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Expectations
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This writing comes from anger that we have a "do nothing" congress, a "lame duck President and the slowly dismantling of middle America. I do believe that many of the issues facing America can be resolved, one battle at a time. dlj

Expectations
© 2008
Dan Johnson

The news is bleak:
The economy,
The housing crisis,
The elections,
The plight of homeless veterans
The war on drugs,
The war in Iraq and Afghanistan,
The need for improved health care,
The plea for quality education,

How do life’s dilemmas find resolve?

Its like,
we have to pick our battles,
Pick our poison,
You pays your money
and takes your choice…and it’s
all about battles fought, but wait!
What are our expectations?

Why does asking one question always lead to a dozen more?

I don’t know about you,
but for me,
I can only climb one mountain at a time.
I can only swim one river at a time.
I can only see today’s horizon,
to find where I should be.
One day, one battle, one need at a time.

That, then, is the expectation I have declared for me.

Dan Johnson
© 2008

 


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 Reviews of "Expectations"
Reviewed by Regis Auffray
Reviewed on April 1, 2008
And perhaps it is a wise choice, Dan. Thank you. Love and peace to you,

Regis

Reviewed by William Bonilla
Reviewed on March 22, 2008
Amen To that Dan

What else can we say

Peace be with you



William

Reviewed by Jon Willey
Reviewed on March 21, 2008
A journey always begins with just the first step. Too much inaction by us, the American citizen has led to many of our political woes. Involvement in our government is essential if we want our desires to guide their actions. Okay Dan, let's take that first step. Jon Michael Willey

Reviewed by Tinka Boukes
Reviewed on March 20, 2008
Well penned!!

Lov etinka

Reviewed by Rose Rideout
Reviewed on March 20, 2008
Great write and great plan Dan. As Ed says if the battles one at a time could be won. Thank you for sharing.

Newfie Hugs, Rose

Reviewed on March 20, 2008
I have too many questions! Well penned Dan, can feel this one.

Reviewed by Charlie
Reviewed on March 19, 2008
Poco a poco... That's how it goes, whatever our dilema. --Charlie

Reviewed by Randall Barfield
Reviewed on March 19, 2008
Great plan and need!!!

Reviewed by Karen Palumbo
Reviewed on March 19, 2008
Well said in this, our chaotic world of today, may there be peace and answers as the clock ticks on....

Be always safe,
Karen

Reviewed on March 19, 2008
Stunning, thoughtful write - very well penned - loved,

"...Why does asking one question lead to a dozen more?" Yes, it does.

(((HUGS))) and love, Karla. :(

Reviewed by Mr. Ed
Reviewed on March 19, 2008
we have to pick our battles

So very true, my friend; one battle at a time. I just wish I could win some of mine.

Reviewed by Georg Mateos
Reviewed on March 19, 2008
How they are coming to explain to have converted a powerful Nation into a nation of beggars?

Georg

Reviewed by Flying Fox Ted L Glines (Reader)
Reviewed on March 18, 2008
Great work, Dan (as always). Be it a battle or a faulty brick being replaced, oppression and unfairness are fought with zeal, one fight at a time. In an imperfect world, we owe it to ourselves to approach perfection. Is this worth doing? To me (and you) it is not only worthy but necessary. Right on!

Ted

Reviewed by Debby Rosenberg
Reviewed on March 18, 2008
first, i would never call it a battle
second, yes one step at a time
third, i believe there are those who will in time make a difference and we will see change
and fourth, concentrate on what is right about it

Reviewed by Chantilly Lace (Reader)
Reviewed on March 18, 2008
Great writing Dan,enjoyed..stay safe and well...Happy Easter...Hugsssssss

Reviewed by F William Broome
Reviewed on March 18, 2008
You have MY vote, Dan!
Now, where's the rally behind you and what you want to see done?
Each battle can be won if only we didn't want everyone to go about it OUR way. Giving in for the good of the oppressed, or the things that's wrong, is the hardest thing we try. Let's all work on that.... and get things done! Good writing ! - Bill

Reviewed by Lavendar Jazz
Reviewed on March 18, 2008
Yes, we must tear down the walls one brick at a time and if we all join to help, the process will be much greater...
Thanks for sharing

Reviewed by E T Waldron
Reviewed on March 18, 2008
Bravo!!! You have nailed it Dan! If we look at it overall and get overwhelmed by it,we lose! Best to take ont thing at a time and desl with it. We should remember there has always been times like this in our past,and we have always overcome them. Kudo's to you for a splendid poem!!!

Reviewed by Myrna Badgerow
Reviewed on March 18, 2008
Amen!! As my momma told me once 'You can't fix all the world at one time... you have to do it little by little. And if you're lucky they won't notice until you're done' I always wanted to change the attitudes concerning disabilities and she would always tell me to change one mind at a time. Great piece here!!!
Always, Myrna

Reviewed by Amber Moonstone
Reviewed on March 18, 2008
That is all we can do, take one day, one battle at a time..I hear you, we need relief for sure!
Much peace, love, and light,
Amber "V"


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