21. Nothing Stays The Same
The earth spins like a rolling ball.
Stars shine bright then fade away.
Darkness melts and turns to light.
The sunrise starts another day.
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22. Learning To Let Go
Letting go doesn’t
always look how you think it will.
Sometimes it happens all at once.
Sometimes it’s in phases. -
23. The Olden Days
Back in the day, life was so clear
Families gathered and shared in the cheer
We spent our Pounds, Schillings and Pence
A time when our society had more senseFeatured Shared StoryWow, a telling reminiscence. Looks like we've come a long way. But there is hope, especially with poems like this to remind and encourage us towards better living.
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24. I Heard The Voices Scream
I heard the voices scream
“Nigger, best shut your mouth.”
When prejudice ran wild
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25. The Mentor
I paused to stand and watch a man who had come to the road's divide.
My wonder soared as I watched his stare slowly shift from side to side.
He stood as if not noticing that many passed him by.
They moved without a second glance down the road most traveled by. -
26. Winter Stars
Famous Poem
I went out at night alone;
The young blood flowing beyond the sea
Seemed to have drenched my spirit’s wings—
I bore my sorrow heavily. -
27. A Rose In The Moon
Amongst the midnight sky,
I stare at a rose as it dies.
Its pedals are torn and bruised, -
28. The Will To Win
Famous Poem
If you want a thing bad enough
To go out and fight for it,
Work day and night for it,
Give up your time and your peace andFeatured Shared StoryI like how I became motivated to proceed with caution concerning my worldly desire. I do not want my faith and hope to be misplaced. When my will is invoked by deep feelings of want for...
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29. Every Day Changes You
every day changes you
sometimes a lot
sometimes barely
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30. The Girl I Used To Be
Try as I may, try as I do,
there are days when I wish
I could go back
to the girl I used to be -
31. Seeds Of Growth
Water the seed, and a plant will grow.
Feed the plant, and a tree will grow.
Give a tree room, and it will bloom.
A seed to a plant,Featured Shared StoryI had an idea of what being a father was. But, as I had my own children, becoming a father made me reflect and change completely my relationship with my parents and what I conceived as being...
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32. Trust The Journey
Dozens of times
throughout your life,
you’ll outgrow what
you thought you -
33. Let America Be America Again
Famous Poem
Let America be America again.
Let it be the dream it used to be.
Let it be the pioneer on the plain
Seeking a home where he himself is free. -
34. Letting Go
She was scared to let go.
She was worried that everything might fall apart.
But she felt this heaviness, every day, growing in her heart.
So she took a deep breath. -
35. I Want To Change The World
I want to change the world
I want to impact it so deep
That I reach the core
I want to change the meaning of peaceFeatured Shared StoryIncredibly vivid, I can create images in my mind. People would also agree with you, like me. Good job, well done!
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36. Standing Tall
I’m always amazed how
You stand so very tall,
How you never give in,
You bend but do not fall. -
Featured Shared Story
Great job. I really like it. Putting on our wings and taking another chance could be the very best thing for us.
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38. Seasons Yet To Come
They gave us all a calendar
At work this afternoon.
Suddenly it dawns on me,
The year is ending soon! -
39. Change Is A Beautiful Thing
let autumn be proof that
change is a beautiful thing
even though it can be
hard to see at first.Featured Shared StoryGood job. It's funny how change can be the thing we need the most but want the least.
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40. Long Enough
I’ve been black long enough.
Long enough to know about the middle passage
Men, women, children, regardless of age
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