My Ticket

this is not just a poem
this is my ticket out of here
these are not just words
there steps taking me somewhere
this isn't just a page in a book
it's a society taking a second look
and taking me up another level
rescuing me from a devil
that held me down for so so long

this is not just a poem
this is someones dream
a picture of heaven
a wonderous scene
this is a heart filled with love
words that tell the meaning of
to a society taking a second look
this is not just a page in a book
it's something to ponder
bidding take a deeper look

this is not just a poem
this is a call to arms
on the lips of our heroes
in the hearts of our sons
join in the battle for freedom
join in the battle of love
join in the name of the Father
and the Son
this is not just a verse in a song
it's a universal call to make right
what is wrong

this is not just a poem
this is a child to a barren man
a tombstone a monument
i inscribe with my own hand
my institution my revolution
my way to move on
my dedication for your education
and encouragement to be strong
these are my words
that i hope i used well
in hope that this poem
is my ticket out of hell
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Hoffman Avatar
August 16, 2024 at 4:04 PM
A straightforward and worthy read, my friend. Bravo!
Perna Avatar
August 14, 2024 at 3:39 PM
A Lovely poem with a wonderful and relatable message!
Beck Avatar
August 14, 2024 at 1:57 PM
I would love to get a hold of that golden ticket. Blessings.
Falgout Avatar
February 26, 2013 at 3:00 PM
Congrats on your win, have a great day, debra
A  Avatar
February 25, 2013 at 4:29 PM
The Situation, ' congratulations with your sweet win 'take care~ Sidney
A   Avatar
February 24, 2013 at 9:08 PM
T S, thank you for giving me the second chance in viewing this one for my contest...CONGRATULATIONS!!! Always & Forever ;-) LINDA
Salama  Avatar
May 29, 2012 at 6:28 AM
This was fantastic! It was filled with so much thought and meaning! I loved it! :)
Williams Avatar
May 8, 2012 at 1:35 AM
a clear message,... who will catch up with whom and why do you hope so?..
Wesley Avatar
May 4, 2012 at 7:15 PM
Each verse is a poem in itself with a message all its own which is so special. You have some great analogies describing some of the ways life affects us.
Macfarlane Avatar
May 3, 2012 at 6:18 PM
This is brilliant write...well done!
Kendrick Avatar
April 30, 2012 at 4:30 PM
Cute one..Enjoyed reading..Sara
Northeast Avatar
April 27, 2012 at 5:37 AM
This is very well penned message- enjoyed the rhythm and the rhyme, Blessings, brenda : )
Song Avatar
April 26, 2012 at 1:45 PM
submit this one to the next poetry soup international contest...it is truly epic! :) Gwendolen
Song Avatar
April 26, 2012 at 1:44 PM
this poem is amazing and it moved me to tears...it is truly one of the best poems that I've read in years...it's brief, it's intense with its meaning...It left me speechless...a new favorite for me! (print....print...can u hear my printer printing it?) Thanks for posting this ticket out of hell... :) G.
A   Avatar
April 25, 2012 at 9:37 PM
Hello, I miss my friend... and i don't know about hell... we all have to report to an institution one way or another.. this is a defiant level for you... enjoyed... hope you find your way.. with out getting burned.. always..pd
Breidenthal Avatar
April 25, 2012 at 6:24 PM
Absolutely epic poem! I enjoyed reading so much! True talented poets exceeds beyond just poetry but the heart and all of its passions. These words are brilliantly displayed! *high five* Always, Laura
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April 25, 2012 at 8:11 PM
I love it when a poem comes together!
Horsman Avatar
April 25, 2012 at 5:33 AM
excellent poem, well thought out, enjoyed this. harry
Rossman Avatar
April 24, 2012 at 10:14 PM
i really loved this! thank you
Kendrick Avatar
April 24, 2012 at 4:00 PM
Interesting work that you have penned..I like the way that you tied each stanza to the next with used of the same line..Thanks for stopping by..My mother always said that hoe cake was fried corn bread not biscuit but who knows..Sara
Eastman Avatar
April 23, 2012 at 9:19 AM
Great write, well thought out, flows perfectly. And what a message. Great!
Wellington Avatar
April 22, 2012 at 8:26 PM
This is an excellent read Mr. The Situation! Loving it heaps...blessings and yes you can call me Jew, it is a name I got from writing my initials on my school books. One love. Joy Well
Baity Avatar
April 20, 2012 at 9:26 PM
This is not just a poem... its a masterpiece.....smiles....chiquita
Angel-Simon Avatar
April 20, 2012 at 5:49 AM
this is not just strings of words, but eggs to be kept, songs to sing to posterity...
Mac Donald Avatar
April 18, 2012 at 8:13 AM
This is classic, Situation, a poem much strength and the power of your will. I thought it was one verse, then the more I read, the more I felt entrapped by your words and subject! Happy you've been featured, happy I'd come here to read this! Best wishes, Mikki
Brown Avatar
April 17, 2012 at 6:01 AM
Congratulations on your poetry being featured this week The Situation. Love, Carol
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