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I Cry |
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EagleOne Member Elite
since 2000-03-07
Posts 2829Between a laugh and a tear... 
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I Cry I cry for the children Who survive on the streets Unwanted and alone Will they ever have a home? I cry for the old man Who sits alone in the park Day after day, drink after drink Waiting, just waiting, for it all to end I cry for the rivers How mighty they once flowed Choked now by pollution, unable to breathe Drowning slowly in our waste I cry for mother earth Once so revered and majestic Now covered with scars, they call it progress But I have to ask, will mankind survive? I cry for all creatures Those great and small, unique and fragile So many are lost forever, day after day Yet we show them no care I cry for the baby As it gasps its first air Such hope and such wonder Is there a future, or just our despair |
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ESP Member Elite
since 2000-01-25
Posts 2556Floating gently on a cloud.... |
This poem is so sad  It really makes me think. Thank you for sharing it with us.Love and hugs, Lizzie  |
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Butterflies_dont_cry Member Elite
since 2000-03-06
Posts 3733Michigan |
.gif) Dear Eagle* This is beautiful, written from the heart of a man who cares...there is nothing more awesome than that...these are my favorites...but it all went together very well... I cry for the children Who survive on the streets Unwanted and alone Will they ever have a home? I cry for the old man Who sits alone in the park Day after day, drink after drink Waiting, just waiting, for it all to end I cry for the baby As it gasps its first air Such hope and such wonder Is there a future, or just our despair Makes you wonder what we are leaving for our children doesn't it..... **AW hugs and BF kisses** |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
eagle, this is AWESOME...and it speaks of your kind and caring soul. this is a beautiful touching poem take care, jm she said I dont know if I've ever been good enough, and I'm a little bit rusty, and I feel like my head is caving in. ...and I dont know if I've ever been really loved by a hand thats touched me... and I feel like somethings gonna give... and I'm a little bit angry. matchbox20 |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
I cry for the children Innocent victims Shot down in the streets In senselss rage I cry for the mothers Who weep openly At the loss of a child And a piece of their heart I cry the fathers That go off to war To fight for you and I And never return I cry for the widows They leave behind Who pray for an end Of all this killing I cry for those Killed behind the wheel Because one person Didn't know when to say when I cry for the families They leave behind Whos lives were changed At the hands of a drunk driver I cry for us all And the state of this world And only hope That we will see tomorrow |
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EagleOne Member Elite
since 2000-03-07
Posts 2829Between a laugh and a tear... |
ESP....if more people were to think, the world would be a much better place for all. Butterflies....Thank you my friend, I value your opinion greatly. I cry for the children most of all. JM.....I don't know what else to say except thankyou. hoot_owl_rn....I cry with you. Not all those who wander are lost. ~J.R.R. Tolkien |
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CherylLynnMckee Member
since 2000-03-28
Posts 215 |
wonderfully written and so sadly true...nicely done. |
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Poet deVine
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
Excellent! And Ruth, your reply poem is also great! This is so sad....... I too cry. |
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TravisK New Member
since 2000-04-01
Posts 8England |
I like the sentiment in this. Take Care, Travis Kennedy |
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Rod17NYS Junior Member
since 2000-03-24
Posts 15 |
Hey this poem is the sad reality of everyday life,,,if people just realized that, maybe things would be different..maybe the old man who sits in the park alone will have someone to talk to today..who knows....maybe instead of just feeling bad, you guys should get up and so something about it..guarantee you it feels alot better.... Rod |
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Roniece Dawson-Bruce Member Ascendant
since 2000-01-29
Posts 5689Sydney, Australia |
Eddie - this is a very good poem (but you knew that already right?) Once again, you have proved your talents!  Love Roniece xx |
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kitkat Senior Member
since 2000-01-11
Posts 878Nova Scotia |
How true the words you write. I too cry with the others. Human compassion is still out there. It too cries to be found again. |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Very thought provoking poem. I also weep for the children. Well done Liz |
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EagleOne Member Elite
since 2000-03-07
Posts 2829Between a laugh and a tear... |
To one and all, I thankyou for your comments Roniece.... I did once you told me.  I thank you for your support, it has given me the courage to post my thoughts here.Not all those who wander are lost. ~J.R.R. Tolkien |
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Lone Wolf Member Ascendant
since 2000-03-16
Posts 5842Lansing, MI USA |
EagleOne....it is sad to see what kind of future and planet will be here for our children. This was an excellent piece!! Very thought provoking. Friends are friend forever if the Lord's the Lord of them and a friend will not say never cause the welcome will not end. --Michael W. Smith |
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