2012

It's not a subject into which I like to delve
     But the ancient Mayans predicted something would happen in 2012.

     Not knowing themselves of its restrictions
     They could not foresee the impact of their predictions.

     Scholars have argued about it for years
     Only to ramp up the population with fears.

     Some predict that so many planets will align
     That there will be a great celestial sign.

     Others believe that the poles of the earth will change
     Causing catastrophes, both great and strange.

     I, for one, am of a different thought
     Believing that that year will have a great and wonderful change brought.

     It will be something that for millions will bring relief
     For such is the strength of their common belief.

     We dream about it in our slumbers
     Yes, 2012 are "Magic Numbers".

     "What change will happen?" you ask in your queries
     Only one so grand . . . the CUBS WILL WIN THE WORLD SERIES!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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La France Avatar
September 16, 2010 at 5:58 AM
Well written poem, Daniel, it should do very wel in the contest.. now I am sending you a soup mail in a minute...
Sweetheart Avatar
August 31, 2010 at 9:07 PM
Magnificent write Dan and good luck in Gareth's contest... judging should be soon now... but this one reads like a winner my friend.. my wedding photos are now posted on my blog if u care to view ... only ten allowed by the system now so ten are on for now then I will interchange periodically.. luv.. hope u enjoy and good luck in the contest..
Mattison Avatar
August 31, 2010 at 1:52 PM
Good Poem. Give a different Idea to the matter of2012. So much Glome and Dome from other people;it make me wonder if any thing at all is going to happen on that day?? Any-way nice work!! I have wrote my own poem on the matter, maybe I could share it with you some time?? WEMattison
Murphy Avatar
August 28, 2010 at 2:45 PM
very nice and funny i enjoyed this read if for contest good luck and have a great weekend thanks for your kind comments
Devonshire Avatar
August 28, 2010 at 9:39 AM
Although I had a great laugh reading the last line, you make a good statement about the hype associated with 2012. The Hopi's predicted the planetary alignment. Some feel the Mayan "calendar" was just meant to start over again in 2012 and was not a forecast of the end of time. But there are the predictions from Nostradamus and he was on target with the fall of the Twin Towers, the Kennedy Assasination and Hitler (he called him Hister). EXCELLENT entry and I wish you success. Love, Carolyn
R Avatar
August 28, 2010 at 9:25 AM
Haha..so funny Daniel...I don't believe either that the world will end in 2012..come on...I'm glad that this is an optimistic poem and kinda ironic. Good luck in the contest! Emily
Neels Avatar
August 28, 2010 at 9:10 AM
Dan you had me smiling while reading this and your ending? Classic, had the DC stamp all over it! Best of luck with this write ~ Wilma
Culverhouse Avatar
August 28, 2010 at 7:26 AM
good prediction!! I like it!
Mehta Avatar
August 28, 2010 at 4:04 AM
A nice postitive thoughts on 2012 as I have expressed, Daniel
Belt Avatar
August 28, 2010 at 1:39 AM
LOL.....Go Cubs.....Great Write.....Larry
Roberts Avatar
August 27, 2010 at 9:40 PM
good one, good luck in the contest
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