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The time you gave was precious and bright, In little dreams, you lit a light. Books that lay covered in dust, Now opened again with newfound trust. Numbers started to dance and play, Hearts began to dream each day. A short journey, just a few days, Yet the lessons will forever stay. A small lamp you chose to ignite, Will shine in someone’s future bright.
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Mar 25, 2025
Mar 25, 2025 at 5:19 AM UTC
A Spark of Change
In this world of capitalism, we're driven by consumerism. We act out of a sense of entitlement. At times, we order others like a servant. We think we deserve our rights, and just for that we'll fight. Just so that we can win, We'll raise our voice and create a scene. In our competitive society, There is so much emphasis on productivity. We end up becoming exploitative. Can the outcome really be positive? We need to think carefully, if we can live with ourselves comfortably, when most of our gain, is built on another's pain. Perhaps we should really see, that we're not much different. You and Me. There's so much more that we could be. Be the change that you want to see. To others, they might be somebody: A daughter, a sister, a lover, a wife. Please give some honour to their life.
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Oct 27, 2014
Oct 27, 2014 at 12:23 PM UTC
Productivity VS Humanity?
In a little church, where faithful ones Are praying everyday for mercy Then teaching it to their daughters and sons, Whereof repentance they're always thirsty In a little church, two famous ushers Led everyone with smiles and vows Nose powders and cheek blushers Are flaking away, then drifting to the clouds "Good morning, good Sunday! Blessed shall be your family All are welcomed here to pray!" They'll be guided to their seats, calmly Yet, for one woman of color They would never ever smile They will hide her from father's collar In the corner, behind the last aisle. Nonetheless, she'd come all Sundays, With the bravest faith of all That one day, they'd change their ways, They'll learn the truth, beginning small… In a little church, a young child Observed all this and had enough With bare feet and eyes wild, She went and tugged the woman's cuff She said to her: "Don't be afraid, Trust me, this world is gonna change!" And then a promise she had made "You'll never have to feel that strange! You'll feel included, you won't be judged I'll take you to the best of seats You'd be listened to and always loved You'll get to know only good deeds. I'll raise my kids to be always kind And never rush to judgment To love thy neighbor and to find Ways to observe true faith in many!" That young child, had wings unseen As all gasped, hearing her speech They wondered where their hearts  have been And how a child their minds can teach. In a little church, two humbled ushers Led everyone with smiles and vows Nose powders and cheek blushers Are flaking away, then drifting to the  clouds...
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Nov 6, 2020
Nov 6, 2020 at 12:22 AM UTC
Nose powders and cheek blushers
In a little church, where faithful ones Are praying everyday for mercy Then teaching it to their daughters and sons, Whereof repentance they're always thirsty In a little church, two famous ushers Led everyone with smiles and vows Nose powders and cheek blushers Are flaking away, then drifting to the clouds "Good morning, good Sunday! Blessed shall be your family All are welcomed here to pray!" They'll be guided to their seats, calmly Yet, for one woman of color They would never ever smile They will hide her from father's collar In the corner, behind the last aisle. Nonetheless, she'd come all Sundays, With the bravest faith of all That one day, they'd change their ways, They'll learn the truth, beginning small… In a little church, a young child Observed all this and had enough With bare feet and eyes wild, She went and tugged the woman's cuff She said to her: "Don't be afraid, Trust me, this world is gonna change!" And then a promise she had made "You'll never have to feel that strange! You'll feel included, you won't be judged I'll take you to the best of seats You'd be listened to and always loved You'll get to know only good deeds. I'll raise my kids to be always kind And never rush to judgment To love thy neighbor and to find Ways to observe true faith in many!" That young child, had wings unseen As all gasped, hearing her speech They wondered where their hearts  have been And how a child their minds can teach. In a little church, two humbled ushers Led everyone with smiles and vows Nose powders and cheek blushers Are flaking away, then drifting to the  clouds...
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Go inside. Not only your home but yourself. You are being beckoned from within. The external world has nothing for you now. It’s time to go inside. To be. To feel. To reflect. To get real. To be vulnerable. To pray. To forgive. To meditate. To listen. To examine who you’ve become. To hurt. To heal. To let go of what’s holding you back. To imagine who you want to be. To be grateful. To be hopeful. To love. To learn. To grow. To dream. Go inside, and stay inside until you are at peace with yourself and our world.
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Mar 21, 2020
Mar 21, 2020 at 9:05 PM UTC
Go Inside
"Be the change you wish to see in the world"... But I was born upside down and instead I am all the things I know I need to change, but don't.
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Dec 11, 2015
Dec 11, 2015 at 4:38 PM UTC
Don't Complain About all the Things You Choose not to Change
Words can be beautiful Words can be ugly Words can make your heart beat faster, Or tears run down your face. Words can sew you up with a needle and thread, Or they can slash holes and scars in you that no matter how many times you fix them, they keep-keep bleeding. Words can hurt.
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Mar 4, 2015
Mar 4, 2015 at 2:21 PM UTC
Words
The mainstream media feeds us lies. Our food companies feed us chemicals. Schools conform to the government. The government is run by corporations. We are taught to obey, work and consume. Are we free? No. Can we do something about it? YES! Question EVERYTHING. If you don't know something look it up because knowledge is power.
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Dec 11, 2014
Dec 11, 2014 at 3:49 PM UTC
Knowledge is Power
There are so many beautiful beings Out there right now, I see you all just being So fascinating and passionate now And maybe I couldn't see it Cause I was clouded in darkness But once I started to be it I forgot about feeling heartless.
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Sep 26, 2014
Sep 26, 2014 at 9:38 AM UTC
You Inspired This.