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Suetang
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0 posted 2001-07-16 08:17 PM


So many of us are easily brainwashed
Some are drawn towards fortune and fame
Magazines portray the "perfect figure"
So many are selfish and vain

We're told if you have a beautiful body
You can get almost anywhere in this life
There's no excuse for not being "perfect"
One can always go under the surgeon's knife

This world seems consumed by vanity
Beyond the mirror they just don't see
None of us are more special that the other
We're all made from the same fabric you and me

In a world miles away from the glamour
Far away from the silver and gold
There are so many needy people
Who spend their lives out in the cold

No bright lights are here to surround them
They have no basic comforts or home
They spend night after night without love
Feeling afraid and so very alone

Some people live only for money
They become consumed by self satisfaction and greed
Without even a thought for others
Who crave just the simplest of needs

But those who have the most valuable possession
Are those who are caring, warm and kind
Their thoughtfulness knows no boundaries
They're like a precious jewel that's hard to find

We are all considered to be "beautiful"
In our own individual way
A good heart is certainly priceless
Like a beautiful sunset at the end of the day

Suetang

© Copyright 2001 Sue Tancheff - All Rights Reserved
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1 posted 2001-07-16 08:51 PM


SueTang~
The title drew me in ... your thoughts kept me.

This is just full of words of wisdom that need to be shared.
Thank you for doing so.
~*Marge*~

~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~
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MARK V SHELDON
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2 posted 2001-07-16 09:37 PM


Important points, Sue.  Glad to see another person stop to acknowledge a reality of which more people need to become aware and help out, even if but a little, like a donation of unused goods or food...  Thanks for sharing these thoughts.

-MVS

"When you tell the Truth, you never have to remember what you just said."
--Del Casher

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3 posted 2001-07-16 11:36 PM



I applaud you for writing this gem.  It would be an honour to have this in my library.  You write of a universal message so well, I truly hope that more poets read your wise verse

Melissa~

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4 posted 2001-07-17 08:04 AM


Wonderful message..and a very nice presentation..
I enjoyed!

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5 posted 2001-07-17 08:26 AM



Suetang-
   Very nicely penned, and a most
   important message indeed.
   Thanks for sharing this.  

   hugs,
   ~vicky


"...until you have read the verse on his
heart, you have not truely met the poet."
-vlraynes



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6 posted 2001-07-17 09:05 AM



The only mirrors that should matter,
in how one is perceived
are in the eyes of your loved one,
in this, I truly believe...

Suetang
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7 posted 2001-07-17 06:21 PM


Your replies are all so very encouraging, thank you all for inspiring me to keep on with my writing.  Take care......Sue.

Suetang

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