I thought i’d call to you and talk awhile,
I’m sitting here alone, I’ve been thinking.
What can i do to make this world a better place,
Let go of anger and sometimes terrible thoughts.
Do not waste this time that I’ve been given,
Smile and say hello to a passerby.
Lend a hand to a less fortunate soul,
Put a little trust in man, this I’ve been told.
Do not take a life, be there for a friend,
Teach a child right from wrong.
Love as much as you can, hate is not a gift in hand,
Do not steal or act in violence,
I’ve been thinking god, I just needed you to listen.
Keith Garrett
keithgarrettpoetry 
I like your poem, and you’ve shared some thoughts I feel, too. Life is in the details — the small stuff. A kind word, a ready warm smile, the recognition that as humans we’re all in the same shaky boat, having and caring about friends, loving our families — we can change the world one word, one smile, on embrace at a time.
I enjoyed reading this poem today, too! Lots of positive energy here. Nice work.
I’m digging it! We are all on the same blue marble. Thanks for sharing those words!
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very nice
Thank you for visiting and following my blog. My apologies for taking so long to get back to you.
I enjoyed this poem and decided to follow.
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Your words, and your thoughts are beautiful.Thank you
Thanks for following my blog.
What a great reminder of what we all should do.
Thanks for checking out my blog!
Thanks for reading me. I checked out your “I’ve been Thinking” poem. I like it. Makes one pause for a moment in this crazy life we live.
Woosh, that’s the work of a master right there. Great job!
You are awesome. Not to say that I too am awesome, but are you my long lost brother?:)
Great.. I’ve been thinking too,,
This truly made me emotional and teary.
Thank you.
do good
True words! Thanks for the follow
I liked this a lot.
Nice.. I prefer your work when you don’t try to rhyme, which gives the poem a stilted quality. I think you are at your best as a poet when you speak in a more natural voice. Are you on Google +? There are poetry groups there where you can put your work up for discussion and comment..
Interesting. You must have read loads of rhyming poetry in your youth.
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I’m smiling – such lovely sentiments!
Keith,
Continue to spread your thoughts like this to a needful world.
degus
Wonderful poem that goes along nicely with your picture, sitting there open to the world, releasing your thoughts.
A nice page.
Thanks so much for visiting my site and choosing to follow along.
Wonderful aspiration, Keith, but above all , do not waste the time you have been given. Thank you for a beautiful and thoughtful poem.
really wonderful of you to put into writing what most of us have forgotten lately….
Great blog, inspiring words, Keith. Thanks for visiting and following Colltales. All the best.
Thanks for reading my blog… the world could do with more who think like you. 🙂
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Like this one as well. Sounds like Imagine
Hello, I am passing by and give you a smile. 🙂
Thanks so much for the follow on my blog. It’s always great to meet someone who plays with words like I do. Be well. LAE
Characteristics of a citizen whom living at a perfect world, but unfortunately this world is not yet to be found. Loved your poem.
I enjoy reading different approaches to lifes, expectations, disappointments etc. In the end we are all very much alike.
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good thoughts to recall each and everyday of life
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High Keith, I liked ‘I’ve been thinking’. Thank you for liking my blog and following me. Happy writing. AJ.
I like this poem. It is the kind of poem that I would write. The sentiments expressed for definite. I like your writing style. It is easy on the eye and on the mind. Thanks for liking an Irish Rave by the way
I am left wondering what keywords for search on the internet led you to my blog संस्कृतचर्चा. Hearty Welcome, though
Life is about doing the small things right.
A smile can change a life
Thanks for visiting my page. I do like this poem – there are too few people thinking about others, and far too many who are selfish and grasping. It’s a bit like reading the beatitudes
It is good to talk to the Imprisoned Splendour
Beautiful words. Thank you for visiting my blog earlier! I look forward to reading more of your poetry
Lovely poem. You say it so nicely. Time is short and much to do to make the world a better place. Thanks for inspiring us to think of doing just that.
Thank you for follow. Best wishes Feileca
Thank you for visiting, love your poetry!
Feileaca
Dear Friend,
these are amazing and wonderful lines.
thanks for posting and liking my blog