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Intellectual Palsy
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Intellectual Palsy |
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LeeJ Member Patricius
since 2003-06-19
Posts 13296
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It comes as no surprise, nor public interest When borrowed time prevails our children “Can you see me or hear me?” they scream Locked away in cradles with no arms to redeem Falling to their knees in dreadful pain With crosses each bearing their names Tiny mortal tombs discernible Paralyzed mouths gasping, never to heal Trapped in human straight jackets Numb, screaming silently, “I can’t move” As their voices drift silently in the distance… “Would someone listen?” “Would someone please help me….feed me, hug me” Forlorn and left behind…hide away from humanity When hope is torn away by vanity Wretched rain, with reasons to pretend Listen to their stories exposed like open wounds Ignored and hidden away to decompose Can’t pretend not to sense their doom Like a shot in early morning silence We should ring out our opinions For research, awareness and assistance It’s high time we unfold our sedated earth Every child has a precious and valuable worth Written after watching a documentary on Children with Cerebral Palsy |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Every child has a precious and valuable worth But too many never realize... so some children never know. *S* I enjoyed this thought-provoking write. *S* |
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Grover Senior Member
since 2004-01-27
Posts 1967London, ON, Canada |
Thought provoking. Excellent! Grover. |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
LeeJ There is much to do in this world. Enjoyed |
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Goldenrose Member Elite
since 2003-05-30
Posts 3665 |
Your words as usual Leej resonate with insightful truth...they are forgotten children...thankfully people like Neil Young..(himself with two sons with cerbral palsy)..has the Bridge school benefit concerts...where virtualy every big name in music has played to raise money for children with cerebral palsy.... How lucky we are that we have been blessed with good health... Important write LeeJ.. thank you... Goldenrose. ''Each soul is potentialy divine..the goal is to manifest that divinity'' |
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Rick Member Elite
since 2001-06-21
Posts 2903Victoria, Australia |
Lee, this is so sad, glad you have brought us some awareness to it, when not effected by these circumstances we don't relise. How lucky we all are to be healthy and live a full life. Sincerely Rick |
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