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Living the Dream

Down in Haiti Far from the dream Way on back From the vacation scene Lives the people Trapped in a life Poverty, sadness Toil and strife Children weeping From worm infested, Swollen, malnourished Starving little bellies What would Golden Flower think of today The country she loved Destroyed in such a way (Missionary from Haiti came to visit our church yesterday. With his visit and talk, I see solutions to problems in an instant. Something to treat the water before the people use it, reforestation, wells in places that need them, and proper out door facilities for areas that don't have them. Money, work, and time is needed to carry these projects out .)

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Ann Rich

Date: 10/25/2009 2:48:00 PM

And the water of life springs forth and so now these waters must also be blessed by the the spirit of sanctifying Grace streaming forth pure life. Blessed by Grace be you all! I will send my blessings Sara!

Elaine George

Date: 10/20/2009 1:22:00 AM

If every person would just do something with-in their means to help others. We could eliminate the suffering in this wordl. Thank you for sharing this piece, Sara. Love, Lainie. and thank you for your continued kind comments.

Sue Mason

Date: 10/19/2009 4:55:00 PM

So much to do and so much need ... it can all seem overwhelming ... thanks for your comment on my contest entry and I changed it to include the words "snow flakes" ... it didn't register with me that I had entered a contest about snow ... LOL ... thanks for all your support, Sara.

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 10/19/2009 3:25:00 PM

It's really a sad state of affairs for those who live in Haiti, Sara. You captured it well in your words! The poverty and disease are rampant. I think "Golden Flower" would wilt if she saw the conditions today. Powerful, meaningful, profound writing! A favorite for me. Love, Carolyn

John Loving Iii

Date: 10/19/2009 2:35:00 PM

one problem. someone had to actually do it. actually give, actually work, actually deliver, before letting the devil steal it before it gets there.

James Fraser

Date: 10/19/2009 1:54:00 PM

Lovely write Sara, true words you write >> James

Pamela Griffiths

Date: 10/19/2009 11:02:00 AM

A very hartfelt poem brought tears to my eyes. Well written. Thanks for your comments Pam.

Caroline Cécile Delacroix

Date: 10/19/2009 10:46:00 AM

Interesting write and I agree, there are many countries in such situation. I am thinking of Mexico for example. Thanks for sharing and thank you for your comments on my poem. Actually, no, I wasn't refering to Israel. I was refering to Korea. But the Middle East is definitely another problem to solve. Caroline.

Carrie Richards

Date: 10/19/2009 8:11:00 AM

Quite often in the back country of vacation spots....there is a whole different world..one of sadness and poverty. You have expressed that thought so well.! ~ Carrie

Brian Strand

Date: 10/19/2009 8:06:00 AM

Heart wrenching words Sara.Rgds Brian & thanks for your welcome comments and kind words today

Doris Culverhouse

Date: 10/19/2009 6:59:00 AM

nicely penned, mom sorry we missed the service.

Robin L. Gass

Date: 10/19/2009 6:06:00 AM

Heartfelt and powerful poetry, Sara! Thank you for brining this message to us. Love, Robin

Donny Ingraham

Date: 10/19/2009 5:40:00 AM

This is sad but true. I wish that governments will look toward that country and help