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This poem is in memory of William H. He had Down Syndrome. He once told me that he didn't like being this way. He was referring to his Down Syndrome. Having the self awareness of his own Down Syndrome has followed me with wonder all these years since. "Chile" being an African American and southern expression for child. POTW (12/22/24 and POTD 12/23/24) I am surprised at the attention this poem is getting WOW!

You are a brother And a son, special gifts For you are known, shown You are a child And a man sang "Kumbaya" "Come by here, O' Lord" As if to forecast His love to a family You held together In its time of need Things amazing this poet If you did know it You a gift from God As only He could style As He opens wide His arms you greet Him with your smile, His chile Be free now Billy

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Date: 1/2/2025 6:48:00 AM
The end especially gave me chills! Such a sweet tribute. My granddaughters’ step sis is a shaken baby and the sweetness and hugs along with exuberance is so touching. I look forward to meeting all these souls (incl. memory care locked) in heaven, to rejoice with them. Also I had an Uncle Bill who died at 25 so the name! Congrats on POTW…sorry I’m late! God bless!
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Michael Ramel
Date: 1/2/2025 10:13:00 AM
Thanks for sharing your memories and your kind words....blessings to you in 2025
Date: 12/28/2024 11:07:00 AM
Michael, full of emotional and deep, and congratulations on receiving the POEM OF THE WEEK honor ~
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Michael Ramel
Date: 12/28/2024 8:56:00 PM
Thanks Constance....Happy New Year
Date: 12/26/2024 4:52:00 AM
Very moving Michael, congratulations on receiving the honour of poem of the day and the week… Beryl
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Michael Ramel
Date: 12/28/2024 8:55:00 PM
Thanks Beryl.....Happy New Year
Date: 12/24/2024 9:07:00 AM
Hello Michael, what sensitive Haiku's that are filled with Godly things. Truly a POTD/W for so many reasons. Merry Christmas, My Friend, Daniel
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Michael Ramel
Date: 12/24/2024 1:28:00 PM
Thanks Daniel....Merry Christmas to you too
Date: 12/23/2024 10:07:00 PM
Heartfelt write Michael Congratulations on receiving such a a high honor of POTD.
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Michael Ramel
Date: 12/24/2024 1:29:00 PM
Thanks Michael......this topic is near and dear
Date: 12/23/2024 8:05:00 PM
Congratulations on your POTD. This poem is written by a sensitive heart with a tender beauty. Very touching. Blessings of the Christmas season to you!
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Michael Ramel
Date: 12/23/2024 9:06:00 PM
Thanks Sam....and Christmas blessings to you too
Date: 12/23/2024 7:49:00 PM
Your words hold meaning and depth. So worthy of being selected as Poem of the Day. Congratulations Michael. Many wonderful blessings to you. Hugs, Brandy
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Michael Ramel
Date: 12/23/2024 9:05:00 PM
Thanks Brandy.....your comments always make me smile
Date: 12/23/2024 10:35:00 AM
Michael, back to congratulate you on POTD.
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Michael Ramel
Date: 12/23/2024 1:35:00 PM
Thanks again Tania.....yeah this poem (to my surprise) has really grown legs and is taking off, WOW!
Date: 12/23/2024 7:16:00 AM
Congratulations on your POTD win. What a wonderful tribute. Enjoy your win. Merry Christmas with Blessings............
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Michael Ramel
Date: 12/23/2024 1:35:00 PM
Thanks Paula....and a Merry Christmas a a blessed 2025 to you
Date: 12/23/2024 6:37:00 AM
CONGRATS on the well-deserved honor of POTD for this gentle, moving poem, Michael. Janice
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Michael Ramel
Date: 12/23/2024 1:33:00 PM
Thank you Janice for your sentiments
Date: 12/23/2024 1:37:00 AM
Beautifully written, heartfelt and very touching. Congratulations on your POTD win.
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Michael Ramel
Date: 12/23/2024 1:32:00 PM
Thank you Zyrool
Date: 12/23/2024 12:56:00 AM
Michael this is a beautiful tribute that tugs at my heart! Congratulations on potw!
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Michael Ramel
Date: 12/23/2024 1:32:00 PM
Thank you Karen for your sentiments
Date: 12/22/2024 11:48:00 PM
Congratulations on your POTD write. This is a very heartfelt write, a tribute to someone whom you hold close. Maria
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Michael Ramel
Date: 12/23/2024 1:29:00 PM
Thanks Maria....yes near and dear
Date: 12/22/2024 5:07:00 PM
Dear Michael, your thoughts touch my heart so deeply. I can tell he meant a lot to you. This is a beautiful tribute, so tender and emotional. I would like to share something I heard recently. (It's not about seeing what those with disabilities don't have, but what they do have). So true. Congratulations my dear friend, on Poem of the Week. My best to you. Hugs, Brandy
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Michael Ramel
Date: 12/23/2024 1:29:00 PM
Thanks Brandy....I always look forward to words of kindness and encouragement.
Date: 12/22/2024 1:12:00 PM
Michael, a nicely penned emotive poem, congratulations on POTW.
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Michael Ramel
Date: 12/22/2024 1:44:00 PM
Thanks Tania......a topic near and dear to my heart
Date: 12/22/2024 9:08:00 AM
Congratulations on your POTW! Beautifully done! Paulette
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Michael Ramel
Date: 12/22/2024 9:37:00 AM
Thanks Paulette....a topic near and dear to my heart.
Date: 12/22/2024 7:34:00 AM
Quite an emotional write Michael, congratulations to you on the honour of POTW. Tom
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Michael Ramel
Date: 12/22/2024 9:37:00 AM
Thanks Tom.....a topic near and dear to my heart.
Date: 12/21/2024 2:44:00 PM
Beautiful!
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Michael Ramel
Date: 12/21/2024 5:37:00 PM
Thanks Ann.....It has always been a topic near and dear to my heart

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