Poetry Time

Poetry Time ! 

Most of you know already that Dave & I enjoy Playing With Words, which is why we chose that name for the series of poetry books. 

In Our Midst comes out Rhythm & Rhyme, the 2nd book in the Playing With Words series.

In Our Midst 

How can we justify this life?

With every breath that we take,

Can we influence this hard world?

Is there power in the hands, 

Of This boy or this girl?

There are heroes in our midst,

And you know that they exist,

They exist in you and I,

We are the heroes in our midst.

How can we waste away this life?

When every breath is a gift,

A chance to choose whatever fits,

To make some wrong right,

Or ease somebody’s plight.

How can we whine about this life?

When those who passed before had,

Passed through rougher roads and more.

And when looked at in this light,

The roads we travel are golden evermore.

How can claim we’re conscious?

When each breath releases anger,

Or some rotting hate within.

And are we making changes

For the world we’re living in? 

There are heroes in our midst,

And you know that they exist,

They exist in you and I,

We are the heroes in our midst.

 

* This poem was written back in October ’07 and happens to be one of my favorite pieces. It was used to close the first book of poetry, and I felt it was important to include it in this book as well. It speaks of my passion to view every moment as a chance to leave a positive legacy. 

More info about the book:

E-book

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0846SWK92

Paperback 

https://www.amazon.com//dp/1495478890

Rhythm and Rhyme, the is part of the Playing With Words poetry series, taking the readers through caregiving, recovery, loss, joys and finding solace in music and nature. Ride the rollercoaster of emotions, celebrate love, gain a sense of humor even in the darkest days, and discover a deeper meaning to everyday life in this outstanding collection of poetry. This writing team's poetry and expressive writing styles are at their best in this incredible book of poetry - celebrating nature, questioning society, pouring out grief and embracing love. 

 (Canada) https://www.amazon.ca/dp/1495478890