Chuck Melugin
Date: 2/10/2017 9:28:00 AM

Yes Yes yes, Thanks so much Sara, for the awesome comment, My best, chuck

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 2/8/2017 1:57:00 PM

Chuck, if we fail to be all we can, there is plenty of regret when we get older. Your poem is a beautifully composed inspiration, filled with characters that evoke emotions from readers. I'm pulling for that little boy rounding third to play in the World Series one day. Awesome!

Chuck Melugin
Date: 2/8/2017 2:59:00 PM

Dear Carolyn, Thanks so much for the awesome comment! My best for you, chuck

Eve Roper

Date: 2/8/2017 10:18:00 AM

Very good, Chuck, every one should be able to follow their destiny and make a positive difference :-)Hugs Thank you for reading my poem " Where We Meet"

Chuck Melugin
Date: 2/8/2017 2:57:00 PM

Thanks so much Eve, for the marvelous comment, My best to you, chuck

Heidi Sands

Date: 2/3/2017 6:03:00 PM

Wow Chuck. This is powerful and incredible Straight from the heart and soul. I am happy to have found it to read. Special.

Chuck Melugin
Date: 2/3/2017 7:29:00 PM

Thanks Heidi, your comment touches my heart. My best to you, chuck

John Herlihy

Date: 2/3/2017 3:18:00 AM

Quite simply unbelievable. A very moving tribute to the children of the world. JH

Chuck Melugin
Date: 2/3/2017 8:34:00 AM

Thank you John, So good to meet you! I so appreciate your thoughts. My best to you, chuck

White Wolf

Date: 2/2/2017 7:36:00 PM

I was perusing through your catalog and noticed you love your lyrics! And now I see why! Excellent write, Chuck!

Chuck Melugin
Date: 2/2/2017 8:01:00 PM

Thanks, Wolf! I am going to read yours very soon! You are one talented guy! My best, chuck

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 2/2/2017 12:23:00 PM

So very true! Let them live! Amen!

Chuck Melugin
Date: 2/2/2017 4:47:00 PM

Thanks Kim. Yes! My best, chuck