Ann Peck Poet Couplet

Philosophying

I wonder, have we come to the end?
     The world in chaos, in downward trend.
Is this all of our beautiful tale?
     There's magic to ponder and regale.
Icarus led us so close we burned?
     That's a lesson needing to be learned.
Is innocence tossed on ships of hate?
     Temptation lingers beyond truth's gate.
Is majesty wondered or turned frail?
     That's found in all, large and tiny-scale.
is a place found for wild in our world?
     There's hidden magic in manes unfurled.
Imagining, where is beauty found?
     The sunsets, stars, gentle evening's sound
Is life an illusion and then gone?
     Trust in your heart, find forever's song.
Is earth to survive the tempest's wave?
     That's on our shoulders to try to save.

August 23, 2022
For Dot Your I's and Cross Your T's Contest
by Hilo Poet
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Kelly Deschler October 7, 2022 at 4:33 PM Indeed, there is beauty to be found all around us if we just stop to look... Congratulations on your placement with this wonderful poem, Ann!

I Am Anaya October 3, 2022 at 5:54 PM Congratulations on your placement Ann Peck! You are a true philosopher, indeed!

Linda Alice Fowler October 1, 2022 at 6:11 PM Congratulations on your win Ann! Linda

Christuraj Alex September 30, 2022 at 8:54 PM Beautiful similes, comparisons and metaphore. Ironies and satires go hand in hand. Grat truths are brought out through I and T. Congratualtions!

Sara Kendrick September 30, 2022 at 2:11 PM Congratulations on your winning work. Way to go. The earth will be destroyed at some point in time, but glory be to God there shall be a new heaven and a new earth. Sara

Heidi Sands September 30, 2022 at 1:56 PM This is excellent Ann! Great questions in these times. Very well written. Congratulations ! :)

Sotto Poet September 30, 2022 at 12:58 PM An intriguing poem, Ann, with a depth that is thought-provoking; my sincere congratulations on the contest placement of your great poem, my friend.

William Kelii Kekaula September 30, 2022 at 9:34 AM An evocative piece, Ann, a depth enjoyed, and compliments truly on your placement my friend, Aloha William Ann Peck January 22, 2023 at 10:24 AM Thank you so much, William! It got my old brain scurrying :)

Gary Radice August 26, 2022 at 6:26 AM This is excellent Ann...the lines "Is innocence tossed on ships of hate? Temptation lingers beyond truth's gate" are my favourite but they are all great. Well done. Cheers - Gary Ann Peck August 26, 2022 at 3:48 PM Thanks so much, Gary. Cheers to you, my friend.

Gershon Wolf August 24, 2022 at 5:26 PM Unfortunately, I crossed my i's, and dotted my t's. Guess what? I'm cross-eyed and teed off! G.L. in the contest, Ann! :) gw Ann Peck August 26, 2022 at 9:17 AM That's a good one, Gershon. You're a funny man :)

Rico Leffanta August 24, 2022 at 11:12 AM You have clearly written the winner! Aloha! I Am Anaya October 3, 2022 at 6:04 PM 1891, Queen Liliuokalani began working to draft a new constitution and ensure Hawaiin sovereignty — only to be overthrown by U.S. business interests (sure cane) (dole) 1894 I believe Ann Peck September 3, 2022 at 11:55 AM thanks for the info, Rico. I knew your last line was true, and then we stamp our feet when another country tries it. Yet Puerto Rico wanted to be and we wouldn't take them, I guess because it isn't a rich country. I'm sorry about Hawaii. I was ignorant. Aloha! Rico Leffanta August 25, 2022 at 11:08 AM Yes, The USA officially apologised for overthrowing the Hawaiian Kingdom, but has not relinquished control as there is money to be made and the islands provide a strategic defense location. The USA has a long history of illegally acquiring territory! Aloha! Ann Peck August 24, 2022 at 4:07 PM Thanks, Rico, for the "our." Much better. :) Aloha. Ann Peck August 24, 2022 at 4:00 PM Hi Rico! I saw a program about Hawaii on CNN. A woman activist said Hawaii had wanted to be its own country, not part of the US and that the US stole it. Is that true? If so, we probably stole Alaska, too.:(

Harry Horsman August 24, 2022 at 7:19 AM Love this Ann, so many questions, that need to be answered, hope they are very soon. Ann Peck August 24, 2022 at 7:37 AM Thank you, Harry. I hope so, too.

L Milton Hankins August 23, 2022 at 4:55 PM Ann, this is one of the best ones in this form I have read. I foresee you doing very well in Hilo Poet's contest. Just lovely. Ann Peck August 24, 2022 at 7:36 AM Oh, thank you so much, Milton. I haven't read the others. I probably should. I appreciate your comments.