Ravensong Poetry And Writing Blog by Donovan Baldwin

By Donovan Baldwin

Blow wind, and drive away
Demons of earth and air.
They do confuse the minds of men,
And bring nearer the hot breath of death.

I seek not for myself,
Nor teach my children,
A hatred for "them",
Especially based only
On the fact that "they"
Live there and we live here,
Fearing us as we fear them.

I would offer out my hand,
And speak the word for "friend",
If "they" would/could do the same.

But, "they" don't trust me,
Although "they" have never met me.

My leaders say that "they" are evil,
Their leaders say the same of me.
I believe most are no more "evil",
Than you and I.

Perhaps the "leaders",
Theirs and mine,
Should go somewhere, and,
Have their own war,
And leave "us" out of it.

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By Donovan Baldwin

I desire no epitaph,
Just your memories,
To mark my presence and passing.

Speak not of me to friends,
Or, strangers on the street,
For I only wish, that

My memory be in your mind,
And in your heart,
Passed on from you,

To another future era,
Because of respect,
And true love.

I am nothing without,
Your affection and respect,
And await your kind words and actions.

So, beloved friend, think tonight
Of me, and bless me with
Your respect and love.

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By Donovan Baldwin

Got a little nostalgic last night. Not always a good thing for me in the past, but, recently, I've been getting better at coming to terms with my past.

Some changes in my life, some internal, some external, have pushed me off the path of pity I've been on for some time.

Somebody came along and helped. Not a superhero, just a real good friend.

Sometimes, that's what we need.

Sometimes it's a big shove, sometimes it's gentle nudges. Usually it's from someone who cares. Someone who sees a different "you" than the "you" that YOU see in the mirror, or, in your mind.

Oh, it can take a while to find that person that we need, and, to tell the truth, I'm not sure what kind of bait it takes to attract them and keep them.

Gonna hazard a guess, however.

If you try to be the kind of person you want to find, I think you're a bit more likely to find the kind of person you want to find.

Could be wrong. Have been before, and will be again.

But, you know, "Somewhere out there..." They're there. You've just got to set out the bait so they can know you're looking for them.

Man, I need my coffee this morning. It's the weekend.

Ya'll stay safe, okay?

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