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Poverty on my Paris day...
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Poverty on my Paris day... |
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Roniece Dawson-Bruce Member Ascendant
since 2000-01-29
Posts 5689Sydney, Australia 
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Today I observe Poverty on my Paris day An old man sits on the pavement Shoulders hunched Skin tanned but dirty Eyes old and weary Clothes tattered A simple handwritten note Is placed beside him ‘J'ai faim, m'aide, svp’ I watch him look at the passersby His old weary eyes plead fixedly No one stops No one offers coins He says nothing Just sits there Willing kindness to show her hand And the kindness of strangers to nourish him Bisous du Paris RDB Be kind at heart....for everyone you meet has their own battle to fight......... [This message has been edited by Roniece Dawson-Bruce (09-15-2009 06:21 AM).] |
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Alison 
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
And you did, didn't you. I love this, Roniece - as I love you. Love your slices of Paris. xoxoxo Ali |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
The poet always sees what others fail to notice. This is very sad and I see it all to often here. Ida |
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LindsayP Member Elite
since 2007-07-28
Posts 3410Australia, Victoria |
Dear Roniece, that is a very sad word picture you paint, but poignant and very well written. Enjoy your stay there dear Lady. love Lindsay |
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brneyedgrly Senior Member
since 2009-06-08
Posts 1125nowhere and everywhere |
I too have been enjoying your view from Paris  |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
You make us consider and dream of a world without poverty with this poignant write, dear Roniece. Not even charming Paris is poverty free, no ... Love, Margherita |
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Rick Member Elite
since 2001-06-21
Posts 2903Victoria, Australia |
Dear Roniece, another adventure and journey through you eyes my friend; life can be sad for many people, often choices can be the wrong one and its path a dead end. Lucky for kindness and hearts that give generously as I am sure you would have. Thanks for sharing your thoughts today. Rick |
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jwesley Member Rara Avis
since 2000-04-30
Posts 7563Spring, Texas |
Well...I already said...your best...and how hard it was to pick a best...and of course this now has to be...your best two as I can't pick a best between the two... j. |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Fine writing...James |
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2islander2 Member Ascendant
since 2008-03-12
Posts 6825by the sea |
hello roniece, a very interesting moment of life that recalls some unfortunate truth, you spoke with your heart. bisous yann |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (big huggies) It is simply disheartening to see poverty take place anywhere, especially in the same areas of town where others have upscale lofts and are thriving in their own living situations! There are many homeless people on the streets and sidewalks in Old Town/Chinatown here in downtown Portland, and I've been actively protesting as of late a new Sit/Lie Ordination that would basically force all homeless citizens who rest on the sidewalks to take a hike! (sad sigh) Bless you, my friend, your heart shines with radiant compassion each and every day!  XOXO, Lisping Hibiscus "If we have no peace, it is because we have forgotten that we belong to each other" |
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