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Not Created Equal
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Not Created Equal |
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Mother_Earth Senior Member
since 2000-11-20
Posts 13701/2 year Texas & 1/2 year Michigan |
Why is there always that one person out of so many that is the victim Or that one person who is in the wrong place at the wrong time What makes that soul stand out from all the rest be the chosen one How is it someone no matter what is never first or on top to never shine The one who tries so hard to please maybe too hard never once to please The smile that never reaches the eyes the tears that fall inside Always hunting always open always ready for love waiting as hope flees Or standing back not able to reach out as all hopes fall far and wide Who decides it is her or him to view but never the one to achieve Or the young child that just knows they will never really fit The smell of except me is there yet the dream of exceptence is not to be The eyes the window of the soul flicker with hope but are never lit Today when you look really look you will see what I mean for you to see The ones who hunger for something anything wanting to reach out try again Never giving up always ready for a crumb of happiness only to see it flee Born knowing the darkness may get lighter but is meant to live in some men The old have lived and seen and heard and had a chance to change But the young with their dead eyes and no hope for tomorrows Are forever lost but why must they forever live in this hopeless cage No answers more questions we will see them life goes on as darkness grows Why is there that one person who will never fit never one of us Why the child always in the background but wanting to feel loving arms Will they change the world to see that all are not created equal or just Can we see with open hearts chase away all fears before complacency harms |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
The smell of except me is there yet the dream of exceptence is not to be ================================== You ask all of the right questions in this haunting poingant write M.E. Why does it seem some are born under that cloud of loss and pain. A cycle so hard to break unless a hand is held out in healing. Ive been told understanding and forgiveness are the key. touching poetry. jm |
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Mother_Earth Senior Member
since 2000-11-20
Posts 13701/2 year Texas & 1/2 year Michigan |
Thank you, Janet. Mostly we are afraid to get close enough to give understanding. And forgivness is scarry because their lives are very close to ours. Hugs |
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Sven
since 1999-11-23
Posts 14937East Lansing, MI USA |
wonderful job ME. . . these are the questions that need to be asked. . . now, for the answers. . . good to see you again my friend. . .  ----------------------------------------------------------- To the world, you may only be one person. But to one person, you may be the world. |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Mother_Earth, I enjoyed the poem, JM's answer and your reply. *L* |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
I remember someone repeating a famous quote, but don't remember who said it(?) "Ours is not to question why, ours is but to do or die." I feel silly posting this not knowing who wrote it, but the point is, I never believed it to be true. I always felt exactly the opposite, that ours IS to question why, or we might as well die. |
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Mother_Earth Senior Member
since 2000-11-20
Posts 13701/2 year Texas & 1/2 year Michigan |
Sven, I don't believe there are any answers only more questions. Good to be back. Seymour, thank you Sir Poet. Midnitesun, I too ask questions and some times am afraid of the answers. Thanks for the answer. |
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emily Member
since 2000-10-03
Posts 142USA |
I appreciate your words and your compassionate heart. Mother Earth, it is good to read you. It is good to know there are people like you on this earth..... Emily |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (sad sigh) Oh Mother Earth, my heart goes out to you, this poem had me crying in tears feeling for the lonely children and abandoned hope! (sigh) My heart is with them all and pray they get the love like everyone else they deserve! (sigh) God Bless You, sweet friend, we all love you so very much! (big hugggsssss) You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Mother Earth, thank you for sharing!  May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton |
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Mother_Earth Senior Member
since 2000-11-20
Posts 13701/2 year Texas & 1/2 year Michigan |
emily, thank you for the kind words. Noah, if only we could all help with tears all the lonely children may find comfort. Thanks and hugs |
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