Deidre Dixon Poems

My daddy’s so funny; always making me laugh
But, he’s the best daddy anybody could have
Every time he comes around he has something funny to say
On days when I feel down daddy can always makes my day
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She was a woman of strength
She handled great responsibility as her husband fought for our freedom
She was a woman of vision
As she stood by her husband she could see what he saw and continue to stand
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Things are not as they appear
With danger close and darkness near
Change your perspective and truth will grow clear
Begin to See Through My Eyes
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I am not a shoe that you try to see if it fits

You see, you like, you buy and return if you made a miss
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Communication, interaction or an exchange of ideas
Are vital necessities for knowing what someone is really all about
To know their character, their weaknesses, their assets and their dreams
You must take the time to relate to them, to feel them and to hear their heart
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A day of reflection for blessings bestowed
A day spent with family and friends both new and old
A day of feasting, fellowship and fun
A day to give thanks for all God has done
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Looked over at my sister and what did I see?
Someone fly
Someone strong
Looking back at me.
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Does love have a color or is love just a beautiful thing?
Does it matter who's loving who as long as love is what's happening?

Why do we get angry when we see love between two races?
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Where would we be without diversity
Something that includes not only them, but both you and me
We wouldn't have variety, or change or ethnic differences
We wouldn't be able to enjoy each other's accomplishments
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It’s January in the year Two Thousand and Ten
Already tragedy has visited the world again

An earthquake reaching 7.0 on the Richter scale
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