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Dignity

Dignity comes from within; given to us by the Them. Back breaking, heart aching, sturdy ones, those who carried all which was done. Dignity; my mother, your mother, my father, your father. Born with it; never beaten out. Dignity is your birth right; a prideful right; never taken lightly; always protected. Stand tall on the backs of many, for they have given you this right. Remember their plight, for they have fought for you. Repay them, for much is owed. Stand in dignity, for they are watching. Dignity comes from within, given to us by them, never beaten out.

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Date: 2/23/2022 9:45:00 PM
Wow! Yes we need to be strong for the strong people who came before us and who will come after. Well said!
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Date: 1/27/2021 1:25:00 PM
Here, here! A toast to thee sweet dignity.
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Catherine J. Broussard
Date: 9/16/2021 3:21:00 PM
Yes, a toast!!!!
Date: 7/4/2020 11:07:00 AM
Every now and then we need to read this poem. Keeps you focused.
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Catherine J. Broussard
Date: 11/14/2020 4:21:00 AM
Thank you Ricky, I also follow you. Catherine
Date: 4/4/2018 3:21:00 PM
And I will Thank You! Nice!
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Date: 2/25/2018 11:03:00 PM
hi Catherine well said, your dignity no one can snatch..... the last line is very nice. "Repay them, for much is owed. Stand in dignity, for they are watching you."
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Date: 2/25/2018 5:50:00 PM
Very nicely written; great message for all. We have a duty to those who have paved the way, paid the ultimate price for us to have it a bit easier and safer.
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Date: 2/25/2018 4:03:00 PM
Genuine dignity is not diminished by those who profess to be better than you.
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Date: 2/25/2018 2:27:00 PM
Well said and well put. True words, yet we all have to careful with a possible ungodly self proudful pride.
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Catherine J. Broussard
Date: 12/5/2019 3:00:00 PM
Thank you!
Date: 12/21/2017 6:58:00 PM
So important, to stand in dignity, so complete, a life worthy to live...All the best Catherine
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Date: 12/21/2017 2:40:00 PM
Wonderful pen Catherine :)
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Catherine J. Broussard
Date: 12/5/2019 3:00:00 PM
Thank You!

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