Chance of a Lifetime

Our eyes are full of fire
since we now know that the clock 
   will strike at midnight
We will begin to 
chant 
      when the hour 
strikes
Then we will 
  laugh once more 
Later, we'll taste
   dawn 
  When it cuts 
through the darkness
  arrays itself 
in brillant colors
   Lights up the world!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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January 20, 2009 at 4:27 PM
Ooooh la la you are full of life and love! This is splendid! Yes, I did hear the poet - she was wonderful! If you get a chance to watch a replay it is worth it. Also the older black man who spoke after her, I did not hear his title, possibly a religious figure (I'm so bad) but he was great also, as to me when he spoke it was like poetry! Have a great night Matthew! Love, Shar
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January 18, 2009 at 1:37 PM
I like the uplifting end of this poem. Nice perspective on love. Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us. Keep on writing. Have a good day! Karen
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