Best Hopepeople Poems
The power of nature has ravaged the Japanese shore,
Leaving in its wake devastation and unimaginable gore.
The mettle of this gentle people has been tested, it is true,
But next spring, they know that cherry blossoms will bloom anew!
Alas, whole villages along that rugged coast were torn asunder,
As the raging tsunami raced inland gobbling up its plunder.
When all hope was lost and they thought they'd surely meet their doom,
They were cheered knowing that cherry blossoms once again would bloom!
This stalwart people who'd suffered the ravages of falling shell and bomb
Dropped from silver birds, faced another holocaust with great aplomb.
With little but hope they vowed to rebuild their lives ever keeping in view,
The cherry blossoms that would bloom come next spring with dainty hue!
Alas, the 'quake leveled schools, ancient temples and magnificent torii,
But this patient people will restore them once again to their former glory!
They will persevere again and again as surely as the rising sun at dawn,
To enjoy another season of delicate cherry blossoms 'til their scent is gone!
The brotherhood of nations rallied as one to provide succor with speed.
It was neighbor helping neighbor in keeping with the Master's creed!
Even though the nation was rocked with misery, shock and searing pain,
Out of the depths of disaster the cherry blossoms will bloom once again!
Robert L. Hinshaw, CMSgt, USAF, Retired
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Placed No. 8 in Deb Guzzi's "Tribute To Japan" Contest - May 2011
Yeah my name is Catherine yeah i had a hard life but when i look in a mirror i see a girl that still standing strong no matter what people say about me, no matter what people may throw at me i still have my pride in me.
And this is what my name stands for.
C is for Classy.
A is for Active.
T is for Talented.
H is for Hard.
E is for Educated.
R is for Righteousness.
I is for Impressionism.
N is for Nice but don't take my niceness for granted.
E is for Etiquette.
We live in the same planet
We live under the same sky
Then why,
Now and again we fight for something foolish
Some people think to be superiors from others
We are breathing the same air
No matter how different we are
We are all brothers and sisters
Then why,
We keep fighting on each other
Hurting, killing our brothers in anarchy
Let’s start to liberate our love for all
Create humanity everywhere in this earth
This place is for the future
So we can live in peace in our planet forever
Stop ruins this earth
Cutting trees for self-ambition
Now let’s mend this earth
For all the living things
Set up our positive minds together
Stop the war in every angle in this earth
If you want to live in injustice, better be shame of yourself
Save our lives from global diseases
Mend our planet for all the living things
Try to give a little tenderness in every step you make
Give a little compassion to every people you meet
Differentiation can be united in this world
So we can mend every sorrow and every pain
There is only a little time for us in this earth
Before the earth is stop turning
Spread the love and let it grow
Let gives love for the earth
I been through hell.
Man I even been chain and sell.
But I stand tall because like a black person I will not fail.
I have the heart of a king and a dream that can not be kill.
But this world is fill with misery.
our people is dieing in this modern day slavery.
Black,white,Latinos,all of my people get up and marsh with me.
Because by any means necessary brother and sister we must break free.
Please listen to me casue in God's eyes we are all one family.
But why can't we stop the fighting and unite as one.
Because thats the only way this war will be won.
Dion A Bess
aka
Poet
it consumes me and turns me into a Z O M B I E
I beacme a fiery goddess I HAD A psychotic B
of destruction R
E
A
K
DOWN
(ME)
"HOW ARE YOU?" i am composed mostly of INSANITY
DYSFUNCTION AND ADDICTION TO LIFE=A MESS
even the CRAZIEST people have moments of lucidity
(ME) I AM HERE TODAY & GONE TOMORROW
"WHO ARE YOU"
i finally learned not to try and change the world but to change
MYSELF
crazy is what crazy does
MY MENTAL DISORDER CAN BE ARRESTED AND DETAINED WITHOUT PREJUDICE
(ME)
"THE SUN IS HOT"
do you get it yet?
TO YOU:I HAVE BI-POLAR AND I KNOW FIRST HAND
THAT MANY PEOPLE GO UNDITECTED AND
IGNORED WE NEED TO BE MORE OPEN TO
MENTAL HEALTH AND TRY WALKING IN "OUR"
SHOES!!!!!!!!
Form:
It's bad for your lungs....or so they say
It burns a little,depending on the brand
It leaves a little odor,you know it's been there
It calms your nerves,some believe
It can't be smoked in public places,it was banned
It's like a breathe of fresh air(i know i tried it)
It should be available for people over 21
Question,if it's a plant that grows naturally,is available easily
can be used for medicinal purposes,shouldn't it be legalized?
Congress,it's very profitable
my version,
It calms your nerves,works like medication,and thinking
It actually helps people in pain,and most important,
God made it,it's a freakin plant!
in life,
times and tides,
come and go,
some people stay,
but some sway long away,
many people come near,
but only some become our dear ones,
many people think,
that they would be the king,
of ur lives,
but only a few,
can make us feel new,
many souls come near us,
but only some can touch our heart,
the soul of love,
the soul of life,
the peace,
the calm,
all are just to be found in one soul,
that luscious soul of love.
this is the most lovable moment of our lives,
but the worst starts when,
we find that soul,
we are really close to it,
but then when the dream,
changes to nightmare,
that soul moves away,
and fades,
then we feel as we have lost it,
but still one thing is with us that,
we were not wrong,
and maybe one day that soul,
that love,
realises our value and comes near us!!
wait for the day when your decision would prove right!
Tired of never having a voice,
Tired of never given the choice,
Tired of always being on my own,
Tired of the ignorance toward me shown,
I'm only a child or so they say,
But of seeing things I've got my own way,
I know the world isn't fair,
I know I won't always be under adults care,
But I'm tired of important things to me being denied,
Tired of the excuses and all the times I've been lied,
Tired of going to school,
Tired of all the people trying to be "cool",
As if enough ignorant people don't exist,
To be like that no one can resist,
Tired of everything having to do with money,
Tired of all evil being coated with honey,
Tired of practically everything,
Tired of not being able to do anything,
Tired of all but my freedom to think and write,
And I'll do so to my heart's delight,
I'll continue to even if someday,
Someone cares and understands for what I have to say.
Why people say things that they don’t really mean?
Why do things for other people and not your own?
Why take away jobs that people really need?
Why take away homes and leave then on the streets?
Why take away things that people really need just to build up your self-esteem?
Why I ask these questions they look at me and say?
“No!” I say with a neck roll and an attitude
It’s not about why I ask them, it’s about what’s you’re doing about them, I look at them and
said!
As they just stand there and look at me, and have nothing to say!
I just look roll my eyes and walk away!
“As the door closed behind me I fall to my knees and pray for God to forgive all the people
in there with nothing to say.”
I Want to Be
I want to be where You are, Jesus You are my strength, faith wisdom and joy. Want to B e a worker for You showing People the way home .through You let me be a light to those
that are lost in this world of so much pain. Let them see what You have done for me-all the changes that you have made in me. So I can spread your word letting people know You are still alive and dwell within me. And can dwell with in them as will. My soul, body heart is yours. Show me the way so I can show others. Fill my cup .Let it overflow, so I may fill someone else’s and show them your great love Before it is to late because I know you are coming to get us all.