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Who I Am

Who I Am by Joan May Donnelly Ellis November 20 2015 I care not for charm nor empty promises I care not for fame nor degree I care not for friendship With the corrupt elite society All I care for is justice, honesty, and love I care for the freedom that is everyones right Granted by the Good Lord above Just enough on the table Just enough to get by And a big enough heart to hear and answer The mournful cry Of those less fortunate than I I am not impressed by your jewelry Nor your accumulation of wealth I am not impressed by your wardrobe And your beauty is of no account If you entertain strangers If your door is open and welcomes the lost If your soul belongs to the Master And you trust Him and you fear not the cost Then you are whom I am seeking With you my destiny is achieved With you there is a bright tomorrow And in goodness I can believe.

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Date: 2/9/2016 2:00:00 AM
deep poem, thank you for sharing. LINDA
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Date: 11/20/2015 3:20:00 PM
Extended from the heart to the World at large and a 7. This is exactly in harmony with the Lord's saying "The fact that you helped/did good for someone else, you did so to me". A philanthropic thought,enjoyed. Please feel free to visit my page when you get to it. RP.
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Joan Donnelly Ellis
Date: 11/20/2015 3:34:00 PM
Thank you so much Rainbow - Hugs

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