Someone Said, Hey Christopher

Someone said, Hey Christopher Someone said, “Hey Christopher, what’s up with all this love It seems in every poem that is all you’re thinking of Why are you always dreaming, why is it you can’t see That love is just a legend, a made up fallacy The world is filled with evil, don’t you watch the news CNN or NBC or others you can choose Clinton is a liar, Trump is just a creep They’ll both destroy the nation for fortunes that they reap Murders by the thousands, death is in the streets I can’t believe you haven’t seen within the many tweets Our water is polluted, we’re choking on the air Hate is growing rapidly, why are you not aware Prices through the ceiling, paychecks in the ground Protesters are screaming, you can hear them all around There’s war in other countries, servers have been hacked Innocent bystanders are caught in the attack Little kids are crying, not enough to eat Begging just to make it, sleeping in the street So tell me, will you Christopher, what’s up with what you write Every poem filled with love, morning, noon and night” I looked at him a moment, this person I now see And then replied, “I’m sorry sir, were you talking to me? I was writing out a poem for the one I do adore I didn’t hear you talking, could you say it all once more?” He just walked away shaking his head
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Vinson Avatar
April 14, 2017 at 12:45 PM
Cheers, Chris. : ) This is a great read! (And yes - some of us have had thoughts along those lines. ; )
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April 14, 2017 at 12:52 PM
I'm sure about that. :) Thanks Doug
Daniel Avatar
April 10, 2017 at 9:48 AM
Ha ha, loved your unique way to bring notice to serious issues of life:) so, your name is Christopher, is it ??
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April 10, 2017 at 9:54 AM
Well....no one calls me Christopher but it allowed the poem to flow much better. : ) Thanks so much Jo, I appreciate your visit and kindness.
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April 6, 2017 at 8:36 PM
Chris, there is so much misery around we desperately need your poems to help tip the scales the other way. I loved the humorous touch in this one:) Amitiés
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April 7, 2017 at 8:24 AM
Thanks so very much my friend. I am happy this one brought some humor your way and hopefully a smile to your face.
Sands Avatar
April 6, 2017 at 1:54 PM
Love it! We are fortunate enough to read the writing you share with us and brightness that you give us. I am so grateful! :)
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April 6, 2017 at 2:21 PM
Aw, thank you so much my friend. That really makes me smile and the truth is, it is you and everyone else on here who do the same for me. Thank you again Heidi.
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April 6, 2017 at 1:45 PM
Exactly for all that is in your poem, it is so good that love exists, so much so that we can lose ourselves there. Delightful poem, this one, Christopher my friend :)
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April 6, 2017 at 1:53 PM
Thanks so much my friend. I find myself lost in it often. Though it doesn't stop the bad things from happening, it does allow me to escape for a while.
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April 6, 2017 at 1:33 PM
Did someone really ask you that question Christopher?:).Once someone told me that my poems are fairytales..and I should write with more depth..but fairytales are an escape from harsh realities..and your enchanting poems are like sweet manna in a desert..So listen to me..Dont listen to him or whoever was...Keep writing magic...Your poetry is art..and a breath of sweet perfume..Christopher:)..You write the best poems ever...and Hey Hope you are reading mycomment and not lost thinking about Her :)
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April 6, 2017 at 1:39 PM
Of course I am reading your comment, that is always something I look forward to. :) No, no one asked me that, this is just my imagination going crazy. And as long as you keep leaving wonderful encouraging comments like this, I won't let anything distract me while I am writing. :) Thank you so very much my sweet friend.
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April 6, 2017 at 1:19 PM
This is hilarious! I guess it wasn't worth repeating! :)
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April 6, 2017 at 1:24 PM
Thanks so much Kim. I guess it wasn't.
Garcia Avatar
April 6, 2017 at 1:17 PM
All ya need is love...doop da doo da doo. Wonderful poem, Chris. A superb expression that provides the solution to all of the world's problems, I believe. Well, it doesn't solve the issue that our president spends more time on twitter than a 17 year old girl who can't figure out why she hasn't been asked to prom yet, but I applaude you all the same
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April 6, 2017 at 1:50 PM
Hahaha. Please let your next poem be about that experience. I've been to Arkansas exactly once, and that was more than enough
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April 6, 2017 at 1:45 PM
The really funny thing is, I was in Little Rock last year and walked past a cigar shop on the main business street and couldn't stop laughing. And the kicker is, the main business street is named President Clinton Ave. :)
Garcia Avatar
April 6, 2017 at 1:32 PM
And somewhere in Arkansas the owner of a small cigar shop smiled. Your reply made me snort out Red Bull while laughing. Consequently, now I'm crying
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April 6, 2017 at 1:24 PM
What does the 17 year old look like, Bill Clinton isn't busy on that night. :) Just being an equal opportunity commenter. Thanks Phillip, I appreciate you stopping by.
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April 6, 2017 at 1:16 PM
Yup, that love stuff filters out all the noise of the world around us, nice job Christopher, keep the love coming!
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April 6, 2017 at 1:22 PM
Thanks so much John, I will do my best.
Smith Avatar
April 6, 2017 at 1:11 PM
lol...a one track mind Christopher...love is what makes the world go round.
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April 6, 2017 at 1:21 PM
Thanks Tim, well what else is there to think about? :)
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April 6, 2017 at 12:35 PM
Hey Christopher, With all the hate going on in our world, why not write about love? Your poetry makes me forget about that. Do me a favor don't ever stop gifting us with your poetry. A without doubt seven and a fav:-) Alexis
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April 6, 2017 at 1:21 PM
Thanks Alexis, I can always count on you for a smile.
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April 6, 2017 at 12:29 PM
Yes, love conquers all and reigns supreme for a lover.I have to read all your poems now:)
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April 6, 2017 at 1:21 PM
Thanks so much Sara, I am happy you liked this one.
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