Comment from palsuresh

Excellent

This is a very nice free verse poem with a message. The funny thing is that a poet asking others to replace words by action. Just joking.
Suresh.

 Comment Written 17-Aug-2009

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reply by the author on 17-Aug-2009

a quandry for sure LOL have a great day

Comment from WRITER1

Excellent

I couldn't agree with you more. Stop the complaining and get out there and make someone feel like they are important for a change. Make someone smile, anything.

 Comment Written 17-Aug-2009

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reply by the author on 17-Aug-2009

thanks so much my friend blessings to you and yours

Comment from Alexander E Poet

Excellent

I agree with you , This is has a most excellent flow throughout and easily carries you through the piece. The imagery and the spirit inspire ohers.I really loved the realism and truth No typo's and nothing to change as far as i can see.Alexander QQ...

 Comment Written 17-Aug-2009

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reply by the author on 17-Aug-2009

thanks so much my friend blessings to you and yours

Comment from dragonpoet

Excellent

This is a flowing well written poem. It is true of the political situatations and arguements today. No one wants to see if any of the change is helping or not. They only talk about what they think is wrong.

Alomst everyone complalins now and again. But, they continual reptitiion is grating. Blessings always need to be counted.

The last line makes you think you are drowing in it and want someone to save you.

Very good. Keep writing.

dragonpoet

 Comment Written 17-Aug-2009

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reply by the author on 17-Aug-2009

thanks so much my friend blessings to you and yours

Comment from joan marie

Excellent

Nothing worse than listening to any problem, big or small, personal or worldwide, and never hearing anything but the complaining. No solutions no suggestions on how to improve individually. Great poem. joan marie

 Comment Written 17-Aug-2009

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reply by the author on 17-Aug-2009

thanks so much my friend blessings to you and yours

reply by joan marie on 17-Aug-2009

You welcome. You addressed a subject I live with daily. jm

Comment from raw form

Excellent

Earthwriter I do so dig your vibe on this there is always a spark when we see something unjust or out of whack then we react but if we don't think about what it takes to make things change then they don't. there are very few willing to go the extra mile and those of us who do go that mile do it selflessly, its better than saying woulda, coulda, shoulda.

 Comment Written 17-Aug-2009

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reply by the author on 17-Aug-2009

thanks so much my friend blessings to you and yours

Comment from Lady & Louis

Excellent

Fine free verse, Monte. It applies (as I'm sure it's meant to!) on a personal and a global scale, as the phrasing in the first and third verses in particular make clear. Well done and thank you for posting!

Cheers,
Louise

 Comment Written 17-Aug-2009

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reply by the author on 17-Aug-2009

thanks so much my friend blessings to you and yours good to hear from you hope your having a great summer

reply by Lady & Louis on 17-Aug-2009

LOL don't wish summer on us, Monte, it's still winter down here, and after our last summer, I'm in no hurry for the next! :D

reply by the author on 17-Aug-2009

where

reply by Lady & Louis on 17-Aug-2009

Australia! :))

Comment from Steve Pantazis

Excellent

You certainly know what "economy of words" means. You make your point well with this poem; and for those who don't get it, the last line will make them get it.

 Comment Written 17-Aug-2009

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reply by the author on 17-Aug-2009

thanks so much my friend blessings to you and yours

Comment from laurelp

Excellent

very good philosophy, but rarely ever taken. Most people prefer to complain. It is easier. I find your writing to be unique and well inspired. Very good job.

 Comment Written 17-Aug-2009

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reply by the author on 17-Aug-2009

thanks so much my friend blessings to you and yours

Comment from Marathonwriter

Excellent

Hi Earthwriter,
I completely agree with you. Helping someone else raises you above the negativity in your own life.

refocus energy
action without words

These were my favorite lines.

Chris

 Comment Written 17-Aug-2009

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reply by the author on 17-Aug-2009

thanks so much my friend blessings to you and yours