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'one Day - Some Day'

If you can still hear the birds chirp You are privileged If you can still utter words Say what you think or feel You are blessed Many people wish they could Do those things I could get out of bed this morning I were honoured enough To put one foot in front of the other He saw it fit to give me air to breath Things I take for granted Until I saw how others struggle to do just that They long to walk They long to hear They long to take just one more breath Without constraints I can read my Bible Others can read the Koran I am blessed I am not targeted for my beliefs I still have tolerance for others The way they live their lives Simple things Others are attacked for We humans Forget That all this can be taken away One day - Some day - It will happen @061019122024

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Susan Ashley

Date: 8/28/2022 7:58:00 AM

Dear Wilma, your poem offers beautifully expressive potent insights. A gratitude filled piece and a reminder that the privilege of physical, emotional and religious freedom is a fragile thing not to be taken for granted. I enjoyed the deep thoughts of this exceptional poem. Congrats for it being featured on this week's home page. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Wilma Neels
Date: 9/5/2022 11:43:00 AM

Susan, i appreciate you and your thoughts.. - hugs Wilma

Unseeking Seeker

Date: 8/22/2022 9:21:00 PM

Beautifully penned, Wilma and a relevant message too ~ hope this is widely read and understood

Silpika Kalita

Date: 8/21/2022 8:18:00 PM

I appreciate the spontaneity and authenticity of this, composition without much unnecessary rhetoric. Thank you

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Date: 8/21/2022 7:26:00 AM

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Rhonda Johnson-Saunders

Date: 12/23/2014 8:33:00 AM

Wise words, beautifully penned, Wilma! We forget how blessed we are...you have reminded me to be thankful for all I am blessed with...thank you for your comments on my son, Dylan's, poem. He gets so excited everytime he gets a new comment...Merry Christmas to you and your family and blessings in the new year...hugs, Rhonda

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 12/20/2014 1:52:00 AM

yes, it could all be taken away in an instant Think of those poor souls during the Nazi times, being chased from their homes and into concentration camps. It was horrifying. we have to appreciate all our blessings while we have them!!

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 12/19/2014 10:06:00 PM

I think about the things you have mentioned in your poem all the time and just how lucky I am to have pure water to drink Wilma! A lovely honest poem you have shared. Thank you. Hugs, Connie

Russell Sivey

Date: 12/19/2014 9:55:00 PM

This is a very sensitive subject, but definitely needed to be said! I truly loved reading this tremendous poem here this evening! You have astounded me by the message you have brought within this magnificent write! What a grandiose piece, Great Work!!

Shadow Hamilton

Date: 12/19/2014 8:14:00 PM

great sentiments Wilma very good pen ty for visiting my page hugs

Dr.Ram Mehta

Date: 12/19/2014 7:21:00 AM

What a flow of feelings and sentiments, Wilma. I enjoyed the poem

Rajat Kanti Chakrabarty

Date: 12/19/2014 3:56:00 AM

Very touching indeed. This happens everyday in all crannies You have rightly said "Simple things Others are attacked for We humans Forget That all this can be taken away One day - Some day - It will happen" A great message coming out of a sensitive mind,love Wilma>>>rajat