Enjoy,
~Me~
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October 16, 2013
Well, I am starting to write again. I finally realize that I cannot rescue Our World In Poetry ~ Book I.
I guess I have to tell you that my book tanked. While trying to promote it ~ I lost my focus when it
came to writing. So Dick Clark has finally made it. He was so much a part of our past on many levels.
I feel good about crossing Dick Clark off my list. I have put American Bandstand on with Chubby Checkers doing "The Twist" below the poem. This is the first show that black's and whites danced on the same dance floor. This is history and Dick Clark did this, looking back it's an impressive accomplishment. Dick Clark deserves to be acknowledged by all Americans. I still have "Poems to Write" which is a list I kept because I knew should try to write them. I can tell you three issues have been checked off. This means I have more research to do. A lot of work goes into my news and memorial poetry. I love trying to capture the heart of each piece written. I hope I inform and bring emotion into the words I write. There are some poems I can't wrap my mind around. That drives me nuts... I hope you like it. Well now you know, so onward and that means more research. Will I publish again? I don't know but I love writing. In 500 years maybe Our World In Poetry will relay the personal emotional knowledge of Our World Today. That is what the "Cave Walls of Yesteryear" were to us.
~Me~
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~ I would love to send you a signed copy. ~
jft@ourworldinpoetry.com
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~Me~
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~ NEW POETRY SECTION ~
American
Band Stand ~ If memories serves,
Where
new bands went ~ And debuts occurred,
With
an invitation ~ Dreams became a flicker of hope,
For
most ~ Bandstand was a survival rope,
Dick
Clark the host ~ Changed lives in an instant,
On
that studio floor ~ They went the distance,
As
they rocked that world ~ An era was born,
Bands
and teens together ~ Became a generation torn,
Not
was it just live bands and teens,
Blacks
and whites met and danced on National TV,
Dick
Clark changed America ~ With one weekly show,
Some
wondered ~ If he had an inkling of where it would go?
Pop
Culture couldn’t be written without this iconic man,
He
dabbled in music ~ Like children play in the sand.
American
Bandstand did come to an end,
Technology
took over ~ Faster than men,
Out
with the old ~ In with the new,
This
man had to find something else to do,
He
produced and hosted game shows too,
Dick
was a man ~ True to himself,
He
also became ~ A New Year's Eve Elf,
He gave to All ~ "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve,"
Celebrating
Hope ~ A nation’s mid-night wish to believe,
Hope
never wavered ~ By the cold, snow, rain or sleet,
Millions
came as one ~ An Infant New Year to Greet,
Entertainers
on the jumbotron ~ Could be seen and not heard,
Most
of the people ~ Sang along knowing the words,
As
the New Years Ball descended ~ The World did slow,
With
the exception of counting backwards ~ On top Dick had control...
~ A Look Back ~
He
so enjoyed life ~ Mentally and physically he stayed young,
American
Bandstand gone ~ Still there were songs to be sung,
In
a studio with teenagers ~ And bands thankful for the debut,
Or
perched on a tower ~ Purging the old ~ Welcoming the new,
He
modeled his home ~ After Wilma and Fred's,
For
a cave family ~ It was handsome spread,
“America’s Oldest Teenager” ~ That nick-name truly fit,
His
youthful image barely changed ~ As he showcased America’s wit,
Dick
Clark revolutionized the world of music ~ Almost without thought,
If
There Was A “King of Pop” ~ Might It have Been The One ~ Who Let It Rock?
~~~
Dick Clark
Richard
Wagstaff Clark
November 30, 1929
April 18, 2012
JerriFaye Thomason
Notes:
Dick Clark biography –
http://www.biography.com/people/dick-clark-9249296
JerriFaye Thomason © 2013
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I have added a new page,
POLITICS & OPINIONS.
After I have interjected my thoughts on
today's issues, here on my home page. I will then move them to
the new page. Like all of my other pages the newest will always
be on top. That way I always know what I was thinking, when I
was thinking it...lol I have added a new page,
POLITICS & OPINIONS
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NOTE:
ALL CHARITIES HAVE BEEN MOVED TO A NEW PAGE.
https://www.ourworldinpoetry.com/SOMETHING_DIFFERENT.php
Run your mouse over the American Flag.
To ALL of Our Veterans and that includes
Our Warrior Dogs ~ Thank You.
Click on AMAZING GRACE ~ II DIVO
So you can listen to II DIVO while you read this list.
This video is beautiful. But it takes a bit of time to load.
It can be found on the ~Me~ page.
It is the best video I have ever seen. It will touch you ~ I Promise!
~ Dr. Schuller's ~ 10 Commandments for God's Ideas ~
~ Have been moved to the ~Me~ Page ~
~ They are under IL DIVO'S AMAZING GRACE VIDEO ~
~ CLICK ON RED LINK ABOVE ~
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Thank You Jesus,
Thank You Jesus for “The Old Rugged Cross,”
For all You’ve give us ~ And for those we’ve lost,
Thank You for staying and not walking away,
For hearing our words as we pray,
Thank You for wearing the “Crown of Thorns,”
For baring the pain ~ Our sins ~ You mourned,
Thank You for the spikes in Your Feet and Hands,
For telling Your Father ~ They don’t understand,
Thank You sometimes goes unsaid,
Yet, You forgive ~ And love instead,
Thank You for the spear in Your side,
For the blood You spilt ~ When crucified,
Thank You Jesus ~ For today and tomorrow,
For the happiness now ~ And then for the sorrow.
Amen
Note:
I went and read a medical review on a step by step detail of the crucifixion. Then he, Dr. C. Truman Davis, told how each wound and the crucifixion itself affected Jesus’ body. You can read his article by clicking on this link: http://www.konnections.com/Kcundick/crucifix.html. The picture of Jesus also came from this site.
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to put them on paper. For that, I am grateful. I realize that these
poems are not religious, but they all let us know that He is here.
He may be silent ~ But, He is not gone. God has given us so
very much and for the most part we ignore and neglect His
words. It may be time for us to look around at
"Our World" and realize that we are in trouble.
This Bible connects to Real Player or Media Player and it will read to you.
POETRY FOUNDATION
Here is on of the best websies I have ever run across for poets. I hope this helps those of you looking for reputable resources.
