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XOx Uriah xOX
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since 2006-02-11
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Virginia

0 posted 2006-11-28 08:29 AM




When his life
got wrecked
there was no crash
No screeching tires
No broken glass
Just muffled tears
only his heart could hear.
Most don't walk too close
to his shattered dreams.
They're frightened by
his tattered seams.
They dare not spare a dime
or lend an ear.

But, their little acts of kindness
make the world a better place.
They always bring the dog in when its cold.
They tote the barge
and lift the bales
to plant a tree
and save the whales.
Those little selfless acts
soothe their soul.
I know
I've seen them feeding red birds in the snow.

They feel the pavement
beneath their feet
But somehow never
touch  "the street".
Their Spirit Guides
don't hover that far down.
They feed the squirrels
and adopt a pet.
Take a stray pup
to the vet
and at Christmas
drop a quarter on the ground.

Tis the Season...
Love in the air...
Little acts that show they care.
The coat he got last year
is thin and torn.
Its kind and sweet
The gifts they give
But he has to eat
He has to live
eleven months
before New Hope is born.

Peace on Earth
Good Will to Man
Will finally come around again.
Baby Jesus will  live within their hearts.
It's a crying shame
that he's so prone
to Sudden Infant Death Syndrome.
He'll disappear
before the New Year starts.

© Copyright 2006 Larry F. Leake - All Rights Reserved
LeeJ
Member Patricius
since 2003-06-19
Posts 13296

1 posted 2006-11-28 08:37 AM


enjoyed the little miracles you have projected as the truly magnificant ones...
life is definately a real gift.

thank you for sharing

Martie
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California
2 posted 2006-11-28 09:30 AM


Beautiful....the season you speak of is all year long, or should be.  
Seymour Tabin
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Tamarac Fla
3 posted 2006-11-28 12:21 PM


Uriah
Solid stuff, enjoyed.

Enchantress
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since 2001-08-14
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Canada eh.
4 posted 2006-11-28 12:33 PM


Beautiful...brought the tears this one
Decaflame
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since 2001-05-11
Posts 1635

5 posted 2006-11-28 01:31 PM


I remember this...

and a repost of a favorite
is always a very good thing.




The Lady
Member Rara Avis
since 2005-12-26
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The Southwest
6 posted 2006-11-28 09:20 PM



truly beautiful Uriah
and timely

thank you


Margherita
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since 2003-02-08
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Eternity
7 posted 2006-11-29 09:36 AM


Not only is this very beautiful, but it is food for thought. If only we could BE LOVE always ...

Love,
Margherita

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