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I Was Born But Why

I was born but why I was born to smile not to suffer I was born to face challenges but am struggling I was born to smile, be happy and be loved But am hustling, hustling to survive I was born to bring joy, love and hope That’s why mother carried me for nine months; but why To be a disgrace? Or was it to unite? Was i born out of pity, bitterness and shame? Just like the world with so many reasons To be in and out of it No i was born for a purpose and humanity I was born to comfort-love and be loved Cherish and become a better person I was born and that’s why i was born I was born ,i was born

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William Gray

Date: 3/18/2015 4:17:00 AM

Lovely heartfelt piece Milly!. Power to your pen. Best regards.

Millicent Mashatola
Date: 3/18/2015 7:06:00 AM

Thanks for reading and lovely compliments... best regards Milly xxx hugs <3

Pandita Sietesantos

Date: 11/5/2014 2:24:00 PM

Milly, this is such a deep powerful write about an important question that we all ask! Bravo, my friend! Keep churning out these poetic gems! Warmest regards. Pandita

Millicent Mashatola
Date: 11/6/2014 1:16:00 AM

Thank you for your kind compliments Pandita!!... all the best Milly xxx hugs <3.

Dan Helppi

Date: 10/30/2014 10:40:00 PM

I like this.

Millicent Mashatola
Date: 10/31/2014 5:28:00 AM

Thanks Dan...looking forward to read your writes too..:-))

Jan Allison

Date: 10/30/2014 3:53:00 PM

None of us have any control over being born but we do have control over what we do with our lives and if we can make the world a better place for those around us then we have done an outstanding job - deep thought provoking write Milly:-) hugs jan xxx

Millicent Mashatola
Date: 10/31/2014 5:44:00 AM

True and we must give our self permission to change our world in a positive way, love and respect and to people around us.....thanks Jan xxx <3