To Change a Life

To the younger generation of the world today Try not to let drinking, or drugs get in your way It may be kinda cool, to hang with the in crowd Hitting all the hot scenes, that crank their music loud Getting your friends all together, to form a little group Then meandering around the town, like your some kind of little troop Your choices of today will affect your days of tommoro Eventually leaving you looking, for lost time to borrow As you age there is alot of, "I wish I had done this" or "I wish I hadn't done that" Always looking for an age in life, you wish you could have back When you hear those few words, "You should live for today" It doesn't mean party all night, then sleep away the day Or the other wise words, "Live each day like it's your last" That will bring you a day of pondering, the mistakes of your foolish past Your head was made for knowledge, so use it for what it's for Not a drunken doorstop, passed out on someones floor To change even one life, to me would be just fine Giving you a life with out a few mistakes, that I have made in mine
P.S. My head was never a doorstop But I have seen some, Such a waste of Life!!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Bartley Avatar
July 22, 2024 at 4:11 PM
Always good advice. I really like the ending comment about the doorstop. So true. Thanks for sharing.
Davis Avatar
September 29, 2013 at 10:48 AM
Dan, this is a very powerful message for young and old. There is a deep and emotional feeling in these words that makes the reader think. nice job
A   Avatar
December 19, 2012 at 2:32 PM
Loving this one again.... your poem and thoughts are well meant..pd
Breidenthal Avatar
November 6, 2012 at 2:46 AM
Great message. This will help many, I am sure. Always, Laura
Ramage Avatar
September 3, 2011 at 1:54 AM
Hi Dan, I really enjoyed your poem and its good advice for kids. I would like to just say that kids listening to loud music doesn't make them bad or lead them to drugs and drinking. I also believe that at one time or another most kids will get drunk once, certainly most people I know have experienced that. Sort of a rite of passage but certainly drug or drinking as an addicition is a problem. Just my two cents. Lee
Kearley Avatar
September 3, 2011 at 2:15 AM
Lee,Ha,ha..No I wasn't trying to say it that way.Ya,who hasn't now a days?I just ment (Try) not to let it get out of hand.Because it can get out of hand very easy.And loud music...What?..lol.Get it?It's mainly just a little heads up on the future I guess.For some!But thanks for the imput :-) I will try not to sound so harsh in the future.
Ball Avatar
August 31, 2011 at 10:44 PM
Excellent advice for he who has an ear and half the brains God gave a goat. I believe a poem should say something and not just be a bunch of pretty words. Great write Dan. God Bless, JB
Kearley Avatar
September 1, 2011 at 12:33 PM
Thank you Judy :-) As you can see that put a smile on my face.I believe the same.
Wesley Avatar
August 31, 2011 at 8:12 PM
Wonderful words for the wise to heed. Loved the whole poem as it speaks to the heart.
Kearley Avatar
September 1, 2011 at 12:35 PM
Thank you,I shall keep trying to spread words of wisdom :-)
A   Avatar
August 30, 2011 at 10:14 PM
If you can say it without seeming too transparent, the quickest way to a younger generation. Is speaking from truth~ a powerful way to speak of what Approaches. Your poem seems to come from wisdom, one might say. Experiencing advice on how you should handle on any given bad situation. “I’d love to know how I would handle this if I were in your shoes,”I think many of my mistakes were hard to share, even if they took a change in my life. Enjoyed your poem,..LINDA
Kearley Avatar
August 31, 2011 at 1:39 AM
Truth is the word!If their is anything that I can do to help the future generations (Not) make the same mistakes of the past is my mission.Yes,mistakes may be hard to share.But it helps to lighten the soul.And helping the world at any cost. helps me to fulfill my need.
Fields Avatar
August 30, 2011 at 5:38 PM
Word's spoken of sound wisdom. These are words that are not to die for...(pause) This is to be a favorite also..... Visit me fore I shall visit you also. I don't know if I need a "e" after "t" on visit. But, don't let me ramble>>>Not only that, but, I have been non-detectible for over 6 yrs. after having full blown 'AID's. That is where I got my poetry. From the Lord..His Grace! It doe's feel good to get this off my chest..your friend in the pen/G.FIELDS TRUE CONFESSION IS GOOD FOR POETRY..
Kearley Avatar
August 31, 2011 at 1:20 AM
Thank you Gary,mail has been sent. :-)
Fields Avatar
August 30, 2011 at 12:26 PM
See Seeking the registrar II and III. Let me know what you think! By the way....Nice Poem? your friend in the pen/G,FIELDS
Brown Avatar
August 30, 2011 at 8:15 AM
So much emotion flowing in the poetry I am reading this morning of both seasoned poets and new poets. I am happy I was able to read your poetry today Dan. Have a wonderful day and I will be back soon to read more of your writing. Love, Carol
Kearley Avatar
September 1, 2011 at 12:35 PM
Many thanks Carol :-)
Culverhouse Avatar
August 29, 2011 at 7:50 PM
You forgot the pockets picked clean....enjoyed the warning. addiction has its grips on soo many and their loved ones.
Kearley Avatar
August 29, 2011 at 7:56 PM
Right On Doris!Yes it does. :-)
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