The Wisdom of Numbers

One
we go
Two three through
this life for all
they seek the Fifth column
they had a Sixth sense to 
recompense the poor the weak impoverished Ones
Petrarch, Dickens, Marx, Harding-Davis, Riis, Mother Teresa,
In form rare to Multitudes, but not these souls,
Thanks to human kindness amidst the insanity-- Ah the Humanity!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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Campbell Avatar
January 2, 2016 at 9:26 PM
Love that form. I'll have to try it now. Humanity in the midst of insanity. Good on you. Beautiful poem.
Sage Avatar
January 2, 2016 at 8:48 PM
Yes! the humanity, and wow! breath taking, nice poem this is
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December 31, 2015 at 12:19 AM
Toni, Congratulations on making "The Best New Poets list." Happy for you. Great way to start the new year. Happy New Year. Hugs **SKAT**
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December 29, 2015 at 1:39 PM
Enjoyed reading your work..Mother Teresa was a unique individual who stood out from the crowd..Thanks for the visit to my page..I appreaciate the time spent there..Sara
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