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forgive me for not holding your hand
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forgive me for not holding your hand |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia 
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Someone is starving as we sit here and type, S(he) needs food and water, not whining and hype. Who cares if anyone reads my boohoo lost lover dribbles? It’s more important to me to see that one child scribbles the ABC’s with a full belly, a safe environment, and a smile than to concern myself with the drudgery of walking a mile while I still have shoes on my feet, heat in the winter and most of the time, safe shelter and clean water. So please forgive me for not holding your hand, for others need both my hands in another land, where finding a way to survive alive is number one, from the start of the day until it’s done, not who did or didn’t read how I bumped my head as I tripped over the stereo, computer, or the edge of the bed. And I am grateful to have a place to come home to each night, thankful that someone cares enough to leave on the porch light for midnite. * Peace |
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Susan Caldwell Member Rara Avis
since 2002-12-27
Posts 8348Florida |
 perfectly said! "too bad ignorance isn't painful" |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
"So please forgive me for not holding your hand," Y'mean that wasn't you?  Oh lady, you sell yourself short. You have brought comfort to me many many times, and you astound me with your energy, and I wonder sometimes how such a teeny lady can house such a huge heart. *hearthugs* and man, you made me wanna join the peace corp! You do that yanno. You make me want to be a better person.  |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Kacy, thank God-ness there are philanthropic people like you in the world who care and share. You put your love, time, and energy into feeding those children who are in need. God bless you. God bless them. Love & Light, Linda |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
 thanks, Susan!sister K? blushed me with that one, m'dear and I always assumed you started the Peace Corps! EA, thanks, many of the hungry mouths are in my own neighborhood, so I don't have far to walk |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
Kacy dear, thank the creator for your sharing your gift of love through poetry on these pages of blue. Your heart? Amazing.... |
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brian sites Senior Member
since 2002-06-25
Posts 1475usa |
bigheart sun you are right thank you |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
*high fiveing you* way cool reality check!!!!! YOU ROCK!!!!!! ROCK ROCK ROCK!!!!  I'll bare the brunt of your long buried pain |
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Greeneyes 
since 2000-09-09
Posts 9903In Your Poetic Mind |
:bravo:  thank you for this kacy.... |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
 thanks, for letting me dribble a bit |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Kacy...you are a special human being. I'm proud to know you!  |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Martie, I sure wish we lived closer, as I know a visit with you would be a heart-filled special moment. |
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inkedgoddess Member Rara Avis
since 2002-11-19
Posts 7392Ohio |
youre a hard act to follow you know that girlfriend youre a real pip peace and love |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
 Mish, I'm just trying to get through this life without bruising anyone else. |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Kacy, you are one of the most kindhearted and compassionate people I know.....in real life or on the internet. Like someone else said, every poem I read of yours makes me want to be a better person. And, I somehow know that you honestly mean every single word you write, Lady!! I'd be willing to bet that you are not only a "talker" of these things, but also a "doer". Please don't ever change, Kacy. You are such a good person!! Hugs, Ethel |
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littlewing Member Rara Avis
since 2003-03-02
Posts 9655New York |
*nodding with all above* and to you - for always always reminding ME that life could be much worse and to be grateful for everything that I have. I love this, its beautiful, Kacy. (and right now, I am going to retire with Billy - asleep in his tent on our closed in porch) see? magic, you are . . . |
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kayjay Member Elite
since 2002-06-24
Posts 2015Oregon |
I do believe this is one of your best, Kacy. It conveys so well the compassion you bring to life. Well done!! Ken Through rubble and trouble and dark of night |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
dang Ethel, you nearly made me cry with that reply Susie? you and Billy have fun camping! don't forget the marshmallows  Ken, thanks you. As always, you leave a warm and friendly reply. |
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icebox Member Elite
since 2003-05-03
Posts 4383in the shadows |
"Who cares if anyone reads..." An interesting perspective, well written. To define the measurements by which to judge the value of a soul's efforts, could have been an intimidating task. For as far back as I have memory in this life I have never been comfortable with anyone holding my hand, but then my muse tends to take and follow her own path; my involvement mostly is to sit in the right place and take dictation. Of course in the end, I have the ability to choose to share or to dispose of what has been written. Lately I find I throw away most of what I write. Evolution can be a good thing - genetic, spiritual, poetic, etc., even on cyber forums. I think each in our own ways we all are pressured to share our thoughts, to post our poetic attempts as we evolve, but you may be correct that the band of acceptable work is becoming more narrow here. You have stated clearly another reason to resist that urge to share. Yes, this is a thought provoking piece of poetry. |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
oh, dear icebox, I don't want anyone to withhold their heartbeat writes...for true heart sharing is the key to ending conflict. I guess I don't have enough time or patience these days to absorb so many personal heartaches and troubles. And I suspect the pieces you throw away are ones I'd be thrilled to read, for you are a fantastic writer, and always leave me hungry for more from the 'icebox' |
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Duncan Member Ascendant
since 2001-08-07
Posts 5455 |
"Someone is starving as we sit here and type, S(he) needs food and water, not whining and hype." Thanks for once again giving voice to a percpective with which I wholly agree Kacy. Your heart (along with Jiminy's and the rest of 'em you got floatin' around in there) is certainly among the kindest I've known. And I'm proud to call you a friend... |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
My mom always told me when things were tough to count my blessings. This is what you've done here, Kacy...and I will add my sentiments are the same. ....jo |
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ctowen Member Elite
since 2001-10-18
Posts 2286Green Mountains of VT |
over the years I have made comment of your cupboards .... ... no more do I need to do this, but I will offer my hands, before or when yours may tire .... such heart never will!! thank you for being you all these times .... CT |
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Honeybunch Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-29
Posts 7115South Africa |
A thought provoking and meaningful write and, yes, we all need to be more grateful for what we have because there are so many "have nots" in the world. Strangely enough, I was thinking about the alphabet yesterday - here's what I came up with The alphabet Advance Because Conformity Denies Enlightenment Full Growth and Harbours Instead Juvenescent Keystone Legislation to Meter Nicely Out, Per cent and Quota Rights Secretively Tabled Under Voluntarily Will and Xeroxed Yesterday Zestfully! |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
Kacy, in everday life, we often forget that other people have it far worse than us... thank you for this reminder...bless you |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Silky...James |
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