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For The Children ( My 2000 Post )
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For The Children ( My 2000 Post ) |
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Paul Wilson
since 2002-07-07
Posts 4711United States 
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For The Children By Paul Wilson Children fight their battles each day Against a foe that never dies Parents asking God for hope pray As tears of despair fill their eyes For them… another test today Everyone hoping for the best Now too weak to go out and play All they can do is sleep and rest Test results will be back by noon Every minute seems like a year Grandma brings a big red balloon With a hug, kiss and words of cheer With no hair they think it’s real cool More blood work is scheduled today A get well card arrives from school Classmates send special prayers their way The girl from room nineteen is gone She gave her all but lost the fight The angels came for her at dawn Her family mourns their loss tonight The children are brave as can be With angel smiles your heart they win A cure for this disease my plea God let them be healthy again Dedicated to the children of St. Jude’s Hospital and all children that have died from cancer "To share my poems with you is to share my heart with you" [This message has been edited by Paul Wilson (09-29-2003 03:15 PM).] |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Beautifully written Paul... and with a lump in my throat, I congratulate you on your 2000th post! Well done! ~Smiles & Hugs, Nancy~
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
oh Paul...  ...what a beautiful 2000th post...a wonderful dedication...gets me thinking of all I do have in life, not what I don't.congrats on 2000  |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Paul your poem touches deeply. There is the real pain, that none of us would ever want to cope with! Thank you for this beautiful, compassionate contribution. Congratulations for your 2000th post! (I just reached that number too yesterday ..). Love, Margherita |
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SharaRose Member Elite
since 2003-07-19
Posts 2501Somewhere out there~ |
I always said if I ever was to become a woman of money St. Judes is my charity of choice above all. Touching childrens lives and that even without insurance coverage, or money. The most, loving, giving, unselfish thing that can be. I loved reading this, and it's my prayer the children and the hospital prospers much!!!  What a loving 2000th  Love, Shara~  Of sound, and speech let all lift the hearer! [This message has been edited by SharaRose (09-29-2003 01:00 PM).] |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
(tears fall down my cheeks) God Bless You, dearest friend, your loving golden heart is what brings hope and strength to these children at St. Jude's, and they need just a man like you who can comfort them and give their hearts smiles! (wipes tears) It saddens me to see children dying of cancer and I pray with all my heart a cure can be found for all forms of it soon, as I pray for all the children of the world everyday! Congratulations on 2,000 wonderful posts, sweet friend, I couldn't imagine a more lovelier way to celebrate a milestone, God Bless You, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Paul, 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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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
Amen Paul....Amen..... very befitting they are playing the song "A Few Questions That I Had" by Clay Walker and this song referances the St. Judes hospital...as I type... very well done... Congratulations on your 2000th! I must have had my momma's will and Gods Amazing Grace... I'm a survivor.... (Reba) [This message has been edited by Gentle Spirit (09-29-2003 01:21 PM).] |
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Paul Wilson
since 2002-07-07
Posts 4711United States |
Nancy... Thank you so very much for your caring reply. My wife had a chance to go to work there a few years back but had to turn them down because of her own health problems. We support St. Judes in any way we can...Paul passing shadows...I'm so glad you liked this.Thanks for the congrats. I was wanting to do a special poem for my 2000th post and this came to me this morning from the only place it could have come from, God...Paul Margherita...So glad to share with you. Thanks for being so kind in your reply. Congratulations to you on 2000, I haven't been keeping up with things as often as I use to, so please accept my belated cougratulations...Paul SharaRose...Your tender heart touches me. Thank you so much for taking time to read & your sweet reply. I have made that promise also, that if I ever win the lottery or something I would share it with St. Judes. Until then I just give what I can and pray for a cure...Paul Noah...My friend your heart is as big as the sky. Thank you for caring and if we all do what we can maybe someday we will win the battle. Thanks for your tender heartfelt reply...Paul Donna...You sure picked out the right name Gentle Spirit, because you have such a caring heart. I see you follow country music as I do. So glad too have shared this with you and thank you so very much for your lovely reply "To share my poems with you is to share my heart with you" [This message has been edited by Paul Wilson (09-29-2003 02:16 PM).] |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Paul Good write, enjoyed the read. |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Paul...You are a thoughtful man...your poem, beautiful. Congratulations!  |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
A heart wrenching topic but a poet's best, congratulations on your 2,000th post. |
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Paula Finn Member Ascendant
since 2000-06-17
Posts 5546missouri |
Congratulations on 2000...hope to see 2000 more |
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Paul Wilson
since 2002-07-07
Posts 4711United States |
Seymour...Thank you sir for the read...Paul Martie...Glad you think so. Thanks for your tender reply...Paul Sunshine...Thanks for that bit of special help. So glad that you gave me a few minutes of your valuable time and I really appreciate your touching reply...Paul Paula...Thanks for the congrats. Thanks for taking time to read and letting me share this with you. This is a pretty nice place, so I guess I will hang around a little longer...Paul "To share my poems with you is to share my heart with you" |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Paul, this is a loving and compassionate posts for your 2000 mark.....coming straight from your heart. Congratulations, too. Hugs Ethel |
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n2dmystic Member
since 2003-09-27
Posts 253beyond the doors of perception |
ultimately all we can offer those who are "chronic" is empathy, care, and concern, in whatever way we decide. this was a beautiful tribute. Peace, Joe |
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Ringo
since 2003-02-20
Posts 3684Saluting with misty eyes |
This is very poignient and very good... I used to do work for St. Judes when I was stationed at NAS Millington (near memphis), and this write does all of the volunteers hard work very proud... You should send it to them... Major congrats on reaching this milestone... Let's hear if for 2,000 more. We are all equal but we’re individually different |
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Paul Wilson
since 2002-07-07
Posts 4711United States |
Ethel...Thanks for the congrats and your sweet reply...Paul Joe...Thanks for taking time to read and reply, I really appreciate it...Paul Ringo...Thanks for your nice reply and the congrats. I hope that I can write many more poems and replies during my stay at PIP. I may send it to them with my next donation, I wrote one once before for the doctors and volunteers and sent it to them...Paul "To share my poems with you is to share my heart with you" |
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Bonnie j Senior Member
since 2003-06-27
Posts 1588Ohio |
A stunning poem for your 2000 post. God bless the children of God that are no longer with us. Love and hugs Bon-Bon  |
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Bill Charles Member Patricius
since 2000-07-11
Posts 10619highways, & byways, for now |
Paul - bless you my friend for writing these words... BC |
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Magicmystery Senior Member
since 2002-02-13
Posts 821Windsor, Ontario, Canada |
I couldn't help but read on through the tears. This touched my heart. I'll join you in that prayer. Young or old, I cannot say there would be one person who's life has not been touched by the trials and tragedy of cancer. Well Done Sir!!! And Congradulations!!! Sherry Cherish the good memories of the past and look forward to the adventure called Tomorrow. But above all... be kind to yourself today. |
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Paul Wilson
since 2002-07-07
Posts 4711United States |
Bonnie...Thank you for reading and replying. I really think God has blessed them in his own way by taking away their pain and suffering even though it is hard to understand. Glad you enjoyed...Paul Bill...Thank you sir for your words. There is a bright side of this for some, I only hope & pray that soon there will be a bright side for all...Paul Sherry...Your reply has touched me deeply. I am sorry for those tears, but yours is not shed alone. Bless you dear lady and thanks for taking time to read...Paul "To share my poems with you is to share my heart with you" |
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NewEnglandlazurlu Member Rara Avis
since 2002-01-04
Posts 7470A Mountain Paradise |
Paul this is sadly beautiful and a loving tribute to the children who fight the good fight with smiles on their faces. I have been in this situation with our daughter who was 16 when she came down with cancer. Thankfully and with a grateful heart to God, she survived and is a happy and healthy 29 year old. Seems like a million years ago but just yesterday. A poem worthy of your 2000 posts. Hugs and luvs, Marti |
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Paul Wilson
since 2002-07-07
Posts 4711United States |
Marti...I am so glad things turned out okay for your daughter and you. I can't imagine what you must have went thru. Thank you so much for your kind and caring words. I really appreciate you taking time to read and reply "To share my poems with you is to share my heart with you" [This message has been edited by Paul Wilson (10-01-2003 10:46 PM).] |
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