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Daisy Chain

Each generation is the next link in the chain But our ancestral past won’t let the future children of posterity go, to run free Adam and Eve put the first breach in the human chain Caused us to start building fences, made neighbors divide themselves Your little white girl wandered into my yard the other day Bless her little heart, she started picking some daisy flowers My little black girl saw her, and came outside to play with her neighbor Innocent fun had by everyone Your little girl put a daisy flower in my little girl’s hair Said they were both at a wedding, and started holding hands and dancing A tear of joy came from my eye, as I thought about how, as neighbors, you and I don’t speak much We’re the ones so out of touch I now realize a daisy chain is a soul connection Letting go of past animosities will break the chain of distrust caused by sin ... will mend the fences of brotherly love again

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Michelle Mac Donald

Date: 6/18/2017 11:23:00 AM

Profound, yet a soul stirring write, Freddie. I totally agree with Charlie, "From the hearts of babes come valuable lessons". Cruel and doltish dogma to think otherwise. Shallow, narrow minds are like clothes pins...best to be careful what's being pegged to the line. Best wishes, Mikki

Charlie Smith

Date: 6/16/2017 9:55:00 AM

From the hearts of babes come valuable lessons. Well done Freddie

Daniel Turner

Date: 6/16/2017 9:33:00 AM

And Jesus said, Verily I say unto you, Except ye be converted, and become as little children, ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven. Matthew 18:3 Sweet write, Freddie:)

Heidi Sands

Date: 6/16/2017 9:13:00 AM

Oh I just love this one Freddie. Love the title, the message, everything. So well written. A favorite :)

Cheryl Hoffman

Date: 6/16/2017 7:13:00 AM

I agree with Chris; this is an awesome write about the integrity of children and how we adults should be more like them! P & L~Che :)

Chris Green

Date: 6/16/2017 7:01:00 AM

Freddie, my poetic friend, this has to be your best yet. Like the narrator, this beautifully expressive poem brought a tear to my eye and had me wondering the same. Why is it so difficult to get along with one another, to live and let live? Why does everything have to be a battle for position and rank? Why can't we all be more like children, just enjoying each other, regardless of any differences there may be. Absolutely wonderful, one of the best I have read anywhere. Dude, your heart is huge.