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African Child |
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SharaRose Member Elite
since 2003-07-19
Posts 2501Somewhere out there~ |
~*African Child*~ My tummy hurts. I rub it, but nothing works. My mommy and daddy where are they? Why did they go away? Mommy was sick, Daddy too. My family left…there is so few. I don’t know why Please, please help me. I don’t want to cry. Will I have bread? I hope so today. That’s what someone said, I hope it's true...I pray. Will I grow up to be big, and strong? Will I go to school? But some say I may not be here too long. Will I learn the Golden Rule? Do you see me God? Do you see me here? Do you hear my hearts cries? Do you see my fear? Will you dry the tears in my eyes? Dear God bring my mommy and daddy back Then they can see me grow up to be me They can help me in all this lack. Then I will be free. I want to feel my mother's hands And my fathers kiss Bring them back to me So they can see what they will miss. ~~*~~ Yes Dear Child I see your tears I hear the cries of your heart I will be there with you all through the years And when you grow up You will bring others a smile You will bring all your joy through each and every mile. But for now just play Grow more, and more everyday. And before you know it you will be on your way!!! 7-14-02 * I wrote this last year after reading about the African childrens plight. This due in part because their parents Aids issues, but also because of gov't issues.* Of sound, and speech let all lift the hearer! [This message has been edited by SharaRose (09-15-2003 11:42 AM).] |
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angelblueyes Member Elite
since 2003-07-19
Posts 2148Oklahoma |
This is sad in the beginning, but I love the wya you ended it.I hope that all soon will be able to live without the extreme hardships that they are doing.  As always a heartfelt write my friend.  Crystal |
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QjQ Member Elite
since 2003-04-18
Posts 3756U.S.A. |
very touching and heart felt write,, they say with faith all things are possable, |
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gringakiwi Member
since 2003-08-05
Posts 189 |
Shararose: you said this so well.. :'( it makes us realise what we have when we think about others' misfortunes. Lovely, and very heartfelt! Connie xx |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
The commercials on television showing the starving children in Africa, are so painful to see. The enlarged tummies from Beriberi, caused from malnutrition, break my heart. Whatever I have been able to do to help feed the children of this world, is but a drop in the proverbial bucket; however, if every able person were to do so, we could hopefully stamp out world hunger. ~ "United we stand. Divided we fall"... A lovely poem, from a loving, caring poetess.   EA |
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SharaRose Member Elite
since 2003-07-19
Posts 2501Somewhere out there~ |
 Thanks to all of you... *Angelblueyes-- Thanks Crystal so much for this comment. Let's hope so. I only wish there was something i could do as one person to turn the tide for these people. So many reformations need to be made in the governing forces. *QJQ--Thanks Q.. If you have faith of a mustard seed you can move mountains. Praying to reach that height some day. *gringakiwi-- I cried when I read all your comments just now, because your words are worth more than all the billions it would take to heal these people's problems, and then I realize they are rich in having each other. A child doesn't know they are in poverty unless someone points it out to them. to all of you,Shara @-->-- Of sound, and speech let all lift the hearer! |
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SharaRose Member Elite
since 2003-07-19
Posts 2501Somewhere out there~ |
Earth angel...bless ya bunches...so, so true. It's just that I wish I could have a more hands on affect in their lives..the same feeling I had when the 9/11 incident happened, and I felt isolated in that, because I couldn't get there, and hands on, be a part of helping with the aftermath. I would think if I could just bring the workers a drink of water with a smile would made me feel not so helpless. That incident affected me for a VERY long time after, and in part I think it's because I couldn't be there to help in the healing process. :'( and  all bunches,SharaRose @-->-- Of sound, and speech let all lift the hearer! [This message has been edited by SharaRose (09-15-2003 12:28 PM).] |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (big hugggsssssss) Oh Shara, it saddens me so much to see the shortage of charity for the hungry and poor, dearest friend, all my life I have prayed and cried for the children of Africa and other poor countries in the world that they can get all they need to survive and finally we can begin to help ofer them the appropriate health care and lifestyles they deserve! (wipes tears) I only wish I could contribute more to them, sweet friend, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Shara, thank you for sharing! May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton I don't need no proof when it comes to God and truth |
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SharaRose Member Elite
since 2003-07-19
Posts 2501Somewhere out there~ |
Hello Noah... Thank you so much for the read, and comment. I have been going through this for a VERY long time about Africa. It's kind of burdening to the soul to see this kind of thing going on when really the governing forces, I believe, could do so much more. If not then reform. I think the reason for hands on is because LOVE.. if you really love something, or someone there's something inside that makes you want to serve them. Do something for them. But then love is an action word. You can *say* anything, but until you *do* something it feels like empty words. Love, SharaRose @-->-- Of sound, and speech let all lift the hearer! [This message has been edited by SharaRose (09-15-2003 01:48 PM).] |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
And we get upset when the airconditioning stops working, when the gallon of milk is gone, when the TV goes off the air for 10 minutes.............ad infinitum...... It saddens me too...Particularly when so many of us have so much and our children, many of them....are spoiled and have no clue what true poverty is.... Thanx for sharing this with us... |
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KristieSue
since 2003-01-31
Posts 1460PA, US |
sometimes reality is just way too gut wrenching... "Vision without action is a daydream. Action without vision is a nightmare." -Japanese Proverb |
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