Best Socialmay Poems
Pardon skepticism, but it’s true
There’s too much ado about Swine Flu
Thirty-one deaths by May of ‘09
In 25 nations worldwide
Avoid all public transportation
And forego annual vacations
Protect us from the dreaded Swine Flu
By closing our schools and churches too
The government was slow to react
When HIV first left its tracks
On drug users, gay communities
Thousands died in the 1980s
But when the “pure of soul” met demise
With blood transfusions linked to lost lives
AIDS won interest from politicians
Lightning struck, they sprang into action
Swine Flu can kill, but what’s the fuss?
Other illnesses claim more of us
Look back to the Fourteenth Century
For true epidemiology
Black Death caused widespread annihilation
Nearly half Europe’s population
The Smallpox deadly legacy
Egypt-born, 1350 BC
Fifteen million had this disease
As recent as the 1960s
Eradication finally defined
December 1979
Return to Century Fourteen
To find the world’s first quarantines
Cholera ships confined to ports
But still this plague reached landlubbers’ doors
Regular flu in winter thrives
Each week taking 800 lives
Though common colds seldom spell doom
Thousands flock to emergency rooms
So answer this: Why all the hype
When Swine Flue takes a gentler bite
Newspaper headlines must be filled
Across their banners Swine Flue spills
Or could these reports be diversions
For something more foul in our nation
Are dogs now being wagged by their tails
As health hazards go, the Swine Flu pales
Hire Willie to write a theme song
But don’t expect us to sing along
Don’t blink, or Washington may think
They’ve succeeded in this hoodwink
Sometimes people manipulate circumstances point fingers;
And paint accusatory renderings of destruction;
Muted with the colors of intention to misdirect and discredit.
But when the dust settles the flags of honor can still be seen flying
And even though a house of love may be under siege;
There may be some still looking to acquire entrance;
Because there is often kindness;
And encouragement to believe in one’s self;
Even though the finger painters have told everyone they shouldn’t.
And some defenders may grow weary but continue on for reasons unknown
Yet dare to stress the importance of;
Never defecating where you eat;
Keep your friends close and your enemies even closer;
Because life can be a distorted reflection;
Of what seems larger than it really is.
Ariel! Rise again to walk n run,
No stump or thorn to ache your paws;
A living room is ready,
Warm arms all set for a hug.
Livia Pereira snuggling into your ears,
Lays you on mattress amid heap of kisses,
Propping up packets of toilet rolls ,
Raquet n Livia together speaking kindness.
Open your eyes to see
Men and animals can be friends,
Shake your golden mane
To dust your distrust on man.
After all we ’re all animals,
One is social, the other communal,
It is evolution that may heal
To make you too social.
Kindness and love a divine touch
That may mend any fatal lacks,
Ariel,rise ,rise to see the sunrise
,Writ with beams of human pats.
Written after viewing a visual on Ariel,the 3 year old lion owned by Raquel Borges,that
was struck down by a viral attack which paralysed its 4 legs.It is under active care of
vet Livia Pereira in her home.
Uncle Sam demands you file your taxes timely,
no excuses accepted...he will impose a fine;
don't think of committing the perfect crime...
court appearance and jail time await the sly!
As anyone can see, honesty and promptness are required...
and to save money, you may choose to file your own taxes,
but be aware of the fine print leading to consequences;
is TurboTax the answer? Don't trust it, you may be fined!
Ask for an extension? Isn't it quite costly?
Can you pay on time to avoid the extra fee?
Now, don't make plans to buy an expensive plasma tv,
you willl have a better chance at winning the Lottery!
Heed my advice and do everything legally and expeditiously,
I have done this for forty-three years and never cheated;
I slept at night, and woke up without worrying daily...
reminding myself that honesty and promptness are required!
To Everyone on PoetrySoup.com...You have all blessed me with your kind words of
encouragement. It has been such a treasure to have found this website and all of you. I am
a firm believer that things are meant to be and there is a reason for everything that happens
to us. It may not be what we expect or want, yet the plan is bigger and better then we could
ever imagine. As I'm sure you can tell by my poems that my life hasn't been exactly what I
dreamt it would ever be. I thank the Good Lord everyday for my two teenage, beautiful
children (although there are days... LOL).
I'm going through an extremely rough patch right now so it has been so exciting to see that
my "Letting Go" poem has made it through the 1st round of the contest. It is because of all
of you that I continue to write - it shows me that it definitely helps getting everything off my
chest and on paper.
Thank you again for ALL of YOUR support and love and may you all have a blessed 2010 and
a VERY Merry Christmas!!!!
Luv,
Kelly
… Year 2009’ In North America
Knights of Old, Still Ride in Shining Armor
Still Living Life, by Honor and A Test
Ain’t You Heard of: ‘ The Code of The West ’ ?
Ain’t Talking ‘bout some Hidden Outlaw-Band
… Just, The Open, Honest, Whole-Hearted Brand
The Ones, That Do Right afore Might
… They, Are The True, Cowboy Knights …
Always Saving Some Damsel in Distress
In a Trail of Dust … They Leave The Rest
They’re Keeping Chivalry, Polished Bright
… May The Lord Love … Cowboy Knights
A Noble Breed and Ladies Delight
Stand Tall ‘nuff, to Keep Love-In-Sight
Taking Care of Business and Disputes
Ain’t You Ever Heard of John Wayne, ‘The Duke’ ?
Yep, They Got Valor Enough, to Deal With Danger
Just Like A Legendary Texas Ranger
And if it’s The Last Man Standing, In A Fight …
… You Know … It Was A Cowboy Knight …
… Riding On A Quest, Thru The Wind
Some Woman, They gon’ Claim and Defend
Wearing A Hat and A Cocky-Grin
… ‘Cause, They Know They’re Gonna’ Win
… Riding Off Into A Blazing Sunset
Just Like That, You Ain’t Never Gon’ Forget
You Think of Them On Some Lonely Night …
… Yes Mam’ … It Was A Cowboy Knight !
So, ‘fore You Put On ‘The Coat-of-Arms, Clothes
There’s One Oath, Every Man Should Know
‘Fore You Take The Hat and Boots On To Begin
… Make Sure You Live Up To The Legend …
And May Your Humble Heart, Strive for the Height
if Kneeling, to be Dubbed … A Cowboy Knight …
For You Tim Ryerson... Cause Like A Cowboy
Your Mind Rides The Range Everywhere and
Roundsup Words For Our Enjoyment -
Sometimes Quirky, sometimes Colorful,
or Substantial and Uniquely Your Spin on It ...
Your Poet-Pal, MoonBee
I have a theory about mole from the Mexican cuisine.
Some will make you happy, others may make you mean.
They are prepared in many different arrangements you see.
Many of certain special ingredients in a labeled degree,
Some are black, red, and green and may be others as well.
Rich in flavors, and textured ingredients, they do tell.
I have only tasted one in my life; I did not like it at all.
However, I have not discounted them, out of my culinary call.
I also feel they are like the gravies we have here in the states.
My grandmothers and now wife, made different plates.
They all taste uniquely unlike, but I enjoyed them well.
Though right now I must say, my wife’s is tastiest to tell.
Young,
Friendship,
Forever,
Secure in the mind
Though may be short lived in time.
Because of peer pressure, they may flush closeness.
As we grow we make decisions and mistakes
You may go downhill or you may go uphill
Whatsoever the case you make choices
that make or break you
some people we tend to make part of our lives
who may hurt,bruise,scar or treat us
the way we shouldn't be treated
,but their is someone who cares about the broken-hearted
it can be what you believe in or who loves you or even me
i want to help those who have faced the same things as i or different
i want to help change the world into something good that will help us all
How can you ask a question
Just to have it thrown in your face,
Or the answers an obvious chance for,
Any lie to come take its place...
The eyes may fall and the lips may shudder,
As something parts from their lips,
Denying it all in words they stutter,
While truth keeps losing its grip...
Sometimes you wait a moment or two,
Since we all have made a mistake,
Giving them time not given to you,
So they may see what it takes..
It's the fear of what you may think,
That's adding to their reaction,
If what you hear's not within sync,
Then let them do the subtraction...
So once they learn what honesty means,
Begin to trust what they say,
But if you discern its not in their genes,
Then to them its just a cliche...
Words that are spoken in vein
Written By Dean Masciarelli
December 9, 2009
Words that are spoken in vein
About anyone
Can only lead to bigger problems
That’s why I’ve never been
one to share my conversations
that I may have had with my friends
And even with people that
I may not know that well
Because it shows them
that I have a mutual respect
for each and every one of them
I just hope and pray that they
would do the same things in return
Mixed Couple on the Morning Train
Chicago, 2009
Because he works in an office and is white
and because she who tans anyway has just
returned from a week at the Beach,
the commuters are certain she’s not black
yet they rustle in their seats.
They want to see her hands flick.
They want to see if rivers run dark
through ivory palms.
Martin may be dead
and Obama may have won
but in Chicago this morning at dawn
a rainbow of people
still rustle in their seats.
Donal Mahoney