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Manifesto

My manifesto is really quite brief.
All I want is to find some relief
from hate and anger that permeates
when life is what we need to celebrate.

"Happy New Year!  Yeah, I know
The same to you. Sorry, gotta go.
Can't we at least talk some tonight.
Nah, you'd just insist you were right."

Togetherness is not what we show
These days under the mistletoe
Things can get rosy or turn to dust
But this is certain: we must find trust

We no longer know who we can believe.
It seems everyone has a scam up his sleeve.
There are some words that need to disappear
for they definitely are not music to our ear!

While we're at it, TV's ethics have all flown:
Some things are just better left unshown.
And, if you promote yourself as "THE NEWS:
just give us the facts, don't fiddle and abuse.

We need to acknowledge another's plight
not let their journey shadow our sight
We need to listen to words we don't know
accepting those unlike us can help us grow.

We need to sit alone in the soft quiet
and listen to the lovely sounds of night;
treasure moments for time travels fast
keep them close, for they'll soon be past.

I didn't mean to offend anyone, I hope that is clear
Here comes Tomorrow, have a Happy New Year!

8th Place!

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Gary Radice Date: 1/14/2025 12:43:00 AM Beautifully stated Ann. Trust in the last bastions to uphold water tight principles that working democracies rely on is sadly being eroded. It's as if this world is eating itself from the inside. Yet there has to be hope too. ...Here's hoping.. Cheers - Gary Login to Reply Ann Peck Date: 1/16/2025 1:15:00 PM Thanks, Gary. You're so right! A lot of democracies are suffering right now. I've written one about global warming but I haven't been able to find the right word to replace pomposity. It's descriptive but it really shouts :) I read England is questioning the need for royalty. So many problems and too many answers. I'm going to read some of your poetry now to soothe my soul. Take care, Ann

Marilene Evans Date: 1/6/2025 10:47:00 AM Congratulations! Yes, there is too much hate and anger going on. It seems communication does not even work anymore. But, there are still beautiful people in the world with good intentions helping the poor and the needy. Login to Reply Ann Peck Date: 1/20/2025 11:33:00 AM Yes, there are good people. A good example: the firefighters from other states volunteering to help fight the dangerous LA fire! Thanks so much for commenting!

thriveni c mysore Date: 1/5/2025 7:18:00 AM Cool. Congratulations on your win dear poet. Cheers!!! Login to Reply Ann Peck Date: 1/6/2025 9:51:00 AM Thank you, Thrivenic!

Tom Woody Date: 1/5/2025 5:57:00 AM A plea for common sense, decency and unity. Nice placement Ann Login to Reply Ann Peck Date: 1/6/2025 9:43:00 AM Thank you, Tom! So nice of you to say that. I wish we could catch our decency that seems to have run away.

Hilo Poet Date: 1/4/2025 11:18:00 PM Mahalo, Ann, for your brilliant rhyming entry, and my compliments on your winning placement. Aloha~William Login to Reply Ann Peck Date: 1/6/2025 9:35:00 AM Thank you so much, William! I appreciated the chance to get a few things off my chest!

John Read Date: 12/30/2024 8:34:00 AM Hi Ann I agree with everything you have written, I no longer listen to the bias media anymore, there's not enough love in the world of today, wishing you and your loved ones a happy and a healthy new year God bless. xx Login to Reply

Susan Ashley Date: 12/29/2024 11:29:00 AM Dear Ann, bravo for your manifesto! Your rhymes perfectly embellish your potent, meaningful and thoughtful poetic expression. I agree wholeheartedly, my dear friend. I doubt you offended anyone, your beautiful intentions are clear and your verse is enlightening. Warmest wishes to you for a happy, healthy new year filled with light, laughter, love, and of course, poetic inspiration.. ~Susan Login to Reply Susan Ashley Date: 12/29/2024 1:07:00 PM Oh my goodness, Ann! You've brought a big smile to my heart and face! Thank you for sharing your heartwarming sentiments with me. I am honored and thrilled and humbled. I would be filled with gratitude for you to share my poems with your friends. To know that you think my poetry worthy to share in such a wonderful way truly lifts my spirits to beyond the clouds. Which poems were you thinking of printing? P.S. You're welcome for me loving your beautiful poetry :) Ann Peck Date: 12/29/2024 11:56:00 AM Oh Dear Susan of the Lovely Thoughts. I tell everyone about your poetry. When my son comes with printer ink, I want to make 3 copies for friends. Is that OK? I will put your name on them. I've told them how to go to PS but I guess they think it's too much trouble.?? Thank you so much for liking my poetry. I hope the New Year is kind and has many blessings for you, dear friend.