Open Poetry #26 |
Why? What Happened? |
garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
standing on the street With the saddest eyes of anyone I ever did meet Why? What Happened? I saw a very young Mother with a baby in her arms So very young, yet she had lost so much of her charms Why? What Happened? There was an old man I saw in the grocery store He was so feeble a sad, sad face he wore Why? What Happened? There was a little widow who just wanted to talk So lonely and so feeble so frail she could hardly walk Why? What Happened? There are so many people in this world of ours today Who need the help of others yet do not know how to say Why? What Happened? To see others needs without them having to ask Friends, would that be such a very hard task In yesteryear everyone always helped one another Even when they were not a blood sister or brother There are only two questions I would like you all to ponder Two questions answers about which I do wonder Why Not Now?!? What Happened?!? This is another repost from when I first came here....slightly revised with font and color. [This message has been edited by garysgirl (05-25-2003 09:34 AM).] |
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia |
garysgirl, I was going to come back later but then I asked myself "Why not now?" So here I am asking, "what happened, that you have grown so as a poet?" Kethry Here in the midst of my lonely abyss, a single joy I find...your presence in my mind. Unknown |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Ethel~ Like Kethry ... I found myself repeating, "Why not NOW"~ Lovely and thoughtful penning~ *Huglets* ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Ahhh dear Ethel with this one you just confirm what I always felt .... you have such a big compassionate heart! Besides being a beautiful poet, sharing so tenderly your insights and feelings. Much love, Margherita |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
LOL Lynne. I don't know that I've grown that much? But what amount I have grown is because of the examples taught from all of you talented poets here. I've read a lot of poems since I've been here and learned a few different forms. Also some of the sweet people here have taught me how to change the font, colors, and how to add the graphics. Ya'll just don't know how much I appreciate everyones help. Thank you all. Hugs to you, Ethel |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Marge, I thank you all for replying now. I really do thank you, too, for your sweet comments. I appreciate them very much. Hugs, Ethel |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Margherita, you are so sweet. I really do appreciate all your kind comments to me. Thank you very much, dear Lady. Hugs, Ethel |
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whiskey
since 1999-12-28
Posts 1278Australia |
Why not now indeed , I think we should all help each other as much as we can People like you with big beautiful hearts show the way for others Julie |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Why not now? Good Q. But I really don't think History proves people were really any more compassionate in the past than they are today. We just SEE and HEAR of all the bad things at a faster pace today, since the media keeps us informed constantly 24/7 of disasters. We are all lucky to have compassionate people such as yourself residing here. Thanks for being a constant source of compassion and friendship. |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Thank you, Julie. I really appreciate your kind words. You are sweet. . . Kacy, you could be right. Nowadays there's more news media to tell about the bad things constantly. And, apparently there are a lot of people who want to hear it. A friend of mine told me yesterday that she went to the library in one of the colleges here to search through the old newspapers from the early 1900's. She's putting together a family tree and is studying her ancestors genealogies. She said the old newspapers were kind of like gossip columns from our small town, with reporters from each community giving reports on who was sick and the ones who were better and stuff. The papers from the larger town close to us had a little more news but not that much. Thank you, Kacy, for your sweet and kind comments. I appreciate both of you very much. Hugs to you both, Ethel [This message has been edited by garysgirl (05-25-2003 11:32 AM).] |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
very touching write |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
(big hugggssssssss) Oh Ethel, it saddens me so much to see many children and the elderly and those living in starvation and exile neglected of love and the provisions they need, dearest friend, I send angel hugs out to them all as I believe everyone is special and not one person should be left behind as we all bleed the same color and share the same feelings, God Bless You, my prayers are with them and I pray soon we can rather hear people speaking a whole different question, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Ethel, 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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Ceinwyn Member Elite
since 2000-07-09
Posts 2175VA |
you are a very compassionate soul you are...it's people like you that make this world worthwhile...honestly...I feel like crying..it's sad isn't it..I wish I could help everyone in the world...I really do...I hate to see people suffer...*hugs* If at first you don't succeed destroy all the evidence that you tried. |
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Startime55 Member Elite
since 2003-04-05
Posts 2148Alberta, Canada |
I find that we live such a hectic life now that we don't even take time to know our neighbors. People move around much more seeking work....our world seems to have grown smaller but people have grown further apart....This poem brought tears to my heart....It made me even more greatful for this site which is filled with loving and caring people who express their hearts with such wonderful talent as you display....Thank you for posting such hearttouching words... [This message has been edited by Startime55 (05-25-2003 02:55 PM).] |
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Bill Charles Member Patricius
since 2000-07-11
Posts 10619highways, & byways, for now |
garysgirl - I wonder too what happened to it all... BC |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Dixie, thank you very much. I appreciate it. . . Noah, I believe that everyone is special, too. Thank you for your sweet reply. . . Ceinwyn, I wish I could help everyone in the world, too. Thank you for your sweet reply. . . Startime, I know. I wish people could get to know each other better, too. Oh yes, I'm very grateful for this site, too, where people really care for each others feelings. Thank you. . . Bill thank you very much for your sweet words. I really appreciate you. . . Hugs to you all Ethel [This message has been edited by garysgirl (05-25-2003 03:17 PM).] |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Nice thoughts...James |
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gemjop Member Elite
since 2002-11-18
Posts 2587Pencilveinia, USA |
Oh ethel mae you are so right. Helping these people in need is so rewarding too, if only more people did so. I volunteer at the salvation army, in a day center for the elderly. And i have so much fun, they are so wise and so so funny. And all they need and want is a little company and laughter. you've got such a kind heart, to think about all these people, i too would love to help more people than it is humanly possible! much much love to you friend. love gemmma xxxx |
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El_Campeador Senior Member
since 2003-01-29
Posts 761Ohio, USA |
Let's get started! “We are all travelers in the wilderness of this world, and the best that we can find in our travels is an honest friend.” –Robert Louis Stevenson |
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Ratleader
since 2003-01-23
Posts 7026Visiting Earth on a Guest Pass |
So glad you pulled this up from the well again -- I'd never have gotten to see it if you hadn't. It's beautifully concieved, which shows what's in your heart, and beautifully written, which shows what's in your head....! ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸ ¸¸ºº> ~~~(¸¸ER¸¸ºº> |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Ethel, I love you! Linda |
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GG Member Elite
since 2002-12-03
Posts 3532Lost in thought |
we need more people like you around! I think poets are more noticing of their surroundings and the poeple around them. But most of the world isn't. In one of my dads college classes they had been studying the Good Samaritan.. and just before class the teacher planted a situation where a kid was (fake)hurt in the hall.. nobody stopped to help him!! its crazy *sigh* glad to see you're bih heart here Always, Alyssa - And so it was that time stood still - (blink, breathe, stand, fight) [This message has been edited by GG (05-27-2003 10:57 AM).] |
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WhiteRose Member Elite
since 2002-07-23
Posts 3208somebody's dungeon |
You my dear lady, have a heart of gold. Shouldn't we all ask, shouldn't we all care? The answer is yes, but sadly, the answer is also, some most certainly don't. I hate the fast pace of our world today. It allows for our neighbors to suffer, and we don't see. It allows children to go hungry, and we don't feel. Very touching write dear lady. Somehow I think in life, you wear your heart upon your sleeve. |
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vlraynes Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-25
Posts 8229Somewhere... out there... |
Well said, Ethel...and yes..why not now? Hugs, ~Vicky "...until you have read the verse on his heart, |
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Rdz9 Member
since 2003-03-16
Posts 142MT, USA |
I agree... why not now? The world needs change... why not help it along... touching, thoughtful write. One in a sea of millions has the power to change the world... |
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lost_star Member
since 2003-03-15
Posts 114NY, U.S.A |
Very moving piece, each time i read it, it gets more powerful! |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
A very thoughtful compelling write! |
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vandana
since 1999-10-22
Posts 10463USA |
enjoyed |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
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