"Comes A Time..."

This needed saying...

http://news.yahoo.com/blogs/sideshow/strangers-give-shivering-child-their-coats-175227230.html?vp=1

"Comes A Time..."

We tell ourselves

- we know,

we understand,

but ...is always a but

...always...

but ...we can't do for every one -

...not enough hours,

nor enough days...

ever and all the excuses

all the reasons...

but 

we have the tears,

have the heart.

have the strength of will

and the soul

...to do what we can

as we really can

at any given time

on any given day

without a shred

of selfishness or hesitation

or even a question of

what we really have

or could spare

...for a child...

in our right HERE and NOW

Comes a time

we need remember

in OUR right here and NOW

helping people is sharing our humanity

but helping children is 

growing our future.

Chris

Author's Note

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Reviews

[Hannah]

It is so refreshing to read this perspective on humanity because it is seldom written or even heard about. Although there will always be suffering and pain and injustice, and in many cases, an inhuman amount of evil, there will always be an overpowering source of good. And humanity definitely still exists, it just doesn't share the limelight as much anymore. I think this poem will help people to remember what our purpose really is in life and what we should never give up doing so long as we're alive. Definitely a favourite.

[New Theory]

A heart touching poem for a heart touching cause.

[Ghost of Jupiter]

Mmm, so very true.... Warms my heart to see this, no more can be said other than beautiful, Chris... Not only your words but your soul...

[captain]

I feel sad on what had happen in syria, but and that 'but' indeed, I can only feel the helplessness of the situation that I can't help. The experiment on the bus, was heart touching, it was, it was... I have my hopes that we haven't all lost our hearts from those things shiny and alluring. A very nice message, truly wonderful message.

"children is growing our future"

so true...

[Desert Rain]

What a beautiful message, strong advice, and true feelings. This one hits the heart. Thank you for sharing-- a wonderful write, Chris. Truly.

[Aethereal]

Where does a child go when grown? Perhaps children keep us in touch with that child that is often lost within each of us as we age, lost within a winding maze of worldly trauma. When we take care of children we take care of the child within.

[olla]

wow.. just... wow..... it says I have to leave at least 25 characters to post a comment.. I would say it again but.. well.. you know..

[Lyn Anderson]

Such a thoughtful and inspiring and truthful write. And yes, it starts little, with little things. My daughter went to a birthday party where she was asked to bring donations to the Humane Society in lieu of gifts. Now my daughter wants to do the same thing for the local Women's shelter with no prompting from me ...

[J. J. Nightingale]

I agree with the LAST stanza............


As if................. Jazz xx

[Ruth]

Nothing more to be said but yes...indeed, perfectly so xx