So much truth in your words Jacob. It's a scary world...
Julie
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Thank you for your words, Julie...I wish we could be feeling a togetherness in something besides fea.. read moreThank you for your words, Julie...I wish we could be feeling a togetherness in something besides fear.
j.
This poem...I wonder if people in ancient Rome knew their empire, their society was crumbling...do people know when they are at the end of something? this poem made me think of that...I think we are at the endof something
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I am afraid you are right....the end of something...
Thank you for your words,
j.
Today, across the world, people live in fear. Everybody has something to fear and I can't quite remember when fear took hold of us and we made the transition from being happy and peaceful to being riddled with fear. Our world has changed so much that sometimes it is difficult to believe I grew up in the same world I was born into. There are so many negatives in our society today: Racism, hatred, nobody seems to be happy with their lot in life, nobody wants less, everybody wants more and my 'Hobby Horse' drugs, they now rule society as do those who take them and killings are an every day event in our news as a result. The values that we held have disappeared into the mists of time, deserted. Rumours, disinformation and fake news rule the day and as a whole our society is disintegrating more and more with each passing day. Love is not easy to find anymore, wondering if 'True Love' has disappeared also into the mists of time? Mankind is screaming, but no Knight in shining armour is coming to our rescue. It is something we have to do ourselves: Rescue ourselves! Truth be told, I can't see this happening, but... Who knows? We might wake up one morning and wake up to ourselves, I live in hope, dear J... Thank you for writing this amazing poem and waking us up to reality. Indebted to you for sharing...
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We are not learning from past mistakes anymore...we are bringing them back...doing them again...we a.. read moreWe are not learning from past mistakes anymore...we are bringing them back...doing them again...we are being so stupid.
thank you for your response, Marie. WE poets speak but who listens except other poets?
j.
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. Most welcome always, dear J... Yes, we don't learn from history sadly, we repeat it. WE poets list.. read more. Most welcome always, dear J... Yes, we don't learn from history sadly, we repeat it. WE poets listen to each other, that is a wonderful thing, dear J... Wishing you a very blessed, happy and joyful day, dear friend...
dear Jacob.. I bought a Black Ebony Upright Piano ( made in Korea) .. at an upscale Antique Shop .. and also Sheet Music of all the Romantic Music 🎶 of the Sixties … The Blues are the Songs that Touch my Soul. Also The 🍇 Grapes of Wrath are in the Background… my friend. softly, Pat
Our values as a whole have declined over the years...they have become tragic in so many ways; no one is courageous any more, we all fear something...what does love mean anymore? trust? We fear for our lives, literally... our society as a whole is failing, due to divide, hate....what is our destiny????
Warmly, B
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Our destiny does not seem to be a pleasant one, Betty...thanks for your understanding.
j.
Originally from Bronx, NY, I live in Carbondale, Illinois...teach English at a community college and have been writing and publishing poetry since 1970. I am here to read for inspiration from other po.. more..