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Mother Teresa's Song

"Be happy in the moment, a moment is all we need"...Mother Teresa Mother Teresa's song has been sung, thus: she was an angel who dwelt among us Ego discarded, midst poverty lived In giving herself, inspired all to give The world awaits us to join her soft song In lonely world, helping others along treasuring moments as they quickly flee Being grateful for days we can't yet see Hard to process moments of wasted time, yet ponder lengthily moments sublime. Would we could sample each forgotten day But, like sunbeams, they drift softly away Will we learn from Mother Teresa's grace to reach out and become a Human Race In our brief moments before they are past can we find unity and love at last May 22, 2023 for "Writing Challenge - B Quotes - Poetry Contest by Constance La France howmanysyllables.com=10

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Smita Kulkarni

Date: 11/21/2023 9:58:00 AM

Such wise words and a profound message! Loved your last stanza so much!

Linda Alice Fowler

Date: 6/18/2023 8:37:00 AM

Belated congrats on this lovely and uplifting poem Ann. Good choice for the contest and wonderful writing! :)

I Am Anaya

Date: 6/13/2023 8:49:00 AM

Belated congratulations on your win, Ann! I too chose the most inspiring Mother Teresa. A most enjoyable piece. (Love your new avatar).

Bill Baker

Date: 5/28/2023 8:01:00 AM

Encouraging and hopeful are the words of this poem, Ann. Mother Teresa is a guiding light to all that want to be loving to all. Thanks for sharing, Bill

Constance La France

Date: 5/27/2023 9:45:00 AM

Anne, thank you so much for sharing your wonderful poem with us in my Writing Challenge, well done and congratulations !

Alexis Y.

Date: 5/25/2023 5:18:00 PM

WoW! Anne, Great job in using Mother Teresa’s quote to write a poem to highlighting her life and what she stood for. I chose the same quote.Excellent job. Congratulations on your winning write. It was well deserved;-) Alexis

Sotto Poet

Date: 5/25/2023 11:03:00 AM

Heartfelt congratulations on your well-deserved contest win, Ann, blessings dear friend.

Valsa George

Date: 5/23/2023 8:43:00 PM

Besides sticking to the topic given, you have also paid a beautiful tribute to Mother Teresa, the Angel of Mercy. We Indians are particularly blessed by this saintly soul who chose Calcutta as her place of activity, helping thousands of destitutes to feel secure and loved. All the Best dear Ann

Ann Peck
Date: 5/24/2023 9:12:00 AM

Thank you so much, dear Valsa. I truly believe she was an angel, caring for the poor, sick, forgotten. A completely selfless person.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 5/23/2023 12:58:00 PM

a wonderful tribute to the style of life that great woman endorsed. I chose her quote myself

Ann Peck
Date: 5/24/2023 9:19:00 AM

I guess a moment is all we need to make someone know we care. Thanks for commenting, Andrea!

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 5/22/2023 4:20:00 PM

- We all have a lot to learn from Mother Teresa, Ann ... a fantastic lady - She is considered to be the greatest humanitarian to have ever lived in the 20th century - A lovely poem - Good luck in the contest :) - hugs

Ann Peck
Date: 5/22/2023 4:32:00 PM

Dear Anne-Lise, Yes, she was unbelievable! The people she treated were the poorest of poor. I love your poem! Best of luck in contest!

Frederic Parker

Date: 5/22/2023 3:24:00 PM

I hold out hope for humanity's aspirations but for humanity itself...I do not have the same feeling...good luck in the contest

Ann Peck
Date: 5/22/2023 4:34:00 PM

I feel the same way, Frederic. We're going in the wrong direction. Thanks for your comments.