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Array ( [sid] => 133030 [catid] => 1 [aid] => mick [title] => Innocent Smile [time] => 2007-03-24 22:36:34 [hometext] => Do we really care...? [bodytext] =>
Out on the arid bush land
where only tears of melancholy rain,
tiny wealth of the land gush through
the rich-men’s greedy drain.

Yet, in midst of starvation and poverty
lingers love, transforming into
tiny infants - though outwardly grimy,
dwell sanctity in their spotless smile.

Their sparkling eyes above the running
nose and the trickling celestial smile beneath;
reveal an infant’s innocence that know not
notorious richness or the stinking penury.

A child black, brown or white is a divine bounty; snatch not
their innocent smile; world next is theirs for a while.
-FRANCO-
[comments] => 9 [counter] => 276 [topic] => 32 [informant] => FRANCO [notes] => [ihome] => 0 [alanguage] => english [acomm] => 0 [haspoll] => 0 [pollID] => 0 [score] => 25 [ratings] => 5 [editpoem] => 1 [associated] => [topicname] => SadPoetry )
Innocent Smile

Contributed by FRANCO on Saturday, 24th March 2007 @ 10:36:34 PM in AEST
Topic: SadPoetry




Out on the arid bush land
where only tears of melancholy rain,
tiny wealth of the land gush through
the rich-men’s greedy drain.

Yet, in midst of starvation and poverty
lingers love, transforming into
tiny infants - though outwardly grimy,
dwell sanctity in their spotless smile.

Their sparkling eyes above the running
nose and the trickling celestial smile beneath;
reveal an infant’s innocence that know not
notorious richness or the stinking penury.

A child black, brown or white is a divine bounty; snatch not
their innocent smile; world next is theirs for a while.
-FRANCO-




Copyright © FRANCO ... [ 2007-03-24 22:36:34]
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Re: Innocent Smile (User Rating: 1 )
by emystar on Saturday, 24th March 2007 @ 10:57:44 PM AEST
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Beautifully written friend.
Big huggs,
emy


Re: Innocent Smile (User Rating: 1 )
by Dom on Sunday, 25th March 2007 @ 03:39:02 AM AEST
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I agree with Emy this is beautifully written with such feeling in it. I love the final stanza because it is so true and I only wish more people could realise this.

A great write as always Franco,
Dom


Re: Innocent Smile (User Rating: 1 )
by needledancing on Sunday, 25th March 2007 @ 07:45:32 AM AEST
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Well written friend it is true that our young ones will lose their innocense and smiles as a result of what they will see. Children should be removed from all war zones and put in a safe and holy place.


Re: Innocent Smile (User Rating: 1 )
by Loriann on Sunday, 25th March 2007 @ 10:20:37 AM AEST
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This very beautifully written. A work of art. Very well done.

Loriann


Re: Innocent Smile (User Rating: 1 )
by shelby on Sunday, 25th March 2007 @ 08:14:56 PM AEST
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Lovely and the message is sound. Another incredible write.
Michelle


Re: Innocent Smile (User Rating: 1 )
by Former_Member on Sunday, 25th March 2007 @ 08:17:06 PM AEST
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Franco, I am always so impressed with, not only your insight,
but your eagerness to share it and bless us all with your words.

Innocent smile .. such a beautiful phrase in and of itself,
but that it's connected to the wonder and beauty of
a child .. ah, now that is truly magnificent, (though I know
this piece is desperately sad .. )

Franco, my friend, you are a wonder.

Excellent post.

~Breezy


Re: Innocent Smile (User Rating: 1 )
by zaknafein8891 on Monday, 26th March 2007 @ 02:27:24 AM AEST
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this is the first poem ive found from you and i must say that i am quite impressed. i look forward to reading more.


Re: Innocent Smile (User Rating: 1 )
by MisfitMe on Tuesday, 27th March 2007 @ 12:44:49 AM AEST
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I love how much you care & we are all gifted in your ability to express just how much that is...

You've conjured both my tears & a smile w/ your insight & faith in more for all of us!

BigLoveMuchPeace
~kerrylynne


Re: Innocent Smile (User Rating: 1 )
by ladyfawn on Sunday, 29th April 2007 @ 01:52:50 PM AEST
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~:*exquiste*:~

love n' hugs nessa




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