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Intolerance |
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Marsha
since 2000-07-10
Posts 7423Maidstone Kent England 
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Intolerance This world is full of beauty of that you must agree Why is it then that intolerance is all around me? How can you say you uphold the value of a friend? When you speak in words that degrade and offend Intolerance and bigotry should have no place here In this haven where our souls grow without fear Our lives are blessed because of our love for beauty Don’t condemn because of your own inability to see If their opinion differs so very much for your own Does it make any difference what they do at home? How is it your concern how others love or exist? Is it really your business who’s lips they have kissed? You have a duty and that’s to yourself to be ever true It’s not for you to comment or interfere as you do Here is a place where it doesn’t matter who you are Here in this haven friends gather from near and far There’s nothing so easy to destroy as a friend’s heart All it takes is an unthinking word to rip it all apart Just stop and think before you say the words of pain Do you really need to spread that rumour yet again? What is gained by saying such things to your friend? Are they going to change and their lives to amend? Because you don’t approve well, just who are you? Are you a friend? No a friend supports you through You with your petty jealousies and spiteful tongue Listen to your heart it has a love song to be sung It’s the song of friendship, a song of freedom’s safety A heart song of tolerance and free from all bigotry Let go of the knife you were stabbing into that back Try to regain some compassion this is what you lack If you have words to say that aren’t filled with love Then stop and ask if you are equal to our lord above Give thought to your words don’t let them hurt you Because when you’re intolerant that’s what you do The reflection of damage will contaminate you more Your soul will cease to fly and no more will it soar You’ll be bound to the ground with a narrow mind Held in chains ever captive where love is left behind Heed my words of love for they are written for you Don’t let hatred in, let loves beauty shine through Marsha Take back the hope you gave,- I claim Only a memory of the same Robert Browning [This message has been edited by Marsha (edited 06-24-2001).] |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
MMM...you tell them! Hope you are feeling better! From the looks of this, you ARE! |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
SweetSisterOfMyHeart~ You are WONDERFUL ! You know that ? ? Well .... I say so !  I could just hug your neck for speaking your heart ! Stand up for a friend ... that's my girl ! You know I'm always here for you ! I LOVE YOU~ ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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Aimster Member Elite
since 2000-02-19
Posts 4297Charlotte, NC |
Marsha-- YOU GO GIRL!! This was an awesome poem!! Really rocked, and its wonderful that you speak up to be heard like this. We need more people like you in this world. I love you! Me  "A friend is someone who knows the song in your heart & can sing it back to you when you have forgotten the words." |
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Irish Rose Member Patricius
since 2000-04-06
Posts 10263 |
Yes, my sentiments exactly, I believe that all people should be treated with love and respect and given the opportunity to bless our lives! "This rose has seen red, I have been blue |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Excellent poem Mushy! I really think it's a great read! |
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maxtec1 Senior Member
since 2000-12-09
Posts 577Garland, Tx |
very good poem my friend. great writing. Love , Richard |
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Paula Finn Member Ascendant
since 2000-06-17
Posts 5546missouri |
YOU GO GIRL!!!!!!!! theres nothing worse than a small mind...no one has the right to judge another...I know of a few refrigerators this needs to be posted on |
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vlraynes Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-25
Posts 8229Somewhere... out there... |
Marsha- LOVING THIS!!!  this is AWESOME!!  you speak the truth, and you speak it well.. hugs, ~vicky "...until you have read the verse on his |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Now there is a ton of good advise in that one! I sure hope a ton of people listen to it, and a ton of rumors and ill thoughts are put to rest. There is nothing worse than one little rumor, good or bad to start, it is cancerous, so ask me if I liked this poem, OH YEAH! "Lose your temper and you lose a friend; lie and you lose yourself." |
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dgvarner Member Elite
since 2000-05-13
Posts 3552High Springs, Florida |
....much youve said here...much that all should read.. ======================================== Don’t condemn because of your own inability to see ======================================== the big issue.."what are you so immune to that you have the right to condemn me...?" great write here bubbles... thanks for sharing this with us.. hugs, g ps..good to see you no i wont be afraid. no i...wont be afraid, just as long as you stand, stand by me... -ben e king [This message has been edited by dgvarner (edited 06-25-2001).] |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
you said it right, mushy one...it sounds so simple. How come people can't do it??  words of wisdom, dear lady...keep them comin' |
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Marsha
since 2000-07-10
Posts 7423Maidstone Kent England |
Thank you my friends of course those who really need to read this won't, but we can't hope for miracles. I love you each one of you, thank you for trying to get the message across.  take care love as always Mushy  Take back the hope you gave,- I claim |
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