Ann Peck Poet Rhyme

Poles Apart

Our hearts are heavy with the world's woes.
It seems lies and hate follow wherever one goes.
Added to that, the unjust war in Ukraine,
and Earth's breath slows for she's now in pain.

Greed has spilled across our beautiful land.
Dollar signs seem all many understand.
How to change minds that have been made,
when counting millions that they've been paid.

Lies float through the air, toward the absurd.
Truth is out there, too, but seldom heard.
Some stories I've heard beyond comprehension!
But they succeed in adding to growing tension.

Some days I want to just give up on Earth.
It's then I turn to nature for mental rebirth.
How can we not try to save this lonely beauty?
We are her shepherds, it's our call to duty!

Is it a pipe dream to think we can mend?
or possible if our hearts can extend.
Can enough love cancel all hate?
We must give it a try--it may open the gate.

November 7, 2022
For Unseeking Seeker's "Rotate Conscioness Polarity" Contest

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Gary Radice December 12, 2022 at 2:05 AM Sadly lies have been weaponised to gain power and influence. This earth and the people who live on it are sadly on a slippery path. I agree with every word written in your fine poem Ann but am at a loss as to what the answer is. Cheers - Gary

Gershon Wolf November 24, 2022 at 8:38 PM I agree, Ann. We must not let 'Polarity become Despair-ity!' ~

Rico Leffanta November 8, 2022 at 9:10 AM Sounds like you just returned from a grocery store! Governments, manufacturers and retailers are all focused on extracting every cent they can with zero regard for people or the consequences. Best wishes for a more positive future! Aloha! Ann Peck November 8, 2022 at 2:44 PM Right! And the products have become hit or miss, the customer is no longer important. The evident collapse of a country. Aloha!

Valsa George November 7, 2022 at 8:23 PM A beautiful stream of thought from one who wants to see a positive change to the world and all humanity ! Best of luck in the contest dear Ann ! Ann Peck November 8, 2022 at 2:48 PM Thanks so much for your nice comments, Valsa. I can never figure out exactly what Seeker wants. :)

L Milton Hankins November 7, 2022 at 7:17 PM I think if more and more people get a positive attitude like this, Ann, it truly is possible that our world can be a better place. Ann Peck November 8, 2022 at 2:50 PM But where do we start, Milton, when there are so many lies?