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[aid] => mick
[title] => SOMEDAY
[time] => 2005-05-13 08:54:48
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[bodytext] => When you see a small child crying because she痴 hungry, or you see that child痴 mother defeated because she can稚 get food. You値l know how inconsequential your problems are.
When you致e watched a family waiting at a Church to get toys for their kids at Christmas. You値l know what humbleness is.
When you see a youth group collecting coats for the homeless and needy, or selling bake goods on sidewalks for sick children. You値l know the meaning of compassion and empathy.
When you see the joy on a grandmothers face, because you went to visit or you told her you loved her. You値l know unconditional love.
When you visit a nursing home for a church service, or at Christmas to sing carols. You値l know what loneliness, hopelessness, and despair are.
When you hear of an infant found in a garbage bin, see a kitten or puppy left on the side of the road. You値l know what abandonment is.
When you visit a hospital knowing somewhere, down one of those halls, a soul is going to take flight. You値l know what sadness is, but also what peace is.
When you are able to appreciate all aspects of life, to understand that good comes with evil, that life is an exercise of both. You値l know what living is.
SharonM
Written for my daughters, that they may look at the world with new eyes, and know how fortunate they are.
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SOMEDAY
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SPSM
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Friday, 13th May 2005 @ 08:54:48 AM in AEST
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When you see a small child crying because she痴 hungry, or you see that child痴 mother defeated because she can稚 get food. You値l know how inconsequential your problems are.
When you致e watched a family waiting at a Church to get toys for their kids at Christmas. You値l know what humbleness is.
When you see a youth group collecting coats for the homeless and needy, or selling bake goods on sidewalks for sick children. You値l know the meaning of compassion and empathy.
When you see the joy on a grandmothers face, because you went to visit or you told her you loved her. You値l know unconditional love.
When you visit a nursing home for a church service, or at Christmas to sing carols. You値l know what loneliness, hopelessness, and despair are.
When you hear of an infant found in a garbage bin, see a kitten or puppy left on the side of the road. You値l know what abandonment is.
When you visit a hospital knowing somewhere, down one of those halls, a soul is going to take flight. You値l know what sadness is, but also what peace is.
When you are able to appreciate all aspects of life, to understand that good comes with evil, that life is an exercise of both. You値l know what living is.
SharonM
Written for my daughters, that they may look at the world with new eyes, and know how fortunate they are.
Copyright ﾂｩ
SPSM
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2005-05-13 08:54:48]
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Re: SOMEDAY
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by Former_Member on
Friday, 13th May 2005 @ 11:09:51 AM AEST
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| I thought this was a very beautiful poem. One my mom might have written. Your children are very lucky to have you. Thank you for sharing it. Shey |
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by TYRA on
Friday, 13th May 2005 @ 11:19:37 AM AEST
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| Excellent write. One I can relate to. I've seen several of those events, but you've put a new prespective on them for me now. Your daughters are lucky to have such a compassionate mother. Tyra |
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by shelby on
Friday, 13th May 2005 @ 01:20:45 PM AEST
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lovely and inspirational so very wise in its nature nicely done
Michelle |
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by MorningDove on
Friday, 13th May 2005 @ 04:02:36 PM AEST
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Sharon, this is absolutely brilliant. I am goint to read it to my grandsons when they come this weekend and if you don't mind I would like to print a copy out for myself. Let me know if it is alright with you. I would love to put it in my prayer book for my spirits to see.
Hugs,
Rita
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Re: SOMEDAY
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by Jenni_K on
Friday, 13th May 2005 @ 04:20:11 PM AEST
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Excellent write..Great wisdom shown here...
I;m sure your daughters as well as poets here appreciate this wonderful write...
Jenni |
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Re: SOMEDAY
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by mina-1 on
Saturday, 14th May 2005 @ 12:08:36 AM AEST
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Sharon this is a remarkable poem filled with so much wisdom and insight. You've conveyed it so well and opened up on the topics we tend to ignore. An outstanding, brillant piece of poetry. God bless u and ur family. Thanks for sharing ur beautiful heart touching poetry with us.
*hugs*
~sue~
PS Thank u so much for commenting on my poem. Deeply appreciated. |
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Re: SOMEDAY
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by lovingcritters on
Sunday, 15th May 2005 @ 12:08:06 AM AEST
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YipeeeeeeeeeSharon, you did it just right.
I clicked on your link, and found you right away. I'm so happy that I did too, because your poetry is exceptional!
What knowledge your children are learning from you.....I hope they appreciate that lots of mothers would even bother.
Enjoyed your write very much.......shows clearly what a loving, kind and compassion heart you possess.
Warm Love
LovingCritters
consue
Thanking you again for your nice comments on my poem too! |
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Re: SOMEDAY
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by Eternal_Dreamer on
Thursday, 6th October 2005 @ 06:31:19 AM AEST
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Sharon what a brilliantly written poem filled with wisdom and insight. We are indeed very fortunate. May ur girls follow in ur steps dearest Sharon. They are truly blessed to have a wonderful mother like yourself. A remarkable piece of poetry that touches the heart.
*hugs*
Sue |
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