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Tapestry ~ by Gina
I held the door for you today
Though I do not know your name
I might not even see your eyes
I’ll do it just the same
I reached a box up high today
You sought but could not reach
White haired man, let me help
Let me live as I teach
I paid the toll for you today
Not knowing who you were
Following me, the car behind
I followed urging pure
I gave a smile to you today
Though we’ve not met before
A woman tired, I’ve been there too
I wished I could do more
You fell from your bike today
Nearby, I ran to help
Your mom, unknowing, doors down
Through me, her love was felt
I said a prayer for you today
Though ‘cross the world you live
Feeling what you’re going through
Give what my heart can give
We are all cut from one same cloth
Of God’s great tapestry
All the things I do for you
Ripple back to me.
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Original poem, written for this post June 16, 2012 ~ Copyright © 2012 Professions for PEACE
Three cheers to your IDEA!! Raise a glass for it!! We all believe in equality!!Loved the theme!
-Naima.
Thank you Naima! Yes, we are all family. So glad you enjoyed. Thanks, dear one, for your kind comment. Hugs, Gina
You’re more than welcome! I am mesmerized by your efforts to compile us all as family. WE LOVE YOU FOR THAT!
Hugs coming right back to you,
-Naima.
Naima, dear one, you brighten my day 🙂 Many hugs coming your way! ~Love, Gina
Thank you so much, your comments are always like a chocolate truffle and your hugs too warm. 🙂
-Naima.
Naima, that’s so sweet. You are a darling one! So glad you liked my poem 😀
That is really beautiful Gina! It reminded me of where I need to look for inspiration for poems as well as the heart of it, which mirrors mine. Peace and joy. C
Your comment means the world to me. Thank you dear one. Blessings and light to you, Gina
These are sincere words of love for your fellow human. It is pure unconditional concern. Bravo on these unselfish acts and beautiful write.
Kim, your words of cheer melt my heart, dear poet. Thank you so much.
Beautiful. Kim*
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Thanks for your kind comment!
Beautiful.
Thank you dear one.
Gina, Thank you so much for this lovely poem. It speaks to me of kindness in everyday life. And the importance of noticing, paying attention to the simple needs of everyday life. Love it! -Cathy
Cathy, yes that is exactly what I was trying to capture. The whole essence of “there’s really only one of us here” and the ripple effect. All the little acts all around us, rippling out into people’s days and lives, costing us very little and possibly helping much more than we know. Love, Gina
In giving we receive. Beautiful! Thanks Gina!
It’s a worthy message to sing out about. Thanks so much! Warm hugs to you.
Absolutely beautiful! Bright tears to my eyes but a smile to my heart. Thank you 🙂
Brought, not bright 😉
Oh I see…. as a poet I must say, I thought it was sweet like that. “Bright tears” 🙂
I do know what you mean. Joyful tears. So much good can come from so little 🙂 Thanks so much!