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Paul Wilson

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since 2002-07-07

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United States

0 posted 2002-08-20 03:04 AM

Why
By Paul Wilson

Each of us must do our part
To stop the senseless killing
To prevent a broken heart
We ask for help, God willing

Death each day child killing child
This horror we have to end
Have all our children gone wild
To all this message we send

School bags should be used for books
Our children are for living
Guns and knives are for the crooks
All death is unforgiving

Please check their bags every day
Always show them that you care
In your hast don’t turn away
End every day with a prayer

Please God, keep them from harms way
Teach them guns are not for play
Show them we care every day

To keep them safe we must try
None of them deserve to die
No one should have to ask why?

[This message has been edited by Paul Wilson (08-20-2002 03:13 AM).]

Mistletoe Angel

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since 2000-12-17

Posts 32816
Portland, Oregon

1 posted 2002-08-20 03:36 AM

(tears fall down my cheeks) Oh Paul, my heart broke reading this just thinking of all the innocent children, I live only about a half an hour from where the Columbine shooting happened and that broke my heart how those two teens could bring out such hatred on innocent people! (BIG HUGGGSSSSS) I join you in your prayers that all children can be safe and protected from such violence, God Bless You, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Paul, thank you for sharing!

May love and light always shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

"Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..."

Shakira

passing shadows
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2 posted 2002-08-20 04:17 AM

good message! I have a 14 year old and a 10 year old...thanks for sharing

Kit McCallum

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since 2000-04-30

Posts 14774
Ontario, Canada

3 posted 2002-08-20 07:28 AM

A message that is all too true, and frightening Paul. You've captured this fear for our children well in this piece ... much enjoyed!

Best wishes,
/Kit

Magicmystery
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since 2002-02-13

Posts 821
Windsor, Ontario, Canada

4 posted 2002-08-20 12:19 PM

Excellent.... agreed with whole heartedly!!!

Love, Light and Peace,
Sherry

adding this to my library.... and would like your permission to print this out for my son's school.

Cherish the good memories past and look forward to the adventure called Tomorrow.
But above all... be kind to yourself today.

Madame Chipmunk
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since 2001-12-05

Posts 8296
Michigan

5 posted 2002-08-20 12:27 PM

We live in frightening times, Paul...
An excellent write with an important message...
Thanks for sharing.

~ chipmunky hugs

Lyra

copyright2002 Lyra Nesius

"poetry is life distilled" Gwendolyn Brooks

Chanson
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since 2000-08-19

Posts 1559
Up Creek w/Out Paddle

6 posted 2002-08-20 01:52 PM

Good point and lesson here. *s

When you think you have heard it all,
listen more closely.
~Dorene

Munda
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since 1999-10-08

Posts 3544
The Hague, The Netherlands

7 posted 2002-08-20 04:08 PM

It can't be said often enough: "None of them deserve to die." Good poem with a powerful message.

Paul Wilson

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since 2002-07-07

Posts 4711
United States

8 posted 2002-08-21 12:55 PM

Noah...Thank you so much for caring.If we could stop just one tragic incident from happening it would be great...Paul

Passing Shadows...Your concern is well taken.
Mine are all grown, but I have 3 grand children that go to school. Thank You...Paul

Kit...I am so thankful for your kind reply.
We must watch over our little angels...Paul

Sherry... By all means please take it to your son's school and pass it around at the next PTA meeting if you have those in Canada.
I am very thankful for your warm reply...Paul

Lyra...Thanks for taking time to read and reply, Your words are always a welcome site to my eyes...Paul

Chanson...Glad you liked it. Thanks for your kind words...Paul

Munda...You are so right. Thank You...Paul
If we only try
None have to die.

NewEnglandlazurlu
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since 2002-01-04

Posts 7470
A Mountain Paradise

9 posted 2002-08-21 07:19 AM

Paul, I have been offline for a couple of days and came back this morning to find this heart-felt poem.

It distresses me so much what is happening in the world today to our precious children. I have never been able to figure out what kind of a person can harm a child. And the problems seems to be rampant.

I read in the paper this morning that the little 10 year old from southern CA was found alive in NV. Thank God.

Thank you for sharing a part of your heart with all of us. Hugs, Marti

Marge Tindal

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since 1999-11-06

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Florida's Foreverly Shores

10 posted 2002-08-21 08:38 AM

Paul~
This is a 'heart-write' ...
Poignantly touching~

'All death is unforgiving'
Amen !
*Hugs*
~*Marge*~

~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~
noles1@totcon.com

Paul Wilson

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since 2002-07-07

Posts 4711
United States

11 posted 2002-08-28 09:18 PM

Marti... Glad to see you are back on line.
So glad you enjoyed this. It just sort of came to me one night last week while working
and I wanted to share it with all, to hopefully help stop the violence in our schools and elsewhere. Thank You for reading...Paul

Marge... Thank you for your kind words.
I appreciate them very much...Paul

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