Eric Cohen Poet Diminished Hexaverse

Fireworks

We gape at the sky
this Fourth of July,
as rockets ignite
to deal us delight,
while strangers unite.

I’m such a dope,
it gives me hope
that Nations torn
can be reborn.

Let God’s gifts
heal our rifts,
our esprit.

Let’s pray
we stay

free.


July 4, 2022
Diminished Hexaverse Poetry Contest Sponsored by Caren Krutsinger

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Kelly Deschler June 5, 2024 at 10:34 AM So many things seem to divide us these days, but something simple like fireworks can bring us back together... I really enjoyed reading this one, Eric, with the 4th of July only about a month away... Really great work! Eric Cohen June 5, 2024 at 4:47 PM Thanks, Kelly. Almost July 4th once again ...

Sara Kendrick March 5, 2023 at 2:26 AM Reads like a good contender to me for the contest. Way to go. We don't know what the future holds and will issue out for our country. Sara

Connie Marcum Wong July 26, 2022 at 2:49 PM All this division of pitting one side against the other I believe is having the opposite effect. It is actually bringing each side closer to God. Our nation was born and freed by the war of independence. Let us celebrate and keep it that way. A Fave and a wonderful poem my friend. Blessings xxoo Eric Cohen July 27, 2022 at 1:09 PM So glad to hear you like this. Thanks.

Paghunda Zahid July 25, 2022 at 12:11 PM Amin to that... Very well penned... Blessings Eric Cohen July 25, 2022 at 12:21 PM Thanks, Paghunda.

John Watt July 9, 2022 at 10:01 PM Eric, it's good to once again partake of your magical poetic touch. I think this is a great message for July 4th; like you, I am a dope with hope. All my best ~ John Eric Cohen July 10, 2022 at 6:11 PM No one here but us dopes. Thanks for the visit and all the best to you, too, John.