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HM3
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0 posted 2000-04-18 10:59 PM


I don't see in colors anymore, only black and white
To me there is no middle, it's either wrong or right
I used to be a rainbow but it's scattered in the wind
I used to like beginnings, but now I want to end
I had red for love, but it was for my hurts and pain too
And all of my emotions showed in my shades of blue
Yellow was insecure and fears, it doubted I could dance
But I had enough green for hope, for another chance
I've been looking for my rainbow, I long for its return
Because without my rainbow, my fire for life can't burn


~Please look for children in pain and help as you can~


 Work like money doesn't matter, love like you've never been hurt, dance like nobody's watching...



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Jeffrey Carter
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1 posted 2000-04-18 11:04 PM


I pray that God touch every little heart and ease all their pain. Great post.

Jeffrey

Marge Tindal
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2 posted 2000-04-18 11:14 PM


HM3~
Heartbreaking and thoughtfully done.
It has to stop ... it just has to.
God be with our children.
~*Marge*~


 ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~
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Marina
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3 posted 2000-04-18 11:20 PM


HM3, I was very well written.  i really liked your comparison to colours. You will find your rainbow....we all do.  Thank you very much for contributing to the cause.

Marina

Songbird
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4 posted 2000-04-18 11:51 PM


Well written poem showing how abuse changes the childs perspective of the world.
Marina
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5 posted 2000-04-19 11:45 AM


Back up for all!

Marina

Tess
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6 posted 2000-04-19 12:52 PM


I hope you find your rainbow. A touching and well written poem. I love the way you used colors to reflect the emotions.

 "Love is the only drug you can take that will convince you each time
that you've never had it before."
~author unknown~



Corazon
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7 posted 2000-04-19 12:58 PM


very touching, and yes I agree with tess, the way you used the colors wove your poem very nicely....hugs

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mariee66
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8 posted 2000-04-19 01:18 PM


This is a beautiful poem on how abuse effects a child~
Marie~

Janet Marie
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9 posted 2000-04-19 05:56 PM


I don't see in colors anymore, only black and white
To me there is no middle, it's either wrong or right
I used to be a rainbow but it's scattered in the wind
I used to like beginnings, but now I want to end
------------
HM3..this is so VERY well written...it is excellent and the metaphors of colors for emotions is perfect...the emotions are expressed very tenderly...
take care, jm

 Well the sun sets gently on your shoulders
And it makes me want to touch you there.
And the light in your eyes makes me feel
Like there's something much better out there
Something kind...
And I know someday I might be looking around
Trying to find some purpose
Well purpose it can't be that hard to find
As long as I've got the wind...
The wind and your love to carry me.
vertical horizon



netswan
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since 2000-03-28
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10 posted 2000-04-19 08:27 PM


Wow, this is a great comparison and
a wonderful tribute to the abused child
cause.

No matter what the pain HM3, hope
does shine through.  I know if you
look out after a fresh rain and sun
comes shining through,  that
in the sky an arc of many colors,
bows gracefully down just for you.

Hope is a lovely thing.

netswan



Tara Simms
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Honea Path, SC USA
11 posted 2000-04-20 12:02 PM


How sad, to become "colorblind" to all that is lovely and beautiful in the world because of the ugliness you've experienced by a loved one's hand.
A Romantic Heart
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12 posted 2000-04-20 03:15 AM


Sad poem! good to mmet the challenge!
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