If I Could Change the World

We are in a place where hatred Seems prevalent and touted Prejudices against races And religions are mainly width Of illustration of distaste Many people secretly hate On freedom and democracy Which lingers on in the state Of communism and czarism And any other fascism Hatred is to blame for the worst Event in the history: war and doom Hatred is the worst human stillness It is injurious when taught to kids It robs them of their innocence To hate things is a horrible mess If I could start to change the world I’d tear hatred off from one’s mind And heart, by starting it off from myself ‘Tis vital to see, feel and understand 04/16/16
2nd placer (Any Poem Meaningful To You) 4/20/16 8th placer (A Poem You Are Proud of) 5/8/16 7th placer (Hope) 4/30/16 10th placer (100 in a row contest) 7/7/16
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De Burca Avatar
July 9, 2016 at 9:13 AM
A great message in your poem, congrats on your win.
Merryman Avatar
July 8, 2016 at 4:35 PM
You are right, Moon Flower. If we could get rid of hatred the world would be a much better place! Congrats on your placement!
A   Avatar
July 7, 2016 at 1:43 PM
Moon Flower, Congratulations on your awesome win. Stop by my blog "PAIN GETS IN THE WAY OF FORGIVENESS" if you'd like..... Love LINDA
Kimathi Avatar
May 9, 2016 at 6:08 AM
Congrats again Moon Flower, with this thought-provoking piece!! ;-)
La France Avatar
May 8, 2016 at 9:27 PM
congrats on you win in the contest with this great write
A  Avatar
May 8, 2016 at 6:19 PM
Moon Flower, Congrats on your awesome win! Stop by my latest blog "Making A Difference." Enjoy and celebrate this win. With Love **SKAT**
Carmack Avatar
May 2, 2016 at 7:11 PM
Hey poetess-with-awesome-name, congrats on your win. It is sad that hatred is passed onto so many children.
Raven Avatar
April 30, 2016 at 3:29 PM
Hi Moon, Congratulations on your win in the contest. I enjoyed the read....Mike.
Flower Avatar
May 1, 2016 at 6:38 AM
Thank you, Vladislay.
Lane Avatar
April 30, 2016 at 1:51 PM
Well done, Moon, and congrats to you.
Flower Avatar
May 1, 2016 at 6:38 AM
Thank you, Lin.
Dalei Avatar
April 30, 2016 at 12:02 PM
Congratulations on ur win. Loved it.....hugs
Flower Avatar
May 1, 2016 at 6:37 AM
Thank you, Manmath.
Eastman Avatar
April 30, 2016 at 11:44 AM
Congratulations on the win.
Flower Avatar
May 1, 2016 at 6:37 AM
Thank you, Carol.
Devnath  Avatar
April 30, 2016 at 11:17 AM
Congratulation my lovely friend on your beautiful win. Loved always, bl
Flower Avatar
May 1, 2016 at 6:36 AM
Thank you, BL.
Haight Avatar
April 30, 2016 at 11:05 AM
Such great imagery of hope in your words, Moon Flower. Congratulations on your nice placement in the contest.
Flower Avatar
May 1, 2016 at 6:35 AM
Thank you, Sandra.
Negron Flores Avatar
April 30, 2016 at 10:51 AM
Congratulations on the placement of the contest Moon Flower.
Flower Avatar
May 1, 2016 at 6:34 AM
Thanks for the message and for the wonderful placement. I'm honored. More power to you, Nayda.
Salehi Avatar
April 27, 2016 at 7:17 PM
My dear Moon Flower, Your poem is beautiful... Your Rubaiyat, is consist of 5 Rubai... which is 2 line stanza with 2 parts. Your second rubai is perfect, the rest should follow leading pattern of: a a - 2nd line rhymes with the first. b a - 4th line rhymes with the first and second Poetry soup has good examples.
Salehi Avatar
June 23, 2016 at 3:07 PM
Always welcome....
Flower Avatar
May 1, 2016 at 6:33 AM
Thank you for such warm assessment, my dear friend.
Kimathi Avatar
April 25, 2016 at 8:02 AM
Without hatred, wars and unrest would cease... Congrats Moon Flower,for your WIN with this poem worth reflecting!!! ;-)
Flower Avatar
May 1, 2016 at 6:29 AM
Thank you Teddy.
Tacito Avatar
April 19, 2016 at 11:35 AM
"Hatred is the worst human stillness"...sigh, damn. So true. Riveting piece.
Flower Avatar
April 19, 2016 at 12:37 PM
Thank you. Drake...
Henderson Avatar
April 16, 2016 at 8:33 AM
Enjoyed reading your words this morning. Immensely!!! Peace and many many blessings to you and yours.
Flower Avatar
April 16, 2016 at 8:37 AM
Much appreciated. :)
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