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I Ask this of You

I Ask this of You

I scream about dark things. I know it's true.
I scream about corruption, killing and abuse.
I scream about pollution, energy and such.
I scream about them because there is so much.
They need the attention, compassion and starts.
They need the dedication of each of our hearts.

I don't have the power to effect this change.
I'll leave this world but they will remain.
Maybe my words will create a spark.
Fueled by the flames of each of your hearts. 
Here's what I'll offer. Here's what I'll do.
I'll not remain silent and I ask this of you.

I know that you don't want to look at these things.
It was hard for me when I started to change.
These things don't weaken but strengthen in time.
The truth is they exist; out of darkness we climb.
I hope that my words don't fall on deaf ears.
I hope that I'll get help and mighty big cheers.

I don't have the power to effect this change.
I'll leave this world but they will remain.
Maybe my words will create a spark.
Fueled by the flames of each of your hearts. 
Here's what I'll offer. Here's what I'll do.
I'll not remain silent and I ask this of you.

Stop the corruption, killing and abuse.
Stop the pollution. Earth isn't amused.
Stop injustice from the civilian's view.
Stop my hurting I ask this of you.
Stop the vengeance we add to the world.
Stop silence; let your tongue be unfurled.

I don't have the power to effect this change.
I'll leave this world but they will remain.
Maybe my words will create a spark.
Fueled by the flames of each of your hearts. 
Here's what I'll offer. Here's what I'll do.
I'll not remain silent and I ask this of you.
 

 

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Valerie Lynn

Hi Jamie! Wow powerful write! Thank you for sharing! Your words definitely created a spark...look forward to reading more from you! 5*s

Val ♥️

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Jamie Tegtmeyer

Thank you so much Val.....this one came out so easy because I feel it with my whole heart.......

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Devon La Porte

I agree with Val, Jamie this is a powerful write i love the stanza that used to repeat throughout. This is a well written poem not only does me the reader feel how upset you are with everything wrong here on earth but iam compelled to join in your beliefs and fight nicely done all stars.

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Jamie Tegtmeyer

Devon, Thank you for your interest in this topic. Little steps lead to big moves.

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Tony Taylor

Hey Jaime!!.........I can tell you were passionate about this as you wrote............it reminded me of one of those 60's protest pieces!!..........lots of powerful truth in this...........and I liked your a,a,b,b,c,c, rhyme scheme throughout.........well done friend!!..........smiles..........T  xx

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Jamie Tegtmeyer

Thank you Tony. Funny the a,a,b,b,c,c was not on purpose it just came out in one unconscious thought.

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