Chuck Melugin Poet Lyric

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


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Tiffany Saxon January 14, 2021 at 7:02 AM Absolutely Beautiful! Strong and deep! I love it!

Funom Makama July 12, 2017 at 10:04 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 August 13, 2017 at 6:12 AM Thanks Funom, So sorry for my delay in responding. My best to you, chuck

Vladislav Raven April 1, 2017 at 3:54 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 April 4, 2017 at 2:05 PM Thanks Mike, for your excellent review. I so appreciate the fave. My best to you always, chuck

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart March 22, 2017 at 8:01 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 Pigeon Tart March 22, 2017 at 9:58 AM That song moves me so as well :) Chuck Melugin March 22, 2017 at 9:26 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 March 21, 2017 at 10:35 PM Such a deep and profound poem. Sad but beautifully written. Chuck Melugin March 22, 2017 at 9:29 AM Thank you Sofia, I so appreciate your words but I feel so undeserving. I wish you tons of love, chuck

Emile Pinet March 17, 2017 at 9:26 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 March 17, 2017 at 9:32 AM Thank you Emile, for the gracious comment. The children are our future and deserve our protection. My best to you, chuck

Robert Lindley March 6, 2017 at 11:09 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 March 6, 2017 at 12:41 PM Thanks so much Robert. Those words, coming from you, made my day! My best, chuck

Edward Mccall February 21, 2017 at 8:16 AM That put a lump in my throat. Very,very well done Chuck, what a sad yet beautiful song. Chuck Melugin February 21, 2017 at 10:19 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 February 13, 2017 at 9:18 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 February 15, 2017 at 8:35 AM Thanks so much Judy for your kind comment. God bless you too. My best, chuck

Matthew Anish February 10, 2017 at 1:05 PM Were you referring to some tragedy here? This is powerful poetry - I wonder what it refers to. Peace & Blessings Matthew Anish Chuck Melugin February 10, 2017 at 1:33 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 February 9, 2017 at 1:50 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 February 10, 2017 at 9:28 AM Yes Yes yes, Thanks so much Sara, for the awesome comment, My best, chuck

Carolyn Devonshire February 8, 2017 at 1:57 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 February 8, 2017 at 2:59 PM Dear Carolyn, Thanks so much for the awesome comment! My best for you, chuck

Eve Roper February 8, 2017 at 10:18 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 February 8, 2017 at 2:57 PM Thanks so much Eve, for the marvelous comment, My best to you, chuck

Heidi Sands February 3, 2017 at 6:03 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 February 3, 2017 at 7:29 PM Thanks Heidi, your comment touches my heart. My best to you, chuck

John Herlihy February 3, 2017 at 3:18 AM Quite simply unbelievable. A very moving tribute to the children of the world. JH Chuck Melugin February 3, 2017 at 8:34 AM Thank you John, So good to meet you! I so appreciate your thoughts. My best to you, chuck

White Wolf February 2, 2017 at 7:36 PM I was perusing through your catalog and noticed you love your lyrics! And now I see why! Excellent write, Chuck! Chuck Melugin February 2, 2017 at 8:01 PM Thanks, Wolf! I am going to read yours very soon! You are one talented guy! My best, chuck

Kim Rodrigues February 2, 2017 at 12:23 PM So very true! Let them live! Amen! Chuck Melugin February 2, 2017 at 4:47 PM Thanks Kim. Yes! My best, chuck