FROM THE POET

This is a series of poems written by John Svododa over a number of years. There are times of peak-where numerous poems were written & there are also times of lows where there are long periods between each poem. As the author is trying to reach a goal of 1001 (and then retire!!) it was never envisaged that this would be done over a short period of time. Poems can be humorous, ridiculing someone or something, show a meaning of hurt or love or even project feelings that not necessarily be directed to the same person/thing, can be a reflection of life or to be life. Most poems are trying to send a message to the reader be it not understandable or nonsense.

The idea of this poet is not to have any ill feelings against anyone but to be read by young whom can learn about life – and by the elderly look back at what could have been. Some are very personal- but who cares when you are currently living in a life that has total enjoyment. Suggestion is not to criticize but to take in the enjoyment of creative poetry make it meaningful and thus may be you can be an author.

SO NOW:

Please Read On!

Tuesday, 29 July 1986

Poem Number 144 - Will Be Your First - 29/7/1986

As we walk with each other, feet by feet,
As we look at each other, face to face,
As we touch each other, hand with hand,
We experience the personal friendship of which is explored.

Adults of humans, we are all to be,
Adults of self-discipline mixed with tender loving care.
Shed we, any tear for feelings of sudden sadness,
We learn from ourselves the true spirit of love.

We like to blame others for wrong doings of myself,
We like to brag on and on, leaving others gazed for a while….
We don’t like to be told, but we like to tell them,
And mostly we like to promote ourselves without anyone standing in one’s way.

Temporary emotions of hatred arise,
To be envious of your partner,
For bashing the words out of hell,’
Into your little ears!

Can’t you, you of the adults,
Get yourself into a smoother gear.
So you don’t run out of juice,
And you’re left alone, in the middle of nowhere.

You don’t have to follow your brothers and sisters.
You don’t have to show or lead the way.
Just be responsible and secure, within yourself,
On the actions and words of life, those others know of you in better ways.

May you judge yourself with more self-assurance,
Then wipe your fingers clean of standards,
To prove that the only person you know can be,
In this world, will be your first.

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