Living the Dream

Down in Haiti
Far from the dream
Way on back 
From the vacation scene

Lives the people
Trapped in a life
Poverty, sadness
Toil and strife

Children weeping
From worm infested,
Swollen, malnourished
Starving little bellies

What would Golden 
Flower think of today
The country she loved
Destroyed in such a way


(Missionary from Haiti came to visit our church yesterday.  With his visit and 
talk, I see solutions to problems in an instant.  Something to treat the water 
before the people use it, reforestation, wells in places that need them, and 
proper out door facilities for areas that don't have them.  Money, work, and 
time is needed to carry these projects out .)
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009


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Date: 10/25/2009 2:48:00 PM
And the water of life springs forth and so now these waters must also be blessed by the the spirit of sanctifying Grace streaming forth pure life. Blessed by Grace be you all! I will send my blessings Sara!
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Date: 10/20/2009 1:22:00 AM
If every person would just do something with-in their means to help others. We could eliminate the suffering in this wordl. Thank you for sharing this piece, Sara. Love, Lainie. and thank you for your continued kind comments.
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Date: 10/19/2009 4:55:00 PM
So much to do and so much need ... it can all seem overwhelming ... thanks for your comment on my contest entry and I changed it to include the words "snow flakes" ... it didn't register with me that I had entered a contest about snow ... LOL ... thanks for all your support, Sara.
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Date: 10/19/2009 3:25:00 PM
It's really a sad state of affairs for those who live in Haiti, Sara. You captured it well in your words! The poverty and disease are rampant. I think "Golden Flower" would wilt if she saw the conditions today. Powerful, meaningful, profound writing! A favorite for me. Love, Carolyn
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Date: 10/19/2009 2:35:00 PM
one problem. someone had to actually do it. actually give, actually work, actually deliver, before letting the devil steal it before it gets there.
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Date: 10/19/2009 1:54:00 PM
Lovely write Sara, true words you write >> James
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Date: 10/19/2009 11:02:00 AM
A very hartfelt poem brought tears to my eyes. Well written. Thanks for your comments Pam.
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Date: 10/19/2009 10:46:00 AM
Interesting write and I agree, there are many countries in such situation. I am thinking of Mexico for example. Thanks for sharing and thank you for your comments on my poem. Actually, no, I wasn't refering to Israel. I was refering to Korea. But the Middle East is definitely another problem to solve. Caroline.
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Date: 10/19/2009 8:11:00 AM
Quite often in the back country of vacation spots....there is a whole different world..one of sadness and poverty. You have expressed that thought so well.! ~ Carrie
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Date: 10/19/2009 8:06:00 AM
Heart wrenching words Sara.Rgds Brian & thanks for your welcome comments and kind words today
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Date: 10/19/2009 6:59:00 AM
nicely penned, mom sorry we missed the service.
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Date: 10/19/2009 6:06:00 AM
Heartfelt and powerful poetry, Sara! Thank you for brining this message to us. Love, Robin
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Date: 10/19/2009 5:40:00 AM
This is sad but true. I wish that governments will look toward that country and help
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