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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
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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! Login to Reply

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! :) Login to Reply

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). Login to Reply

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 Login to Reply

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 ! Login to Reply

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 Login to Reply

Sotto Poet Date: 5/25/2023 11:03:00 AM Heartfelt congratulations on your well-deserved contest win, Ann, blessings dear friend. Login to Reply

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 Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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.