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Having luscious hair and eyes so coy.
It was a day just like any other,
But with no celebrations or joy.
This world was different to me,
After all, I was a special kind.
Others didn't care & ignored me always,
Actions that never yielded meaning in my mind.
Living on the streets was only easy,
With no debts or assets to hold.
No amount of riches lure us,
Not money, not clothes and definitely not gold.
All I want is a little love,
Would acceptance be too much to ask?
Being different wasn't my choice,
If only it was something I could mask.
As an individual I want to be accepted. By my family. By my friends. By everyone.
Today we find countless unfortunate people living on the streets, in poor shelters in every country. Some due to poverty, some due to sickness, some due to choice. While they may approach us asking for food or money, which is a momentary need, what they really desire is a life-long requirement. To feel accepted, to feel loved, to be treated normally. If only we could learn to acknowledge them the way we are today.
Today we find countless unfortunate people living on the streets, in poor shelters in every country. Some due to poverty, some due to sickness, some due to choice. While they may approach us asking for food or money, which is a momentary need, what they really desire is a life-long requirement. To feel accepted, to feel loved, to be treated normally. If only we could learn to acknowledge them the way we are today.
**This post is part of the A to Z April Challenge and the Ultimate Blog Challenge.**
Hi there!
ReplyDeleteI’m stopping by during the A to Z Challenge. I enjoyed stopping by and hope you get the chance to check out my blog sometime during this month. I’m a children’s book author and I’m reviewing different books. Good luck with the challenge!
Take care,
Donna L Martin
www.donnalmartin.com
author THE STORY CATCHER
coauthor CHICKEN SOUP FOR THE SOUL: ANGELS AMONG US
Hey Donna, thanks for stopping by ! :) Good luck to you too for the challenge. Will be visiting your blog too. :)
DeleteThis is the second post I read today on acceptance. And yes, every human being desires to be accepted and to be loved. True love is when you accept someone will all their faults. Great start to the challenge.
ReplyDeleteYeah even I noticed that "Acceptance" is quite the favorite pick for 'A'. :) And I was surprised to find the coincidence having drafted my post weeks ago :D
DeleteBut it is the most fundamental right of every human and we need to address it at all levels. Thanks for visiting :)
Acceptance is something we all yearn for, especially from our family. Nice poem!
ReplyDelete-Chrys Fey
Tremp’s Troops - A to Z Co-co-host
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Thanks Chrys :)
DeleteThat touched my heart! Yes, we need more compassion towards these special people!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the kind words, Shilpa :)
DeleteThis is a beautiful poem. I've had to go through a long period trying to accept that I'm losing my vision.
ReplyDeleteFeeling accepted and accepting loss are two strands of acceptance that interconnect. Lovely writing.
Thanks Amy and welcome here ! :) I love your comment - "Feeling accepted and accepting loss are two strands of acceptance that interconnect."
DeleteHow beautifully expressed !
Our need for acceptance is truly a great leveler - it knows no boundaries!
ReplyDeleteCouldn't agree more, Corinne. Thanks for stopping by ! :)
DeleteSo right and so well expressed..All humans have that need..of acceptance. A thoughtful approach!
ReplyDeleteThank you ! Glad you liked it. :)
DeleteThanks EM! I like the A-Z idea. And what a better word to begin with! Acceptance is universal regardless of social standing or economic status. Thanks for sharing your thoughts. I enjoyed reading this post
ReplyDeleteThanks Ken for those kind words and welcome here ! :)
DeleteAcceptance seems tone popular...I wrote on that topic for my letter A last year. 😊
ReplyDeleteBeautifully penned EM. It's true that we need to accept people from all walks of life and it discriminate. Everyone has their own personal story and suffering
Now that you tell me Sanch, I remember reading it on your blog last year ;) And I also came across another blogger who chose "Acceptance" as well. Even though I had my post drafted weeks ago :D I guess it's a popular pick. Thanks for your thoughts.
DeleteAcceptance is something which we all long for at some or the other point in our life! You have expressed the desire to be accepted very well through your poem :) A great start to the challenge :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Swathi ! :) And you are right, it is a continuous need in everyone's lives.
DeleteAcceptance as we are, is what we all crave for! Lovely poem there! :)
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Yes Nibha ! :) Thanks for visiting.
DeleteA nice one, EM. It's so hard to accept people and things for who/what they are and fight the urge to rearrange it/ them to suit who you want them to be. One of the toughest lessons of life and I am still struggling.
ReplyDeleteI think we all struggle with that one. :) But it is a continuous journey and just needs to be worked upon. Thanks for visiting. :)
DeleteWow..such heartfelt words here EM. Loved it completely. Yes, we all need that bit of compassion, the feeling of being included and accepted.
ReplyDeleteAll the best for the rest of the challenge!
Thanks Uma ! Will visit your blog soon :)
DeleteAcceptance is all we want, absolutely true EM. Just loved the poem. :)
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