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So you think it doesn’t matter
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So you think it doesn’t matter |
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Goodknight Member Elite
since 2002-06-15
Posts 2386Ohio, USA 
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This is a poem written as a tribute to a wonderful story told by John Wagner Jr - a clergy person willing to tell us all the reality of his experience. So you think it doesn’t matter Little girl Ever so loved Bed stories every night Daddy was there She just loved the stories Daddy loved to tell them Stars and moon on the ceiling Liked to touch them everyday Daddy was tired Had a tough day Determined to read Went up the stairs Made it through the story that day Big smile from the daughter he loved One more thing daddy dear Lift me to touch the stars Oh my little love Daddy is so tired tonight I will lift you another day The smile turned to sad The little girl frowned If I were a little boy I would get my needed lift I could touch the stars Daddy cried real tears Lifted his daughter dear Now he no longer says It doesn’t matter what I say The absence of female gender In my god and speech Has left my daughter in the lurch I must make sure I take this to the church!!! |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (big hugggssssssss) God Bless You, sweet friend, this made me cry, it is sooooo touching, I do believe those kind of words always matter for it will always help our children as they grow as their love only grows richer and brighter! (sigh) This is beautifully touching and sensitive, sweet friend, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiufl heart, sweet Paul, thank you for sharing!  May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton "Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..." |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Paul, such a wonderful write.. leaving me speechless. I am so glad you came to Passions. This leaves a lot for us to ponder my friend. ~Hugs~ ~Somewhere in my heart I'm always |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Paul What a wonderful story of love and of realization and discovery. Thank you for posting this and reminding everyone that there are so many different kinds of prejudice. |
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Goodknight Member Elite
since 2002-06-15
Posts 2386Ohio, USA |
Noah - I cried when I read this story from John's Christmas letter - I have told it often and it stikes me every time - it is a powerful story - thanks for your loving words - Paul Nancy - it is something to ponder isn't it? John's honesty has so much to tell us - thanks for your kind and thoughtful words - Paul Martie - sometimes the prejudice we have is so insidious that we don't even know it is there - thanks for the read and your very insightful comments - Paul |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
A very thoughtful write, Paul... I honestly think that God must be a woman. Thats why she made women stronger than men... (sorry, its really what I believe) but sometimes I think God is a man, and those are the times when he takes the world and plays war games with it... So, I think God is really both male and female...depending on what He/She is doing at the moment.  ~ confused hugs from annoying little rodentI really enjoyed your poem...please don't get mad at me. Lyra |
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Goodknight Member Elite
since 2002-06-15
Posts 2386Ohio, USA |
Oh Lyra - I would never get mad at you - god comes in many wrappers I think and I think we would be better off if we gave the female side of god equal time - thanks for reading and replying - confused knight replies to the confuse rodent - Paul |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
I've often thought my father wanted me to be a boy...he had two and loved them dearly...and I was last at home Mom died when I was ten, so I can relate to this story well. Believe it or not, I had the glow-in-the-dark stars on my ceiling. (I had bunk beds though, so I didn't need help to touch them) Very touching for me. Thanks for sharing Paul. |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
Paul....I will never forget the shine in the eyes of my children as I tell them a story when they go to bed....I can only hope that I can forget those days that I too am tired...and tell another story anyway....For those gleaming eyes are worth more than any gift I could ever be given. Thank You for sharing this with me.... |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Sometimes that littlest "if" from a child really opens our eyes... |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Paul~ Very touching ... when my daughter and three sons were small .... there was not a night that we didn't share a bedtime story together~ They may have enjoyed them ... but this mommy enjoyed them even more~ Tender are the memories our times together have written on my heart~ Lovely to share this day~ *Hugs* ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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Goodknight Member Elite
since 2002-06-15
Posts 2386Ohio, USA |
passing shadows - thanks for reading and replying with such a poignant story of your own - Paul Barry - thanks for your kind words and story - Paul Sunshine - thanks for reading and for your kind reply - Paul Marge - thanks for your thoughts and kind words - Paul |
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catalinamoon
since 2000-06-03
Posts 9543The Shores of Alone |
Paul, this is so special. Sandra |
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Suetang Member Ascendant
since 2001-03-07
Posts 5187Melbourne, Australia |
Such beautiful and touching words from the kindest of hearts. Take care....Sue I am in motion |
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Goodknight Member Elite
since 2002-06-15
Posts 2386Ohio, USA |
Sandra - thanks for reading and for your kind words - Paul Sue - thanks for your nice reply and for reading this - Paul |
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