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Beats of Despair

Graffiti walls and trash strewn streets Hope withers before it can grow Despair plays in steady beats With somber scenes to show Dreams dry up before they flow 5-20-2024

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Brandy Nicole

Date: 5/22/2024 6:59:00 PM

' Hope withers before it can grow, ' and ' dreams dry up before they flow. ' So sad. Your thoughts are tender and emotional, all at the same time. My best to you, Joseph. Hugs, Brandy

Silent One

Date: 5/21/2024 10:18:00 AM

Nicely done, it flows and rhymes very well..

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 5/21/2024 4:05:00 AM

Oh how sad. Cheer up. It's spring and flowers bloom.

Hilda Greenhough

Date: 5/21/2024 12:06:00 AM

Poem describes certain inner cities where there is little pride. This is a timely reminder that cities need to be revitalized.

Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 5/20/2024 6:07:00 PM

a nicely written poem...reminds me of some of the streets in near downtown Dallas where the homeless encampments are...when I walk by I can feel the despair you describe...where dreams dry up before they flow. Outstanding. Enjoy your evening, Sara

Ink Empress

Date: 5/20/2024 11:41:00 AM

Dreams dry up before they flow! What a brilliant last line to end this with! Love the slight alliterations and word weaving in this! Very well delivered dear joseph

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 5/20/2024 9:08:00 AM

I enjoyed reading your powerful write. Great Ending... Dreams can dry up at any age. Have A Blessed Day Writing Away.........