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Red Birds In The Snow
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Red Birds In The Snow |
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XOx Uriah xOX Senior Member
since 2006-02-11
Posts 1403Virginia 
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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 will 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 acts of kindness 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 lives 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. 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 acts of kindness soothe their soul. I know... I've seen them feeding red birds in the snow. *** |
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paderewski Member
since 2011-02-04
Posts 287Louisiana, USA |
A contradictory and subtle to the nth poem of the giving season, and you made your point very well, Uriah. I applaud you for the Christmas gem. ~*~ Mercedes Benz: A mechanical device that increases sexual arousal in women. ~*~ |
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jwesley Member Rara Avis
since 2000-04-30
Posts 7563Spring, Texas |
What Jerry said, my friend...very nicely done! j. |
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latearrival Member Ascendant
since 2003-03-21
Posts 5499Florida |
So beautifully said. The truth is hard to take sometimes but you were able to soften the blow and tell it as it is. Thank you for the reminder.Jo |
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