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There Is a Way

There are those richly rewarded for their efforts, some lucky to inherit by blood, indeed count one’s wealth in abundance, live a high life superior to me. But for those less fortunate a democratic chance to climb the ladder of self-esteem, each rung a rewarding journey to reach one’s goal, when the mindset is gifted one of sensibility, the fodder of knowledge the key, to receive from life one’s input empowered in a system that is free. For a nation or indeed the world to live happily ever after is ne’er a nursery rhyme for me. © Harry J Horsman 2021

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Lisa Ricci

Date: 5/5/2021 4:29:00 AM

Good Morning - I enjoyed the humanity and the humanitarian voice. Thank you for sharing your poetic talent and message for it is well stated.

Mandy Tams The Golden Girl

Date: 4/28/2021 8:08:00 AM

you have such a remarkable way with words xx

Timothy Hicks

Date: 4/11/2021 9:52:00 AM

Meritocracy is a beautiful thing ... to those who are given the chance. And for the most part I think the system works out ... course there’s the inevitable unfairness of it all that’s baked it (that’s just life). For what it’s worth I don’t know if “happily ever after” is a very really realistic goal for anyone, rich or poor. Life is a struggle ... it’s up to each of us to make that struggle worthwhile. You penned a thought provoking poem. Thanks for your recent visit to my page by the way.

Judy Ball

Date: 4/4/2021 11:24:00 PM

I don't know why My first words didn't go onto the page in my review. The first words were: Well said Harry.

Judy Ball

Date: 4/4/2021 11:17:00 PM

l said Harry. When one strives and sweats for something he should be rewarded. I think life is like a bank account. You should be able to take out of it whatever you put into it. Good stuff, God Bless and Happy Easter to you and yours. JB

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 4/4/2021 11:57:00 AM

The world must come together and recognize that each human being has the right to success and freedom of life itself, given the opportunity. Great write my friend. Too true! Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.

Eileen Manassian

Date: 4/1/2021 8:35:00 PM

One should have the opportunity to succeed and thrive. Well written.

Angela Crabtree

Date: 4/1/2021 4:11:00 PM

I think we take for granted sometimes how fragile democracy really is. If we're not careful it can slip away from us. My husband was in the military and always says that freedom isn't free. A wonderful poem, Harry. Wishing you a wonderful weekend :)

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 3/29/2021 2:20:00 PM

- Most of us "ordinary people" ... climb many ladders through life, Harry ... I've learned, nothing comes easy - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Evelyn Judy Buehler

Date: 3/29/2021 10:57:00 AM

Democracy should forever be protected, because it allows everyone a chance to reach their dreams. I love this fine poem, Harry. :)

Susan Woodrow

Date: 3/29/2021 7:50:00 AM

Indeed-the main reason i happily pay taxes is to provide free education etc but then govts just mispend the monies they forcefully gather from people I guess it could be worse with a king just taking and killing ... instead a stint in jail is what you get for civil disobedience :)

Tom Cunningham

Date: 3/29/2021 6:35:00 AM

Applying yourself and never giving up worked for me Harry. And because I worked hard for it, I value it Tom

Vijay Pandit

Date: 3/29/2021 5:57:00 AM

I agree with the message of your poem, Harry. Everyone needs a fair opportunity to succeed.