Humanity

If we don’t feel with our hearts, we don’t belong
If we don’t see as one, the world is wrong
Beyond the wars and the hate and the insanity
We are all connected as humanity
We are the child with cancer who still wears a smile
We are the kid from the projects facing trial
We are the pregnant teen feeling lost and used
We are the elderly man in a home abused
We are the young couple, marriage on the rocks
We are the homeless one in a cardboard box
We are the cold and hungry, sad and depressed
We are the lonely child who never felt blessed
We are the woman whose life was filled with pain
We are the man standing alone in the pouring rain
We are the child who struggles day to day
We are the teenage girl who ran away
We are the soldier killed in an unjust war
We are the young man who can dream no more
We are the inmate locked away for life
We are the old man who has lost his wife
We would be better off without our vanity
And have a sense of belonging to humanity.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2010



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Date: 12/16/2021 10:59:00 AM
Agreed Vince, not much more I can say..' Apart from well done.!
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Date: 12/16/2021 10:58:00 AM
Agreed Vince, not much more I can say..' Apart from well done.!
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Date: 2/24/2019 5:19:00 PM
Hello Vince Suzadail Jr. I do agree with your poem. Have a nice evening my friend.
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Date: 12/11/2018 2:33:00 PM
I absolutely LOVE this poem!!!!!!! Every time my heart feels the injustice in our world, I will come back and read this over and over again. Thank you for this!!!!!
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Date: 9/16/2018 11:02:00 PM
No words left to say, exceptional write. I think you'll find my Poverty Defines true wealth a very similar read. Thanks for sharing
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Date: 7/6/2018 4:05:00 PM
You deserve the humanitarian award for this one.
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Date: 12/1/2017 8:12:00 PM
A great piece makes a person introspect.I loved the similies .
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Date: 7/8/2015 8:56:00 PM
what an amazing picture you paint that strikes deep into the heart Vince you are incredibly talented hugs 7 + fav poet
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Date: 11/16/2012 3:28:00 PM
Such a great message how have you been? Light & Love
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Date: 7/2/2012 12:21:00 AM
WOW! over 1000 views!! so richly deserved... '...the homeless one in a cardboard box,' '...the old man who has lost his wife,' just two lines among all that comprise this marvelous piece. BRAVO, Vince!!
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Date: 5/23/2012 9:10:00 AM
a great poem..congrats on being featured
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Date: 4/1/2011 10:29:00 AM
this poem really had a lot to say and all so true, enjoyed reading it. thank you for reading my precious friend and for your comment.
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Date: 3/5/2011 11:03:00 AM
I really enjoyed reading this poem. I love the use of the phrase we are before each line as it makes you realize we all suffer and in that we are all the same. Any one of us could end up (or could have ended up) in any of those sad situation. I just joined this site yesterday and so far this is one of my favorite reads. Great job
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Date: 3/2/2011 10:16:00 PM
great poem...makes you think what the world could be like if we all connected to each other just a little more...if we all saw each other as part of ourselves, would we be in the situations we are today?
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Date: 2/13/2011 7:32:00 PM
A realist with a heart...thank you for this touching poem.
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Date: 1/18/2011 5:39:00 PM
Very profound and moving, Vince. Lainie
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Date: 1/8/2011 11:40:00 AM
Outstanding I am deeply moved by your poem the title drawed me to read your poem without humanity where would we be, Thank you for your comment on my poem Number One Dad take care your friend Patricia.
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Date: 1/5/2011 11:49:00 PM
absolutely beautiful. Wonderful developement, rhyme, and insight. Deeply moved. Thankyou for your beautiful poem.. it has inspired me. : )
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Date: 1/5/2011 9:58:00 AM
Vanity, YES! And identity gets harder and harder in this touchless society. Great to hear from you, Vince. Have a wonderful year. Love, Dave
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Date: 1/4/2011 7:28:00 PM
Interesting Vince,..p.d.
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Date: 1/4/2011 5:26:00 PM
Dear Vince, I have been thinking of you and your family often. If you'd ever like to talk, just let me know. I'd be happy to give you a call. If nothing else, I can lend an ear. Love and blessings, Carolyn
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Date: 1/4/2011 5:22:00 PM
Great poem Vince and so very true,,,,,,,,too late, too often, do we have the wisdom of age......Sending you prayers of hope and courage. Hugssss
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Date: 1/4/2011 4:15:00 PM
Vince - this poem made me think many thoughts as I read it - I have a very dear friend who is getting sentenced on the 20th - I reckon he will receive 50 to life - Breaks my heart Vince - I hope the New Year Blesses you and all who share your heart - Wonderfully truthful poem Vince - MJ
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Date: 1/4/2011 1:01:00 AM
very didatic,good stuff!! arthur charles ford,sr.,poet thepoetbandcompany.yolasite.com
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Date: 1/3/2011 2:05:00 PM
Excellent moral spine here but I new that! Light & Love and Happy New year..if you can spare a blog read?
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