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Post by Lisa Arnold on Apr 17, 2010 2:42:24 GMT -5
***This Thanksgiving remember those who are less fortunate than you... [/color][/center]
NO ROOM FOR THE NEEDY
Witness the tumbling down
of life's maddening go around.
Feel icy edges of the devil's rage
clawing to collect his or her prey.
Smell the sickening bile
of too many lives wasted,
forgotten and tucked away
inside memories without escape.
Taste bitter agony
on the tongues
of broken-winged angels who have
fallen far from the throne of grace.
Sense love emptying
out of this hollow room
as echoes of laughter fade
from this dreadful place.
Hear the hum of hunger
wailing outside the window
as the thump of anger waits
on the ledge to be born.
Feel wanton hearts
grow thin and weary
as the meeker ones fall even further
and are left cut and bleeding.
Sense the strong
growing more greedy
as life's drumbeat drones
on and on and on…
There is no room for the needy.
©2003 Lisa Arnold
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Post by Sierra on Apr 17, 2010 2:55:59 GMT -5
I cherish this poem. You have hit on the needs and agony of the homeless and and the greed of those in power who will do never do anything to end the suffering, there is much wisdom, insight and brilliance in this write   write on, my sister of the pen  |
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Post by Rose on Apr 17, 2010 3:14:40 GMT -5
Lisa this is truly a very well-written poem that says much...I enjoy  poetry that makes one think. Good job |
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Post by Silent-One on Apr 17, 2010 3:27:21 GMT -5
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Post by Dana on Apr 17, 2010 3:45:07 GMT -5
Hello Lisa,
This is quite a poem, isn't it!
well, you certainly put it all down in this one.
Great job!
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Post by Betty on Apr 17, 2010 4:06:36 GMT -5
I love the imagery and languge of this piece. It flows so well These lines caught my attention: "Taste bitter agony
on the tongues
of broken-winged angels who have
fallen far from the throne of grace."
a fine write, Lisa [/color] |
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Post by Sara on Apr 17, 2010 4:18:00 GMT -5
I am so loving this one Lisa, thanks for posting!
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Post by Brian on Apr 17, 2010 4:22:23 GMT -5
one of my fav's too, good job!
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Post by Lisa Arnold on Apr 17, 2010 5:07:54 GMT -5
I cherish this poem. You have hit on the needs and agony of the homeless and and the greed of those in power who will do never do anything to end the suffering, there is much wisdom, insight and brilliance in this write write on, my sister of the pen  Sierra, you have pinpointed what I wanted to say with this piece "write on, my sister of the pen" I like this, thanks |
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Post by Lisa Arnold on Apr 17, 2010 5:10:43 GMT -5
Lisa this is truly a very well-written poem that says much...I enjoy poetry that makes one think. Good job Rose, glad you enjoyed. Yes, I like to make statements with my poetry, but I do like to overstate my point  thanks for stopping by  |
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Post by Lisa Arnold on Apr 17, 2010 5:12:00 GMT -5
Lisa, you are making quite a statement with this poem in an elegant and graceful manner, well done hey Harry thanks for your input and comments |
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Post by Lisa Arnold on Apr 17, 2010 5:13:56 GMT -5
Hello Lisa, This is quite a poem, isn't it! well, you certainly put it all down in this one. Great job! dear Dana |
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Post by Lisa Arnold on Apr 17, 2010 5:15:11 GMT -5
I love the imagery and languge of this piece. It flows so well These lines caught my attention: "Taste bitter agony
on the tongues
of broken-winged angels who have
fallen far from the throne of grace."
a fine write, Lisa [/color][/quote] thanks so much for the read and nice comments, Betty |
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Post by Lisa Arnold on Apr 17, 2010 5:17:46 GMT -5
I am so loving this one Lisa, thanks for posting! many thanks Sara, I am so hapoy you are "so loving" my poem |
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Post by Lisa Arnold on Apr 17, 2010 5:19:07 GMT -5
one of my fav's too, good job! dear Brian, love ya |
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poetry that makes one think. Good job 
Sierra, you have pinpointed what I wanted to say with this piece 
and 
all
time for me 
echoes, hope you all are doing well 
