Notes About The Poem

Inspired by the exceptional kids/people particularly the physically handicapped who creatively make beautiful handicrafts or native products in our country.

Pride of Our Native Land

Four legged people are indispensable and pride of our native land
With a pair of forelegs, they move forward with their gifted mind
They completely compensated their weaknesses with their creative hands
Making native products and handcrafts for tourists to buy in souvenir stands




Nov. 17,2012


*pair of forelegs means the pair of crutches/the four wheels of a wheelchair

Note: 
A dedication to physically handicapped brothers and sisters who shared their aesthetic skills in making native products, art works or handicrafts being sold in different beauty spots of our country.

8th Place Winner
Contest: Four, For, Fore
Judged: 11/22/12
Poet Sponsor: Debbie Guzzi
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Hunter Avatar
February 13, 2013 at 1:50 PM
I like your style...
Cavanaugh Avatar
December 15, 2012 at 4:47 PM
I just ran across this poem. What a wonderful dedication to your cherished brothers and sisters. Well done!
Carrillo Avatar
December 2, 2012 at 12:45 PM
This is a great tribute to those people. We have them everywhere. My late husband has a nephew that is blind and he is a computer instructor. Thanks for sharing. Lucilla
Brown Avatar
November 30, 2012 at 12:04 PM
Sorry so late but I am here now to say congratulations on your win in this contest Leonora. Love, Carol
Scott Avatar
November 26, 2012 at 12:25 PM
a nice tribute mate clever good insight also thankyou for comments on mine x davidsott
Arowolo Avatar
November 25, 2012 at 9:09 AM
Beautiful write,Leonora..Congrats on your win..
A   Avatar
November 23, 2012 at 6:03 PM
Hello Leo,,, my favorite poet... , congratulations with your win in Debbie's contest~ PD
Liwayway Avatar
November 23, 2012 at 6:56 AM
super congrats on your win my dear friend Norie...I know you will win :) cheers!!!!!!! hugs, Maria
Tsiluma Avatar
November 23, 2012 at 5:59 AM
Lovely write Leonora - lovely dedication. Congrats on your win!
Tams The Golden Girl Avatar
November 23, 2012 at 3:29 AM
Yes knew this would be in the placings well done girl ,big hugs xx
Onclaud Avatar
November 22, 2012 at 1:20 PM
Wishing you a fine day, norie...enjoy your quality time,di ba?..:) huggs!
Tams The Golden Girl Avatar
November 22, 2012 at 8:27 AM
Nice one Leonora and what a beautiful dedication. huggs xx
Dietrich Avatar
November 22, 2012 at 8:04 AM
Leonora, I want to thank you on this american holiday, for being such a sweet friend to me here on soup. Thanks for all your comments recently which I have not been able to get back to. I've just been unusually busy preparing for the holiday and my son is here now from Oregon. So nice! Luv, Andrea
Kendrick Avatar
November 22, 2012 at 6:18 AM
Thanks for the educational information about your country..It is good that the person or persons who are handicapped can do creative or artistic crafts to make an income for their families..Our country handles things differently now..At one time the handicapped sat on the city streets and did different things to earn some money..I remember there was one man who sold pencils and one who played the guitar and sang..Those stood out in my child's mind..Great work that you have penned..Sara
Kendrick Avatar
November 22, 2012 at 6:18 AM
Thanks for stopping by my work..Sara
A   Avatar
November 21, 2012 at 9:39 PM
Hello My sis-ie pooh,, Stopping by to greet you and every other soup poet, with a special thank you comment, during this wonderful Thanksgiving season. Hope you do not mind the time I am taking to express my sincere appreciation for any support you have offered during the years, or time you have been here on the soup. I am deeply thankful and extend to you my best wishes for a happy and healthy Poetic Magical Thanksgiving Day. *Always & Forever, the Poet Destroyer; -*
Gasun Avatar
November 22, 2012 at 4:02 AM
Have a very happy and healthy Poetic Magical Thanksgiving, too my dear sisie-pooh and to all our loving friend poets here! Can't stop thanking you my friend and sis and to all of here for you for for continuous support and inspiration.
Dietrich Avatar
November 19, 2012 at 10:35 PM
this is such a thoughtful poem. I'm glad you wrote the note at the bottom. I was trying to guess who they might be!!
Gasun Avatar
November 22, 2012 at 4:05 AM
;) Thank you so much Andrea!
Beaufort Avatar
November 19, 2012 at 7:46 PM
There is wisdom in all of this. It's a lot better than being written off or ostracized like happens in a lot of places. Thanks
Gasun Avatar
November 22, 2012 at 4:03 AM
Thank you so much, Duke.
Onclaud Avatar
November 19, 2012 at 12:04 PM
wow, i am so taken my the depth of this theme yet you wove it in a was that was truly gracious and not emotionally overloaded... thumbs up, norie.. what a delight!.. galing naman:)
Gasun Avatar
November 19, 2012 at 12:05 PM
Thank you so much Nette!
A   Avatar
November 19, 2012 at 11:19 AM
Hola, Leo, how are you? I just got out of work, and thought of visiting your poetry first... By the way the image here are sad, i help out and donate to many of the skills they share... do you have any favorites,, like a bracelet or something... Good thoughtful poem to share with us today,,, thank you...pd
Gasun Avatar
November 19, 2012 at 11:53 AM
Hola, sis PD! thanks a lot for your visit! well, love anklets, necklace and bracelets (native) ;) thanks for asking my dear friend! ok, time for me to go to bed now, good night/morning! see you tom. love always, Leo
West Avatar
November 19, 2012 at 11:17 AM
Hi dear friend, I really appreciate your words more than you know. A great write, and close to home. Rollo
Gasun Avatar
November 19, 2012 at 12:03 PM
Thank you so much Rollo
Guzzi Avatar
November 19, 2012 at 11:10 AM
a real morally UPRIGHT write Leonora. Light & Love
Gasun Avatar
November 19, 2012 at 12:08 PM
Again, thank you so much my dear Deb!
Gasun Avatar
November 19, 2012 at 12:05 PM
Thank you so much SK!
Gasun Avatar
November 19, 2012 at 12:04 PM
Thank you so much, Deb!
Komala Avatar
November 18, 2012 at 11:47 PM
thank you Leonora for sharing your great thought...wonderful verse..<3<3<3 SK
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November 18, 2012 at 2:00 PM
wonderful Dedication, Leonora, you are so right..
Gasun Avatar
November 19, 2012 at 12:09 PM
thank you so much, Harry!
Ersal Avatar
November 18, 2012 at 12:49 PM
Nice!
Gasun Avatar
November 19, 2012 at 12:11 PM
thank you so much Junate
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November 18, 2012 at 12:36 PM
You think of everyone - - Leonora you are just so kind and good - You have a heart of gold. - GORGEOUS! Have a nice Sunday afternoon. - oxox / / Anne-Lise
Gasun Avatar
November 19, 2012 at 12:10 PM
Thank you so much Anne-Lise!
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