Lest we forget
Those who were blinded
So that we may see
Lest we forget
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Cried all the way thru! this must be one of the most human, kind and beautiful poems on love and gratitude ever written! Straight tp my heart where it will always be
Sandra, I was quite choked up as I was writing this poem...so, to receive this incredibly emotional positive response from an esteemed poetess has really made my day! It's this kind of wonderful constructive criticism that inspires and motivates me to write every day!
THX so very much, John! I love the beautiful work of your poetry!
Many many Thanks to Alonso Menendez for having added this poem to your favourites. And for your interest in my poetry. Looking forward to reading your poems, Alonso.
Congratulations, Richard. This poem is placed in the Best Poems Of Member Poets. You, by all means, deserve the recognition.
2) Thank You for bringing it to mine attention. I didn't realize that it had made that list.
Thank you dear Richard for reminding me to be thankful to that kindness which gifted us the power of remembering
Poet Nair, I love your heartfelt, thoughtful comment. Thanks so much for commenting on a poem that is so very close to my heart.
THank Him, He who has given us all these sense organs and sense objects to live and behave as a human. Great concept great poem, Richard
Yes indeed, Kesav! I Thank Him every day. He has given me more lives than that of a cat. And I pay service to God through my spiritual poetry. THX very much, Kesav!
"And most of all Heart-felt thanks For this gift Of living"… and of sharing life! Thank you!
Thank You, Rob for reading and commenting. All The Best In The New Year!
I am deeply moved by such positivity, Poet Mandjah. Sincere THX!
Sincere THX to Christien Bolden for adding my poem to your favourites!
Have commented, voted earlier.. Taking it to my favourite list this time with great joy.
Geeta, it gives me great joy to have this poem added to your favoutites. So many THX.
A wonderful poem that can be read again and again. Heartiest Congratulations dear Richard. Most deserving poem of the day.
When an esteemed poet responds in such a positive way, it is indeed very humbling to me. THX so much, Geeta!
This poem does honor to its outstanding creator and presents humanity the way it ought to be. Heartiest congratulations!
An unforgettable poetic resume of our debt that makes what we ae supposed to be and really supposed to follow, if truly human we want to be. A masterpiece in human understanding and what it is really mente e
Sandra, I am very deeply moved, honoured and humbled by your very kind comments. You have indeed left me speechless. And I do appreciate that!
Let mistakes make us wise. Beautifully inked. Nice share. Congratulations.
One of the mind blowing poems I have read in poemhunter. And Richard is one of the bright minds that keeps the light of poemhunter shinning each day. Congrats!
Okim, I am very deeply moved and humbled by your very positive comments. I can honestly say THX for leaving me speechless.
Hi Mr. Wlodarski, I am doing a class project on your poem 'True Self.' However, for this poem, I need some sort of bio for the author. Is there any information I could include in this assignment about your personal inspirations and reasons for writing poetry? Thanks