May 15
Rushing wind bends the trees,
Temperature changes, darkening skies,
Arrows of light cut across the sky,
Animals scurry to their homes,
A storm is coming.
Booming thunder, drops of rain,
Roads are slick, muddy terrain,
People rush indoors, umbrellas in hand,
Doors closed, windows shut,
A storm is coming.
Mother cleans the house,
Children play hide and seek outside,
Car drives slowly by again,
Mother announces lunch, a child is missing,
A storm is coming.
Stop for milk at local grocer,
Man opens door, drags woman in,
Falls to the floor, gun to head,
Shouts, gun shots, palpable fear,
A storm is coming.
Independence Day, parades, picnics,
Outdoor fun, sparklers, Boom of fireworks at dark,
Sudden screams, blood on the ground,
Racing for safety, explosions not planned,
A storm is coming.
Spend time with loved ones, give hugs often,
Be aware, be alert, be vigilant,
Unexpected violence, unforeseen disasters,
Be kind, teach protection and safety,
For a storm may be coming.
A fighter, survivor, living fully,
Keeping a positive attitude,
Kind and loving to fellow man,
Attributes to use, to carry me through,
If a storm is coming.
Poem by Sally Brown
You can find Sally’s musings on inspiration, light poetry and more at Speaking of Love.
May 15
There are those that believe there are far more good people in this world than bad, not just the ones who get buy but those who take little actions of kindness or goodness that help shift the balance of society to being good as a whole. This poem celebrates the good guys, the ones that may hold doors open for others, pay when someone is short, cover a coffee, help someone pick up something dropped, or be they be more bold and directly intervene by saving a life, pulling someone off a platform, helping carry heavy appliances into someone’s kitchen without asking for payment, fix someone’s flat tire, or anything in between.
You are the unknown
buried in anonymity
actions untold
quiet but bold
You are the many
immeasurable kindnesses
deeds done each day
with nothing to say
You are The Good Guys
working to tilt
a world in peril
one action at a time
I always liked the term pay it forward, do good deeds and actions each day, live honorably and strive to help others, as a whole we are the sum of our actions and our lives. By doing for others you are contributing to humanity in a positive way. Lead by example, show others how it should be done and become part of the change for decency, honor and altruism to be the standard that all live up to.
May 13
Today’s poem Tribute is a celebration of writing poetry and the quality of keeping and writing it, it makes use of the 8 random words (in bold) provided by the following Twitter players:
@wrrpoetry (Poetry), @goodyniosi (triumphant), @originalbadbele (custodian), @chukwukaokwukwe (fate & mate), @ursaring89 (Qua), @oneunder2001 (pharos), @delomos (brouhaha)
Definitions:
Pharos – any lighthouse or beacon to direct sailors.
Custodian of triumphant poetry
profound fate of this written mate
love’s qua my heart’s pharos
literary brouhaha woven
tribute in tribulations
our words are done
Poem by Justin Germino
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