copyright cwmartin 2011
When I stared what was to become my flag-ship blog, Musing by Moonlight, two-and-a-half years ago, the first poet-blogger I discovered was Charles Martin. I was so enamoured of his work that I not only started following him regularly, but his was the first poetry site I added to my blogroll.
This particular piece is perhaps my favorite of all Charles’. Enjoy! We plan another post from Charles on Tuesday, July 12, but you can always visit him – and I recommend that you do – at his site, Read Between the Minds. Both the photograph and the poem were created by Charles. J.D.
·
don’t let the door ….
by
Charles Martin
·
after you’ve finished
ranting and raving
about how unfair
life has treated you
and
you’ve
told the last person
who will listen
all your misfortunes
perhaps
on your way out
you could take
a moment
to explain
to the child
in north korea
why they’re
always hungry
and to the ones
in angola
what happened
to their mothers
and fathers
you could even
take a second
out of your miserable day
to tell
the little hmong child
why they’re surrounded
by razor wire
of course
that is
if you
have
time
The BeZine 
Excellent Piece
—N. Korea…Angola…Mhong(Central Highlands)—bless you for bring this out…
Jaye
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this is one of charles’ best poems. those who complain too much about their lives (without substantial reason) may read this poem and feel its truth.
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Ditto that for sure! 🙂 Take it easy, Trisha.
Jamie
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Oh yes, that has Charles’ soul-print all over it. I subscribed to his fab blog about a year ago. His messages run deep.
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Thank you so much for bringing Charles here Ge! He fits right in .
Rob
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Welcome! 🙂
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Thank you ever so much for your kinds words.
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I love that poem–excellent. A good way to bring our whining to a halt. Thank you, Charles–thank you, Jamie.
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