Poetry has the power to make us aware of what is hidden in the shadows...those places that we seldom see or want to see...the poet's voice scrapes away the facade of an issue and lays bare for all to see what has been denied. By providing a voice to these mute realities, poets have throughout history altered the course of events by enlightening readers and encouraging them to take action to stop wars,
halt injustice, and to reach out to their fellow man. Like those poets who have proceeded me, I am motivated
by the same desire to bring about the social changes necessary to enhance the quality of life for those
around me and around the world and to give voice to those who cannot speak for themselves
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None would pursue if there is no gain Thought for the day.
i don’t know how you do it…you always paint whole scenes and also emotional background with such few words..
Your poem gives me a great idea for a really good security system…if I need one.
The way the world is headed an empty box may become a hot commodity.
Got me thinking. Stay well and happy writing.
The brevity has me mulling this over…
Sometimes, I suppose, empty can be gain, as well–something I’ve learning as I try to empty our house for moving! Miss your poems, Charlie. Seriously hope you will visit us in Ecuador!
Let’s see…how about Nov or Dec….that should give you time to settle in. :-)
Can I be a spoil sport and say – provided a secret treasure map is not engraved in the box.
But I suppose, then it would not be empty.
exactly.