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The Volunteer

The Volunteer Each heartbeat of the volunteer Exudes a hope for mankind that Embodies lessons of mercy, Honour, and compassion; equal That higher calling made to all Believers. The power of...love. Not just love for friends, but strangers. Daily sacrificing their lives And their selves on the alter of Humanity. For no other Reason but that calling breathed Deep within each drop of blood...That "Greater love has no man than this: to lay down his life for his friends. " 3.26.2017©deborah burch Sonnet Dedicated: In Honour of my son In Memory of my husband And to all "Good Samaritans" in the world Holy Bible: reference John:15:13

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Pipping Stars

Date: 9/2/2017 7:31:00 AM

love this ... awesome thoughtn ...

Ralph Sergi

Date: 8/16/2017 4:33:00 PM

A beautiful poem in honor of your son and a tribute to your husband. My deepest compliments!

Joanna Daniel

Date: 7/3/2017 8:05:00 AM

A beautiful poem, Cap'n, with an excellent message:) lovely tribute to your husband and son :) hope you're doing fine:)

Eric Boddie

Date: 5/19/2017 2:21:00 PM

wow deborah, i simply Love your Spirit....i am so glad my heart was Blessed to hear it....as it flows so loud and clear....but too many of us fall to fear....oh what will my friends say....if they knew i was acting this way....by doing something simply for the greater good....Jesus Said Love Thy Neighbor As Thy Brother, and seriously, we all should....amazing my friend....myself, i offer free tutoring and i am pretty good at it too....;)