Like a pebble thrown in a pond changes the face of its waters so can our individual actions change the face of our society.




Fight for the Part~Win for the Whole

Fight for the part, win for the whole
Battles are personal between the souls
Choices made influence mankind
Pebbles, stones penetrate and blind 

Words spoken, written across time
Historical remembrances lost in their prime
Purity changes from white to grey
Sands unfettered in dark sea sway

Flags of our fathers proudly wave
While individual actions are often grave
One by one conflicts are fought
Vict'ries are won by our lives bought

Sacrificial offerings laid
Upon the altar by a soldier made
Each is an army of one
Stay the course 'til peace has begun

Win for the whole, fight for the part
Life will be better when giving starts
Encourage love across the land
Make a diff'rence from hand to hand

Kathy Lockhart
3/4/07







 

 





Poetry by Kathy Lockhart
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Written on 2007-03-04 at 05:08

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Phyllis J. Rhodes
This is sheer brilliance! There are so many lessons here. It's like an text entire book written in a few stanza's of a poem. I can see discussions being held on this line by line. "Fight for the part, win for the whole", that's a discussion. "Battles are personal between the souls", that is a discussion, "Choices made influence mankind", that is a discussion. and on and on. Brilliant! Just Brilliant!
2007-03-06


penfold18
Never a truer word was spoken , such a pity that politicians of this world continue not to see whats in front of them, a wonderfull poem Kathy.
2007-03-04


night soul woman The PoetBay support member heart!
Thank you for this masterpiece Kathy!It speaks volumes to me :) ahhhh. . . That ripple effect of our - my actions. . .*storm of applause*I will treasure those words, this poem in my heart forever :)*bookmarked*
2007-03-04


Zoya Zaidi
So, true and full of spirit!
I love this write by you dear Kathy,
Your strength of soul and resiliece
shines through this brilliant piece of art!

((hugs))
Love, Zoya
2007-03-04


kath
Life is a complex place to dwell in ........

but also so uncomplicated in a way ... as your poem states if we stay close to the belife that we can make a difference, in a way that is not made to punish or hurt others... and love is the beginning and the end in this, that is what I belive ...

your imageries here are very strong and beautiful and makes this poem a statement ... crafted with beauty ... and beauty comes along with love ...

best wishes
katherine
2007-03-04


lastromantichero The PoetBay support member heart!
this poem is the complete truth and i applaud you for writing this it demonstrates what an allround writer you are
well done Katherine
rgds Michael xxxylk
2007-03-04