Babies Silenced

Hello abortion my old friend
I've come to you again__
Because a period not creeping
He left his seeds while I was sleeping
And the baby that was planted in my groin
Still remains
Within my fear of silence

In disturbed dreams I walked alone
Narrow streets of cobblestone
'Neath the halo of the moon lamp
I turn my heart to be cold and damp
When my eyes were struck by a flash of
Small insight
That split  my night
And touched my heart of silence

And in the night light I saw
Ten million babies maybe more
Babies crying with much weeping
People hearing without really caring
People writing names of murdered child never shared
For no one dared
Disturb the cry of silence

"Fools", said I, "Abortion kills
Silenced permanently babies still
Hear my words that I might nurture you
Take my arms that I might hold you
But my words like silent stardust fell
And echoed in the womb of silence

And some people bowed and prayed
To the God of love today
And the song flashed out it warning
In my words that song was forming
And the sign said, "The word of the prophets
Are written on peoples hearts
And that is a place to start
And they're whispered in the silence

(Used /"Sounds of Silence__Paul Simon_Instrumental on YouTube)

Copyright © | Year Posted 2010



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Date: 4/17/2010 2:23:00 AM
what a message, nicely said Sara Congrats on your win
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Date: 4/17/2010 1:43:00 AM
Sara - This is eloquent and beautifully done! 'like silent stardust fell'...'And they're whispered in the silence'...Great lines and congrats! - Tim
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Date: 4/17/2010 12:36:00 AM
Congrats on your win, Sara! Best wishes, Caroline.
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Date: 4/16/2010 10:17:00 PM
Good idea and cleverly executed! Congrats on your win ! LUv, an drea
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Date: 4/16/2010 7:08:00 PM
I appreciate the manner in which this strong message is told. Great selection of rhying words to build progression as the story is told. This particular tune (with its rising dramatic stanzas) is a great one to use in sending a strong message; invites listeners to hear you softly without shouting at them. Enjoyed reading these lyrics. Congrats on your win in the contest.
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Date: 4/16/2010 6:21:00 PM
Congratulation Sara on your third place, I love this poem especially for the message. Agape, Moses
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Date: 4/16/2010 4:31:00 PM
Congrats Sara on your winning poem in Carolyn's contest.. such wonderful lyrics and a wonderful win for u to so enjoy .. luv.. Linda-Marie
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Date: 4/16/2010 2:33:00 PM
Powerful message in your lyrics, Sara. Congratulations on your third place win in my contest. Love, Carolyn
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Date: 4/11/2010 11:44:00 AM
I love the message in this one Sara. It is a timely message that needs rehashed. My belief is that the babe's soul rests in the sacred heart of the mother while the fetus is in development in the womb. And at the time of first natural breath it joins with the babe's body. A shame in today's world that the sacred heart of mothers are so seared over with the minds domination that they cannot sense the presents of this precious being of love even in their own hearts. Agape, Moses
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Date: 4/8/2010 7:53:00 PM
abortion.. i see,not always so happy.. you portrayed it so well with the word use of silence.great poetry. -Always&Forever Lynette
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Date: 4/8/2010 2:45:00 PM
wow... this is a good write you got here... i really love the ending, enjoyed
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Date: 4/8/2010 12:38:00 PM
good one mom, PROLIFE!!
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