Make Your Peace

Bird flu, Sunammi, Earthquakes and War....
  Kinda makes ya wonder how much longer we are here for
Political MESS, Health care not the best
  This journey is looking more and more like a QUEST
I fear for the kids left with the  trash
  Not even their fault, but they will suffer the wrath
Some choose not to acknowledge the darkness ahead
  While others try to enlighten (unsuccessfully) instead
The world (as we know it) is lookin pretty grim to me
  Is there a light ?  Glimmer of hope?  I prey this to be
I would like my kids... and then... their kids due
  To be able to grow up and raise families too
I want them to appreciate the simple things in life
  House, kids, dog husband and wife
I want them to be respectful and kind
  I want them to know when they are falling behind
I don't want them to live in a world full of fear
  Not ever knowing if the'll be a "next year"
Could you imagine the panic....if this be true
  Think about last minute things you would do
Where would you be?  Who'd be by your side?
  Could you close your eyes knowing you really have tried?
Make sure your at PEACE with yourself before this 
  Insist all your good-by's part with a kiss
Cause you never know if you'll see them again
  and you'll have comfort knowing you were a good friend
If you know in your heart, your intentions are true
  The'll be no reason to quiver ....when your time has come due

                                           JVW/2015
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018


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Date: 9/27/2018 12:16:00 PM
Beautifully crafted. Well done. I truly enjoyed this.
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Date: 9/27/2018 12:16:00 PM
Beautifully crafted. Well done. I truly enjoyed this.
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Date: 9/10/2018 9:38:00 AM
Lovely piece Jackie describing good counsel for future generations. Superbly penned with great rhyme and flow. Have a great day, Gordon
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