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Last Hope

It's easier to tear things down than it is to build Fewer every day have love many more are killed Some would rather look away than to lend a hand when a needy person's day doesn't go as planned Ripping someone else apart by word of mouth or pen is the latest social craze done time and time again You just insulted someone's mom with fingertips on keys but never knew she's suffering a horrible disease That young girl who is overweight your comments cut her deep and you all had a hearty laugh like herds of rabid sheep Some who came across your path had nowhere else to go but hatred and sarcastic wit were all you cared to show People aren't obstacles to roughly push aside humanity is family from which one cannot hide Strangers might be future friends whose names you don't yet know just open up your hearts and minds and see where life will go I shouldn't have to say these things they should be understood but human beings typically choose evil over good Spread kindness everywhere you go so little is the cost for it could easily be you whose life is nearly lost Let someone lean upon you if they find it hard to cope you never know when you'll be called to be someone's last hope

Copyright © | Year Posted 2018




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Date: 1/5/2019 9:21:00 AM
So very true. The world certainly could benefit from a little more kindness and less maleficence. Thoroughly enjoyed reading.
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Michael Wise
Date: 2/27/2019 6:00:00 PM
Missed this comment! Thank u very much Valerie! :)
Date: 12/29/2018 11:55:00 AM
This is one of the most significant poems I have ever read. A favorite for me. Excellent! Thanks for sharing! :)
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Michael Wise
Date: 12/29/2018 3:02:00 PM
That's quite a compliment! I thank u Heidi! :)
Date: 12/29/2018 11:29:00 AM
This went to my FAV list before I had finished reading it, so I went back and read it. I think so many people have found a new identity in being "mean" and "hating things" or "hating people" that they cannot easily get back to their nice selves. Poems like these may help them find their way, so please keep them coming Michael. We need to remember what we have lost.
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Michael Wise
Date: 12/29/2018 3:02:00 PM
I shall do my best to oblige! Thank u! :)

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