Robin Davis Poet Rhyme

Yesterday Vs Today

I'd like to make you all aware
This world could use some loving care
Please take this opportunity
To read about my saddened plea
It's not like it was before
When people never locked their doors
Neighbors would just walk right in
A stranger became your new friend
These days people live in fear
There is danger everywhere
Children aren't safe anymore
With weapons brought inside school doors
Each day a woman's getting raped
While neighborhoods can not escape
The pressure of more gangs and violence
Leading to more deaths and silence
Hopefully all people will listen
About the things that I have written
And try to help me with my plight
To change these things from wrong to right

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Andrea Dietrich May 31, 2014 at 11:47 PM yes, it is becoming so frightful and in latin america are kidnappings!! It's such a crazy world, Robin. So scary. Hey, I am gonna try to work my way through your older poems when I am caught up on the new ones. I need to remember day by day where I left off. hahaha. I need a poetry GPS

Jon A Cavanaugh October 20, 2013 at 6:06 AM I remember the days of innocence as well. when we didn't lock the doors. when we would take food to our neighbors or visa versa. when we would give rides or logging to strangers in need. when bad news was a natural disaster rather than mans inhumanity to man. I too look forward to a world of peace and harmony. enjoyed your poem.

Vince Suzadail Jr. October 2, 2013 at 4:34 PM Yesterday was not materialistic. We didn't have government interference in family matters. We worked and earned what we needed or wanted. As a kid, I walked home alone in the dark. Neighbors were family. Times were tougher but times were better.

Rockman Pritts September 20, 2013 at 11:29 PM You have written a poem that has perplexed mankind for all eternity. And it all comes down to the question of "WHY". Why does it happen? Why can't we do anything about it? Why are we subjected to it through social media. Why can't we do anything about that? Why are we told that if we don't want to see it, just turn it off? Why are we told not to fight it but to except it? It's a question for the ages. But age is terminal. Thanks for making me think, Rockman

David Fisher September 18, 2013 at 6:22 PM Such a good rhyme with a meaningful message. I think once government gets out of the husband business, as in welfare and more dollars for each kid born, then families will make a comeback with self reliance and self esteem leading the way.

Gerald Kithinji September 18, 2013 at 4:14 PM Keep on writing and we will keep on reading, someone will listen. And that is your and our triumph.