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Poet deVine
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
Silent sobs heard in the night A child cries in fear’s first flight Resounding slap of hand on flesh another bruise, tonight’s is fresh Carolers sing in distant voice listening now, without a choice he wonders of the songs they sing of the hope each verse would bring What is this “Joy” of which they sing? What are the gifts these wise men bring? Does this child’s mother slap his thighs to silence the babe’s nighttime cries? Eyes of brown, tinged with red crying now in ragged bed never knows the beauty of Jesus and his healing love |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
OMG this one stopped me in my tracks! Sharon I don't quite know what the word is I'm looking for here. This is a very sobering, stike the heart kind of piece! I love this one, and it gives one much thought. This is excellent! God bless those little ones always! <*\\\>< I know not what the future holds, but I know Who holds the future. I don't question YOUR existance - GOD |
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Chanson Senior Member
since 2000-08-19
Posts 1559Up Creek w/Out Paddle |
Hello Sharon. You penned a very touching poem, it shows your big heart  Too many children are being mistreated (one is too many). If only the spirit of Christmas could reach each and every one. Thanks for the message and I wish you and yours a pleasant holiday ...chanson~ Music, tonal clear & pure, Caresses the harshest of curves. ---Song of Gesture |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
PoetdeVine~ 'crying now' Me too~ ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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warmhrt Senior Member
since 1999-12-18
Posts 1563 |
A very sad, but too true image presented here, Sharon. Well done. We should all wish that victims of any type of violence find peace and joy this Christmas. Kris< !signature--> All good poetry is the spontaneous overflow of powerful feelings...~William Wordsworth [This message has been edited by warmhrt (edited 12-13-2000).] |
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Romy Senior Member
since 2000-05-28
Posts 1170Plantation, Florida |
I read in the paper today, about two more babies that died by the hands of their fathers. One 5 months old, the other 9 months old. What's wrong with people? Your poem is a sad reality, that there are many children who will never know the joy and magic of a Christmas filled with love. |
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Elizabeth
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Member Ascendant
since 1999-06-07
Posts 6871Minnesota |
Something to make you think...heartbreaking that these things can happen to a child.  |
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Dopey Dope
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Member Patricius
since 2000-08-30
Posts 11132San Juan, Puerto Rico |
This was so sad.........so sad.  I was born myself, raised myself, and will continue to be myself. The world will just have to adjust. I hate your socks. I'd like to burn them! |
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Justbleu Member Elite
since 1999-08-31
Posts 3329Oregon, Originally From Alaska :) |
I was searching for happy things but found this. Oh how sad!!! Merry Christmas!!!!!! Bridgette [This message has been edited by Justbleu (edited 12-05-2001).] |
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OLIAS Senior Member
since 2000-06-20
Posts 1090Pearl city Iowa |
A touching and thought provoking poem on a subject that makes me angry... very angry in deed. Thank you for sharing, Merry Christmas to you. Regards, Olias. |
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Accordionmaid Member
since 2001-10-28
Posts 153MA/USA |
A truly great Christmas would be to save one more child from this kind of treatment. Wonderful poem! |
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Elizabeth
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Member Ascendant
since 1999-06-07
Posts 6871Minnesota |
 Something to remember this Christmas season. God bless America, my home sweet home. |
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