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Who Am I ?
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Who Am I ? |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania 
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Who am I I thought that things weren’t as they seem Some aren’t entitled to a dream I said that change wouldn’t be extreme But who am I to go against the currant of the stream I taught my children how to know The values that we cherish so So they would in God’s footsteps grow But who am I to try to fight the mighty undertow There’s so much worthless trash to see Degrading of humanity I finally turned off my TV But who am I to go against the rhythm of the sea I celebrate each child’s birth And every man’s intrinsic worth And cry out at the massive dearth But who am I to try to stop rotation of the earth I feel a burning love within For young ones who are lured to sin It is a fight we all could win But who am I to try to change direction of the wind Elizabeth Santos [This message has been edited by Elizabeth Santos (edited 04-07-2000).] |
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Denise
Moderator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
You are a very loving and special person, Elizabeth and it is people like you, because you do love and care so much, who can make a great big difference in this world. As you know, it starts in the home, one heart to one heart. This is a very special glimpse into your soul, Elizabeth. Thanks for sharing it!  Denise |
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Martie
Moderator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Liz, you are a gift to all who know you, and your sweet and precious spirit enriches me each day...who are you to be able to do this? You are special!!!! |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Elizabeth, I agree with all the above and you are a special lady to me. Good words, good poem. Love ya Sy |
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Danny Holloway Member Elite
since 2000-01-15
Posts 2034Tulsa, OK |
Wonderful poem! You must, go against the current of the stream fight the mighty undertow go against the rhythm of the sea stop rotation of the earth change direction of the wind, and more if necessary to make the world a better place. And we will be there fighting the fight with you because it is necessary to do. A single person can make a difference, all of us can make a future. dh |
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Parker Member Elite
since 2000-01-06
Posts 3129ON |
Liz, a wonderful poem, I really loved the flow...... As Winston Churchill said ... Never surrender. Parker |
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Meadowmuse Member Elite
since 1999-12-27
Posts 3263 |
Liz, Danny said it perfectly. Well, so did everyone else ~~ YOU are a treasure! Great writing, too. ~ Claire |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Thank you all for your wonderful remarks on the subject matter of this poem. I appreciate your reading and commenting Liz |
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LoveBug
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Member Elite
since 2000-01-08
Posts 4697 |
Liz, this is a great poem, but I believe that one person CAN change the world for the better, and it's easier than some may think. You have changed my life for the better, that's for sure! I think that if everyone took the time to do something nice for someone else every day, the world would be a much better place. (That might be corny, but it's true!) "We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars." -Oscar Wilde |
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Balladeer
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Liz, we each have to do the little bit that we are empowered to do. It's when each one thinks that their small part cannot change anything....that's when we've got problems. Good poem. |
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Poet deVine
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
Go against anything/anyone you want! Your voice is clear and loving! The world would be a better place if we had more like you!  |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
You are Elizabeth~ and that makes me smile. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ [email protected] |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Gosh, your responses are all so loving, you're making me cry. You're doing it all wrong. The reader is supposed to cry at the poem. Now lets get that right! (As I grab a tissue) Thank you all so very much Love Liz |
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