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Humanity Bleeds

Our humanity bleeds, but not our acceptance. Surrender to this world’s system, no not me, Try as I may to recover, I remain as I am, my dignity tucked neatly away in my pants. All honor lost, my voice to speak out, hushed by them. Respect you say who’s your or mine? I can speak out you say, only if I say your words Of my own choosing! So I bleed, I bleed because of humanity, or was it acceptance? Is it not the same, aint that a shame. My humanity bleeds, because of my lack of acceptance I surrender to the world’s system, not my own. I tried to recover, but I became just another number in the system. I lost my voice, I lost all respect so now I just bleed, Of my own, but I still bleed. Don’t we all for humanity still bleed.

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Date: 6/3/2023 11:33:00 AM
I love this, Flossie. It's very powerful and intelligently written. Thank you for sharing. I'm a fan.
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Date: 10/16/2019 3:04:00 PM
Hello F. Darlene Mack, what does the F stand for for your name? This is a deep powerful poem. Have a nice day my friend,your friend Darlene.
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Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 10/17/2019 10:36:00 AM
Hello F. Darlene Mack,I am glad you told me about the F. It is an unusual name. We bot have a good name. Have a nice day my friend.
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Flossie Gierke
Date: 10/16/2019 3:07:00 PM
I always joke and say the F is for First, but really I'm named after my Aunt Flossie. Flossie was a name I got teased with in school, so I just go by my middle name. Thanks for asking thought I no longer think about it.
Date: 10/30/2015 7:39:00 AM
This is lovely and great! I miss your work my dear poet. Refreshing... so refreshing!!
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Date: 9/23/2014 9:27:00 AM
What a powerful deep write this is! Very inspirational piece! Thanks for sharing this with the world! Pandita
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