Daver Austin Poet Free verse

Focus Neighborhood

FOCUS NEIGHBORHOOD

It is a collective concern
A consciousness of soul    few possess
‘Neighborhood’ is the term
We cannot know all    just a few things each one

From somewhere beyond the Milky Way
A powerful telescope zeros-in
Encircling a globe – to that furthest eye a bare acre
And in that focus
That ‘neighborhood’
Is contained a nucleus
Greeks
Spaniards
Italians
Germans
British
Polish 
Russians 
Africans
Orientals
A collective possibility that -
Once smitten    all    with love and concern –
They might free the world

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Sheri Fresonke Harper November 28, 2010 at 8:33 PM Good message, I can see everyone under the star, enjoyed this:)

Sara Kendrick November 26, 2010 at 4:19 PM Interesting work..Sara

Wilma Neels November 26, 2010 at 8:11 AM What a great message Dave cant help but not my head in agreement.. Enjoy the weekend ahead ;-) love Wilma

Carolyn Devonshire November 26, 2010 at 7:48 AM I think I've read most of your poems too, my friend. I won't be shopping today, so there will be no butting of heads with sales-frenzied shoppers. Bought and mailed my gifts for family already. Didn't eat much yesterday, but still got sick to my stomach. Too much stress! Hope you had a great Thanksgiving, Daver. Wishing you peace and love, Carolyn

Andrea Dietrich November 25, 2010 at 9:51 PM AWESOME message, Daver. And thanks for that Dickinson reference. So you have NEW soupmail for me? I better go see. thanks for putting up this newbie poem. LUv, Andrea

Skat A November 25, 2010 at 7:47 PM wow! i'M SO FAR INTO THAT MILKYWAY DAVER. Love IT, best holiday wishes*Luv~Skat

Dr.Ram Mehta November 25, 2010 at 5:35 PM Very nice thoughts you have penned on this occasion, Daver

Audrey Haick November 25, 2010 at 12:16 PM This is a beautiful picture, Dave, kind of a prayer for our 'neighborhood"! One people with one objective to love and care for one another befoe it's too late! When I see the young people, I still believe that there is hope. I'm wishing you and your family a beautiful Thanksgiving Day! Love, always, Audrey

Corinne Curcio November 25, 2010 at 10:25 AM Happy Thanksgiving Dave - and your poem is a lovely sentiment on this day. Enjoy!

Carolyn Devonshire November 25, 2010 at 9:53 AM Don't forget that Americans are part of this nucleus too, Daver. I, too, hope there will be more harmonious days ahead for our world. We have to look for the ways we are alike, not dwell on our differences. Excellent poem, dear friend. Blessings to you for a great Thanksgiving! Love, Carolyn

November 25, 2010 at 9:18 AM Hi Dave,really enjoyed your poem today,definitely nice thoughts to think about today.Sandra

Linda-Marie Sweetheart November 25, 2010 at 8:36 AM Interesting thoughts Dave within your lines today.. if only it could all happen maybe the World would be ONE at last.. everyone getting along in peace.. this is a really good beginning to absorb your lines so perfectly written luv.. H.T. Day to u..