by William Dotani
Member since:
October 27, 2006

All Pitch In

January 20, 2009 01:25 AM UTC
views: 0 | comments: 46

Stiffen at the thought of an injustice
Pretension, blindness; there at the door
Swinging wherever, wind of words, feed it

When the well's run dry: Together hands
Time to roll up the sleeves, masses please
Get it together, friend and neighbor, help need

Shall we have glorious society
Picture Rome burning in the textbooks
Fear, division, political correct lessons

Forgotten...,

Ready, new direction, green thumb and warm
Continuity, children's dream bright lights
Let's put care into the quality of life

Our world slowly transforms and melts
Signals left, etched, some remembered
Now is, plant seeds of love, not temper

So we shall see, history comes to pass
Each oar must be in the water: Overcoming
Tyranny fades, finding equality has

Responsibility...,

All of us hand in hand; wildly echoes
Smiles in the street, essentially woven
Slow the world down at this stop please

All Pitch In


 

Comments: 46

Leah Christensen Jan 20, 2009, 1:29am UTC
Thanks for posting this.
William,
Yes, please, definitely and we'll all be so much better off for it too. Can we do it? Time will tell....
Marilyn (good writing, as usual)
Linda T. Jan 20, 2009, 1:49am UTC
Wonderful words. What a wonderful world we would live in if we all pitched in to help each other.
Elsie Duggan Jan 20, 2009, 2:03am UTC
Your words are wise William, I hope the world follows them, it is so necessary right now, a wonderful poem with so many thoughts, goodnight William
Ms Lee P. Jan 20, 2009, 2:07am UTC
Thank you for sharing William.
William Dotani Jan 20, 2009, 2:16am UTC
Goodnight Elsie.
Lisa Frost Bailey Jan 20, 2009, 3:04am UTC
A wonderful write, and I am with Lady Raven Spirit, YES and very fitting!!
JOHN BECK Jan 20, 2009, 5:23am UTC
Yes, and let's ring this around the globe.
Kushal Poddar Jan 20, 2009, 7:41am UTC
A strong poem, wise too.
"Picture Rome burning in the textbooks..." Wonderful.
the surreal circus
Lin B. Jan 20, 2009, 8:52am UTC
Excellent word crafting.
Toni V. Jan 20, 2009, 9:48am UTC
I agree. Great poem, William. We need to all work together.
Sandy C. Jan 20, 2009, 10:31am UTC
Thanks for sharing.
Curt L. Jan 20, 2009, 11:02am UTC
Inspiring, William!
Together we CAN!
Kay M Jan 20, 2009, 11:42am UTC
I love this William! A wonderful poem for this day.
Marge H. Jan 20, 2009, 12:41pm UTC
Perfect William! And very appropriate today.
Busy Buzzy Bee 'Gather Proud Mamarazzi' Jan 20, 2009, 1:44pm UTC
World needs you...Your words and the Powerful thoughts.
Trish A. Jan 20, 2009, 2:17pm UTC
Beautiful poem with a powerful message.
lynn a. Jan 20, 2009, 2:36pm UTC
We can still go the path of Rome, but I am going to hope not. I am also going to hope that we jump on this chance to be hopeful and believe enough to actually make some changes to better our lives and those of others at the very same time.
Deloris Wright Jan 20, 2009, 5:02pm UTC
This a very good poem William. It is fitting for today. I hope and pray that we can all work together for a better America.Thank you for writting this.
Jennifer aka Jenn B. Jan 20, 2009, 6:42pm UTC
here, here
Marie J. R. Jan 20, 2009, 8:08pm UTC
And,,,God Bless the helpers who pay attention,,,
good write William,,, Bless you,,,
Christian Glitter by www.christianglitter.com
Donna C. Jan 20, 2009, 8:35pm UTC
This poem comes at a perfect time,
with our new president and the
road we have ahead of us now.
We must all work for the better
of everyone, not just ourselfs.
Thank you William
Donna Tinus Jan 20, 2009, 9:10pm UTC
Obama should have asked YOU to compose a poem at his inaugural party on Sunday instead of that woman who make a poem about dinosaurs. This was much better!
Angela A. Jan 20, 2009, 9:50pm UTC
I will pitch in to say...
Thanks for posting to my group, Anythingwriting
Donald M. Jan 20, 2009, 9:51pm UTC
slow the world down please wouldn't that be great, if we could just slow thing down some. The older we get the faster time flies.
Marianne M. Jan 20, 2009, 10:04pm UTC
A powerful poem, Bill ... just right for this most remarkable day ...
Mariana T. Jan 20, 2009, 10:14pm UTC
wonderful message, William. Salud
Cristina S. Jan 21, 2009, 9:55am UTC
I love this Bill - all pitch in - perfect!
Wade A. Jan 21, 2009, 10:01am UTC
This could be read at an inauguration. Hope is fleeting; this is a good battle cry to strengthen the ranks and make a stand.
Well said William, as always..
Svetlana Goryacheva Jan 21, 2009, 1:51pm UTC
Just loved it, dear William! Bravo! ;-)

Blessings and best wishes, now and always - S.
Marge H. Jan 21, 2009, 2:31pm UTC
I agree with Wade.
Heather M. Jan 21, 2009, 6:52pm UTC
Let us hope and work for the rebirth of community in this nation.
t b. Jan 21, 2009, 8:22pm UTC
My heart is open, though I won't be holding my breath.
Peter Joseph Swanson Jan 21, 2009, 8:25pm UTC
This was a marvelous poem. YOU should have been the poem reader at the inauguration !!!
Wilma M. Jan 21, 2009, 10:47pm UTC
Wonderful positive images here.

I have to agree with the people who say YOU should have read a poem at the inauguration. I finally muted that lady's poem as she was driving me crazy.
William Dotani Jan 22, 2009, 12:05am UTC
If she had of worn a halter top people would have listened, I think.
Well said, Bill!
Pepsie J. Jan 22, 2009, 7:42am UTC
You bring us from the past into a future that most Americans feel some semblance of Hope.

The attitude is positive and I liked this William. It will brighten my cold, snowy NH day! Thank you.
Sandy C. Jan 22, 2009, 1:47pm UTC
That is great. Thanks for sharing it with us.
Jeanette Cheezum Jan 22, 2009, 3:20pm UTC
Very good.

10 4 u
Fran S. Jan 22, 2009, 6:20pm UTC
inspirational!!
Molly O. Jan 23, 2009, 1:33am UTC
Great thoughts!
Rose Hill Jan 23, 2009, 8:26am UTC
Let it be so! You never cease to amaze me, William.

....and count me in with those who didn't care for the lady poet - add my signature to the petition to have you write a poem at the next inaguaration.:)
Bridget Jean Jan 23, 2009, 3:59pm UTC
Wonderful

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