! A Poets Life (2) Poem by Bob Blackwell

! A Poets Life (2)

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One by one the string of words
make sentences and verses.

They describe
a world of wonder,
a world of hate;

great poem epics of
how
humankind is wrong,
flow strongly.

No still waters
no mountain of hope
no tiny flowers
hidden
between the rocks
of conflict.

Black angry waters
flow,
they cry out for
justice, truth.
No knowledge shared,
little love is spread around.

Yet hope lies close
A lotus flower,
its petals lie serene,
its scent of knowledge
given freely, we must
read the words it writes
upon this page.

Give a love
that lasts, a love
that does not
discriminate.



07-07-2009

COMMENTS OF THE POEM
Kesav Easwaran 07 July 2009

'Give a love that lasts, a love that does not discriminate'... great words to conclude Bob...a poet needs more than one life on a single birth! ...good poem...thanks...10

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Lynda Robson 07 July 2009

Lovely words Bob, a poet's life indeed, 10 Lynda xx

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Shashendra Amalshan 07 July 2009

well you said it well sir... beautiful poems filled with love does help to look at the world with love and passion! ! ! this is a nice write indeed.. liked it very much.. poems does help to get away from the complexities of modern hectic life style..10++ with love shan

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Sandra Fowler 07 July 2009

Very inspiring. By our words we live; by our words we survive. We poets are very blessed. Excellent write. Always your friend, Sandra

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Raj Nandy 01 August 2009

We need ' lasting love that doesnot discriminate'! How very true! While reading about the History of Jazz Music & slavery in the Southern US, and about the segregation laws of Jim Crow, I realised this all the more! 10+ -Raj Nandy

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it recreates...is born in the reader again...a very inspiring write

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Sarwar Chowdhury 11 July 2009

excellent poem dear great poet! ....10+

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Mamta Agarwal 10 July 2009

a poet is moved by hate and angst in the world, and hopes we can radiate love like a lotus flower- very inspiring poem Bob.

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Cindy Kreiner Sera 09 July 2009

Inspiring sentiments - a wonderful write once again Bob.By giving we shall receive but, more and more people must be drawn into this spreading ring of reading the good, giving their best..seeing love can win..

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