Living In Between

The world comes knocking on your door.
And changes nothing from before.
For who we are is from within.
When we learn that, that's when we win.

There's always some who think they're right.
They just disturb the peace in night.
They only see their own disdain.
With no regard for causing pain.

The world keeps moving right along.
Rearranging right and wrong.
Fundamentally refraining.
The truth of what some find so straining.

They look to find peace in their view.
But some, just rhetoric they spew.
Today's world that lives on the net.
Can make us wish we could forget.

There are many walking 'round.
Who live in silence, don't make a sound.
They're hoping for their lives to change.
But live in between just feeling strange.


Note: I'll leave it here for those who know me to interpret. The rest of you, I wish you peace.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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Squyres Avatar
October 9, 2019 at 9:54 PM
Just be yourself... that is all one can ask of themselves. I wish you peace as well my friend !!
Johnson Avatar
October 10, 2019 at 7:48 AM
Good advice Debra. Thanks
B. Avatar
October 8, 2019 at 9:38 AM
A wonderful write, Leslie.. Really enjoyed! I especially enjoyed your first stanza.. So true! Have a blessed day!
Johnson Avatar
October 8, 2019 at 12:01 PM
Hi Robertina, thank you. :) You have a blessed day too. <3 :)
Jackson Avatar
October 2, 2019 at 5:47 PM
Great job on this amazing poem Leslie! Don't worry, your desires with soon come,
Johnson Avatar
October 2, 2019 at 6:07 PM
Thank you Madi. I do what I can. <3 :)
Dietrich Avatar
September 27, 2019 at 8:36 PM
I know how you are feeling, Leslie. Hang in there. May God finally grant you what you need and so desire. thanks for visiting Natalyn too!! I noticed your comment to her.
Johnson Avatar
September 27, 2019 at 8:50 PM
I figured it was you. :) Thanks. <3 And I love reading Natalyn's and Madi's poems. They bring that sweet youthful glimmer of God's divine innocent goodness. <3 :)
Awtry Avatar
September 27, 2019 at 12:03 PM
The world keeps moving right along. Rearranging right and wrong.--That's a great line. Enjoyed your poem.
Johnson Avatar
September 27, 2019 at 7:59 PM
Thanks for stopping by P.S. and thank you for your nice comment. <3 :)
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