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If I Could Change the World

Sometimes I don't switch on TV, the radio stays dumb and finishing a newspaper can leave me feeling numb. What is it with this world of ours, where did it all go wrong? How could the higher-ups elect leave it like this so long? Should in the future by strange quirk just one man gets a voice and leader of the world is picked at random, not by choice and through my letterbox a card that says it will be me then here's my manifesto telling how my world will be........ From infant school to college , five to eighteen and above a daily lesson will be taught on what it means to love. Care, compassion, sympathy, respect, be generous be acted out from dawn to dusk, not just sit and discuss. The value of all earthy life, no man to lay a hand on and we put an end to children, horses, dogs and cats abandoned. Hoodies will be outlawed, no reason to hide one's face and gangstas from da hood will wear a onesie in it's place (the ones that look like Pandas or a Pokemon or cat) so no more threatening gestures, there, I've taken care of that. All military vehicles no longer will be green but paler shades of Lavender and pink so they'll be seen. The nuclear warheads from the planet's face I would expunge conventional weapons would now be tipped with pointy sponge. Barb wire fence and barricades would all be knocked down flat and entering each country would be on a welcome mat. The list of National Anthems under me would not last long I'd swop them all for 'Happy', that nice Pharrell Williams song. Monday as start of working week, I refuse to defend so I'd bolt it onto Sunday just to make a long weekend. To replenish the rainforests we all must plant a tree and litter pick the garbage from the vast Sargasso sea. Rewards for all these changes that I make around the world? Free beer to all the fellahs and Prosecco for the girls. The kids get sweets and chocolate but they must understand they're still in bed by seven, and they've got to wash their hands. For contest 'If I could change the world', sponsor Becca Teagan

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Date: 8/9/2016 12:46:00 AM
Sorry it took me so long to get around to telling you how much I love this poem you wrote! All the changes you would make are so creative! Very nice read, made me smile... Thank you for entering this... Hugs
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Viv Wigley
Date: 8/9/2016 11:28:00 PM
Thanks, Becca, good theme, good fun. Viv x
Date: 7/31/2016 11:26:00 AM
Congrats 1st xxxxxxx
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Viv Wigley
Date: 8/1/2016 12:46:00 PM
Thanks, Wendy, Viv x
Date: 7/31/2016 9:54:00 AM
Hi Viv, Congratulations on your 1st place win. It was well deserved-7:-)Alexis
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Viv Wigley
Date: 8/1/2016 12:46:00 PM
Thanks Alexis, very kind. Viv
Date: 7/31/2016 6:47:00 AM
This is fabulous...if only...Congrats on your win. :) Sunita
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Viv Wigley
Date: 8/1/2016 12:47:00 PM
Thanks Sunita, if only indeed... Viv x
Date: 7/25/2016 7:46:00 PM
I'm just off to "Downing " street wearing a "placard" on me "back" . . . "We" all want "Viv" Wigley" as our next leader- give the one we've got the "sack" . . . : )
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Viv Wigley
Date: 7/26/2016 12:03:00 AM
I think the shorter working week would be the clincher, Indiana. Viv x
Date: 7/24/2016 5:20:00 AM
If only...
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Date: 7/20/2016 10:40:00 AM
Love the national anthem swapping for happy great idea for one world. It's not just your vision this "change is gonna come". Great write Viv, should do well!
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Viv Wigley
Date: 7/20/2016 2:02:00 PM
Thanks John, at least with just that one anthem everyone would know the words. There are some sour faced individuals at the Olympics when their anthem is played. And they don't clap, either. Cheers for popping by. Regards, Viv
Date: 7/20/2016 9:15:00 AM
Very imaginative and witty write Viv! Good luck in the contest!:)
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Viv Wigley
Date: 7/20/2016 2:02:00 PM
Thanks Chery, let's start a revolution. Viv x
Date: 7/20/2016 5:25:00 AM
So nicely written with all relevant details ...
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Viv Wigley
Date: 7/20/2016 6:11:00 AM
Thank you Probir, I'm not expecting a takeover bid just yet, though. Regards, Viv
Date: 7/20/2016 5:08:00 AM
- A delightful poem, with many wonderful suggestions Viv - A big 7 :) - Good luck in the contest - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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Viv Wigley
Date: 7/20/2016 6:10:00 AM
Thanks, Anne-Lise, we need more less serious politics. Viv x

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