A World Full of Hate

Our communities seem to have changed today; we wonder why things have turned this way and we hold our breath and wait as our world of late is full of hate. Where’s the love that once was our fate; we worked hard to cultivate, and yet looking ‘round leads us to say our communities seem to have changed today.
November 6, 2018
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Barden Avatar
November 28, 2018 at 2:31 AM
Huge congratulations on your superb win in Emile's "Andaree" contest, John - nicely done, and happy holidays to you and yours, my friend! :-)
Gondolf Avatar
November 28, 2018 at 4:11 AM
Thanks, Greg, happy holidays to you as well. John
Roper Avatar
November 24, 2018 at 2:59 PM
John, congratulation in your win... everything is changing even in our hearts
Gondolf Avatar
November 24, 2018 at 3:26 PM
Thank you, Eve, I appreciate it. John
Tripp Avatar
November 24, 2018 at 2:09 PM
Knew this would rank in the top! Congratulations!
Gondolf Avatar
November 24, 2018 at 2:19 PM
Thank you, Rhoda, I appreciate it and congrats on your placement too. John
Nicole Avatar
November 24, 2018 at 1:24 PM
I knew this was a winner, the moment I read it, because of the truth within. Congratulations John. ~ Brandy
Gondolf Avatar
November 24, 2018 at 1:53 PM
Thank you, Brandy, your support means a great deal to me, I appreciate it. John
Awtry Avatar
November 24, 2018 at 1:13 PM
Well done! Congratulations on the high honors!
Gondolf Avatar
November 24, 2018 at 1:42 PM
Thank you, I appreciate it. John
Marcum Wong Avatar
November 24, 2018 at 12:44 PM
I have an idea why and will soup mail you about it soon. Congratulations on your well deserved second place podium win John! Bravo! : )
Gondolf Avatar
November 24, 2018 at 1:34 PM
Thank you so much, Connie, I appreciate it. John
Pinet Avatar
November 24, 2018 at 12:20 PM
Congratulations John! Your poem has placed "Second" in my PoetrySoup contest. Very well done my friend, Emile.
Gondolf Avatar
November 24, 2018 at 1:23 PM
Thank you, Emile, I appreciate it and thanks for hosting the contest. John
Gauthier Avatar
November 24, 2018 at 12:20 PM
Congrats on your podium finish, John. Well penned.
Gondolf Avatar
November 24, 2018 at 1:11 PM
Thank you so much, Line.
Tripp Avatar
November 20, 2018 at 6:41 PM
This is an amazing poem, John. Its a difficult form and you nailed it. Very awesome!
Gondolf Avatar
November 20, 2018 at 6:48 PM
Thank you, Rhoda, I appreciate your comments and visit. John
Godwin Avatar
November 10, 2018 at 8:28 AM
Great job - I'm applauding. Next - let's attack litter, it's really getting out of hand here, Southern Virginia. Love your work within the form. Poetry hugs ... CayCay
Gondolf Avatar
November 10, 2018 at 7:18 PM
Thank you, CayCay, I appreciate you. John
Dietrich Avatar
November 6, 2018 at 6:31 PM
oh , I was sitting here thinking what is this interesting form. It's Andaree. hahaha. Of all people, I should know that. WEll done. Very well done, John.
Gondolf Avatar
November 6, 2018 at 7:40 PM
Thank you so much, Andrea, yes you should recognize the form :) John
Onclaud Avatar
November 6, 2018 at 11:20 AM
powerfully dismal in a time when we need more compassion, john... beautifully expressed!...huggs
Gondolf Avatar
November 6, 2018 at 2:01 PM
Thank you, Nette, I appreciate it. Reading your comment brought to mind a song from the mid '60s by Jackie DeShannon "What the World Needs Now is Love" I think it is very fitting for these times. John
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November 6, 2018 at 10:34 AM
Good questions that I'm sure depending on who you ask will have different answers. It is sad the state of things lately but my feeling is it has been coming on for quite some time. I vote to bring back the good old days. :) Nicely done John
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November 6, 2018 at 1:33 PM
Thanks, Chris, I appreciate your thoughts and I agree, it's been coming for a long time. I fear we will never be able to reverse this trend. I second your vote to return to the good old days. John
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November 6, 2018 at 10:33 AM
This poem reminds me of one I wrote, called "Love" I should post one day. Our world is filled with so much negativity, yet- there are many positive people and moments as well. Surrounding us. I am thankful for this. Blessings truly are everywhere, if we truly look. Thank you for being here and for being You. Keep smiling my dear friend, you are a positive moment. :) Brandy
Gondolf Avatar
November 6, 2018 at 11:13 AM
Thank you for the sweet comment, Brandy, I was originally going to write one having "love" be the main word but the last few days my muse has been a bit negative. Your friendship is truly a blessing for me. Thank you. John
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November 6, 2018 at 8:22 AM
Succinct and sad, excellent penning.
Gondolf Avatar
November 6, 2018 at 8:31 AM
Thank you son much, Maureen, I appreciate it. John
Sands Avatar
November 6, 2018 at 8:05 AM
I agree that it is so sad, how things have changed and so much hate continues to churn. All we can do is love the best we can. I like how you created this poem :)
Gondolf Avatar
November 6, 2018 at 8:28 AM
Thank you for your thoughts, Heidi, I sometimes worry that our society is beyond the point of no return. Love and respect seem to be a distant memory. But a few of us still embrace the love and hope for the best. Sending love to you my friend. John
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November 6, 2018 at 7:11 AM
Sad but so true John, so many want to inflict their beliefs and ways on others, it seems all respect for others and indeed life has fallen by the wayside. Love the layout. Tom.
Gondolf Avatar
November 6, 2018 at 8:24 AM
Thanks, Tom, I are absolutely right, people have forgotten how to respect each other. John
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