Amidst the paper and bows
Amidst the holiday glow
Amidst the carols we sing
Amidst the bells that ring;
Let us not forget.
When chaos takes control
When business refuses to let go
When we are rushing to and fro
When we are mindlessly going with the flow;
Let us not forget.
The tears of the child who lost parents to AIDS.
The struggle of the woman who sells her body unpaid.
The growl from the stomache of the hungry man.
The power of darkness that grips the land.
Let us not forget.
The hurt of the girl holding her pain inside.
The panic that grips the man with no way to provide.
The depression of the child who has been owned.
The abandonment of the widow left all alone.
Let us not forget.
How one person can make a difference.
How one voice can rises above the noise.
How one life can change another.
How one heart can help another come alive.
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December 1st - World AIDS Day
December 2nd - International Day for the Abolition of Slavery
Let us not forget the 33 million with AIDS, 27 million slaves, and all the others that are hurting and suffering.
Wow, that's strong. Thanks for posting this; I certainly won't be forgetting the dire needs around me this Christmas season.
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WOW!! All I can say is AMEN! This is what I've been trying to tell people again and again. that poem summed up every word! Thank you so much for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI've started something called Clean Water 4 Christmas Project to raise $4,000 by Dec.25th to build a well(s) in Sudan, Africa. I am working with The Water Project. We need to take a stand for what we believe and show this world what teens ARE capable of doing to make a difference.
Let us not forget.
Blessings from one rebelutionary to another. =)
Lexi
That's very powerful...thanks for sharing Olivia! Your passion for people is inspiring, and I hope that your heart will be used to create great things throughout the world. :)
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--Abigail
wowww!!!
ReplyDeletethis so great!!!
is the naked true, displayed in a passionet way.
Olivia, thank you for posting this poignant reminder of what shouldn't be forgotten this Christmas season. I needed to hear that, to get my focus realigned. I know what I'll be praying for this December.
ReplyDeleteGreat post, it was beautiful =]
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