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Facebook Faces

I look at your faces,
People I don’t know.
But each face has traces
Of it’s Maker, you know.

Made in His image,
Intellect and will.
Male and female
Are reflecting Him, still.

Each has potential,
A destiny unknown.
Each infinitely valuable,
Like diamonds and gold.

Each has a story
Of sadness and joy.
A story within God’s story,
The ending unknown.

You can live for glory,
Or tragedy so dark.
So live in the light now —
The alternative is stark.

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In the Melting Pot

It’s a land of many strangers,
In crowds — and some lone rangers.
You might be in some danger,
But making friends — a game changer.

You look for what’s in common:
“Do you like pasta, or ramen?”
“Do you say ‘ae-men’ or ‘ah-men’?”
“Or how about ‘crawl-ING’ or ‘crawl-IN’?

You want to be understood,
But you don’t know if you should
Speak up or keep your peace — 
“Just pass the paprika, please.”

It can be so confusing —
The culture clash I’m losing.
But having no fear, must dry my tears —
Here’s wisdom for the years:

You look for the best in people,
Look up to the heights, like a steeple.
It’s others’ problem if they mistreat you,
God, who is love, won’t reject you.

There’ll always be those who mistrust you,
Or just tend to misunderstand you.
It’s just human nature; they don’t have the big picture.
Let it go, and you’ll be the victor.

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