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And Yet - It Is What It Is

Our lives have known such different ways Such different ways have we And yet despite such varied worlds The same sun helps us see The teachings of a higher source So similar of grain So why then must our names, our skins Give rise to hate and pain The meals we set to nourish babes To blossom healthy lives Though dished up from a different pan A common fire thrives And yes, the love that bears its fruit To sow its yielding seed The very same no matter where In manner and in deed Our lives have known such different ways Such different ways have we So why not share and learn and form A larger family

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CayCay Jennings

Date: 3/30/2025 5:52:00 PM

All right, this is, I think, my 4th read and I can honestly say I've fallen in like with your style. I've yet to read one that didn't gift a piece of me to me via your pen. LIKE LIKE LIKE that ... CayCay

Mike Gentile
Date: 4/7/2025 11:36:00 AM

Cay Cay, that is the most wonderful thing to say, very meaningful to me, thank you xxoo

Duke Beaufort

Date: 3/15/2025 8:45:00 PM

Mike, I have to say you are one wise individual. This makes so much sense. I think we learn these lessons when we have a chance to interact with a diverse group of people in real life. The challenge is making that happen and letting it happen. I find all my biases melt away when I have a chance to be with people who are different. Smiles!

Mike Gentile
Date: 3/16/2025 7:30:00 AM

So true Duke, we must be open to it!! Thanks and Happy Sunday!

Jan Allison

Date: 3/14/2025 2:47:00 AM

It would be wonderful if this happened across the world Mike - something we can only dream of I guess. this stanza hits home particularly - still so much prejudice in the world"The teachings of a higher source So similar of grain So why then must our names, our skins Give rise to hate and pain . hugs Jan xx

Mike Gentile
Date: 3/14/2025 4:36:00 AM

It's only a dream, I know but sometimes, dreams do come true! Gotta try!! Happy Friday xxoo

Tom Cunningham

Date: 3/14/2025 12:09:00 AM

I wish it could be like that Mike, everyone respecting each other and living side by side in peace and love. We can only hope and pray that your vision will be realised. Tom

Mike Gentile
Date: 3/14/2025 4:36:00 AM

It would be great, thanks Tom! Happy Friday!

Lin Lane

Date: 3/13/2025 4:05:00 PM

Your outlook is very admirable, Mike and I don’t mean that just in a religious manner. The world becomes more disconnected each day even though communication outlets make it easier. Perhaps that’s part of the escalation of greed and some being power hungry.

Mike Gentile
Date: 3/14/2025 4:37:00 AM

Yes, the would and its garage of messages, hate become so difficult to navigate! Thanks Lin, Happy Friday xxoo

Tom Woody

Date: 3/13/2025 2:57:00 PM

Agreed. It's all about John 13:35. JW's have already begun the process in some 240 lands, the only international brotherhood on earth. The process will have reached its completion by the end of Jesus' thousand years reign

Mike Gentile
Date: 3/14/2025 4:38:00 AM

Thanks Tom and a Happy Friday to you!!