Ricardo Walcott Poet Rhyme

Transient Things

Transient things come and go,

the truth will always remain.

Unselfish acts help the heart to grow,

low self-esteem seeks fame.


Conditioning began when we were young,

trained to chase a fleeting dream.

Realization of what I have become,

a cog in the archaic machine.


Eyes light up at shiny possessions,

the moth flies towards the flame.

People ruled by bodily sensations,

a free society with no rights to claim.

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Beata Agustin January 6, 2026 at 4:42 AM Thanks for sharing this... exposing your thoughts through your unique poetic style. Meanwhile, I greet you with the love of the Lord, expressed by John 3:16 of the Bible, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." Be blessed.

Skat A January 31, 2016 at 8:06 PM ricardo, A great pleasure to find and read your poem today. Love -- SKAT -- Ricardo Walcott May 30, 2019 at 10:45 AM Thanking you kindly....

Honestly J.T. July 11, 2012 at 4:26 AM This poem is forthright and true, and well written too. All the best to you - JH Ricardo Walcott May 30, 2019 at 10:45 AM Many thanks!

Doreen Wright June 25, 2012 at 5:37 PM This is great! Welcome to PS! I look forward to reading more of your poetry :-) Ricardo Walcott June 30, 2012 at 7:26 AM Many thanks! Keep shining your light :-)

Carol Sunshine Brown June 25, 2012 at 1:32 PM A warm welcome to PoetrySoup I offer to you Ricardo. I wish for you the best in your writing endeavors whatever they may be. May you find inspiration by reading some of the poetry written here by other poets. May the sun shine on you that you might find great joy in your life. Love, Carol Ricardo Walcott June 30, 2012 at 7:27 AM Love and Light to you and thank you for your kind words :-)

Richard Palmer June 25, 2012 at 11:17 AM great write Ricardo my name in spanish welcome to the Soup,will be keeping a check on your page,so keep up the good work Ricardo Walcott June 30, 2012 at 7:28 AM Much appreciated, I hope life on your path is magical and blessed!