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The Heart Within
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The Heart Within |
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His Poet Senior Member
since 2001-12-18
Posts 750 |
Why does it matter, the color of one’s skin? Why can’t we just see the heart that’s within? The blood’s the same color in all our veins. Why must each skin tone have it’s own name? Asian or white, black or brown, the heart is where the real man is found. God created man, each and everyone to reflect the image of the Father and Son. Our heart should mirror their mercy and love. No matter what shade the skin’s composed of. There’s only one blood that differs from ours ~ the blood of Christ with its saving power. It cleanses, saves, and takes away sin. It offers eternal life ~ Amen, Amen! Cheryl McClellan 8/2/2001 |
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Marsha
since 2000-07-10
Posts 7423Maidstone Kent England |
Cheryl darling girl, Oh my I knew you were good, but I never knew you were this good. Do you know how good this really is? Not just the sentiments although they are excellent. I mean the construction the flow the internal rhythm this is utterly stunning. I’m not often presented with such delight, I’ve seen wonder and been astounded by it before, this however is utterly utterly fantastic. You’ve surpassed yourself here. You’re always a good writer, in this you’re a great writer Do I love this? What do you think? …………. YES I love it Absolutely first class writing   Love and warm stuff As always Mushy  To give light to them that sit in darkness..... to guide our feet into the way of peace St John ch2 v1 |
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N orth Carolina Girl Senior Member
since 2001-12-04
Posts 962NC,USA |
Cheryl,this is so very true.Wonderul job!    Juanita |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (sad sigh) Sooooooo sad but beautiful, sweet friend, my heart goes out to us all and I pray that someday we can respect and recognize each others hearts rather than by race, for we all have a heart and we all have dreams and love, and only He has a greater love and power! (kiss on cheek) Sooooooo well said, sweet friend, w eall love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Cheryl, thank you for sharing!   May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton |
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GenXer Senior Member
since 2001-12-15
Posts 583USA |
And amen! Beautiful writing Cheryl. It is too bad that many in this world cannot heed the message in this poem. Dave |
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strbbux Member Elite
since 2001-12-19
Posts 3859 |
Cheryl. I cannot tell you how close to my heart this is. I am talking to someone on the internet who was so abused because of the color of skin. How very sad our world it. This is wonderful. floria Floria |
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His Poet Senior Member
since 2001-12-18
Posts 750 |
Marsha dear, you have such a way with words. Flattery shall get you everywhere! Thanks for the kindness and I'm glad you enjoyed. Cheryl |
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His Poet Senior Member
since 2001-12-18
Posts 750 |
Juanita, I'm so happy you agree. I posted this after reading Lyra's Report Card poem. Thanks, Friend. Cheryl |
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His Poet Senior Member
since 2001-12-18
Posts 750 |
Noah, what a wonderful world this could be if we could accept each other's hearts instead of judging a book by its cover. Alas, I'm not sure I'll see it in my lifetime but maybe you can change the world with your gift of words. Thanks, Cheryl |
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His Poet Senior Member
since 2001-12-18
Posts 750 |
Dave, Thanks as always and I do think we may be making some progress with such issues but it's a slow thing. I hope someday the world we see each other as equals. Cheryl |
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His Poet Senior Member
since 2001-12-18
Posts 750 |
Floria, how terribly sad for your friend. I posted this after reading Lyra's poem "Report Card." I have two beautiful grandchildren who are racially mixed from Korean, Caucasian, African American and Native American. I call them my little "Tiger Woods." I hope by the time they're adults, we will have made some progress in this area. Thanks as always, Cheryl |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
AMEN! You said it all! |
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ellie LeJeune Member Elite
since 2000-01-10
Posts 4156King of Prussia, PA USA |
Magnificent wisdom and wondrous poetry! We can only continue to pray for His merciful Grace to touch hearts and heal...Love, Ellie A friend hears the song in my heart, and sings it to me when my memory fails. |
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sodpossom Senior Member
since 2001-06-15
Posts 723N.C |
Cheryl Very well said.I couldn't of said it better myself.You've got to be from N.C! |
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cpalmer Senior Member
since 2001-06-26
Posts 977Phoenix, Az |
This is just so beautiful! I agree! AMEN! Cindi |
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MyEnchanted_Melody Senior Member
since 2001-05-30
Posts 1106across the land of dreams. In your heart, I'd always be. |
A wonderful wise poem..... Thank you for such an uplifting piece.. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ |
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