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I found God

August 5, 2011
By Rayne GOLD, Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin
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I found God that summer,
Just south of the equator.
I found him
in the kind man's eyes.
Past his poor disguise,
he is rich.
Richer than me.
He has found the happy
in his poverty.
I found God that summer,
Just south of the equator.
I found him
in all the childrens wonder.
Who don't know the better
this world could offer.
All the while
they still smile,
because they don't need the world.
I found God that summer,
Just south of the equator.
Through thick jungle
and down dirt roads.
I found God.

© Elizabeth B., Wichita Falls, TX

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Regs_the_Shorty GOLD said...
on Sep. 9 2011 at 10:06 pm
Regs_the_Shorty GOLD, Frankfort, Illinois
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Like the repition, flow and word choice. Also L O V E the message great job
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on Sep. 2 2011 at 1:11 pm
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This would make a neat song!
ohheyyyelli SILVER said...
on Aug. 29 2011 at 3:45 pm
ohheyyyelli SILVER, Woonsocket, Rhode Island
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This is sooo good! I like the repition, the flow, your word choice (as always haha), and most importantly the message. Super job(:
Jessi_suarez1 GOLD said...
on Aug. 22 2011 at 10:48 pm
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really touching i must say. good job !
Rayne GOLD said...
on Aug. 7 2011 at 8:23 pm
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I never even noticed about the apostrophe haha! I'm not so great on grammar. Thanks. And yes, I did go on a missions trip. I went to Brazil and it was amazing.
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Love it. a couple things though there should be an apostrophe on the childrens' wonder. and then instead of "He has found the happy"I would say "Hehas found happiness." it doesn't matter if it rhymes because poverty rhymes with me. i absolutely love the meaning. Did you go on a mission trip?