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deleeme
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since 1999-10-09
Posts 1766
NEW ENGLAND, USA

0 posted 2000-02-12 10:34 AM


We label jars, as to content
And cans that we can not see through,
Such use is constructive and helpful
And serves as beneficial tools.

But when we go labeling Humans
In our stereotypical ways,
We are doing ourselves a disfavor--
And opening the door to disgrace.

I want not by men, to be labeled
By their preconcieved notions of me,
Blinded by superficial judgments
How can they my qualities see?

Nor would they desire such treatment
To be put in a nitch, shelved away,
But the benefit of true exposure
To be who they are-not what we say!

Let's label jars--not people!
Let's give All opportunity,
To show themselves for who They are
And then more equity, we'll see!

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 "Our Creativity points to a Higher Creator--we couldn't have just happened, and for what ability we may possess--to God be the glory." -dlw-



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sandgrain
Member Elite
since 1999-09-21
Posts 3662
Sycamore, IL, USA
1 posted 2000-02-12 10:50 AM


Great topic, nice poem, too.  Sadly, labeling also keeps the labeler from really getting to know the others.
WhtDove
Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245
Illinois
2 posted 2000-02-12 11:44 AM


David I love it! So often we judge the book by it's cover instead of its contents. Some of those labels can very often hurt not only the person who gets them, but those that give them too. Thank you for this poem David, and the message you bring across!

PS...when are we going to get to see that new picture you have for us?

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When you can't make up your mind
Which way is right for you,
Stop and softly ask yourself,
What Would Jesus Do?

ellie LeJeune
Member Elite
since 2000-01-10
Posts 4156
King of Prussia, PA USA
3 posted 2000-02-12 05:11 PM


there is a great deal of wisdom here, David. Beautifully written too. The first thing that came to mind, was all the times we would not hear God,s message for us because we have labeled the messenger and closed our ears to His voice. Thanks for your message to us all.

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Janet Marie
Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554

4 posted 2000-02-12 08:17 PM


another imaginative and creative poem by David!!! I like how you put a new spin on an old thought! great work as always
janet marie

serenity blaze
Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738

5 posted 2000-02-13 02:12 AM


Thank you for saying it so well.  In real life, you see, I dwell outside the norm, so
I understand the harm of prejudicial,pre-
conception.  You gave me hope and left me
feeling somehow validated.  Thanx.

mirjam
Member
since 1999-11-24
Posts 246
Auckland, New Zealand
6 posted 2000-02-13 09:56 PM


So true isn't it - deep down we are all guilty of labelling others, and putting them inside little stereotyped boxes.  Great message David, and you wrote it so well! Thanks for bringing to our attention something we may all already know, but need a reminder of!
OWPEMT
Member
since 2000-02-14
Posts 63
389 Noble Road West, Shiloh, Ohio 44878 USA
7 posted 2000-02-14 08:41 PM


I enjoy reading your work, and oh so true, we judge people by their hair, color, weight and so on, missing out on the true man or women inside, and missing out on what could be a best friend, I am so glad Jesus see's me from the inside out.
Thanks Sandy
OWPEMT

Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648

8 posted 2000-02-14 08:56 PM


Great poem, David!  

Denise

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