Enough, Already

It's not the colour of your skin
It's the passion that resides within
Those of us who have a brain
Don't want these problems to remain
We need to try our very best
To put the distant past to rest
Marching forward together in peace
Helping all our problems to decrease
Copyright © | Year Posted 2020


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Date: 6/8/2020 8:43:00 PM
Most profound expressions of your deep thoughts. A great, great piece!
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Shirley Hawkins
Date: 6/8/2020 10:42:00 PM
Thank you, Funom for your kind comments... Take care...Shirley
Date: 6/7/2020 12:24:00 AM
Great write.. Lot of us are living in our past.. So when future pave the stones, we compare it with that left behind.. We need to try our very best...To put the distant past to rest.. What a wonderful expression of peace.. Takecare Shirley..
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Shirley Hawkins
Date: 6/7/2020 10:36:00 PM
Thank you, for your kindness and support Jenish. God Bless you and your family...
Date: 6/5/2020 10:34:00 PM
Your words speak truth and your thoughts shine, nicely penned, Shirley. John
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Shirley Hawkins
Date: 6/8/2020 10:47:00 PM
Thank you, John, your kind comments made me smile... Take care ..Shirley ..
Date: 6/5/2020 5:51:00 AM
Well said, Shirley...looks like we need all kinds of vaccines lol...stay safe and well wishes...^WW^ :o)
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Shirley Hawkins
Date: 6/8/2020 10:56:00 PM
lol .. Sure do Thank you, WW for your amusing comments.. I hope all is well with you and yours ... Shirley
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