Heart Cafted Poems - 2020
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Comment from June Sargent
Thank you for sharing your sensitive and insightful thoughts on a man with a vision for a world where one is not judged by the color of his skin. Unfortunately, we do not see such a world 50 years later. But the dream lives on in the hearts of those who care.
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Thank you for sharing your sensitive and insightful thoughts on a man with a vision for a world where one is not judged by the color of his skin. Unfortunately, we do not see such a world 50 years later. But the dream lives on in the hearts of those who care.
Comment Written 18-Jan-2020
reply by the author on 19-Jan-2020
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June thank you, we all can hope and just be a single spark to keep the coal iginited.
Comment from Gail Denham
An excellent tribute to the thoughts and words of Dr. King. He had the right idea and carried it out. He was on the cutting edge - and his words are etched on our hearts. Well done.
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An excellent tribute to the thoughts and words of Dr. King. He had the right idea and carried it out. He was on the cutting edge - and his words are etched on our hearts. Well done.
Comment Written 18-Jan-2020
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Gail, thank you.
Comment from Aussie
He was a wonderful man and his message was great. Unfortunately, white power reigns supreme. We will always be the underdog until Jesus returns. You cannot judge a man by his colour, and yet we are judged. I have said once, "don't worry, it won't rub off!" The Book of Revelation speaks of the blacks rising up. Love begets love, hate, well we know what that does. Well said my friend.
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He was a wonderful man and his message was great. Unfortunately, white power reigns supreme. We will always be the underdog until Jesus returns. You cannot judge a man by his colour, and yet we are judged. I have said once, "don't worry, it won't rub off!" The Book of Revelation speaks of the blacks rising up. Love begets love, hate, well we know what that does. Well said my friend.
Comment Written 18-Jan-2020
reply by the author on 19-Jan-2020
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Aussie, thank you. I would like to think like you, we are many in numbers who keep the flame ignited to someday have another relight the coal.
Comment from susand3022
Hi Jlr, I really love your poem. It's so powerful... I really wish I had a 6 for you right now. I love that you repeat the first line through most of your stanzas, and the last few words of the last line in the first 6 stanzas. It sends a very powerful message. I kind of wish you hadn't deviated from that pattern though, I think it would have kept that power, stronger throughout the poem. You have a very strong message here, that I love... it hasn't been heard the way it needs to be heard. Not with yelling and screaming, with bats or bricks, tear gas or sit-ins, but with messages that are powerful, to the people. With words that will be recognized and remembered far into the future as those of MLK. Nicely done :)
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Hi Jlr, I really love your poem. It's so powerful... I really wish I had a 6 for you right now. I love that you repeat the first line through most of your stanzas, and the last few words of the last line in the first 6 stanzas. It sends a very powerful message. I kind of wish you hadn't deviated from that pattern though, I think it would have kept that power, stronger throughout the poem. You have a very strong message here, that I love... it hasn't been heard the way it needs to be heard. Not with yelling and screaming, with bats or bricks, tear gas or sit-ins, but with messages that are powerful, to the people. With words that will be recognized and remembered far into the future as those of MLK. Nicely done :)
Comment Written 18-Jan-2020
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Susan thank you. you have given me pause to revisit this and reflect on the change suggested.
Comment from Barb Hensongispsaca
A man before his time and yet the time was right. He took a brave stand and yet the hatred and animosity showed over and over. But strong he was and we needed him. Your words ring true
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A man before his time and yet the time was right. He took a brave stand and yet the hatred and animosity showed over and over. But strong he was and we needed him. Your words ring true
Comment Written 18-Jan-2020
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Barb, yes, thank you for the validation.
Comment from Barbaraj1
An excellent poem to honor Dr. Martim Luther King. You have put a lot of
passion in this free verse poem. I thought we were making progress when we voted Obama as President. Now I feel we have really slid backward.
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An excellent poem to honor Dr. Martim Luther King. You have put a lot of
passion in this free verse poem. I thought we were making progress when we voted Obama as President. Now I feel we have really slid backward.
Comment Written 18-Jan-2020
reply by the author on 19-Jan-2020
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Barbara, we can only keep our individual flames lit for the next leader to emerge and relight the coal.
Comment from royowen
I can always remember my parents saying of their then, best friends, "you know what Jews are like" and wondered why, at the time, what they meant, nor did I have or get an answer, not then, not now. But injustice covers a myriad of things, and if it's not manifest in racism, then it's still obvious in other areas, such as nationalism, thinking that your country's ways and people are superior to others, class distinction, it's far less obvious in poor countries than rich, but nevertheless less, man is, by nature, an idol worshiper, well done with these great words to back your point. The impressive thing about Martin Luther King was his bravery, he knew his days were numbered, a martyr to faith's cause. Well done, blessings Roy
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I can always remember my parents saying of their then, best friends, "you know what Jews are like" and wondered why, at the time, what they meant, nor did I have or get an answer, not then, not now. But injustice covers a myriad of things, and if it's not manifest in racism, then it's still obvious in other areas, such as nationalism, thinking that your country's ways and people are superior to others, class distinction, it's far less obvious in poor countries than rich, but nevertheless less, man is, by nature, an idol worshiper, well done with these great words to back your point. The impressive thing about Martin Luther King was his bravery, he knew his days were numbered, a martyr to faith's cause. Well done, blessings Roy
Comment Written 18-Jan-2020
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Roy, yes. we all who seek total unity must keep our individual flames lit for the next leader to emerge to ignite the coals.
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Good job
Comment from Teri7
I wish I had six stars to give you for this lovely and so very true poem you have penned my friend about Dr. King and how big heart of love and compassion trying to help a dying world communicate in love and not hate. Thank you for sharing. love and blessings, teri
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I wish I had six stars to give you for this lovely and so very true poem you have penned my friend about Dr. King and how big heart of love and compassion trying to help a dying world communicate in love and not hate. Thank you for sharing. love and blessings, teri
Comment Written 18-Jan-2020
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Teri, thank you for the kind review.
Comment from Aaqib Naeem
If only we could indeed! He was taken from the world unjustly and far too early! What he stood for now needs to apply to the whole world not just USA itself!
One thing...there seems to be a whole lot of space between your last 2 stanzas...is this by design or editing error!?
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If only we could indeed! He was taken from the world unjustly and far too early! What he stood for now needs to apply to the whole world not just USA itself!
One thing...there seems to be a whole lot of space between your last 2 stanzas...is this by design or editing error!?
Comment Written 18-Jan-2020
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Aaqib, thank you it was an editing error, caught it thanks to you!
Comment from Lil' Mormon Boy
Tank you for such a thought provoking piece. You captured Martin Luther John's essence of humanity, his powerful purpose. It was moving and enjoyable.
Thanks Again.
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Tank you for such a thought provoking piece. You captured Martin Luther John's essence of humanity, his powerful purpose. It was moving and enjoyable.
Thanks Again.
Comment Written 18-Jan-2020
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Thank you!