Doug Vinson Poet Rhyme

If I Ruled the World

If I ruled the world I'd paint it mostly blue,
Spiders would build the finest webs - I'd decree the morning dew,
Auroras would shimmer above the poles, their colors ringing true,
Those would follow my first thought, "Good grief! What will I do?"

Puppies would be off to run and romp, kittens added to the chases,
Mountains, deserts and oceans - set down in law as special places,
The red kite's ride, the jaguar's stride, moon and trees within their races,
The sable's fur, the cheetah's purr, we'd acknowledge such given graces,
And I'd praise the honored beauty in elderly people's faces.

Wind would dance across the sand, long waves would come ashore,
Unfair rebukes and tactical nukes - do we need this stuff anymore?
Graceful herds would move around the Serengeti plain,
I'd reach across the ocean, try to lessen my good friend's pain.

I'd find the key to hardened hearts,
To quell our many tribal wars,
Diplomatic smarts and peaceful arts,
Those things I'd underscore.

No more homeless, evermore - from that they would be free,
(I'd live with the skepticism that we could ever all agree.)
I'd want to know all the poets, every poet that can be,
To never miss the poetry, it's in every soul, you see.


24 February 2017

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Vladislav Raven May 5, 2017 at 3:47 PM Hi Doug, your world would be a world worth living in, a world where peace would reign and brother would sit with brother. I do like your world Doug, i can picture it so easily through your descriptive words. An excellent piece Doug, i enjoyed it immensely. This has to be a seven and a fave. Your Friend Always....Mike. Doug Vinson May 5, 2017 at 5:12 PM Hey Mike. : ) It always seems that it comes down to "us" against "them," in so many ways - between nations and within them. Sigh... I do know that actually getting to know people who are in "them" makes a heck of a difference, yet it's always sort of behind-the-curve, it never gets far enough.

Darren White May 3, 2017 at 3:59 AM Oh Doug, how you can write, I am always amazed at your talent :) Can I choose you at the next election round? Because you as ruler sounds absolutely wonderful. Congratulations! Doug Vinson May 5, 2017 at 5:09 PM Thank you, my friend. : )

Glen Schwartz March 31, 2017 at 5:13 PM Great write !! I love "The honored Beauty in elderly peoples faces" .. I wish you ruled the world.. Doug Vinson May 5, 2017 at 5:09 PM Hey Glen. : ) Heck, I'd probably mess things up worse than they are now.... ; )

Cona Adams March 25, 2017 at 7:22 AM I read several of your poems this morning, Doug. You are excellent at rhyme, which I still love, although I've learned to write many forms, and have invented a couple. I've fallen in love with free verse, but still rhyme often. Your poems made a great start to my morning. Doug Vinson March 25, 2017 at 6:04 PM Thank you, Cona. I do love quatrains and good "old fashioned" rhymes, but I think free verse rises to any level of *poetry,* and it may chime with our souls as much (or more!) than anything else. : )

Maria Williams March 17, 2017 at 9:27 PM I would love to be in the World that you'd rule Doug, it would be a peaceful one thats for sure. Call me old fashioned but I still love poetry that rhymes. Doug Vinson March 18, 2017 at 8:40 AM Heh - be careful what you ask for. ; ) Cheers, Maria.

Paul Callus March 9, 2017 at 5:47 PM A most lovely poem based on wonderful ideals, Doug. Unfortunately rulers usually have a load of people around them who cannot always be trusted!! Those are the ones who could easily turn your Utopia into OIPAUT. // paul Doug Vinson March 10, 2017 at 11:28 AM So true, Paul. Hard for me to see how one person or one group of people could really be fit to rule the whole thing.

Andrea Dietrich February 27, 2017 at 4:54 PM WONDERFUL reflections on if YOU ruled the world. What a wonderful world it would be!! Doug Vinson February 27, 2017 at 7:46 PM Thank you, Andrea, but don't forget about the danger of unintended consequences. : P

Frederic Parker February 27, 2017 at 1:23 PM well developed, well written and delivered very well..after reading this one if mine doesn't get an na I'll be happy...I think this is going to do well..good luck Doug Vinson February 27, 2017 at 3:00 PM Thanks, Frederic! : ) It pays to know your audience - and I have no good feel for Silent One yet. He mentions his preferences and that one might look at the high placings in his other contests to get a better idea. I did some of that looking and still don't feel like I grasp it. I have some rhymes, but overall it's like normal speech, rather than "poetic." It's in the hands of the gods....

Emile Pinet February 27, 2017 at 7:53 AM Well written, with poetic flow that's aided by superb imagery. The theme and rhythm add to this poem, as the pace is set within the reader's mind and imagination. Emile. Doug Vinson February 27, 2017 at 7:55 AM Merci, Emile - your comment is poetry itself. : ) Cheers, Doug.

Cheryl Hoffman February 27, 2017 at 7:27 AM I think we'd all vote for you Doug~great poem! Enjoyed!~Che :) Doug Vinson February 27, 2017 at 7:49 AM Thanks, Cheryl. Best I can say is that there would be some changes made. ; )

Janice Canerdy February 26, 2017 at 8:07 PM I really love this poem, Doug! Janice Doug Vinson February 26, 2017 at 9:47 PM Ahoy, Janice. : ) Cheers!

Phillip Garcia February 26, 2017 at 7:36 PM Sounds like a splendid world to me. I'd vote for ya. The fourth stanza is GREAT mixed in there as it is. Perfect change of tone. Very well done Doug Vinson February 26, 2017 at 8:00 PM Thank you, Phillip. Yeah, the fourth stanza, ending wars - probably not very realistic... sigh... ; )

Nette Onclaud February 26, 2017 at 12:45 PM how magical, your majesty... finely crafted, doug!..huggs Doug Vinson February 26, 2017 at 7:59 PM Tell you what, Nette, if I could do it - you'd be in charge of quite a lot of things. : )

Demetrios Trifiatis February 26, 2017 at 4:29 AM Come my friend and rule the world and I for one your most loyal subject will be dear, Doug! A 7! Doug Vinson February 26, 2017 at 7:35 AM Cheers, Demetrios. : ) You know, though, I'd surely screw some things up....

Connie Marcum Wong February 26, 2017 at 3:49 AM I so agree with the wonderful sentiments in your poem Doug. If only....; ) 7 Doug Vinson February 26, 2017 at 7:34 AM Hey Connie. : ) Indeed, there are some pretty healthy 'ifs' out there.

Freddie Robinson Jr. February 25, 2017 at 11:43 PM A beautiful poem, Doug. The sentiments are earnest and heartfelt. But, alas ... I agree w/Richard, if not for people, it could be made possible. But nevertheless, people like and me and other compassionate souls will always do our part. Love this poem. A 7 for sure. Love has no limit. Doug Vinson February 26, 2017 at 7:32 AM Thanks, Freddie. At one extreme we have the "Hell is other people" crowd; complicated world.

Heidi Sands February 25, 2017 at 4:07 PM I love this one Doug. Excellent :) Doug Vinson February 25, 2017 at 6:00 PM Hey Heidi. : ) Thank you.

Arthur Vaso February 25, 2017 at 10:40 AM Utopia may seem fantasy, but we can all work towards it, and this was very inspirational! Doug Vinson February 25, 2017 at 12:58 PM I hope so, Arthur. Perhaps it is the willingness to so work that is the real virtue, a virtue in the face of very possible failure.

Daniel Turner February 25, 2017 at 8:29 AM You got my vote, Doug:) Enjoyable read! Doug Vinson February 25, 2017 at 12:56 PM Ahoy me hearty! Thank you, Danny. And you know - I should put my picture up - you and I could be brothers.

Richard Lamoureux February 25, 2017 at 8:06 AM It's a very nice thought, if not for people it might be possible. Doug Vinson February 25, 2017 at 12:55 PM Richard, this was a literal "laughing out loud." So true - we're the race that has to learn the hard way, over and over, apparently without end. And if there would be an end, it's not looking too pretty from here.

Lynn Marie February 25, 2017 at 1:59 AM I love this vision of our world :-) The optimism and spiritual ponderings is beautifully expressed. The saying 'if we think it, we can create it" comes to mind. Wonderfully penned, a joy to read. blessings, lynn Doug Vinson February 25, 2017 at 12:54 PM Lynn, I wonder... : ) In practice, I think we can do wonders on an individual level, and with respect to others and other relatively small groups. Once in a great while, there is somebody who can really make an impact for good on a grand scale. Yet so often, the cynical expectations come to pass.

John Herlihy February 25, 2017 at 1:16 AM This is quite a poem in its own right, full of imagery for one thing that sparkles and hits the mark. There are driving rhythms to the poem that move it fast forward. Very creative, very inventive. John Doug Vinson February 25, 2017 at 12:50 PM Hey John. : ) Thank you - good comments. If there is a driving force, then I think that's for the best; a pull for the reader toward the end.