Johnkassel's Poems

Here's the list of poems submitted by johnkassel  —  There are currently 5 poems total — keep up the great work!

Life is a Library

Life is a library,
Filled with stories told and untold.
Each book has twelve chapters,
And three hundred sixty-five pages.

Some books are bound in joy,
Filled with laughter and delight.
They whisper tales of happiness,
And paint pictures of...

– by John Kassel

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An Ocean of Tears

An ocean of tears

In the aftermath of yet
Another school shooting,
Waves of grief and pain
Wash over us.
A tidal wave of sorrow
Engulfs everything in its path.
We are lost in a sea of despair,
Searching for a life raft
To keep us from...

– by John Kassel

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added 1 year ago
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Uvalde

UVALDE

Uvalde,
They say they feel your pain,
But they cannot feel your pain.
No one can.

I feel pain because you feel pain,
But I cannot feel your pain.

I am angry because you are angry,
But I cannot feel your anger.

I feel rage...

– by John Kassel

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The Young Horsewoman

The Young Horsewoman

As the Young Horsewoman approaches,
The horse follows her with his intelligent eyes.
Over time, they have built
Confidence, Reliance, Trust, and Determination.
He senses that the time has come
To put their experience to...

– by The Young Horsewoman

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Like High Tide in the Low Country

LIKE HIGH TIDE IN THE LOW COUNTRY

When a loved one passes
Grief initially washes over us
With a flood of tears and sorrow
Like high tide in the low country.
But, like the tide,
Tears come and go,
And the tears of sorrow begin to ebb
...

– by John Kassel

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