Francis Duggan Poems

Were I a poet I'd write of Nature's beauty around me
The songs of the birds on bush, hedge and tree
The flowers of the garden so lovely to see
The beauty of Nature to look at is free.
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I know of a woman who overcame cancer
To live she had the great desire
She has beaten something that has killed many
And she is one I can't help but admire.
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Suppose I am one who has a big ego I did have big plans once I do recall
But egos are a thing that inspire in us the need for success and are part of human nature after all
And now that my ego is a bit deflated and others I don't feel need to impress
Something perhaps that came with the realization that my life never has been a success.
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Here in this little country church
Where peace has found a home
I am the only person here
Though quite happy on my own.
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I dreamt I was in Africa neath Serengeti sky
I heard the wild dogs barking, the spotted hyenas cry,
I heard the male lion roaring his anger pierced the night,
I dreamt I was in Africa neath African moonlight.
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'Tis of life in the bigger World out there the young teenager day-dream
Far from his parents home by the babbling stream
That flow to the river bound for the sea shore
On a journey destined to last forever more.
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The downfall of human kind it would seem to me
Are greed and corruption, homelessness and poverty
And patriotism and religion and National pride
All of these things lead to war and they are World-wide.
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Your best is not good enough but that is okay
There's always one better it does seem that way
The best does not remain best for a long period of time
We slowly slip backwards from the peak of our prime.
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The children are the future of Humanity so teach the children well
And as their teacher your knowledge of Life and Nature to them you ought to tell
And teach them to respect our Mother Earth the one who feeds us all
And in years from now to you they will be grateful when memories of you they will recall.
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Of the welfare of others she genuinely does care
A wonderful person her type are so rare
So humble and charming and a pleasure to meet
No praise is too high for the pride of our street
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