How I Will Change the World

I saw society drain away to the gutter on the street
How I wished I could help the disheartened ones we meet
Everyone effected by the thoughtless acts of disregard.
Passion within to change this soulless way, how avant-garde

Needing to pursue my passion for the greater good
Never fearing the negativity upheld, loved ones would
Joining an organisation that gave me a grant to make the change
The power to be compassionate to humanity in a grand range.

Polished boots, razor sharp creases, keen from the first moment
Wanting to change the lives of everyone, even if it’s atonement 
Years on, finding out its money for the same old rope
Hungry for fulfilment, I need to stop this fear, and give all hope

Communities fearing the violence from demoralised youths
“Nothing to do” is the reply, none of these words are home truths
Street culture, such a powerful way of life, this is all they know
Searched by authority, a much needed but negative show

My Kind-heartedness was passion, I’m now in a moral debate 
Supporting victims of crime, but wanting to put suspects straight 
Humanity is a single word, so we must help one another to stand tall
This is now my agenda, dedication to build a safer future for all

Endless hours writing to governing bodies to see my radical approach 
Youth engagement with sports, that’s where I became a dodge ball coach.
Promotion in the field of sports to brake down barriers with kids
Work will never end with constant battles with funding all those bids

My life is dedicated now to change the world, as we all know it
This pure heart is with the victims of crime, and the ones who commit
We must guide the misguided as they only see what we show them
Wholeheartedness, lets do this together, or we are the ones to condemn

 For Dane Ann Smith-Johnsen contest "Kindheartedness"
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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April 19, 2010 at 12:22 PM
Powerful message in this poem. Good use of rhyme and imagery to share your thoughts. Congratulations on your win in Dane Ann's contest. Enjoy your success. Keep on writing! Karen
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April 19, 2010 at 9:22 AM
Awesome poem Garth, society is sadly to say, draining down the drain. And it will continue until judgement judges itself, and the Agape is restored to it's original place, which is first in men's lives. Congratulations on your HM. Agape, Moses
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April 19, 2010 at 7:33 AM
Congrats on your success in Dane Ann's contest. She's on the road or she would be congratulating you as well. Love, Carolyn
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April 19, 2010 at 5:24 AM
Congrats Gareth on your HM in the Kindheartedness contest.. wonderful words and a lovely honor for u to so enjoy ..luv.. "Sweetheart"
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March 26, 2010 at 3:03 PM
Hey Gareth, this is quite a write. Society clean up > quite wonderful poetry >> James
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March 22, 2010 at 5:25 PM
Thanks for your comments, Gareth. I posted the poem inspired by your blog. Love, Carolyn
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March 21, 2010 at 12:02 PM
Powerful message and words within this poem... best of luck in the contest.. you have soup mail... love Constance
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March 21, 2010 at 7:44 AM
Excellent work on this insightful poem. Kindheartedness can change the world..indeed! Love, Carrie
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March 20, 2010 at 6:00 PM
Great ideas and ideals that you have penned in these lines..Keep the creative pen flowing..Thanks for stopping by and commenting on my work..Sara
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March 20, 2010 at 5:56 PM
enjoyed must be a winner!!
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March 20, 2010 at 5:53 PM
Gareth, I feel like I'm peering into your soul through your poetry and what a wonderful man I see. Many of the concerns you express here are ones I share. Dane Ann will love your poem. Love, Carolyn
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March 20, 2010 at 5:33 PM
I enjoyed reading your poetry and I wish you a wonderful weekend filled with love and inspiration Gareth. Looks like a winner to me. Love, Carol
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