Who's To Say

The voices matter not
what they might say..

Please, toss the scorn and names aside
For, who can say, who has the right
To be the one, who will decide
Who can love...or who is a man?

~

There was a man of whom I speak
So like a rose, with gentle hands
A butterfly, alone, 
could safely light upon his palm
and want to stay.

This man could love a poem
Could kiss a baby, could love a song, 
and still be big and strong

He could hear the music, and weep a tear
just because of beauty, heard 

He made a difference, with kindness done
until his journey over, and he was gone
A stronger man?....there was none


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A   Avatar
May 17, 2012 at 10:07 PM
Carrie, congratulations in Michael's contest.. Take care and have yourself a good night ~ always* PD
Arowolo Avatar
May 17, 2012 at 5:56 PM
Excellent piece, Carrie.Congratulations on your win in this Contest............O.A
Brown Avatar
May 17, 2012 at 1:26 PM
Congratulations on you win in Michael's "Love" contest Carrie. Love, Carol
Williams Avatar
May 17, 2012 at 12:57 AM
Carrie congrats on your win..very strong, very romantic..David
Burch Avatar
May 16, 2012 at 9:26 PM
Ohhh, Carrie, this is Beautiful!!Congratulations on your win dear friend...big hugs, love ya much, deb
May Avatar
May 16, 2012 at 7:15 PM
congrats on your win Carrie
May Avatar
May 16, 2012 at 7:15 PM
congrats on your win Carrie
Falotico Avatar
May 16, 2012 at 4:20 PM
Congrats on your 7th place win in my contest... love n hugs Michael
Dietrich Avatar
February 6, 2010 at 4:01 PM
EXcellent writing about another kind of "strength" , Carrie! Congratulations! LUv, Andrea
Brown Avatar
February 4, 2010 at 8:57 AM
Congratulations on your win in the contest Carrie. Love, Carol
K. Avatar
February 4, 2010 at 12:38 AM
This is such a touching tribute to a strong man,very heartfelt...I think he would be so proud to read this from heaven :) Congratulations on your win with this Carrie :)
Johnson Avatar
February 3, 2010 at 6:33 PM
Congratulations on your lovely poem and win Carrie. Was this your Daddy? Sounds like mine. Love, Joyce
La France Avatar
February 3, 2010 at 6:37 AM
Congratulations on a third place win, in my contest, I am Strong, with this wonderful poem.
Clark Avatar
February 3, 2010 at 5:25 AM
Very Beautiful Carrie! Love Jeralynn
Smith-Johnsen Avatar
February 3, 2010 at 4:28 AM
Congratulations Carrie, on your placement in The Rambling Poet’s “I Am Strong” Mini-Poetry contest with these words of admiration. Your creativity has placed you in the winners circle. Smiles, Dane Ann
Ahmad Avatar
June 3, 2009 at 7:32 AM
beautiful.
Mcmullin Avatar
May 29, 2009 at 7:34 PM
Thank-you from the bottom of the hearts of all men, for your truest definition of what it means to be a "man" I AM MOVED! Love, poet butterfly
Austin Avatar
May 28, 2009 at 10:57 AM
Glad to say that in this day and age macho is not a necessity for the male. Whoever you're talking about is THE man, no doubt about it. Love, daver
Loving Iii Avatar
May 26, 2009 at 1:21 PM
a great piece. it sounds lived. john h loving iii
Reynolds Avatar
May 26, 2009 at 10:29 AM
You are so blessed, Carrie, i am sad to say I've never known a man such as this. you are very blessed. love, Kristin :)
La France Avatar
May 26, 2009 at 7:48 AM
A real man is both gentle and strong, not afraid to show emotion. I hope he was a real man for you. I can hear the love in your words
Winter Avatar
May 26, 2009 at 7:45 AM
Now here, you are talking about a real man. When a man is not afraid to be gentle and true to his heart, there is nothing left but admiration, respect and love. This must be for someone extremely special. Beautiful tribute. Love, Shar
Shango Avatar
May 26, 2009 at 7:43 AM
Carrie, you have a wonderful heart that like a basket carries the beauty of your mind into everything you write ... this is such a special poem, I can feel it. Best of luck in the contest.
Bird Avatar
May 25, 2009 at 8:50 PM
Beautiful and moving piece Carrie, like your style. Thank you for your kind comments.
Bingham Avatar
May 25, 2009 at 8:39 PM
Carrie a real man doesn't have to blow his own horn. Look at Jesus, beautiful write and so much truth. God Bless, Ron
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