“When we begin to build walls of prejudice, hatred, pride, and self-indulgence around ourselves, we are more surely imprisoned than any prisoner behind concrete walls and iron bars.” (Mother Angelica)

26 Sunday May 2019

Posted by Rosaliene Bacchus in Save Our Children

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As we remember those who have fallen this Memorial Day, I share the thoughts of fellow blogger Larry “Dutch” Woller, a Vietnam veteran.

Maybe No More Children Will Die

I sit here looking at the news
The powers wanted peace they say,
And while they spoke, bombs were dropped
20 children died that day!

22 thoughts on ““When we begin to build walls of prejudice, hatred, pride, and self-indulgence around ourselves, we are more surely imprisoned than any prisoner behind concrete walls and iron bars.” (Mother Angelica)”

derrickjknight said:

May 26, 2019 at 1:33 am

A good share, Rosaliene

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- Rosaliene Bacchus said:
  
  May 26, 2019 at 10:27 am
  
  Thanks, Derrick. Dutch’s posts are always inspirational and uplifting.
  
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smilecalm said:

May 26, 2019 at 6:54 am

the little & big children are crying,
and those who make efforts
to pick up and care for them
are most compassionate.
thank you, Rosaliene 🙂

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- Rosaliene Bacchus said:
  
  May 26, 2019 at 10:26 am
  
  Thanks for dropping by, David 🙂 The credit belongs to Dutch.
  
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guyaneseonline said:

May 26, 2019 at 7:02 am

Reblogged this on Guyanese Online.

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- Rosaliene Bacchus said:
  
  May 26, 2019 at 10:25 am
  
  Thanks for sharing, Cyril. Have a great week 🙂
  
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Robert A. Vella said:

May 26, 2019 at 10:43 am

Will we heed these words of wisdom?

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- Rosaliene Bacchus said:
  
  May 26, 2019 at 12:49 pm
  
  Robert, I believe that when the masses of humanity rise up with one voice, the walls of Jericho will come tumbling down. The warmongers and human predators would have no place to hide.
  
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TanGental said:

May 26, 2019 at 1:59 pm

a very potent piece..

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- Rosaliene Bacchus said:
  
  May 27, 2019 at 10:02 am
  
  I thank you on Dutch’s behalf 🙂
  
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  - TanGental said:
    
    May 28, 2019 at 12:30 am
    
    Tips hat. My pleasure
    
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Laleh Chini said:

May 26, 2019 at 6:11 pm

Thanks for sharing, it’s beautiful.❤️

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- Rosaliene Bacchus said:
  
  May 27, 2019 at 10:02 am
  
  And thanks for dropping by, Laleh 🙂
  
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  - Laleh Chini said:
    
    May 27, 2019 at 3:08 pm
    
    My pleasure ❤️🌷
    
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usfman said:

May 27, 2019 at 5:59 pm

Nice poem to read on Memorial Day. Unfortunately, this day is about the aftermath fighting wars not a celebration of finding peace it seems.

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- Rosaliene Bacchus said:
  
  May 28, 2019 at 8:55 am
  
  James, there’s no money to make in finding peace.
  
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  - usfman said:
    
    May 28, 2019 at 10:56 am
    
    Very true. I’m not proud of this fact. There really are no heroism for those who make war.
    
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moorezart said:

May 30, 2019 at 1:35 pm

Reblogged this on From 1 Blogger 2 Another.

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Sunshiny SA, Kavitha said:

June 3, 2019 at 11:59 am

Beautifully said Dutch.
Thanks for the share Rosaliene. Dutch is a treasure.

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- Rosaliene Bacchus said:
  
  June 3, 2019 at 3:47 pm
  
  He is, indeed, Kavitha.
  
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Mark Tulin said:

June 9, 2019 at 12:42 pm

Agree. Just like our anger hurts us the most.

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“When we begin to build walls of prejudice, hatred, pride, and self-indulgence around ourselves, we are more surely imprisoned than any prisoner behind concrete walls and iron bars.” (Mother Angelica)

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