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One Step Away
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One Step Away |
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Eloise Senior Member
since 1999-11-27
Posts 1096Wyoming |
Now selling flowers on the street To total strangers that I meet. Most people turn and walk away. I'm just trying to live, day by day. Don't turn your nose and snub me. For tomorrow you could be, The one whose luck has come tumbling down. Standing here seeking a friend, that can't be found. We really aren’t much different, me and you. Not long ago my foot was in your shoe. But with one misguided step, all went wrong. And I ended up here where I don't belong. Working through all this loneliness and misery. I’m just waiting for the moment to be set free. So give me the courage to continue on. For someday, from this corner, I will be gone. And when I return to the other side, I won’t turn away and try to hide. I’ll step up and offer a helping hand. I'll say I was there and I understand. |
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Krawdad Member Elite
since 2001-01-03
Posts 2597 |
they say you had to be there and to reach into the where this perspective is engendered that here so well you've rendered "As soon as the generals and the politicos can predict the motions of your mind, lose it." Wendell Berry |
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peaches73533 Senior Member
since 2001-11-04
Posts 981OK, USA |
We should never treat people in any way that we wouldn't want to be treated.It's so easy to do.Nice write here and by the way I'll take all your flowers. Peachces |
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Eloise Senior Member
since 1999-11-27
Posts 1096Wyoming |
Krawdad and peaches, thanks for reading and and your kind comments. It is ashame how some people view others less fortunate. |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Enjoyed the thoughts and the flowers in this poem...James |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
Once in my life....I came very close to feeling as though I was like that person.. A friend pulled me up and gave me the encouragement to go on.... I am a sucker most of the time to give something to someone in need... Thank you for sharing this poem...It is a very touching write. |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (sad sigh) God BlessYou, sweet friend, I can relate to this feeling so very well! (sigh) I have always been very lonely, but I always have the heart to go lend a helping hand to someone in need and try and share my love to the world, and sometimes it helps me win their acquaintance over! (sigh) Always listen to your heart and share your love, for we all love you so very much and here, you will never be lonely! (kiss on cheek) You are an angel to us all, sweet friend! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Eloise, thank you for sharing!  May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton |
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catalinamoon
since 2000-06-03
Posts 9543The Shores of Alone |
A touching message, well done. Sandra |
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