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JP
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since 1999-05-25
Posts 1343
Loomis, CA

0 posted 1999-08-16 04:18 PM


I think of my own pain
and wonder at why it must be so.
I think of my own sorrows
and curse the gods that make it so.

I turn to see the face
of a child with no coat nor bed.
I stare at the multitude
in similar state - without a bed.

I think of my self
why I am so concerned of my fate.
I will die, someday soon
Why live those days in hate?

I have the means
to help those who have none.
I have the chance
to serve others than my one.

My selfishness rips my heart
as I fight sadness and self pity
My resolve makes me see
all those who suffer within this city.

What is my death
if it means I go away unknown?
what is my life
if it ends with me alone?


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Yesterday is ash, tomorrow is smoke; only today does the fire burn.
JP



© Copyright 1999 JP Burns - All Rights Reserved
poohbear
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since 1999-08-02
Posts 42
piedmont,sc
1 posted 1999-08-16 05:17 PM


wow!!! this is so true and yet something so many of us forget
thanks for sharing this.

JP
Senior Member
since 1999-05-25
Posts 1343
Loomis, CA
2 posted 1999-08-16 06:01 PM


My pleasure Poohbear, it was my pleasure indeed.

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Yesterday is ash, tomorrow is smoke; only today does the fire burn.
JP



elvira
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since 1999-07-06
Posts 936
California
3 posted 1999-08-16 09:03 PM


i find that a sad poem is good for the heart
Nan
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since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191
Cape Cod Massachusetts USA
4 posted 1999-08-16 09:39 PM


You're good, my friend....I must say..
JP
Senior Member
since 1999-05-25
Posts 1343
Loomis, CA
5 posted 1999-08-17 10:51 AM


Wow! A compliment from the Queen of All That is Right and Good In Poetry.... I am truly blessed.



Thanks Nan, your comments DO mean a lot to me.

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Yesterday is ash, tomorrow is smoke; only today does the fire burn.
JP



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