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childomine Senior Member
since 2000-01-25
Posts 818st. petersburg, FL |
He lumbers through the door tiredly and oh how his body aches. He works long and hard to provide on the little that he makes. He works all day and many nights to feed his family of four. He knows he gives them what they need but wants badly to give them more. His hands are large and strong from use, his heart is gentle and giving. He struggles to get through each day as he trys to eke out a living. He asks for help from no one, he's a good man and has his pride. What he has is what he's earned, doesn't expect or want a "free ride". "Oh please dad can I have that?" "Dad I really want this." "Honey, the roof is leaking again", she sighs as she gives him a kiss. Strong hands, worn and calloused gently lay upon her face. She makes it all worthwhile; her, the children and this place. He'll never be a millionaire with lots of money to throw but he has the love of his family, that's enough for this working class joe. ...Give me the strength to walk the soft earth, a relative to all that is.... Black Eagle Oglala Sioux holy man |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
This is beautiful, Childomine, with a wonderful message! Denise |
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Jon Mewett Senior Member
since 2000-03-04
Posts 1304 |
I see you've got the 'story' bug as well childomine. This ones great,I like the message too. Looking forward to more tales. Jon |
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John the cat Member
since 2000-03-23
Posts 357England |
I love this. Can relate to it too. |
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Gene Senior Member
since 2000-01-23
Posts 935Colorado, USA |
Great poem, child. Well written and beautifully coveyed.  ~Gene |
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childomine Senior Member
since 2000-01-25
Posts 818st. petersburg, FL |
Thank you Denise, Jon, Cat and Gene, for taking the time to read this and post a comment. I'm not sure what kind of a bug I have Jon!! When something comes into my head it will drive me crazy if I don't put it on paper. Again, thanks....Give me the strength to walk the soft earth, a relative to all that is.... Black Eagle Oglala Sioux holy man |
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twinsgd Member
since 2000-02-13
Posts 416Ontario,Canada |
Tears in my eyes Childomine.....right on the money...wonderful insight, this has to be an inside look, loved this one. |
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Sasikat Member
since 2000-02-02
Posts 290St. Petersburg, FL |
Kim, This is soooo good. Good picture the working class. Reminds me of me. Love you girlfriend. She ...the earth and myself are of one mind. The measure of the land and the measure of our bodies are the same........... Joseph, Nez Perce Chief |
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Swåmp¤Faerÿie Member
since 2000-03-29
Posts 358Illinois |
i often wonder in this world,what purpose riches serve??¿ What advantage do they really give us??¿ if any??¿ Hard work is so satisfying....and it's my beleif that being poor is a blessing,it opens your mind up for new ideas,because you have to improvise with everything you have. Swamp¤Faeryie |
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Another Heather Member
since 2000-02-17
Posts 93Canada |
this is a wonderful look at an average life. congrats, childomine this is a great piece. "Be yourself... No matter what they say" - Sting |
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Dennis L. White Senior Member
since 2000-02-17
Posts 1463Michigan, U.S.A. |
Childomine, This portrait of a common man is a masterpiece, You've captured the essence of true Greatness, service and devotion to others! WELL DONE! Dennis :^) |
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freckles Member
since 2000-02-12
Posts 160Virginia USA |
childomine--This is beautiful!! It reminds me a lot of two men I know (my dad and a good friend of mine). Money definitely can't buy the love that your "working class joe" has found. In case you can't tell, I really enjoyed this. "Unto thine own self be true, and it must follow as the night, the day; thou cans't not be false to any man."---Shakespeare |
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tom Member
since 2000-01-26
Posts 90s/w penna u.s.a. |
childomine you just described a very rich man. good work tom |
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ESP Member Elite
since 2000-01-25
Posts 2556Floating gently on a cloud.... |
This is wonderful!! I agree with Tom, Joe is a very rich man. Thank you for sharing this with us! Love and hugs, Lizzie.  |
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Pepper Member Elite
since 1999-08-19
Posts 3079Southern Florida |
Love the message in your piece, Childomine ... Wonderfully written ... I like this alot and have copied into my 'Poetic Best' files ... A soul that writes from the heart and shares it, truly gives a gift extraordinaire! Shannon |
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Munda Member Elite
since 1999-10-08
Posts 3544The Hague, The Netherlands |
He sounds like the richest man on earth.  Great poem ! |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Wonderful poem. And I agree with Munda. He's very wealthy Liz |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Wonderful poem. And I agree with Munda. He's very wealthy Liz |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Wonderful poem. And I agree with Munda. He's very wealthy Liz |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Sorry about that. I call that "the Parkinsons quiver" hehe. My finger does that sometimes. I spend half my day "unclicking" things that I didn't mean to open! That's OK, childomine got 4 responses out of this! Way to go! Liz |
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