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Walk a Mile in My Shoes
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Walk a Mile in My Shoes |
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CP Junior Member
since 2003-09-28
Posts 17 |
Written for a friend at middle school whose pain I feel Walk a Mile in My Shoes If they could walk a mile in my shoes they would know what it is like to feel the pain I feel inside like the stab of a sharp knife If they could walk a mile in my shoes then they would see something beyond the outside the true side of me They don't know me They don't know what I've been through but if they could take the time they could see what's really true They don't like me by the inside They hate me for what they see To see such a dreadful sight and not the true me So feel what I feel the next time you judge someone like me Imagine that stabbing knife The one you'll never see |
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muted
since 2004-01-15
Posts 2949Elapsing, Eclipsing, Evolving |
is great that you speak these words to/for your friend. so many of us are judged by appearance...what is true lays within..and some people just to lazy to dig. tell your friend that the pain will subside, when she digs into herself and finds who she is...that will be enough. we all must know ourselves first. i enjoyed seeeing the concern for your friend written here.  |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Nice writing...and a very popular song in the 60's I believe..."Before you choose to criticize or abuse, walk a mile in my shoes."...James |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (big angel hugs) Oh, dearest friend, it aches my heart deeply as this is too true and common in our society! (sad sigh) Know I send many angel compassion hugs to your friend as I too believe true beauty is on the inside and one should be able to feel for one from the inside and not the outside! God Bless You, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet friend, thank you for sharing! May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton "You'll find something that's enough to keep you |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
CP~ A very compassionate write for your friend~ *Huglets*  ~*Marge*~ ~*When the heart grieves over what it has lost, |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Beautiful and compassionate. Yes, we always should walk that mile ... before judging. Love, Margherita |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Compassion is a very valued emotion. If we deny compassion, we deny ourselves growth, and understanding. When we see with clear eyes the pain of another, and work to erase that pain, we not only help one another, but find a new side of ourselves, as well. How proud I am of you!  |
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McLean Member
since 2004-01-05
Posts 484state of marital bliss |
Oh, how cruel some can be, and it is not age or gender or race specific. I enjoyed reading your poem and applaud you for your faith to your friend. McLean |
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Sadelite Member Elite
since 2003-10-11
Posts 2519 |
You made a three point basket with this one! Yes, I agree with Sunshine. Love your compassion! Thanks for standing up and saying something about it... ~Sadelite~ |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
excellent! hoping this eases some pain |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
This poem and the compassion behind it, really touched my heart. This was a wonderful thing you did for your friend. I'm sure that your wonderful poem helped the hurt. Thanks for sharing it with us.  Hugs Ethel |
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Bill Charles Member Patricius
since 2000-07-11
Posts 10619highways, & byways, for now |
CP - I find it amazing that they never seem to know, yet walk in my shoes once for a mile, and they will know, as you write... BC |
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Tim Senior Member
since 1999-06-08
Posts 1794 |
well expressed, nice effort. |
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Patricia Member Elite
since 2003-04-06
Posts 2160Missouri |
Yes, my daughter, this is where understanding lies...in another's shoes. The word is empathy. Have I told lately you how proud I am of you? Here's a big hug from your mom. |
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Martie
Moderator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
CP To understand another's suffering is a gift you give to them, and to yourself. Thank you for sharing this. |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
Middle school is just the worst from what I've seen these days! And, I will remember these words you've penned. Thank you. |
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Grover Senior Member
since 2004-01-27
Posts 1967London, ON, Canada |
Keep writing. You are doing more for others than for yourself. The world needs more writers like yourself! Grover. |
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