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We Must Live

We suffer greatly So that the task Of helping others Can be accomplished. Let the chorus of anguish Sing in our hearts, And be heard In the streets of despair. We must live So as to bring Our brothers through the night, Which we have been blessed To endure. We, who have suffered Beyond all endurance, Possess the fire To show the way. Written after reading "Night" by Elie Wiesel.

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Sue Mason

Date: 1/3/2009 9:34:00 AM

Beautiful written and so very inspiring!! This is part of the reason that 12-Step groups have become so prevalent ... those who help others the best are those who have been there!! "Night" is a powerful testiment to human caring ... congratulations to you Orma on this well-deserved selection to be a feature this week!!

Bella Cardenas

Date: 12/31/2008 12:51:00 AM

oooh this is good. I like the darkness of the piece, and all the pauses are accentuated neatly and it packs a punch. I have never read anything by Elie Wiesel, but I'm thinking about it now. Excellent job.

Amy Swanson

Date: 12/29/2008 6:04:00 PM

Wonderful and inspiring message! Congratulations on getting featured this week! God bless, Amy :)

Carrie Richards

Date: 12/29/2008 5:42:00 PM

Well done Orma! Best Wishes, and keep writing. Congratulations on this fine poem being selected for the featured section this week!! ~ Carrie

Sharon Winter

Date: 12/29/2008 10:12:00 AM

Love to you dearest Orma! Congrats on your beautiful poetry being featured this week. Wishing you so much joy and good health in the new year and always. Hugs, Shar xoxo

Mickey Pig Knuckles

Date: 12/29/2008 9:57:00 AM

Orma, I just wanted to offer you my congratulations for being featured here. Wonderful words of poetry... MPK

Michael Jordan

Date: 12/29/2008 8:45:00 AM

Orma - beautiful Poetry - Great message - Congratulations on having your poetry featured this week – I hope the coming year has many blessings in store for you and those you love – God Bless, MJ

Barbara Washington

Date: 12/29/2008 6:52:00 AM

Just beautiful poetry, congrats for being feature

Raul Moreno

Date: 12/29/2008 2:07:00 AM

Congratulations on being featured this week. I hope you have a Happy and safe New Year. I invite you to come and read my work...Raul

Vince Suzadail Jr.

Date: 12/28/2008 5:44:00 PM

Congratulations Orma on "We Must Live" being featured this week. We need to embrace each moment including the suffering. God Bless. Hope all is well. Vince