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Children of Our World
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Children of Our World |
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Trillium 
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA 
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Children of Our World There's a little boy in Yonkers And a little girl in Queens. They see that we are grieving And they know just what it means. There are other children scattered, In our nation and abroad, And some of them are kneeling, To send tearful prayers to God. For some have lost a parent, Or a brother; sister dear. An auntie or an uncle, Though it isn't very clear, Just how so many people On a fine September day, Could say good-bye and leave them And then disappear that way. When grown-ups are fighting To re-gain some normalcy, How hard it is for children, So bereft by what they see. They know their lives are changing And they struggle with the pain Of slowly realizing They won't see their folks again. Now we may call them heroes And it makes us very sad, But in the realm of children, They were just called Mom or Dad! Our future lies within their hands. I hope someday they'll see, We did the very best we could To keep our country free! Betty Lou Hebert [This message has been edited by Trillium (edited 09-21-2001).] |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
But in the realm of children, They were just called Mom or Dad! Boy, how true is that!!!!! You say so much in this poem, Betty...and you say it well.  |
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Songbird Member Elite
since 1999-12-15
Posts 2184Missouri |
It is all so sad. Yet we still have so much to be thankful for. My heart goes out to the children. |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Oh, BettyLou~ This is sooooooo tender and touching~ Thank you for sharing it with us. I watched the Oprah Winfrey show this afternoon~ Each family story brought a new rush of tears. *Hugs* ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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Daniel J D Senior Member
since 2000-10-01
Posts 1471Hillcrest, Queensland, Australia |
Yeah so very true! Respond to my call and let the waves of my heart fill your life with the wonders of love |
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rwood Member Elite
since 2000-02-29
Posts 3793Tennessee |
Through the eyes of a child we are humbled and most beautiful the same. Thank you for seeing and sharing! I will not forget this verse. Prayers and Peace. Sincerely, Regina |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Your words are touching me...James |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Trillium, An excellent write. Enjoyed |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Balladeer: Thank you kind sir! Betty Lou Hebert |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Songbird: Yes, the children who have lost people they love have also lost their childhood I'm afraid. Betty Lou Hebert |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Marge: Thank you so much! I know what you mean. I haven't been able to stop crying either, though not as often. There are so many heart-wrenching stories emerging. Betty Lou Hebert |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Daniel: Thanks for reading and appreciate your comments. Betty Lou Hebert |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Regina: Thanks for commenting on my poem. It's such a difficult time for the children involved. Betty Lou Hebert |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
James and Seymour: Thank you both for your nice comments. I appreciate your reading my poem. Betty Lou Hebert |
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