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A State Of...

A lack of unity
no kindness in return,

with a plethora of things
we sorely need to learn,

fearfully living
while living in great fear

sounds like a state of western hemisphere.

~

"Focus challenged"
in everything we do,

so self-centered
we can't see what is true,

no enrichment
so our future is unclear

sounds like a state of western hemisphere.

~

Traveling elsewhere
towards the great disdain,

but, with ourselves
we quietly remain,

we can't go home
without first remaining, here

sounds like a state of western hemisphere.

~

So on we shuffle
towards the unsuspecting dawn,

there's no one home
but all the lights are on,

we've no reflection
in humanity's great mirror

sounds like a state of western hemisphere.

— docmaverick, Feb 06, 2010

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Region, Country: The High Desert, in the wild west, southern California, U.S. of A.., USA

Favorite Poets: Keates, Poe, Dickinson, and Dr. Seuss. There are a smattering of others, but why bother listing 'em all, ya know?, I also rely on a few of our poets, here....for advice, and what not. I couldn't possibly explain what a fountain of live, effective knowledge we have...right here in our midst ! To catch a glimmer of brilliance, merely visit: the Stream.

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Antoinette Mar…

16 years 4 months ago

Well Doc, I guess....

the phrase, Sad but true...goes with this write....however well written and a bouquet of thought provoking statements...I love the fact that your wonderfully talented mind never runs out of subject.... and for my enjoyment always... Antoinette Mari
docmaverick

docmaverick

16 years 4 months ago

Thanx, Antoinette....

...I just KNEW that someone would read it ! All seriousness aside, it all sounds like a state of western hemisphere. Thanx, for the encouraging feedback. "Write on"! sincerely, #{:-{)}8==== docmaverick.
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Diatom Shells

16 years 4 months ago

hello

When I read this I kept thinking this could very well be a hit country song, sorry if you do not like country but this poem has great rhythm to me. ciao
docmaverick

docmaverick

16 years 3 months ago

Thank-you, Diatim Shells....

...I apologize for not responding sooner, thanx for the kind remark, and your encouragement. Country, eh? You may be right ! "Write on"! sincerely, #{:-{)}8==== docmaverick.