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Add Words one Needs to Hear
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   Add Words one Needs to Hear

 
On a scrap found near a school:
 
"Write another word for CRY,  AFTER,
BAD,  ALWAYS,  GOOD-BYE,  LOST,
and DARK."
 
Hope Teacher went on to say:
 
"Now write another word that means
SMILE,  NOW,  RELATIVE,  OFTEN,  
GREETINGS, FOUND, and BRIGHT."
 
Because words are important.
Because words help shape.
Because in our hearts, all of us are poets.
Because poets do not go easy into Night.
 
Now explain the meaning of the phrase,
SLEEP ON IT.
 

  (c) Phyllis Jean Green,  February, 2008

 

 


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Reviewed by Amira van Kerk (Reader)
Reviewed on April 5, 2008
Unusual, but excellent.
Amira

Reviewed by Bill Grimes Jr.
Reviewed on March 27, 2008
I love the thoughts of love and peace so deftly woven through this beautiful poem my friend.

:-)

Reviewed by Elizabeth Price
Reviewed on March 5, 2008
Think about it before you rush head long into a mess bigger than you can handle. but you don't just write words but do something with them and cause actions and reactions and solutions. Liz

Reviewed by Bonnie May
Reviewed on March 1, 2008
Wonderful write Phillis, makes my mind spin. Love it, Love, Bonnie

Reviewed by Karen Palumbo
Reviewed on February 25, 2008
Hmmm, time to take this all in and ponder a bit. Like where you are going with this....

Be always safe,
Karen

Reviewed by Tinka Boukes
Reviewed on February 24, 2008
Great offering!!

Love Tinka

Reviewed by Chantilly Lace (Reader)
Reviewed on February 24, 2008
Beautiful writing sweet lady...Hugss

Reviewed by Karen Vanderlaan
Reviewed on February 23, 2008
absolutely wonderful words here--and, yes, words can change the world--beautifully expressed-

Reviewed by Sage Sweetwater
Reviewed on February 23, 2008
Lavender sprayed on the world's huge PILLOW...peaceful acceptance I lay my head to sleep...

Sage

Reviewed by John Leko
Reviewed on February 23, 2008
...in addition...words become a plus...in ones well written thoughts here.
positive excellence...
John

Reviewed on February 23, 2008
STaying Positive through it all!
WE must keep reaching, so not to fall!
Endearing poem Phyllis!
Write On!
Warmest Blessings and Inner Peace, Warrior Purple Lady Sweet Shexoo

STay Positive!

Reviewed by Rafiriio Daniels
Reviewed on February 23, 2008
nice poem....its good to read some good writing....

Reviewed by Nicky Goodman
Reviewed on February 23, 2008
The English teacher *me* is GRINNING!!! Teacher needs to think about it, if teacher has been prescribed these words on page 100,432 of the National Curriculum Handbook, the government needs to think about it -perhaps they will create a special think-tank made up of sidelined breakdown candidates, pay them vast sums of money to come up with a new Point to Teach at 11.17 am, part 2b of page 100,432? Oh -they did that already - rewrote the entire Handbook 7 times, the Teacher didnt sleep for 4 years rewriting the resources or replying to 'memos' re 'very unconventional practice' - Oh Pea -you got me started!!!! GREAT POEM - thanks for the read, Miss Goodman (aka lil'Miss G)

Reviewed by Marcia Duning (Reader)
Reviewed on February 23, 2008
Seems I just used those words. Still sleeping on it, Pod

Reviewed on February 23, 2008
Great message in this powerful write, Pea; brava! Love the pic!

(((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in Tx., Karen Lynn. :)

Reviewed on February 23, 2008

Phyllis the picture and words are heart rendering.
I love it and thank you for sharing and caring.

Sincerely,
~Gwendolyn


Reviewed on February 23, 2008
(((Pea)))

How did you know I needed this bright. Shining. Inspiration? You did, didn't you? I concur with Tami (below) - this MUST be printed everwhere!!!!!

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

" ... Because in our hearts, all of us are poets.
Because poets do not go easy into Night. ..." <---was beginning to doubt - you restored me, again. Thank you!

Reviewed by Tami Ryan
Reviewed on February 23, 2008
S.p.e.c.t.a.c.u.l.a.r!

I hope this gets printed EVERYwhere.

Hugs to you,
Tami


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