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Scorn Not His Simplicity
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Scorn Not His Simplicity |
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Eldest Member
since 2010-06-15
Posts 177Alabama |
Scorn Not His Simplicity Do not think his eyes see less than others see Just because they look different than yours Do not think he sees less than you see Because the mind behind those eyes is different He sees more than you will ever see He sees all peoples in love and trust, without prejudice He sees the world anew each day, with joy in his eyes Those eyes see each rainbow, each flower and each smile His eyes do not see hate, distrust, or greed They don't see the way we hurt each other He doesn't see meanness or evil in others So do not think he sees less than others Scorn not his simplicity for he lives in a better world than we His world is made up of love and trust and newness Do not try to show him what you see, he won't see it Wish only that you could share in his vision |
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Eldest Member
since 2010-06-15
Posts 177Alabama |
This was written for a friend's little boy who has Down's syndrome |
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Cpat Hair
since 2001-06-05
Posts 11793 |
Scorn is one of those words like hate , in my book anyway. It's one I don't use often since it is such a strong emotive word, but I agree, we should not scorn anothers world or anothers view... this is a touching piece and has both a protective and a sensitive nature to it that I think is admirable. |
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2islander2 Member Ascendant
since 2008-03-12
Posts 6825by the sea |
your poem show beautiful truth, enjoyed the simplcity of the child you described, thanks for sharing yann |
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Dark Stranger Member Patricius
since 2001-03-19
Posts 13631West Coast |
so very cool ms! |
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latearrival Member Ascendant
since 2003-03-21
Posts 5499Florida |
You did a good job because that is what I saw in the writing. Having been close to a couple of these children I know their innocence is just pouring from them. Thank you. latearrival |
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easy1 Senior Member
since 2010-05-22
Posts 1209Southeastern USA |
There is at least some of Watteau's Gilles in every artist as well, although often overcompensated for with outward bitterness (and sometimes. less worthily, hypocritical scorn). An enjoyed read here. |
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OldBuddyOldPal Member
since 2008-12-15
Posts 87 |
You know this child and other chldren like him very well. Children with Down's Syndrome are truly blessed and very beautiful. Excellent writing!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
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Earl Brinkman Senior Member
since 2010-03-03
Posts 1183Osaka, Japan |
Thanks for sharing this with me. It has an important message that all should understand. |
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