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Daniel J D
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Hillcrest, Queensland, Australia

0 posted 2001-07-01 08:42 PM


Look Me In The Eye

~~Daniel J D~~

I am just a child
Soon I will be no more
I cannot walk, I never will
Sorrow I have seen
May I ask where you've been

I have only known hunger
All I ever ask for was some water
To fill my weak body
Promises have come and gone
Children like me have also gone
Hopefully to heaven above
Soon I'll be with them

I am just a child of poverty
I have no home, no food, no clothing
Some say things will get better
But, tell that to my mother
She hangs on to me crying
She cannot leave me die alone

Just think of me, I am pain
I am sorrow, I am heartache
I am a newly born, I'll die soon
Does anybody really care who I am
I was meant for this earth
Why then do I leave it so soon
Permit me one simple answer
If you can ever look me in the eye


Respond to my call and let the waves of my heart fill your life with the wonders of love
(Daniel J D)


[This message has been edited by Daniel J D (edited 07-01-2001).]

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Sunshine
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1 posted 2001-07-01 08:48 PM


It really is mystifying, why some have so much, and others, so little.  This is a very heartfelt render, Daniel, thank you.
Victoria
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2 posted 2001-07-02 12:50 PM


so sad...i have a little child with the christian childrens fund in Honduras..i wish i could have alot more..nicely written Daniel.

                 ~Victoria~

Every child is an artist. The challenge is to remain an artist once he grows up.

                                            Pablo Picasso


VAS
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since 2000-11-16
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3 posted 2001-07-02 01:26 AM


sad sad commentary

well-written

Logan
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since 2001-05-28
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Arkansas
4 posted 2001-07-02 01:35 AM


Then my belief is that these innocent ones will be reborn again to a better and more gentle world, for this one is just too bitter and cold for them..heartbreaking write, but so very true, how nicely done...gentle smile
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