Your Poems, Your Stories » peace http://poempoempoem.com/poemsandstories Thu, 05 Apr 2012 15:37:08 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Twenty One Guns http://poempoempoem.com/poemsandstories/twenty-one-guns/ http://poempoempoem.com/poemsandstories/twenty-one-guns/#comments Tue, 09 Nov 2010 18:45:53 +0000 Mike Laures http://poempoempoem.com/poemsandstories/?p=1363 This post was originally published on Your Poems, Your Stories at Twenty One Guns.

]]> TWENTY ONE GUNS

the other day it occured to me

its a terrible price for liberty.

its the soldiers who died without a fear..

leaving their families to shed all the tears.

the family that stands at the burial site

the loved one they bury in the day’s fading light.

carried home by brothers whose spirits now sag

they carry that coffin…draped with a flag.

One last tribute for the freedoms he’s won

the playing of taps and twentyone guns.

they know it can happen and there may come a day..

the ultimate price for freedom…they’re willing to pay.

defending our freedoms…these brothers in arms

they come from the cities and come from the farms.

their vision is blurred and eyes full of tears

dying too young but wise for their years.

dont be sad for them..instead raise your voice

they knew of the cost and still made the choice.

one last tribute for the freedoms they’ve won

the playing of taps and twentyone guns.

a crisp salute to family at the end of their life

the presenting of a flag to a mother or wife.

the sounds of the mourners sobbing and standing around

they are given their final peace and placed in the ground.

one more hero sent up at the end of this day

cometh the angels to take him away.

they died with dignity…they did not die in vain,

i hope you understand..let me explain.

ONE FINAL TRIBUTE FOR THE FREEDOMS THEY’VE WON

THE PLAYING OF TAPS AND TWENTY ONE GUNS.

Mike Laures-2007

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]]> There’s a small place in my heart
For my first love!
You where lost to me
When we were young
And yet
My feelings are as strong
As on that day when we first met
You’re the one
I’ll never forget
My first love
With your love for life
Your infectious smile
Your cheeky grin
Your deep blue eyes
Your pure, pale skin
Your golden hair
Made my heart melt
Whenever you were near,
If only things had turned out right
But the diagnosis meant you had a fight
At so young an age
Try as you might
You were never meant to win
Fate can be so very cruel
But you’d flash that cheeky grin
You pushed me away
It hurt at the time
Now I know it was for the best
You didn’t want me
To share in your test
As I write these words I know
If you were with me now
The outcome may have not been the same
But I know one thing that will never change
Within my heart still burns your flame
So rest in peace my dear first love
Please know I bear no ill will
Always know my first love
I loved you then, I love you now
And I know I always will

George L. Ellison

ã 23/08/2009

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]]> I sit on the sofa, holding a mug
Then there’s a nose under my elbow
Of the dog that I love
He pleads with sad eyes
As he snuggles in tight
So I give him a hug and
Settle in for the night
My heart rate slows down
As I stroke his coat
Then I hear a deep sigh
Coming from his throat
At peace with ourselves
As night it draws nigh
Then his head it rests, on my thigh
In for the duration,
However long that may be
Settled, comfortably enjoying
Each other’s company!

George L. Ellison

ã 30/01/2010

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]]> http://poempoempoem.com/poemsandstories/the-hug/feed/ 0 Should we? http://poempoempoem.com/poemsandstories/should-we/ http://poempoempoem.com/poemsandstories/should-we/#comments Tue, 16 Feb 2010 21:31:25 +0000 Lou in texas http://poempoempoem.com/poemsandstories/should-we/ This post was originally published on Your Poems, Your Stories at Should we?.

]]> We live in a world that’s full of distrust and hate and worry that bound’s most of us,we share not! our feeling’s for fear of dispair we keep our secrets with none to share.
we have grown for century’s with out growing near pondering and wondering is this why they sell beer?
getting drunk can be some kind of fun ! but life isn’t that scarey if you live for fun! live for now and tomorrow and again live! life for you! and the fun! that’s within.
take time to slow down and follow your heart listening to other’s way’s will just break your heart, make your own choices and decide for yourself cause in the end your life is top shelf! follow your dream’s! and listen to your heart and when everyone else is gone you still have a part of thing’s that have come and thing;s that have went..but when true to your! heart then. your time was well spent let the little worrys just pass you on by, and watch in the heaven’s and the clouds that float by.
for love in your! heart can only save space for your true kindness and loving grace, never let’s others control your inner heart and then you will find peace and shall never part.
listen to that little child within and share your love from end to end for we only live once and that’s all we got! but how we live life is what were about.
live for thine self and life for the best! when you are tired take a nice long rest.
waking up to a new day is just devine… for who know’s what you may find?
look at that smiling face you have dear and hold onto love in your heart and the mirror. live out your life this is your quest! to love thy own self tis always the best.

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]]> The Pace of life can be so fast
Tight schedules can make one gasp
So given the chance I let the pores exude
The feeling of utter solitude
To take time out, let my thoughts just fly
Allow the day to pass me by
To go at my pace just for once
Ease my soul and let my thoughts bounce

Around my head they bob and weave
As all around me I perceive
The rustling leaves the trickling stream
The scented air and the sunlit scene
To look around the woodland glade
As the trials of life are allowed to fade
To think of nought but what I see
A falling leaf, a quivering tree

Many years ago it was all like this
We had the time we were at peace
But all that changed with this new age
Time sped up with each turning page
I yearn to be in yesterday
It now seems oh so far away
When we all had time for everyone
And looked forward to the rising sun

To set a pace we’d all enjoy
Each man and woman, girl and boy
To love thy neighbour as thyself
To lend a hand not keep to oneself
But the wheel of life rolls on and on
As we all head for the setting sun
So I take my chances so I don’t miss
My times of solitude and bliss

G. L. Ellison

ã 06/11/1995

This poem was written in the style of Graeme Edges’ “Dream” from the LP of the Moody Blues On the Threshold of a Dream I hope you like it!

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]]> http://poempoempoem.com/poemsandstories/reminisence/feed/ 0 My Personal Prayer Poem http://poempoempoem.com/poemsandstories/my-personal-prayer-poem/ http://poempoempoem.com/poemsandstories/my-personal-prayer-poem/#comments Tue, 19 Jan 2010 15:59:47 +0000 Heart 4 poetry http://poempoempoem.com/poemsandstories/my-personal-prayer-poem/ This post was originally published on Your Poems, Your Stories at My Personal Prayer Poem.

]]> Lord Jesus Christ,
I pray unto thee
that you open my eyes
so that I may see
the righteous path
thou has set for me.
Heal my heart
and mend my soul.
Help me to play
my servant role.

Lord Jesus Christ,
let me feel
thy precious, holy spirit
from head to heel.
Lead me through the paths
of which I may go.
Please, Lord, you lead the way
so that I may follow.

Lord Jesus Christ,
send blessings from above,
and send peace through my household
by sending the holy dove.
Guide me through this world
and keep sin from me away,
so I may better serve you
through each and everyday.

Lord Jesus Christ,
I ask you once again
to forgive me for my sins
ans deliver me from pain.
I love you,God, my father,
and still can’t understand why
that you took the place of THIS sinner
and bore the cross to die.

Lord Jesus Christ,
help me to understand
that I am here for a reason
and that’s why you made me who I am.
Chastise me, Oh loving God,
when you feel the time is right,
and when I’ve lost my way back home
shine me a heavenly light.

Lord Jesus Christ,
I pray unto thee
to search my heart thoroughly
as I give you the key.
I end this prayer with love
and tears streaming down my face.
Lord, thank you for the cross,
and your sweet Amazing Grace.

Amen.

Written by: Miranda Patterson (A.K.A Heart 4 Poetry)
December 30,2009.

Author Notes: These are my true feelings about my Lord God and Saviour, and if you have not met him yet, now is the right time. Call upon his name and he shall surley answer thee. Although I am in my teenage years, I know that what I feel is real and you can feel it too if you just Call upon his name.
God Bless you!

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]]> http://poempoempoem.com/poemsandstories/my-personal-prayer-poem/feed/ 0 If Women rule the world http://poempoempoem.com/poemsandstories/if-women-rule-the-world/ http://poempoempoem.com/poemsandstories/if-women-rule-the-world/#comments Mon, 11 Jan 2010 06:23:50 +0000 Greenplanet http://poempoempoem.com/poemsandstories/if-women-rule-the-world/ This post was originally published on Your Poems, Your Stories at If Women rule the world.

]]> If women rule the world
There will be no pride
Love will have a meaning
And men will have a guide

If women rule the world
There will be no ego
Humanity will have a meaning
And men will learn to let go

If women rule the world
There will be no greed
Virtue will have a meaning
And men will meet their need

If women rule the world
There will be no arms
Harmony will have a meaning
And men will raise no alarms

If women rule the world
There will be no terror
Peace will have a meaning
And men will have nothing to fear

If women rule the world
There will be no disaster
Life will have a meaning
And men will coexist with nature

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]]> http://poempoempoem.com/poemsandstories/if-women-rule-the-world/feed/ 2 why do we ponder http://poempoempoem.com/poemsandstories/why-do-we-ponder/ http://poempoempoem.com/poemsandstories/why-do-we-ponder/#comments Thu, 24 Dec 2009 19:23:12 +0000 Lou in texas http://poempoempoem.com/poemsandstories/?p=1172 This post was originally published on Your Poems, Your Stories at why do we ponder.

]]> Why do we ponder for things unknown? why do we worry of people that are gone,witches and warlocks and psychic’s galore think they have answer’s but still are unsure.
if your heart seek’s answer’s and your mind’s eye is mess, think in your own spirit for things you request.
seek not of other’s for answer’s too thine on path for only you can evolve from the life of your past,
each time to become stuck with worry and fate, remember that you alone can open the next gate.
life is full of constant trials and things unknown in time you shall move past what you are unsure give life a moment to settle it’s dust and look inside your own spirit to find what you trust.
do not pay other’s or seek there advice for your path is seperate of others you pass even though we walk the same ground and earth as we go never lose faith that your road is no more,you shall perservere in this world i know with love. worry’s and kindness and trouble’s galore. peace be in your heart always with care peace be mine to all the world to share.

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]]> http://poempoempoem.com/poemsandstories/why-do-we-ponder/feed/ 0 Living Off of Death http://poempoempoem.com/poemsandstories/living-off-of-death/ http://poempoempoem.com/poemsandstories/living-off-of-death/#comments Tue, 29 Sep 2009 21:43:39 +0000 ZomboneNecros http://poempoempoem.com/poemsandstories/?p=1143 This post was originally published on Your Poems, Your Stories at Living Off of Death.

]]> the living benefit from the dead, the dead cannot benefit from the living.

life for life, we suffer endlessly

predator and prey, living the gruesome existence every day.

death for deth, it only leads to decay.

fight the death is futile, we all die.

fight to live is thriving, we must keep the light.

give to give, get what’s left and do what’s right.

be aware of things in the night.

never give up and never give in

to victimize is to sin.

eye for an eye, tooth for a tooth

be the best we can be and surrender to the truth.

to live the lie is wear and give the hangman’s noose.

let the flower grow, let the child thrive.

to suffer is to die, to flourish is to be alive.

give in to the shine, say, “yes it is mine”.

give in to the night that is true, do not fall for the false light.

wisdom is the ageless treasure, curing the blight.

be the children lyf or deth, blakk or whyt.

the children of the almighty’s might.

sometimes the weakest is what is right.

peace, love and eternal life.

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]]> Sail On
“Fair winds and calm seas”
A sailor’s lament
A bon voyage to shipmates
Who went
To a place of peace
And heavenly content.
All earthly chores
Fulfilled and complete
Now able to rest
In peaceful sleep.
Thomas Fenning
Saturday, August 01, 2009

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