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Acceptance |
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Elvenblood Member
since 2001-02-17
Posts 409Maine, USA 
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I write to as self reflection, of my views, and beliefs, and feelings. They can be VERY personal at times. this was inspired by RFK Sitting in that room that night that year My life has changed towards right, please hear That man who was what I now am Will rise again, that wonderful man I see the writing on the wall The wall opposing my neighbor must fall Why do those people put us down? They want us buried in the ground When colors change, when gods die Will all the bigots cry? When gay is fine, and few people care Will the bigots lose their hair? Our leaders are gunned down in the street Only evil gets to cheat We play by our rules set by each other Yet evil decides to hate his brother Is hate the emotion or is it fear? For why is it wrong to be queer? What about color and religion too; Do any of these matter to you? The answers are “no” one and all For bigots won’t care when titles fall Their fear is of numbers; less than their own When titles are gone, numbers won’t be known And “no” it’s not wrong, to be yourself If someone tries to change you, he should change himself My message is clear: do not fear For acceptance will bring you life. "Some men see things as they are and say why. I dream things that never were and say why not." ~RFK |
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~sugarpie313~ Member
since 2000-09-14
Posts 375Maine, USA |
Bryan! WELCOME! hehehe i hope you enjoy it here. we are like a big family. Like the brady bunch, you love us all but by the end of one episode you will get annoyed with atleast someone (and no i'm not saying that because i'm annoyed with anyone LOL). I love this poem! i read it before but now it has more meaning  I want to see more. but welcome, enjoy your stay, and please keep all hands, arms, and legs inside at all times ~*VALERIE*~ *Life can take your dreams and turn them upside down, Friends will talk about you when you're not around, but don't ever lose that light in your eyes* |
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Allan Riverwood
since 2001-01-04
Posts 3502Winnipeg |
This is all so true. I'm behind you 100%. There are some things that should just be accepted about people. We should not have to change who we are just to suit others. I know exactly how you feel-- i've had friends leave me because their religion told them to. It simply is not right of people to judge you for who you truly are. Be yourself. I'll do the same, regardless of what others think. You have my support. Now you are a part of our family, so don't be afraid to ask for help at any time! I have ICQ, and I'm adding you to my contacts as soon as this post is made. It's all a part of your "initiation." ~_^ You are going to love it here. Welcome to Passions. -Allan When the sun dies, and the earth is thrown off its axis, the two of us will still, at that moment, be thinking of one another. ~~Allan, to Amanda |
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Angel in Flight Member
since 2001-01-07
Posts 381 |
... I am speechless. This poem has so much meaning and such truth held tightly within it. A wise friend once told me it matters not what color you are, religion, gay, straight, nice, mean, helpful, shy, or believe in a god. All that matter is that you are there for the person when they need you, and no matter what they are, how they act or what they believe to see them from the heart and love them until the end of day. (library I know you will be happy to have this poem within your walls.) Sealed With Love~ Amanda Life is like a storm, it passes you by without even knowing it~Amanda |
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Elvenblood Member
since 2001-02-17
Posts 409Maine, USA |
Well Amanda, if I can call you taht, I'm already hooked to your work, it's fantastic. It explains to me almost exactly what I can be like in my darker moments. Thank you |
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Jenn Cirrincione
since 2000-07-02
Posts 2107Fl |
This is so true. No one should change themselves to get accepted. The person who tries to change you should look within themselves. This is a great start to what I hope will be a long stay for you... Welcome to the fam.!!! hehe  xoxo Jenn "I'm a big, big, girl, in a big, big world, it's not a big, big thing if you leave me, but I do feel, that I will miss you much..." Emilia |
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Child of the Stars
since 2000-09-07
Posts 1658Ann Arbor, MI |
Hi there! Welcome welcome welcome. Really great poem ya got here, shows the brutality of people who don't know how to think differently. Lovin' what you got so far, and awaiting the next. ~Carly "Insane people are always sure that they are fine. It is only the sane people who are willing to admit that they are crazy." (Nora Ephron) |
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Lakewalker Member Elite
since 2000-08-05
Posts 3289On the streets w/ people |
 Welcome to Passions This poem shows your thoughts very well, good job of writing it I hope you stay here a long time, I see you've already got a great start on posting and replying!"Disagreements stimulate thought, thought stimulates action, and action stimulates life." --Lakewalker http://www.therainforestsite.com |
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sinfully_seductive Junior Member
since 2000-11-13
Posts 31 |
first of all, i guess i'm an idiot cause i dunno who RFK is. second, i'm kinda new here too. third, and most important, this is a great piece of work. it definitely hit home for me. i'm just glad that i can see that there are others who feel the same as i do, out in the world. i've yet to actually meet any. anyway, again, this is a great work. i love the meaning and thank you for giving me hope for this world. |
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Kit McCallum
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Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
Welcome to Passions Elvenblood! We are very happy you have decided to join our community of poetry friendship. We look forward to having you share your efforts with us. This was a wonderful first post ... much wisdom in these words. I hope to read more of your poetry and your responses to our wonderful family of poets! (check your e-mail for a special message) Best wishes, /Kit |
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Elvenblood Member
since 2001-02-17
Posts 409Maine, USA |
Wow, "hope in this world"? Holy cow, I've never been accused of something so great. Thanks you deeply from the very depths of my soul :-) I'll never forget that. RObert Kennedy was a huge civil rights leader int he 60's. He would have been president of the United States if he hadn't been shot in 1968. Email me and ask for links and I'll send you a few. "Some men see things as they are and say why. I dream things that never were and say why not." ~RFK [This message has been edited by Elvenblood (edited 02-18-2001).] |
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Acies
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Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-07
Posts 7665Twilight Zone |
WELCOME TO PASSIONS!!! unfortunately, there's a lot of ignorance in this world. i too do not understand why other people have so much hate for someone who doesn't act or look like them. it's always gonna be a mystery i guess. the best thing to do is, no matter what, we should hold our heads up high. thanks for the read So long as men can breathe or eyes can see, So long lives this, and this give life to thee." W.S. |
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Dopey Dope
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Member Patricius
since 2000-08-30
Posts 11132San Juan, Puerto Rico |
Yea well I am a liberal thinker......so you can pretty much guess what I think about this poem. I liked it and I welcome you to passions with open arms.........maybe a hug too.....or not.......haha  I was born myself, raised myself, and will continue to be myself. The world will just have to adjust. I'm in love with my shadow I admire it daily |
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Suga_Baby Member
since 2000-08-06
Posts 380Maine, USA |
Wow this is amazing... it's so deep and the message is so strong... I don't know what else to say, this was just so damn good!! |
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