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  1. 41. Take A Stand

    • By Sandra Hearth
    • Published by Family Friend Poems August 2020 with permission of the Author.

    Sometimes the light will shine through.
    It makes its way to the surafce to show you
    That within all this mess and chaos,
    There is still a spark to help us when we're at a loss.

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  3. 42. Came From A Seed

    • By Sheehan Desjardins
    • Published by Family Friend Poems January 2017 with permission of the Author.

    I stand here in the field alone;
    I'm a dandelion with no home.
    The people never water me.
    They say, "That's no flower, just a weed."

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  5. 43. Planting Seeds

    • By Alora M. Knight
    • Published by Family Friend Poems December 2018 with permission of the Author.

    I was in a room the other day
    Where seeds were being planted.
    I could only hope and pray
    Their growth would not be granted.

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  6. 44. Beyond The Purse

    It's sometimes easy to think
    We have nothing to give;
    Yet we often have more to offer
    Than we tend to believe.

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  7. 45. Celestial Design

    • By Melita C. Warren
    • Published by Family Friend Poems February 17, 2023 with permission of the Author.

    If I provoke a smile, hear laughter rise,
    Bring a sparkle into someone's eyes,
    If I ease the loneliness of one soul,
    Wipe away a tear, a broken heart console,

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  8. 46. A Way To Give

    Focus on self only makes
    the world a dreary place to live.
    But you make it a brighter scene
    when you find a way to give.

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    "Leave a gift for someone
    who won't find out it's from you."
    That is hitting the bull's eye of generosity, and it's fun.

  9. 47. Cost Of A Smile

    The cost of a smile isn't much,
    although many people act as such.
    We all have our problems of struggle and strife,
    but a smile will help in anyone's life.

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  10. 48. Sticks And Stones

    • By Alexander S. Newlin
    • Published by Family Friend Poems October 2015 with permission of the Author.

    Sticks and stones may break my bones,
    but words will never hurt me.
    That old saying is such nonsense.

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  11. 49. Black Is Beautiful

    • By Sharon D. Brown-Rogers
    • Published by Family Friend Poems November 2006 with permission of the Author.

    Black is
    Black is as beautiful as a bed of milky white clouds.
    Black is as beautiful as soft as a newborn baby hair.
    Black is as beautiful as standing up for what is right.

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    It really touched me and I am going to use it to motivate and encourage others. Some of our black brothers and sisters hate themselves because they are black.

  12. 50. In Memory Of Christian

    • By Sharon L. Heiston
    • Published by Family Friend Poems July 2007 with permission of the Author.

    There are only a handful of people
    You'll meet in life
    That truly touch your heart
    And make you glad you're alive

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    Our son, Christian, passed away suddenly at the age of 26 on October 20th, 2006. I came across this poem; it reminded me so much of our Christian. He had that type of personality and the...

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  13. 51. Afterwards

    • By Wilton Parr
    • Published by Family Friend Poems January 2009 with permission of the Author.

    When word comes that you are gone
    what will be said of you?
    Those who only knew you casually
    will say charitable platitudes.

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    This is such an interesting point of view, and honestly, I believe we should start having more in-depth speeches for those who have passed at funerals now. This poem has changed my thinking!

  14. 52. Just For Today

    • By Dawn M. England
    • Published by Family Friend Poems October 2018 with permission of the Author.

    Just for today,
    Can we forget about race,
    Colour, religion
    And who isn't 'straight'

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  15. 53. It's Time To Help Them

    • By Sami Chester
    • Published by Family Friend Poems July 2017 with permission of the Author.

    Have you ever asked
    Why the singing bird sings?
    Why people help people
    Without gaining a thing?

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  16. 54. Trust?

    • By Trish
    • Published by Family Friend Poems July 2011 with permission of the Author.

    After I knew the person you showed the world,
    I searched for the person you are.
    He was nowhere around
    Where was he to be found?

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  17. 55. Ode To A Princess

    • By Barry J. Robinson
    • Published by Family Friend Poems December 1, 2023 with permission of the Author.

    The first time that we saw you
    That shy angelic face,
    We knew you'd make a nation proud
    With dignity and grace.

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  18. 56. Trapped Inside

    • By Dedicated_mama
    • Published by Family Friend Poems January 1, 2024 with permission of the Author.

    I wish you could see the world through my eyes.
    You'd understand me better and release fewer sighs.

    There's so much that goes on inside my head.

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  19. 57. A Home Of My Own

    • By Henrietta M. Moyle
    • Published by Family Friend Poems December 1, 2023 with permission of the Author.

    All I want is a home of my own
    I'm not too demanding you'll see
    A bowl of food, the occasional bone
    And I promise I'll be good company

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    A very moving poem. Since my dog died last year a number of people have suggested that I might find a dog to replace her in a rescue home. Best wishes, Ann

  20. 58. Heart Song

    • By Keith R Acker
    • Published by Family Friend Poems January 1, 2024 with permission of the Author.

    When a smile can lift a fallen soul
    Or a loving touch make one whole
    If just one heart we can console
    Our Song of Love we can't withhold

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