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PoeticKnight
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since 2000-01-20
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New Orleans, LA

0 posted 2000-04-19 09:45 AM


Because of my inaction
A child has died
I pray for her soul
More than I pray for mine
For I am undeserving
But the mother I condemn;
I condemn her to Hell
There, may she forever dwell


(Short, but based on a real situation in my life. This is a reminder to never turn your head on abuse and think its not your place, or that someone else will fix things. We must take whatever steps necessary to remove a child from a bad situation.
Before its too late.)

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Janet Marie
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since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554

1 posted 2000-04-19 10:01 AM


jer,
this is very powerful, and moving...
and seems to have taken my words.
stalking you always,
your jm


 Well the sun sets gently on your shoulders
And it makes me want to touch you there.
And the light in your eyes makes me feel
Like there's something much better out there
Something kind...
And I know someday I might be looking around
Trying to find some purpose
Well purpose it can't be that hard to find
As long as I've got the wind...
The wind and your love to carry me.
vertical horizon



Marina
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since 2000-02-10
Posts 2245
Pickering, Ontario
2 posted 2000-04-19 12:07 PM


I don't know what the circumstances were here or the of age of people you speak about, but you need to let go your guilt or you will never lead a "normal" life.  Thank you very much for posting this, I know this was difficult for you.  There is a great deal of emotion in this poem. Challenge well met!

Marina

Jeffrey Carter
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3 posted 2000-04-20 05:26 PM


Back to the top cause this topic is so important

Jeffrey

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