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chris
Junior Member
since 1999-06-23
Posts 29
rowlett, texas, usa

0 posted 1999-06-24 03:25 PM


why are all the children crying?
can't we see their world is dying?
alone

we pushed them out into the streets
did it all through lies and deceit
alone, they are so alone

they turn to us for healing hands
we pass them by, in the world they stand
alone

we close our eyes to what they're feeling
how can they live in a life without meaning
alone, why are they alone?

who's going to keep their dream alive
can't you see the pain growing in their eyes
people say it's much too late
what's going to happen at heaven's gate?

We've got to reach out for the children
Let them know that life's worth livin'
Put aside our selfish pride
Before this world runs out of time

alone

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does anybody know
does anybody care
what are the words
we're attempting to share

chris


© Copyright 1999 chris - All Rights Reserved
Krystal
Member
since 1999-06-19
Posts 140
Shelton,WA USA
1 posted 1999-06-24 04:06 PM


Chris,
This was really good, and I agree with you, there are too many children living their lives alone with no adult reassurance, no one to look up to. You touched upon an issue we all need to think really hard about. Thank you for sharing it!

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Shannon D. Montgomery
("Krystal")

tori
Senior Member
since 1999-06-18
Posts 520
Mechanicsville, Maryland, USA
2 posted 1999-06-24 04:20 PM


Chris
I really feel you should send this poem out to some of the childrens groups, Childrens rights ! It needs to be seen by as many people as it can!! This is such a strong message. and sadly such a true one.. Keep it alive get it out there !


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chris
Junior Member
since 1999-06-23
Posts 29
rowlett, texas, usa
3 posted 1999-06-24 04:22 PM


tori- thank you
i'd love to... only i don't know the best way to get it out there.

fjones
Member
since 1999-06-07
Posts 98
MS
4 posted 1999-06-24 04:23 PM


A welll written poem.
A lot of truth

[This message has been edited by fjones (edited 06-24-99).]

elvira
Senior Member
since 1999-07-06
Posts 936
California
5 posted 1999-07-21 04:43 AM


how sad...how true

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If I had my mouth I would bite. If I had my liberty I would do my liking. In the mean time, let me be that I am, and seek not to alter me. ~~~Shakespeare~~~


Dragon
Member
since 1999-07-14
Posts 138
Highmount,NY ,USA
6 posted 1999-07-21 04:53 AM


What you say is so true.I'm glad they've found a champion like you!
hoot_owl_rn
Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750
Glen Hope, PA USA
7 posted 1999-07-21 10:31 AM


Sad but true.....
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