Speak

I can't erase the past 
But I can write my tommorow  
I shall give while I'm here 
Because this time is borrowed 
I will learn to love 
Even those that are shallow 
I will learn to lead 
Those that will follow 
I will preach to everyone 
Even if it falls on def ears 
I will speak the truth even in the face of fear 
I will speak the words he wants me to teach 
The ones that will learn will continue to preach 
They shall smile at the millions that they managed to reach  
Speak to all the scholars that are eager to learn 
Then they'll save lost souls so no one may burn  
Speak to the ones that are still asleep 
For when they awaken  
Then we will succeed  

By Carmen Castro 
 Copyright@2012

Copyright © | Year Posted 2012



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Date: 8/25/2012 10:36:00 PM
Hello! Great job on this one! I wonder what religion you are... anyways, wonderful poem and I love this part the best: "I can't erase the past But I can write my tommorow" That part caught my eyes! - DWB
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Carmen Castro
Date: 8/26/2012 3:52:00 AM
I practice no religion... I consider myself more spiritual I believe in a higher power... I pray I just don't follow any books : )
Date: 8/22/2012 10:17:00 AM
Way to go!!!!! Congratulations on your excellent poetry being featured this week Carmen. Love, Carol
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Date: 8/21/2012 10:28:00 PM
That was a good one.
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Carmen Castro
Date: 8/21/2012 11:54:00 PM
Thank You : )
Date: 5/19/2012 11:30:00 AM
Great poem! Thanks so much for sharing I loved it! =Juli=Michelle=
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Date: 5/23/2012 10:42:00 AM
Your welcome glad you enjoyed it
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