The Fringe Poet Quatrain

The Most Compelling Flower

I remember the time-freezing moment
When Lieutenant Dan made his peace
And opened the dimension of gratitude
The audience experiencing the quickening

I myself have come full circle
And found a tranquil harmony
No longer griping about the government
The church, or scapegoats on TV

How immature for me to think
That fairness grows like a flower
Our souls MUST experience injustice
The reference point of abuse of power

Without a garden of universal cruelty
How could we ever understand love?
So with a heart of gratitude I give thanks
For the blossoming of this compelling bud

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Connie Marcum Wong June 30, 2011 at 8:05 PM This poem is Outstanding David, and I feel most would be able to relate in one way or another. Your ending....superb!

Robert A. Dufresne June 25, 2011 at 7:31 AM we are both on the same petal in this write of yours David. Your title goes well with the meat of your words. I also believe for myself that in unison with experiencing injustice done unto me and others to grow as I believe your poem is stating; I also have grown as in your last stanza by actually experiencing the commiting of injustice myself. All part of growth for some, I reckon. I enjoyed your Poem David. Have a great one