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October 17, 2020 by slpmartin

small seeds of life’s fortune…

penny found on street
a lost soul without a home
deemed worthless by most
no one bends to pick it up
life’s true fortune cast aside

 

https://slpmartin.files.wordpress.com/2020/10/small-seeds-of-lifes-fortune.mp3

Posted in belief, life, memories, Photograph, Poem, Poetry, Random Thought, relationships, religion, sadness, tanka | Tagged heart, human compassion, life, pain, photography, Poetry, relationships, social justice., souls, wasting human capital | 4 Comments
December 22, 2018 by slpmartin

divergent christmases…

 

presents neatly wrapped
children huddled together
fighting off their fears
wondering where their parents are
guards go home to families

 

https://slpmartin.files.wordpress.com/2018/12/divergent-christmases.mp3

Posted in abuse, children, fear, government, hate, justice, Photograph, Poem, Poetry, politics, sadness, tanka | Tagged christmas, freedom, https://www.lawfareblog.com/whos-really-crossing-us-border-and-why-theyre-coming, human compassion, nation, National Grinchmas, new administration hate sponsoring, photography, Poetry, separation of children from parents, tears | 4 Comments

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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 Check Out: "the adventures of Kilroy on YouTube : (https://www.youtube.com/my_videos?o=U&sq=the+adventures+of+kilroy)

Bea In Your Bonnet: First Sting is a collection of germinal poems featuring Aunt Bea. Aunt Bea’s voice is one I’ve heard almost every day of my life. Family observations, lessons, and advice given to me and every other family member who had the good sense to listen. Her homespun philosophy most likely will not be found in any collegiate textbooks or for that matter in any local town crier newspaper catering to city dwellers. Indeed, she has a different way of viewing the world; a bit old fashion, sassy, and steely at times but a viewpoint which has engaged my imagination and heart. I sincerely hope you too will find some morsel of wisdom in her personal observations and interpretations of life’s events, but do watch out for her stingers.

  

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