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JamesMichael
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since 1999-11-16
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Kapolei, Hawaii, USA

0 posted 2008-11-19 06:42 PM



No Chance to Make It

As the nurse brought forth
the new born child from
the maternity ward
I heard the baby crying
as if shedding tears
for the aborted ones
that had no chance
to make it.

As the mom reached out
for her new born child
the love was so strong
that I heard God
stop crying.

JamesLee
17November
2008


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Robert E. Jordan
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since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
1 posted 2008-11-19 07:02 PM


Yo James,

This poem works well.  I like it.

Bobby

poddarku
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since 2008-01-15
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india
2 posted 2008-11-19 10:15 PM


The poem hits the heart.
Bill Charles
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since 2000-07-11
Posts 10619
highways, & byways, for now
3 posted 2008-11-19 11:11 PM


James - this is at the top of the list for your writings. Read this and had feelings, unreal...

BC

Margherita
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since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236
Eternity
4 posted 2008-11-20 12:56 PM


Goosebumps! Dear James what an outstanding poem you wrote! Thank you for this!

Love,
Margherita

Roniece Dawson-Bruce
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since 2000-01-29
Posts 5689
Sydney, Australia
5 posted 2008-11-22 01:35 AM


James... truly outstanding work here! love and hugs to you my friend.. RDB

Be kind at heart....for everyone you meet has their own battle to fight.........

2islander2
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since 2008-03-12
Posts 6825
by the sea
6 posted 2008-11-22 08:33 AM


ouah, I'm impressed by the  beauty and deep of the poem...Great write.

yann

steavenr
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since 2003-11-17
Posts 4058

7 posted 2008-11-22 03:00 PM


"the love was so strong
that I heard God
stop crying."

what a captivating, thought-provoking thought...so many layers of such deep meaning...enjoyed...

jody5
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since 2005-12-21
Posts 876
California, U.S.A.
8 posted 2008-11-22 06:29 PM


Your poem draws a clear picture of your feelings and touched my heart.

Hugs Kimberly


2dalimit
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since 2000-02-08
Posts 2228
Mississippi coast
9 posted 2008-11-23 06:51 AM


Thanks, for being a voice for the ones that can't speak out loud.

Melton

nakdthoughts
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since 2000-10-29
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Between the Lines
10 posted 2008-11-23 09:35 AM


well done,JamesM.

M

JamesMichael
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since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336
Kapolei, Hawaii, USA
11 posted 2008-11-24 02:35 AM


Thank you Robert, poddarku, Bill, Margherita, Roniece, 2islander2, steavenr, jody5, 2dalimit and nakdthoiughts for the wonderful responses...James
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