I Am Striving To Change

Humanity is sometimes lost
Amongst the daily grind
I am just one who feels the cost
Of cradling a closed mind

The poor and huddled pave their way
Toward living in the light
Like others I've alot to say
That doesn't make it right

Yes,we look down the sidewalk
Cross to the other side
I feel ashamed,a few will talk
And this I can't abide

I'm one of many given to fear
Of things not understood
The price to pay is far too dear
For not doing what we could

I am all done with trepidation
Steps need to be taken
We need to be a kinder nation
Hearts and souls awaken




**for "I Am" contest
sponsored by Paula Swanson
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Brown Avatar
December 27, 2010 at 5:46 PM
Congratulations on your win in Paula Swanson's "I Am...." contest Deb. Love, Carol
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December 27, 2010 at 12:08 AM
Congratulations on your poem with humanity in mind! LUv, Andrea
Sweetheart Avatar
December 26, 2010 at 5:49 PM
Congrats Deb on your winning poem in the I Am contest with this exciting entry ..my friend.. enjoy with luv and a blessed and Happy New Year...
Mehta Avatar
December 26, 2010 at 10:23 AM
Many congrats Deb for bagging coveted spot in the contest with this thoughtful creation. Merry Christmas to you & your family. Luv/best wishes...Hitendra Mehta
Mehta Avatar
December 25, 2010 at 6:52 PM
Congratulations on this well deserved win in the contest of Paula, Deb
Onclaud Avatar
December 25, 2010 at 5:31 PM
how lovely, deb! kudos for placing well in the contest... nette
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December 25, 2010 at 5:00 PM
Congratulations on your win..Sara
Poet Avatar
December 25, 2010 at 12:17 PM
Congrats Deb on your well deserved win!
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December 25, 2010 at 10:04 AM
I expected this poem to be a winner, Deb. Congratulations! Merry Christmas. Love, Carolyn
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December 23, 2010 at 5:27 PM
This is a wonderful poem, with a message for us all Deb, Have a lovely festive season and a happy 2011. Harry
Rucker Avatar
December 23, 2010 at 3:46 PM
WOW! Very well penned, Deb! So much to be done at this season, and all year long.
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December 23, 2010 at 3:37 PM
If you can put aside trepidation and take steps toward a kinder nation, you are surely on the path God intended, Deb. A great interpretation of Paula's theme and you words flow so well! Hope your amazing entry is a top winner, Deb. Merry Christmas, Carolyn
Cheeseman Avatar
December 23, 2010 at 10:29 AM
Fine write and deserve of praise, good luck in the competition, and Mrry Christmas
Smith Avatar
December 23, 2010 at 8:56 AM
Well written and very thoughtful.. It's nice that the soup has nice, thoughtful people such as yourself.. I enjoyed... Looking forward to reading more.. Dana'lynn
Sweetheart Avatar
December 23, 2010 at 8:25 AM
A poignant and powerful uplifting message in every line of this piece Deb... great to ingest for the New Year my friend.. happy holidays from us to u and yours..with much luv..
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December 23, 2010 at 7:39 AM
Hi Deb, Such a powerful message you have penned. So honest and true words we are all afraid to say. Bravo to you and good luck in the contest. Happy Holidays...Lay
Richards Avatar
December 23, 2010 at 7:17 AM
Such an uplifting message in this wonderful poem. I love the positive approach to this contest!! Merry Christmas Wilma.....and Peace on Earth! Love, Carrie
Neels Avatar
December 23, 2010 at 7:02 AM
Deb, a lovely entry for Paula's contest.. Best wishes to you.. ;-) Happy Holidays to you and those close to you - love Wilma
Mehta Avatar
December 23, 2010 at 4:00 AM
Wonderful entry to the contest bring out the "I' in a person, deb
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