A Reason For Hope

There is so much hate
And so much malevolence
At times I despair;
At the end of an alley
Blades of grass by the garbage.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2008

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Muzzey Avatar
June 20, 2010 at 8:55 AM
I tuely enjoyed this wonderful Tanka, I'll have to try one someday. You penned it so well, congratulations on being featured this week. Caryl
Spence Sr Avatar
June 19, 2010 at 2:41 PM
This is excellent. I can see the imagery of hope, especially the blade of grass. Congratulations on being featured. Great job! Joseph
Austin Avatar
June 19, 2010 at 9:14 AM
Great Tanka, Jim. Amazing what a single blade of grass will do. Congrats on this selection. Love, daver
Kendrick Avatar
June 18, 2010 at 10:53 AM
Nature shows that everything can run according to God's plan if man will let God reign..Keep the creative pen flowing..Sara
Brown Avatar
June 18, 2010 at 10:46 AM
Congratulations on your featured poem this week Jim. Love, Carol
Keys Avatar
June 15, 2010 at 7:19 AM
your gentle write turns ugliness into beauty. thank you, chuck
Fisher Avatar
June 14, 2010 at 1:44 PM
Many congrats on your featured piece this week. Rgds Janette
Scripca Avatar
June 13, 2010 at 9:53 PM
Congratulation to a talented poet. Love, Iolanda
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June 13, 2010 at 6:20 PM
Congrats Jim, on the featured write. Vince
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June 13, 2010 at 2:50 PM
Message loud and clear--well done! Good use of imagery in the last line to end the poem with a wow! Congratulations on being featured. Wishing you continued success with your writing. Karen
Burton Avatar
July 27, 2008 at 1:27 AM
hi,very deep,get deeper WRITE ON
Jordan Avatar
July 26, 2008 at 10:28 AM
Hello Jim - enjoyed this poem - very interesting and hopeful ending - great job Jim - blessings
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