Heart is thumping
Nostrils flaring
Heavy breathing
Cheeks red in flush
Carrying burdens
Wearing amour
Feet flying
Arms swinging
Stopping at the door
No more looking back
Pull my shield in place
Walk in taking my seat
People filtering in
False smiles greet me
Questions of why we are here
Mentally pulling out my notes
Quietness surrounds the room
I stand and cough
To clear my throat
I look to my sides
I see you my friends
And God standing with me
I ask God to help me now
As I open my mouth to speak
Confidence comes out as words
Speaking on behalf
Of all people who
Are considered different
Or with illness
Which they do not understand
Victory shall be mine
As I step back and grab
A hold of my first victory
My goal is coming true
Dignity and respect
Will be yours my friend.
Terry Shepherd
03/12/13
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That’s a beautiful poem, may god bless you
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thank you so much Mridubala!
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🙂 I wish you read my poem, if that’s okay
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AMEN! Keep standing for Christ, in His service! Lord bless you Terry. One day at a time. Prayers continue.
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thank you so much Rob
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you are doing it!
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yeah!!
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Whoo_Hoo I Knew you could do it. Strength my friend strength, knowledge and love !! Proud of you!!!
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thank you my friend
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That’s a very powerful poem, much love to you! 🙂
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thank u so much Ruby
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i look forward to hearing more about your meeting. i am sure you set some things straight. i would stand beside you and fight any day if only i could! i am there in spirit as so many others are.
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and I so appreciate this!
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Wow, we have a worrier … here. Fantastically written, Terry … that was powerful and I hope you left the building with high head and light food. Because I have a feeling that this was something you went through today or I’m sailing. Doesn’t matter – fantastic poem. We all need a worrier in us. You have got a good one.
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thanks Viveka for believing in me when I haven’t in my own self
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This is really beautiful
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Hi Deana1!!!!!! Thanks for the great comment!
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Yeeha!
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I was thinking about you earlier today……………how full of compassion and life you carry. You are an amazing woman my friend
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Cheering and clapping and saying Yay Jesus! Way to go , Terry! You are brave and beautiful! God bless you!
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thank you so much. you have helped me greatly with your support and prayers
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Showing your courage…:-) This is beautiful!
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thank you Amy
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Niceness, Terry! That’s the way to stand up. What a beautiful rendering of courageous works. 🙂
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thank you so much my friend for a great comment!!
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Such powerful words! I love this 🙂
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thank you very much my friend……..
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