Something More

Don't wait till your life is all done to learn the lessons of a fool Know the rewards of self are none where love of others is the rule

Payton and I

What is the value of a life

built on shattered dreams of others

And so it's thus, for each of us

who can't feel for our own brothers

These the thoughts I pondered for years

and cried for half a century

"Lift up your sons, put down your guns

empty your penitentiary”

"Pick up the sad, lonely and poor

help your friends in humility

 Open your soul, make that your goal

put away your hostility”

This struggle in the depths of my heart

so relentless yet so profound

echo's in waves, patriot graves

where mothers tears cover the ground

A grateful nation now reports

the cry that began as a plea

That's shook our core, with something more

all the way to Antiquity

Author's Note

What the world needs is healing. Not division. Not to notice how we are dissimilar. But to see how we are alike.

Reviews

[Levi Levin]

An excellent piece of poetic philosophy my friend. I see so much disrespect of our fellow human beings in this world. Public degradation of others is not how to sow unity. Much of this influence comes from our “leaders”. When we compare the leaders of yesterday to today, we can see a clear difference in respect for one another. In the end, what really matters is what matters anyway.

[Tate Morgan]

Thank you Levi. I agree I wish things were different. Fear suspicion and hatred are easier to sell than love.

[Levi Levin]

Very true indeed.

[ROXANE DORSEY]

Today where are the true leaders. thanks for sharing this wonder poem.

[Tate Morgan]

Thank you Roxane I know of only one Bernie

[MysteriousAries]

A very nice tribute... I like his wonderful vision...

[Tate Morgan]

Thank you very much

[johannes]

I hit the age of 18 during the Democratic primary, and I am proud to say that Bernie Sanders is the first politician I've ever voted for. (Stein got your vote for the general election.) Bernie is not what America deserves, but what it needs. Nice poem!

[Tate Morgan]

Thank you so much

[angelina neves]

lovely... I hope that Bernie always can stand tall because he is "Hope" in this dark times... And may his words touch many hearts in your country...
"Pick up the sad, lonely and poor/ help your friends in humility/ Open your soul, make that your goal / put away your hostility”

[Tate Morgan]

Thank you Angelina Yeah i too wish he could always stand tall we are likely to not see his like again

[Hebe]

A wonderful man! Unfortunately, he had no chance, as you can see the mentality of this country is still in the dark ages. If we don't raise the standards of education "the wall" will fall and crush us!
Great writing, provokes emotion and awareness. Keep writing and spreading the word!

[Tate Morgan]

I think you so much I do agree we are behind the eight ball the rest of the world is leagues in leagues ahead of us I pray we catch up before we kill half of us

[Valentine]

Tate, I am not into politics but I have to say I really like the way you have written this. You have really grown as a writer these years I have been reading your work. Great write. Valentine

[Tate Morgan]

Thank you Kathy I do always try to perfect the art

[Valentine]

Tate, there are many on this site we both know that have really improved their craft. You and yours have a very Merry Christmas. Kathie

[Tate Morgan]

Merry Christmas to you

[Urja Gokani]

amazingly written keep it up :)

[Tate Morgan]

thank you very much

[Urja Gokani]

welcome :)

[Re-Pete]

He wields compassion, and a sense of fairness and nationalism. A good man and a strong, passionate voice - not afraid to take the low road. Would have made a great President. Nice tribute.

[Tate Morgan]

Thank you Pete he is unlike any we are likely to ever see again

[D Connolly]

I had such genuine hopes. I really, really wanted this person to lead my country. We were not ready for such greatness, such strides forward

[Tate Morgan]

It is a sad day in deed when we gave up hope to watch the two wretches that finally had a chance duke it out.

[Dark Empress]

very true, I love this poem. Your writing is always pleasant to read

[Tate Morgan]

We will all regret having let go the dreams of this man