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Passing By

How many faces did I see today Whose lives did not connect with mine? Perhaps our shoulders touched, then passed, Yet never did our paths entwine. I did not notice tears upon your cheek, Or your step that faltered as I went by. I did not hear your muted voice, Or recognize your anguished cry. Oh brother I did not abide with you, Or offer you a helping hand. Is it the way of strangers here Who walk on shifting sand? Yet in our souls there is a place That is caring, whole and fine. Tomorrow I shall see your face, It looks a lot like mine.

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Hgarvey Daniel Esquire

Date: 1/17/2009 6:59:00 PM

My LOVE BEEG, In my Heart, I am a Rhymist THIS POEM IS A RHYME A Beautiful, Beautiful Rhyme I must confess the word " Entwine " I use very often That was LENORE's Favorite word in all HER POETRY YOU Entice me I will ALWAYS LOVE LENORE A few of my student's dropped by I will SOUP MAILYOU Later Xliamp ALWAYS...HG

Robin L. Gass

Date: 1/16/2009 12:01:00 PM

How true the words you have penned here are. We all go about our business and don't see what may be going on around us, a stranger in need perhaps. A heart felt poem that should remind all who read it to look a little closer and we may see someone who, even a smile, could brighten their day. A wonderful write Barbara. Many blessing to you and thanks for the comments and well wishes. Love, Robin

Michael Degenhardt

Date: 1/16/2009 5:28:00 AM

Love the message here, so many times we do not see the obvious,but we should recognize the need that we all have to be seen. Excellent rhyme and a perfect read! Michael

Brian Strand

Date: 1/14/2009 11:41:00 PM

Like the quatrain format here Barbara.Nice poem Rgds Brian & thanks for your welcome comments

James Foulk

Date: 1/14/2009 3:08:00 PM

how true this piece of wonderful poetry you wrote is. very touching. thank you for reading my poetry and for your comments.

Keith Bickerstaffe

Date: 1/14/2009 2:36:00 PM

A poem from a big, big heart... so sweetly expressed, especially your final verse. BRAVO BG! Best wishes, Keith

Laurie Ginn

Date: 1/14/2009 1:57:00 PM

Barbara so much truth and feeling with this write. It is so easy to look over and not see and you are right we are looking often in the mirror. Laurie

Carrie Richards

Date: 1/14/2009 8:08:00 AM

A reminder as we start our day...all those people we meet along the way ...perhaps we should take a closer look. Wonderful thoughts in your wonderful poetry. ~ Carrie

Sharon Winter

Date: 1/14/2009 5:08:00 AM

A wonderful poem revealing the thoughtful and caring soul that you are. It is not many people who take the time to think of a stranger, and wonder. We are all indeed so much alike, and yes perhaps someday, as you write, we will be more aware of each other, and who knows what love and understanding and joy that will lead to. Beautiful write. Love, Shar

Tyesha Ehigiator

Date: 1/13/2009 10:59:00 PM

Wow...Amazing poem, wonderfully written and passionately expressed.. I especially loved the ending which said(Yet in our souls there is a place That is caring, whole and fine. Tomorrow I shall see your face, It looks a lot like mine. There are so many people out there that are just like you and me, suffering just the same or maybe worse, and sometimes they just need to know that someone cares. God Bless you and Happy New Year. Fantastic!! *Tyesha