Eric Nolan Poet Free verse

I

I am but a man
I am not an evil man
But I am an angry man
I am mad at the world for the way it is
For what it does to us and each other
I am mad there is no justice
At least none that I see
I am mad at the world
For what it has done to me
I am mad at myself
For what I have become, because of the world
I am not an evil man
But I am a mad man
I am angry at my weakness
Powerless to stop it all
I am just one who understands
That this is all wrong
And very far from right
I am but one
Quickly losing sight
I am not an evil man
But an angry man looking toward the light
Hoping, dreaming, wishing, praying………………….
I just want things right
Is all I’m saying
Loving, laughing, playing, living…………………….
The simple joy in random giving
Holding, hugging, kissing, sharing………………….
Is all part of our natural caring
We are a race
Who are in a race……………of survival
I am not an evil man
I am just angry at the way we treat each other
Because were all we’ve got

Eric (and sometimes not)

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Eric Nolan November 29, 2009 at 9:26 AM I agree with you James, I myself feel sorry for the youth of our future. It deeply saddens me the world we leave for them. I only pray they will have the fortitude and wisdom to change it for the better.

James Fraser November 29, 2009 at 9:12 AM I like your thoughts Eric. I have enjoyed watching my 4 kids growing up, but i don't like the world they are growing up with. I only hope it gets better, for their generation and their childrens >> i live and hope >> James

Eric Nolan April 5, 2009 at 7:47 AM Thank you Michael I appreciate it, take care.

Michael Jordan April 4, 2009 at 10:40 PM Eric - Congratulations on having your poetry featured this week – God Bless, MJ

Eric Nolan April 1, 2009 at 6:41 PM Thank you for the words Vince, the country has and will remain BUSH whacked for years to come unfortunately and it is only going to get worse sadly, but I am keeping hope and a loaded glock close at all times wishing the former prevails. Take care

Vince Suzadail Jr. April 1, 2009 at 8:57 AM Congratulations Eric on "I" being featured. Our voices need to be loud to be heard over the political garbage coming out of both parties. The country has been "BUSH" whacked. What can I say? God Bless. Vince

Eric Nolan March 31, 2009 at 3:26 PM Thank you for the invitation HG, I am glad you see such beauty in this world. I do see some of it as well but not a nearly as much as I would like to. Though there's more beauty in nature than in people. Thank you for your thoughts I appreciate them.

Hgarvey Daniel Esquire March 31, 2009 at 2:23 PM Dear Eric,Congratulations on YOUR POEM "I' being Featured this week There is much difference between Evil and Angry Look around in nature and YOU should not feel as sad There is Beauty in this world even Beautiful People Come and join us ALWAYS... HG

Eric Nolan March 31, 2009 at 5:13 AM Thank you L'nass I appreciate your comments, saying that it's a powerful writing is very good to hear, by the way I love your name it's absolutely lovely. Thank you

L'Nass Shango March 31, 2009 at 4:25 AM This poem is featured today, and I read for the first time how powerful you write, how atteached you are to significant things, congratulations. Love and peace, my friend

Eric Nolan March 30, 2009 at 10:11 PM Thank you Lolita I really appreciate the kind words, unfortunately these days all I can find to write about is sadness. Thanks again

Lena Townsend March 30, 2009 at 10:07 PM Congratulations on being featured this week. There is a lot of truth and sadness in this write. Very deserving of being featured this week. Smiles from Lolita

Eric Nolan March 30, 2009 at 5:32 PM Thank you Sharon I really appreciate the kind words, it means alot to me.

Sharon Winter March 30, 2009 at 5:15 PM Congratulations on your well deserved featured write of the week! Love, Shar

Eric Nolan January 19, 2009 at 3:50 PM Wow Yoni a comparison to Marshall, very nice and he's from my hometown to boot, kudos to me. Thank you Yoni all of this material was written long ago and wasn't published till 2004. I am writing new material all the time which will be in my 2nd book so the material your reading is at least 10 yrs old if not older. I hope to have my new book out this year but its so expensive to have anything other than a chapbook printed. I guess that's why were called "starving" artists. Good to hear from you