Can Do

As I arise to face a new day
  The governments in foul play.
Taxation is a total drain
  Crime is a money gain
Pollution clouds my membrane
  Healthcare is a crying shame
Love can be a constant pain
  Hatred may never end.

You ask me what, I CAN DO
   I measure life as you do to.
To de-value one's life, is everyones issue
  Reguardless of circumstantial views.
Put yourself in someone elses shoe's
  It may very well, oneday be you.

Blaming, fighting, fear & pain
  We all know it, there's nothing to gain.
No sense in crying, establishment blues
  It only feeds the anger, we fuel
Its human nature, win or lose
  Chose not to be like them
Love unconditionally thats your tool.

You ask me what I CAN DO.
  I measure life as you do to
Theres only so much one can do
  To acknowledge & challenge, for change
Is the power within you.
Responsibility lies, in what we CAN DO
  When time to give, gift with a open heart
A peaceful demeanor, is a pure start...
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Falotico Avatar
July 27, 2013 at 6:31 AM
Your an amazing Poet....xx Michael
Thomas Avatar
July 27, 2013 at 7:09 PM
Hi micheal,,, really appreciate your kind words...thankyou:) cherie....
Jones Avatar
July 26, 2013 at 9:26 PM
Powerful message..I really enjoyed this....
Thomas Avatar
July 27, 2013 at 7:08 PM
Hi Donna, im really glad,,, you did and thankyou for your comment:)
Mohammed Avatar
July 25, 2013 at 7:31 PM
Powerful thoughts on this one Cherrybunny.Well you did it again.
Thomas Avatar
July 26, 2013 at 12:24 PM
Hi M Thankyou so much for your encouraging words,,, means so much to me xoxo cherie
A   Avatar
July 25, 2013 at 1:13 PM
I can do Cherie, love the way you measure life .. one can only do so much,,, but the important thing of never giving up, is the best start when showing all things are possible... different is good, and change is better... love it... LINDA
Thomas Avatar
July 25, 2013 at 4:40 PM
Hi linda yes for real never give up!!!, is the best start...thankyou for stopping by, always a pleasure to read your comments:0) hugz cherie.....xx
Tacito Avatar
July 25, 2013 at 7:42 AM
Yes. Accountability of heart & soul, through all the trials. Fantastic!!!
Thomas Avatar
July 25, 2013 at 4:37 PM
Hi Drake....I like that word accountability, so important to use. Thankyou for dropping bye....hugz cherie<3
Lamoureux Avatar
July 25, 2013 at 7:26 AM
Hi Cherie If you have a chance reread my ice king poem, I did a rewrite.
Thomas Avatar
July 25, 2013 at 4:55 PM
The re write was great,,, the ending took it away...you did a great job goodluck...
Sanders Avatar
July 25, 2013 at 4:03 AM
Nicely done poet
Thomas Avatar
July 25, 2013 at 4:43 PM
Hi sean thanks for your comment:) appreciate it much...cherie:0)
Rhinem Avatar
July 24, 2013 at 11:37 PM
'Heavens Messiah,' Gave With His Life; As The World Hated Him Because Of His Condemning It's Evil Ways As Deeds ? Yet, 'Alpha & Omega,' Resurrected His Beloved Son From This Tomb Whom Could Never Hold Nor Keep, 'The King Of Kings Lord Of Lords,' Bound * Yes Let This Place Mock As Carry On It's Babylonics Plays ? We'll Turn Our Cheek And Blink These Eyes Lay Away While Their Sands Run Dry ˜ Dig The Poe As Surely We Know; 'Super Ku's, Sweet Beautiful Cherie;' So Much Love ˜ Love, John
Thomas Avatar
July 25, 2013 at 4:35 PM
Greetings john always a pleasure to read your comments,,, It is written & said... Truth & value in those words thankyou!!! Blessings my friend....<3~~cherie~~
Lamoureux Avatar
July 24, 2013 at 7:33 AM
Very well done. It sounds like you are describing Canada. I like your positive message, we are the agents of change and positivity.
Thomas Avatar
July 24, 2013 at 8:47 PM
Thanks so much richard very insightful, comment yes we are, agents of change:0) always appreciate your comments!!! Peace & blessings....cherie
Gabriella Avatar
July 18, 2013 at 9:09 PM
These lines speak an undeniable truth: we must first begin with ourselves. Very nice work!
Thomas Avatar
July 22, 2013 at 5:02 PM
Hi april, thanks so much for your kind words ,,,appreciate it:0)
Onclaud Avatar
July 17, 2013 at 7:10 PM
uplifting work so graciously pouring with optimism and love...much enjoyed, cherie!..:) huggs
Thomas Avatar
July 18, 2013 at 4:23 PM
Thanks so much for your kind words nette,, really appreciate it:) many thanks....cherie
Andresen Avatar
July 17, 2013 at 3:58 AM
- Always positive and happy .... all : 'can do' - Thanks for nice poem Cherie! - Have a nice day. - oxox / / Anne-Lise :)
Thomas Avatar
July 17, 2013 at 10:09 AM
Hi Anne,,,,have a nice day to and thanks for your comment, always appreciate it:0) <3 cherie...
Dietrich Avatar
July 16, 2013 at 4:47 PM
Good ideas in this one , to have a positive outlook and give love. It's getting kind of hard for me not to feel stressed out about health care, etc. It's so easy for people to talk against universal health care when they already have good health plans from their jobs. I hope the world can work together for the benefit of all mankind.
Thomas Avatar
July 17, 2013 at 8:41 AM
Hi Andrea,,,your right I hear you:0) thanks for your comment,,appreciate it cheriexx
Gildersleeve Avatar
July 16, 2013 at 4:42 PM
Cherie never so well expressed. It seems we live in a short fused society today. A great message within your poem. Warm Smiles, Connie
Thomas Avatar
July 17, 2013 at 8:39 AM
Greetings Connie & thanks for your comment,,,its unfortunate but yes we do...warm smiles.back cherie<3
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