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Human Garbage
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Human Garbage |
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Poet deVine
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
I felt a pain as her words issued She spoke of her family, about to appear ‘they’re simply trash, human garbage lowest of low, worthless I fear” Gasping at the harshness there In her voice, usually sweet I wondered if she viewed me as So much refuse under her feet All life is shaped by many things A past, a parent an ordeal Though some may seem less than others They still have the ability to feel Stories of babies in dumpsters Of children left alone at night So much ‘garbage’ to someone But God knows it’s not right Even those lowly born among us Should be given some simple respect Isn’t that what we were taught Isn’t that what God would expect? Oh yes, she is a Christian Twice a week in God’s good house Preaching love and brotherhood To her small child and her spouse But hearing the venom she spewed With hatred toward her kin I pray that God forgives her For her intolerant sin ** The meter's off, the rhyme is forced but please believe that the FEELING is real. I heard a coworker say that her family is nothing but 'human garbage' and I wanted to cry. I had to explain my quiet mood to others as they questioned me about why I was so silent today. I was sad because this woman talked like this and ashamed of myself for not speaking up. |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
oh Hugs Sharon, there are those who wish they had families while others take what they have for granted. It took courage to write this and work through the emotion, and you executed it beautifully. Hugs. |
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SmartChick Member Rara Avis
since 2001-09-23
Posts 7081On A Journey To The Unknown |
Awwww Sharon, this is so sad. I too have heard fsmilies to about each other like that. And, I felt the same way. |
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MGROVES
since 2004-02-01
Posts 3802california |
 this aches |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
your heart is golden, Shar. |
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Susan Member Ascendant
since 2004-03-27
Posts 5104walking the surreal |
I noticed nothing amiss in the writing as I read this, I found only heart and compassion shining upon the page in the words - beautiful thoughts and feelings here - we are all worth a great ransom in God's eyes - Hugs - Susan If I wander far enough, long enough, will I finally know . . . |
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Poet deVine
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
Thank you. I was stunned to hear this girl say these words and am truly embarrassed that I didn't speak up - but then I would have cried while trying to get my point across. If it happens again, I just may take an assertive route and let her have it!! Thanks for reading.... |
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RSWells Member Elite
since 2001-06-17
Posts 2533 |
You showed as much class in not speaking up as she showed no class in her words. There are plenty of harshly judgemental people who claim something resembling faith yet act like this and worse. It's all about dignity, about allowing everyone to stand erect. Well said. Poets against the war is redundant |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Sad part is we really can't be responsible for how others act or feel about anything really. We can however ask that if they are going to speak that way, that they don't do it around us. It is a good thing we can control are our own feelings, and comments and by them knowing we were offended they may take a look at themselves. (hopefully) |
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latearrival Member Ascendant
since 2003-03-21
Posts 5499Florida |
Poet Devine, Dear person, You can not flog yourself for not speaking up.I have been there,and found that speaking while feeling so upset,I sometimes said the wrong thing.You might have only put oil on the fire. It certainly was not the right time to confront her.It takes a lot of love and patience to really find out the rest of the story. And if anything said after that, best done in private. best to you, marty |
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*Alli4000*
since 2004-03-21
Posts 3188The World of Poetry |
wow... ~Alli~ *AIM = Alli4000* Journal! |
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latearrival Member Ascendant
since 2003-03-21
Posts 5499Florida |
Poet Devine, Just thought about the English show on T.V. Keeping Up Appearances. We all laugh at her antics while she is trying to hide her relationship to her sisters and father, the so called poor relations. If you have ever seen it I hope it gives you a chuckle. You did nothing wrong. And actually did right by sending off this story so the rest of us can give it thought. best marty |
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