Imagine

Imagine a world void of all hate
where we could disagree and shake hands.
Kindness would wash all grief while we wait,
politeness would be in high demand,
and dignity would, therefore, expand.

A world where rain washed age from our years
and sunshine brought youth instead of tears,
love would blossom midst flowering bend;
sounds of war dissolve along with fears,
and people of the world become friends.

Is peace a dream we will never reach?
are heartaches our only stepping stones?
Are we resigned to walk a lone beach?
Wind sails kites of promises we've sown
sound judgments we quietly disown.

But then, at end of a weary day,
as sun dances mid crimson display.
Shadows soften as planets align,
worries begin to dissipate, fray,
within a peace that nature designs.

March 2, 2023
For Word Challenge--an I word
by Constance La France
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La France Avatar
April 3, 2023 at 4:18 PM
Ann, excellent writing and thank you for sharing your poem in my Writing Challenge congratulations !
Dietrich Avatar
March 4, 2023 at 10:59 PM
Big congrats on a well deserved win
Wolf Avatar
March 4, 2023 at 8:14 PM
Sounds like 1968 again. We tried to imagine, but I guess we just didn't believe strongly enough that such a world could exist...
Canerdy Avatar
March 4, 2023 at 5:46 PM
CONGRATS on your well-deserved win with this expressive poem, Ann. Janice
Kauffman Avatar
March 3, 2023 at 8:53 PM
What marvelous imagery Ann! Your vision is truly one to hold close to one's heart. It has left a warm feeling on this cold night. Congratulations on your win with this wish from your heart. Blessings to you!
Edmonds  Avatar
March 3, 2023 at 8:24 PM
Beautiful writing Ann, I love to see the sunset in crimson display, as you say it takes one’s worries away. Congratulations on your success in Constance’s contest… Belle
Volumes Avatar
March 3, 2023 at 7:46 PM
A truly beautiful poem Ann. I read it twice, just "imagining". I think I would like to read it every day, just to to daydream what might be possible some day. You put all the right words in all the right places. So deserving of your win. Don't let this one get buried. Please use it again for many more to see.
Peck Avatar
March 13, 2023 at 12:20 PM
Thank you so much, Wendy, for your beautiful comments! I fear we won't see that world anytime soon, except in daydreams.
Sangster - K Avatar
March 3, 2023 at 5:21 AM
This is wonderful Ann! The words in your poem hold so much power. Your "Imagine" was an enjoyable read for me this morning. Hugs ~ Anne :-)
Turner Avatar
March 2, 2023 at 4:47 PM
Your imagination is beautiful, Ann:) Good luck! Will be a hard contest to judge. I've read some really good ones. This one should compete.
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