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Cannot Bloom In Edens Garden

CRT calculating - I saw this from the beginning as one of my husband’s kin-in-laws began to ask questions or inquire as wanting to pick, or was it peck, at my brain. Her telling facebook page told of her true intent to harm, sad but true. Wisdom pays attention, loves but does not let in ill-intent. Charts, charting the way. A flow of dripping ink akin to a slow leak of pungent hate. Might we circle back, no more talking behind one’s back. Instead a genuine smile, a tear in the eye, no more do or die. And then infinity arms stretching about in a familial way, ears inclined, sweet laughter, convivial conversation. A blend of colors, as in a patchwork quilt, gently sewn, a tight weave that cannot be broken, not a lackluster theory that cannot bloom in Eden’s garden. The fruity juices froth at the mouth, side glances look for fault. Have you observed a playground where children of all races, creeds, and colors simply laugh, chase, bond? Scents of magnolia and honeysuckle, innocent of foolish thought, corrected for only what childhood itself teaches. In the game of Mother May I, CRT calls for backward steps. Why place children in the muck? A joy could be had from reciting MLK’s speech. Let his words ring in the ears of all who will hear and let us stop stabbing our kids with ink that breeds contempt. 7/2/2021

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Date: 7/22/2021 6:52:00 AM
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 7/23/2021 6:19:00 AM
Thank you, Rama!
Date: 7/21/2021 10:58:00 PM
let us stop stabbing our kids with ink that breeds contempt. - This, I think, is the best advice as well as a warning for our contemporaries. Congratulations!
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 7/22/2021 3:37:00 AM
Thank you, Christuraj!
Date: 7/13/2021 11:40:00 PM
I think we learn more from children than they ever learn from us, this one is beautifully penned Kim! So appropriate!
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 7/14/2021 4:59:00 AM
Thank you so much!
Date: 7/8/2021 10:03:00 AM
Brilliantly stated and spot on the mark.
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 7/9/2021 6:06:00 AM
Thank you, Kenneth!
Date: 7/2/2021 6:43:00 PM
Excellent take on contest theme. I read CRT is taught in schools. I was shocked. They should be taught bible instead. Mind of children polluted by elders. Simple life complicated by racism. All the best for contest.
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 7/2/2021 8:19:00 PM
Thank you, Rama! :)
Date: 7/2/2021 1:03:00 PM
A profound poem with many wonderful messages of love and tolerance, my dearest, Kim. Hugs xxx and blessings.
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 7/2/2021 8:20:00 PM
Thank you, my friend!
Date: 7/2/2021 12:40:00 PM
People could learn a lot from watching groups of children play. Reading this wonderful poem was a pleasure. It inspires tolerance, peace and love -just what the world needs. Blessings, Evelyn :)
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 7/2/2021 8:20:00 PM
Thank you so much, Evelyn!
Date: 7/2/2021 8:50:00 AM
I don't like Facebook much. It's there but I never open it. If some nasty idiot is bothering you, you can always block them. You don't deserve such treatment. Hugs.
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 7/2/2021 9:51:00 AM
For the CRT contest but thank you so much for your care

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