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My Soft Heart

Hard to look at yourself objectively So very average in so many ways But perhaps my heart is where I shine A soft and loving image to portray With empathy, my tears quickly come Worrying about creatures big and small Always willing to help whenever I can Trying to help others when they fall If I could I would change some things A more beautiful face that might beguile But I would never change my soft heart Or my ability to make someone smile....... For Kristen's contest

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Andrea Dietrich

Date: 5/5/2011 8:47:00 PM

Barbara, I am seeing this after I think this particular contest was judged? And I am thinking, how does a judge make decisions on poems like this? It just shines with your modest and sweet way! It's a winner with me!

Carol Sunshine Brown

Date: 4/27/2011 9:55:00 AM

Just stopping by today to thank you for all your kinds comments Barbara. Hopefully they will get the site back up and running correctly for everyone soon. Love, Carol

Timothy Brumley

Date: 4/22/2011 9:00:00 AM

There will come a time, for those that are called by His name, when the inner beauty of this life will become our outward beauty as well. And seeing how this time we spend here on earth is but a drop in the oceans of time to come, then I wouldn't change a thing love:) Good luck in the contest.

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 4/21/2011 9:13:00 PM

You are beautiful inside and out, dear LNC. Never forget that! But everything you describe about your compassionate and encouraging nature is right on target. To me, these are the most important qualities in a friend and I'm lucky to have you in my life. Love, Carolyn