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- Modern Life at allpoetry
With unemployment rising around the world many are faced with the human tragedy of redundancy. This poem attempts to describe the feelings - Vision Renewed at allpoetry
In todays world we can become so traumatized by lifes battles we face that we fail to see there are others worse off than ourselves who nee - Loneliness at allpoetry
One of the sad things about today's global village is families can be separated by oceans as well as miles and not be able to have regular - Parasite at allpoetry
As parasites can invade and destroy a tree, in the same manner bad habits or attachments can destroy people. - Dissatisfaction at allpoetry
We tend to look around and imagine better situations than our present condition. We wish for someone else's experience, but if and when we - Typhoon at allpoetry
While working in the Philippines I have a trip to Singapore to attend some meetings. During my time away my wife experiences the terror of - Refuge at allpoetry
Only those who've actually experienced refugee status can understand the sense of loss, fear, anger and bewilderment felt in being torn fro - The Pilgrim at allpoetry
During the 20 years I spent in India I watched countless pilgrims make that final ascent to the various ashrams in the Himalayas to spend t - Intervention at allpoetry
Just as surely as a child needs the love and support of family to face those first steps, so we continue to need that support in life. - Handling Life’s Wounds at allpoetry
If we allow hurts suffered in life to become our daily focus it will prevent us from reaching our potential and destroy the joy of living. - Computer Woes at allpoetry
We all have computer problems from time to time. This poem describes one of those events. - Choices Men Face - Ian at allpoetry
No moral to this one, only a playful poke at the notion all men are couch potatos. - Timely Rescue at allpoetry
Sometimes those locked into habits from which they can sense no release can gain courage to try again through our acts of kindness. - It’s a Girl! at allpoetry
There are times when a man should not attempt to joke with his wife. This poem describes one of those times. - Our Bird Friends - Ian at allpoetry
This poem is about the interaction of birds and animals we see every day from the family room window. - Toasting Tourist's Health at allpoetry
This poem is about giving intelligently. There are those in genuine need, but some are not - My Little Friend at allpoetry
This poem is about the joys of owning a pet, and the sadness felt when that pet is no more. - Jimmy's Pet Lesson at allpoetry
This poem deals with the responsibility of parents to teach children how to deal with weaker creatures. - Dreams at allpoetry
Each person has to face doubts and the burdens of life. We all need a friend to help us through these times - Kismet at allpoetry
One of the real experiences in life that brings a smile with it during those rare hours of introspection. - How Nice It Would Be at allpoetry
Everyone's wishes for a safe and supportive society, but realization of the dream starts with each of us. - Bonnie at allpoetry
In this poem I've attempted to describe the feelings generated at the wedding of one precious to them all. - Gracie's Hope at allpoetry
A poem about life's suffering, the pain of parting, and hope of reuniting in another dimension. - Defense Dilemma at allpoetry
The irony of war. Protecting one's interests can sometimes act against those interests. - Climbing the Mountain at allpoetry
Looking at the big picture and its potential rather than being satisfied with the status quo. - [ This poem is dedicated to my Granddaughter Winter who recently prayed for her Guardian Angel to deliver me (her Grampie) to her so she could “bake” me in her toy oven. I guess she remembered fondly our baking game on the last visit to see her in the US at allpoetry
Spending time with children and entering their world with them produces lifelong fond memories. - The Teddy at allpoetry
Quite often the self inflicted penalties for a lapse of social graces is all that's needed by way of punishment. - Poppy Fields at allpoetry
Eradicating opium poppy as a curse to the world causes other social problems to innocent subsistance farmers - Love Betrayed at allpoetry
This poem deals with the gradual transformation of love to hatred in an abused situation. - Nicole at allpoetry
A tribute to a free spirited teenage girl - Climbing the Social Ladder at allpoetry
Boy from the slums exercises courage and works his way up the social ladder. - Gympie Gold at allpoetry
Returnees to Australia from the California Goldfields strike it rich at Gympie in the state of Queensland - Gold for Mary at allpoetry
Forced into work he did not want to do in the hope of winning his lady love, but to no avail. - Compassion at allpoetry
War, two perspectives, each convinced they're right - First Date at allpoetry
This poem is about the very familiar feelings of a young boy on his first date.
