My Corner for Education

I have a Canada Day barbeque party to go to this afternoon. It is a book launch celebration for a friend's sister who is a poet. I have been dreaded of attending the party because everyone is supposed to bring a piece of their own poetry creation to the party. Well, I am a reader of poetry, not a writer. I kept thinking about bringing a "Roses are red, violets are blue" type of poem as a joke. Late last night, I chickened out and quickly whipped up a poem for today. Here it is to share with all of you on July 1st, and Happy Canada Day! 

Torn

I have to carry on
When the world intends to stop.
You drew the line
Where I continue to keep on.
It would be easy to take sides
As bystanders, to look on.
Ask me not,
Please!
To ignore those unsullied eyes
That yearn for attention.
That, I can not do.
Last time I checked
In the mirror of my soul,
A little voice still lingers:
I have to carry on
When the world intends to stop.

by Julia1492