Daniel Turner Poet Rhyme

Discrimination

However it goes, nobody knows
Whatever your belief
You as you are, and those afar
Through centuries of toil and grief
Hardships they solved, as they evolved
Bring us to date and time
The past is the past, today won't last
Opportunities pushed to the side
With flag unfurled, in a perfect world
Equality and freedom are one
With sword and shield, privileges yield
Then both become undone
Color or race, religion and mates
Must fight for what's legally theirs
Riches and waste, power and taste
Blindly turn from despair
Bitter and charred, Solutions come hard
Ignorance and greed are withstanding
Social issues, adroitly abused
Are solved with understanding


    an original poem by the "poemdog" Daniel Turner

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Freddie Robinson Jr. June 26, 2017 at 8:03 PM A truth TKO this poem is, Daniel. Sacred canons of truth unveiled. Much wisdom, much humanity. Without love, knowledge is worthless. You possess both. You cup of blessings runneth over, my friend. Another powerfully honest poem. Another instant fave. Love and peace always.

Jeannie Cronin February 4, 2016 at 3:25 PM Makes sense why the bible says the meek shall inherit the earth. It's a true wonder how we haven't managed to wipe ourselves off the face of the earth because it sure hasn't been for lack of trying! Great write, Daniel. If we could only find more people to listen! Daniel Turner February 4, 2016 at 3:34 PM Thank you, my dear. People hear what they want to hear. We just have to keep shouting.

Lin Lane February 4, 2016 at 7:32 AM I really like the intermittent internal rhyme, Daniel. There will always be discrimination in this imperfect world. That's why I'm waiting for a better one. Well done! Daniel Turner February 4, 2016 at 7:38 AM Thank you,Lin. All we can do is try to make it a better place, but sidestepping the real issues seems to be the norm, unfortunately. I appreciate your kind words of support.