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Begging To Be Someones Family

I lost my whole family So I took in a neighbor I have paid, sold, washed, shopped, cleaned, and done for this neighbor more than anyone in his life has His own children won't call him, but I do His ex wife is dating his old friend I continue to encourage him He is lost in the meta verse One day he'll tell people about me like he tells me about others All of the good people he Met in life are all memories now and I reminded him one day you'll explain how you had a beautiful person who BEGGED to be your sister. Showed you more love than your own kids but because she is a BLACK WOMAN she means nothing- you'll never call her your sister you will never protect her like family. You will remember her for cursing when she's mad No matter how much she does you will never protect her from men' because our men are so scared and weak in character. I deserve better and will never beg to be anyone's family again.

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Susan Lawrence

Date: 2/1/2023 5:16:00 AM

So potent and powerful . Your words cut deep Gu ! There is no place in this world for racism . Your love is as valued and true as anyone’s . You will have a family ~ one that deserves your love and heart and intellect . Belated congratulations on POTD! Thank you for visiting my poem . Blessings, Susan :)

Valsa George

Date: 12/14/2022 4:46:00 AM

This story tugs at my heart strings. Love has no value in a world where people are ruled by racial prejudices ! Congratulations Gu Genday on your POTD

I Am Anaya

Date: 12/12/2022 5:46:00 PM

Congratulations on POTD! "He is lost in the meta verse", but you are not, Gu Jendayi. You have this realization! You are most deserving of a family. Thank you for sharing ~I Am Anaya

Karen Jones

Date: 12/12/2022 11:58:00 AM

Powerful poem of the day. Congratulations

Anonomus Scorpio

Date: 12/12/2022 7:57:00 AM

Gu, thank you for sharing this powerful expression of feeling. Know that in all that read your words you find a family that knows you deserve to be heard. Congratulations on a well-deserved honor for your poem of the day!

Gu Jendayi
Date: 12/12/2022 8:05:00 AM

Thank you very much. Means a lot.

L Milton Hankins

Date: 12/12/2022 7:45:00 AM

Congratulations on your P.O.T.D., Gu.

Gu Jendayi
Date: 12/12/2022 8:06:00 AM

Thank you.

Constance La France

Date: 12/12/2022 7:09:00 AM

Gu, powerful and sad, your neighbour was not worthy of your help but when YOU stand at Heavens gate it will open wide. Congratulations on receiving POEM OF THE DAY, honor, blessings

Gu Jendayi
Date: 12/12/2022 8:07:00 AM

Thank you so much for that confirmation. Definitely storing my riches in heaven. I appreciate this.

Malabika Ray Choudhury

Date: 12/12/2022 7:03:00 AM

You have penned a very sad, but powerful poem, Dear Poet. It is amazing how much you have cared for this neighbour! You are an amazing person! Congratulations on your POTD. Shows how strong you are by expressing your feelings this way - I will be thinking about your experience and your poem for a very long time. Love and warm wishes ~ Mala

Gu Jendayi
Date: 12/12/2022 8:07:00 AM

Thank you. Very much. Xo

Suzanne Delaney

Date: 12/12/2022 6:14:00 AM

Sounds like this neighbor is not capable of giving love to anyone. Sorry you have been hurt this way, Congratulatiions. for your POTD. Blessings.SuZ

Mike Gentile

Date: 12/12/2022 4:36:00 AM

You have penned a powerful POTD! It is sad that still in today's world, there is this unfounded hatred! Congratulations on your honors and enjoy your day!!!

Tom Cunningham

Date: 12/12/2022 2:44:00 AM

Prejudice belongs in the dark ages not in this modern age or has mankind learnt nothing from the past. Congratulations Gu on the honour of POTD. Tom

Gu Jendayi
Date: 12/12/2022 8:08:00 AM

Thank you, Truly something that will be a past suffering. Thank you.

Charles Messina

Date: 12/12/2022 2:20:00 AM

Gu, so sad there is so much of this hatred STILL in these times. No one should have to beg to be part of a family, after all, we are ALL brothers and sisters, my dear friend. Read my latest poem "Brother in the Blind" I hope it cheers you up! Congratulations on POTD. So well deserved...Blessings Charlie

Speaks Volumes

Date: 12/11/2022 9:17:00 PM

ln my family, it never seemed to be mentioned, what color a person’s eyes or hair or skin was, unless it had some pertinence to the conversation. It was unimportant information, and much more important to comment on their personality, manners and friendliness. I guess that’s why I can honestly say that I didn’t notice skin, eye or hair color til I was well into my teens. It just wasn’t important. My kids were brought up this way too. l wish it was the same for everyone, as it should be.

Stephan McBride

Date: 12/10/2022 5:57:00 AM

You do deserve the best this is very true, amazing the love you have shown to your neighbor, I pray you find some around you full of God's love as you inherit, God is giving out free life, joy, comfort, peace and love to all and the world rejects it, Jesus had 12 deciples that he knew was gonna abandon Him , but He knew they where at this time of this world, but when filled with spirit they did not abandon Him,love ya my friend

Gu Jendayi
Date: 12/12/2022 8:09:00 AM

So true. Thank you for this reminder.