I’ve read this compassionate poem several times already, “I Do Run’s” words have touched me deeply. Please read, if you are so inclined,….. There is no instant solution, but together with trillions of humane hearts there shall always be hope……..
Don’t you dare turn those unicorn eyes toward me
And keep your sparkly sparkles to yourself
That field was truly not meant for running or singing or dancing or jumping for joy.
Just stop with the rainbows and the technicolor sunsets
No need for close ups of baby chubby thighs
Or even your thighs sunning on white sand beaches.
Enough of the Sunday mornings watching your lover breathe
And definitely no more spontaneous water fights with the kids
Even those first moments that bring tears of joy are not the moments for me
No, not for me, wondering, how you can enjoy when
…..Children are kept in cages, sold to the highest bidder
…..Women are forced into dangerous back alleys, not owning their bodies
…..Veterans sleep on cardboard boxes, crazy instead of courageous
…..People still being judged by the back of their hand or the hand they’re holding
Unicorns and…
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what a heart touching poem, i’m in awe. it’s so beautiful!
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Thank you Laiba, Irma of “I Do Run” write some amazing words, always touching and compassionate….. xx
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My heart to your heart, dear friend! 💕
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Heart-warming, thank you.
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OH! Thank you for sharing this, Ivor!
It is so important, timely, heartfelt, and soul touching!
I went over to leave a comment.
(((HUGS)))
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Thank you Carolyn, her words rang deep sad bells in my heart ((Hugs))
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Yes, mine, too. 😦
But, she (and her compassionate heart) are a joy to the world. I know those who read her words will be changed and hopefully inner change in people will bring about positive outer changes in the world….especially for those peoples who can’t make changes and can’t even speak for themselves.
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Beautifully said Carolyn 🙄
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says so much, thanks for sharing Ivor!
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Amazing Kate.
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indeed!
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