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When a Baby Cries

There are many different beliefs about what happens when we die. I recently read something profound about why a baby might cry. We have all heard that age old saying that God works in mysterious ways. I’m going to give you something to ponder over the next couple of days. What if when we die, we just pass from one room to another. Think about coming right back, with a new father and a new mother. Now imagine a newborn remembers their life they left behind. Maybe they miss their fortune and are scared of what they now find. Now and then you’ll see a baby who was born without a tear. Maybe they love this second chance, a new world without past fear. These newborns could have been homeless, beaten or mentally abused. They could have simply been unwanted, always lonely, bloody and bruised. Whatever the case may be, maybe those memories just slowly fade. This newborn then comes to terms, with the new life they now have made. Imagine if we got two lives, one that’s good and one that’s bad. Maybe we would treat each other better and appreciate the good that we have had. I didn’t write this to change beliefs, there are some things that just can’t be. It’s just simply to try and remind you of some things you might not see. I’m not claiming this to be the truth or even what I believe. It’s just something for you to ponder as you close your browser and take your leave.

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Date: 6/7/2022 10:20:00 AM
"When a Baby Cries" is a powerful write. In life there are many questions with few answers. Have a great/blessed day...........................
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Mark Koplin
Date: 6/8/2022 9:47:00 AM
Thank you so much Paula!
Date: 4/2/2022 1:18:00 PM
I enjoyed your poem, Mark. It is one possibility. I've thought similar thoughts myself. I've heard people say, "There but by the grace of God, go I." It's entirely possible we 're all here doing the best we can with what we've got. Every one of us are unique. It makes sense to me that we have the life we have to learn the lessons we need to learn. It's not good or bad, it's necessary. Thanks for sharing, Bill
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Mark Koplin
Date: 6/8/2022 9:46:00 AM
Thanks Bill, I appreciate the visit my friend!
Date: 4/2/2022 3:10:00 AM
You do bring up points that give pause for thought, Mark. One door closes and another opens….
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Mark Koplin
Date: 4/2/2022 11:02:00 AM
That’s what I was going for, thanks Jenna!
Date: 4/1/2022 7:24:00 PM
You are so right, Mark. I'll be pondering this one for days, weeks. I have actually had some of these thoughts myself before, and it was nice to see them articulated so well in this rhyming poem. Excellent writing. If I get some answers from the beyond (or a newborn) I'll share them with you! Thanks for sharing, Mark.
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Mark Koplin
Date: 4/2/2022 11:01:00 AM
Thanks Milt! I appreciate that!!

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