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Samuel Byrd Poem
An angel returned to heaven today
deployed to erase gluttonous hate
from envy's grasp love is pulled away
To bring order to disarray
supplying hope while replacing sloth
An angel returned to heaven today
Armed with beauty, charm and compassion
pride is now faced with a trained assassin
whether with song, a smile, a shoulder or ear
greed, anger and lust is sent running in fear
An angel returned to heaven today
after years of service in the field
from the mission never did she stray
In our hearts she will forever stay
so, let us remember, let us rejoice
cause our angel returned to heaven on this day
Copyright © Samuel Byrd | Year Posted 2019
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Samuel Byrd Poem
if i could rewrite my life’s story
would it change my destiny?
and who i was destined to be
could i have prevented the death of a friend?
of would more loved ones have died?
because i was not by their side
would more kids have been born?
as of now i have no need for santa’s toys
cause i have yet to conceive any girls or boys
would i have been able to cast my vote for the 44th president?
or have passed on and not seen the dream fulfilled
many passed away to young to even conceder writing a will
changing the past could very well alter the present
as i look back at my life and reminisce
i say to myself i could have done that should have done this
i know that i can’t change the past
and trying to change the world has yet to be done
all i can change is my future and hope that my living meant something to someone
one man may not be able to change the world
but one man may be able to plant the seed
that will motivate the reluctant to lead
Copyright © Samuel Byrd | Year Posted 2017
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Samuel Byrd Poem
Hopeless
By Samuel K Byrd
A hot meal, a cold bed, and hopes
that tomorrow will be a better day
unemployed house foreclosed and the repo-man
arrived bright and early yesterday
tax cuts, tax incentives, stimulus package
all a little too late
get in line; get a plate, two hours later
you've forgotten what you just ate
classifieds job fairs Internet but nothing
seems to help
only good thing is that there is no wife or kids
I only have to provide for myself
just stay focused work the system
don't let it work you
keep your head high and your prayers higher
and soon you will make it through
Copyright © Samuel Byrd | Year Posted 2017
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Samuel Byrd Poem
Speeding through life
never enough time
Searching for happiness
destination cloud nine
Nice house, new car
nice clothes, new jewelry
Season tickets, club seats
all bought with stained money
The fast life carries a price
a fool and money shall part
Taking with it all the things
used to fill this empty heart
Now groping at shadows
looking for some light
Darkness surrounds me
as days become eternal nights
But seek and there you'll find
enlightenment to brighten your way
Being mindful of the present
while letting go of yesterday
Free from blinding desires
beauty is easy to see
The things I once sought
were always around me.
Copyright © Samuel Byrd | Year Posted 2017
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