Tell Me a Story

Tell me a story
Dazzle me with your eyes 
Capture me with your words
Rile me in with your lies 

Tell me of a world of beauty
Sing me a perfect song
One full of love and happiness 
In a world where we all get along

Tell me of a great fantasy land
Where money doesn't rule
Where everyone is equal 
Where nobody is cruel

Where people never go hungry 
And never have to live on the streets
Where children can play carelessly
And not have to worry about who they meet

Where poverty isn't an issue 
And no one speaks of war
And where nobody knows 
What weapons are made for

Tell me a story
Of a world unlike our own 
Of a world we'll never see
Of a world we've never known
Copyright © | Year Posted 2008

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August 27, 2008 at 4:46 PM
What a wonderful world this would be. This is an uplifing poem. Congratulations on placing in Mark's contest. Keep on writing! Karen
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August 26, 2008 at 3:17 PM
*Where poverty isn't an issue And no one speaks of war* largely irrelevant concepts this past decade, lets hope this next decade changes this and the warmongers of all persuasions are shunned. Congratulations on your Honourable Mention
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August 26, 2008 at 5:33 AM
Congratulations Christine on your Honorable Mention in Mark's contest. Beautiful poem! Love, Shar
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