Making a Small Difference

My little charge is dear to me, 
He barely hears and cannot see
Born with challenges of every kind
A more adorable kid you cannot find

He breathes with difficulty and cannot eat
His daily existence is a tremendous feat
But he has a sweetness that is so rare
He elicits love for all to share

In the scheme of daily life I know
No laurel wreaths on me bestow
But a small difference I think I make
For in his life great pride I take.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Gelb Avatar
September 15, 2010 at 10:05 AM
Thank You for reading my Meals on Wheels. This is a great poem. You made my eyes water. Thank you for being you.
Dietrich Avatar
September 13, 2010 at 9:43 PM
THis is so precious, Barbara, I highly commend you for this job you do. It is more valuable than any rich man's job. LUv, Andrea PS congrats on your win.
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September 12, 2010 at 10:18 AM
Barbara, many congratulations on your win in Carolyn's contest >> James :)
Roberts Avatar
September 11, 2010 at 8:31 PM
beautiful, congrats on your win with this touching entry
Neels Avatar
September 11, 2010 at 5:46 AM
Wow Barbara, small difference in a big way, must be rewarding the work that you do. Congratulations on your win in Carolyn's contest, love Wilma
Mannan Avatar
September 11, 2010 at 5:20 AM
Wow Barbara the picture you painted before my eyes is awesome May God bless the little one. many Congratulations dear friend for this win.
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September 11, 2010 at 4:19 AM
Congrats on your wonderful win, enjoy my dear....always Michael
Mehta Avatar
September 10, 2010 at 7:57 PM
Congratulations on this win in the contest, Barbara
Freeman Avatar
September 10, 2010 at 7:18 PM
Passionate Barbara! I drive a special ED bus for Dover School District in Arkansas. The special unique blue roses are dear to me. Congratulations on your success in Carolyn's excellent contest. Agape, Moses
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September 10, 2010 at 6:35 PM
Congratulations on your win in Carolyn Devonshire's contest. Love, iolanda
Brown Avatar
September 10, 2010 at 5:25 PM
Congratulations on your win in Carolyn Devonshire's contest Barbara. Love Carol
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September 10, 2010 at 4:02 PM
How lucky he is to be in your care. Lovely poem and congratulations on your win. Love, Joyce
Haick Avatar
September 10, 2010 at 3:52 PM
Bless your dear heart, Barbara! One of the best jobs in the world! Love, Audrey
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September 10, 2010 at 1:39 PM
This is truly a BIG difference in the life of a small child, LNC. Very touching! Congratulations on your win! Love, Carolyn
Brown Avatar
September 10, 2010 at 12:06 PM
What a beautiful day to sit and read poetry here at PoetrySoup. Please keep writing and sharing your poems with us. What a diverse group of poets we have here I am so happy you are one of us Barbara. Have a wonderful weekend filled with inspiration. Love, Carol
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