My Valentine Poem to Help Spread Awareness About Congenital Heart Defects
A DAY FOR HEARTS on February 14th gives our vibrant networked online community the chance to participate in a humane cause: Promoting Awareness of Congenital Heart Defects.
Congenital Heart Defects (CHD) are a lethal constellation of heart birth defects affecting millions of infants and children worldwide; a killer that claims thousands of lives every year.
On this special day, CONGENITAL HEART DEFECTS AWARENESS DAY, a concerted global effort is made to spread awareness of this deadly group of birth defects. We at CHDinfo.com support this event by offering information, resources and support to those whose lives have been touched by Congenital Heart Defects.
I've built this lens because Dr.Mani, A man I respect, asked me to. Dr Mani is a heart surgeon in Madras (Chennai) he spends many hours each day operating and using his skills to help children born with Congenital Heart Defects. He also works tirelessly to raise funding for operations on children who's parents cannot afford to pay for the surgery and hospital costs. His work saves many lives each year but with your help could save more.
Please help Dr Mani give hope to another family. Build a lens.
In exchange feel free to copy my poem to give to a loved one on CHD Awareness/Valentines Day. :) -
This Lens is getting on for a year old So I'm Adding another poem below....
I hope you find these poems and decide to help Dr.Mani
And if you do - I Thank You :)
Valentine
Vulnerable am I these days,
Always wandering in a haze,
Love has filled me, head to toe,
Each and every, way and where, I go,
Never have I known, so much passion,
To fill my life in such a fashion,
I want and need you, Darling of mine,
Now and until the end of time,
Evermore to be - My Valentine.
I, Randolf Smith retain copyright to this poem, However it may be used by any individual for personal, non-commerial use, Or to promote
CONGENITAL HEART DEFECTS AWARENESS DAY
Another Poem Added - Stop and Think about Life!
A Childs Heart......
And also to thank everyone who has rated and left comments on this lens :)
A Childs Heart...
Are all grown up's in this world so strange?,
Caught up with just towing the line,
Having too much stress and bills and worries,
Instead of enjoying all of their time.
Life should be appreciated so much more,
Don't just waste it all away,
Sing and dance and live with passion,
Have some fun each and every day,
Enjoy the fact that you are living life,
And be grateful of the ability to play a part,
Remember some children never make it to adulthood,
They enjoy the beauty of living life - with a defect in their heart!
Thanks for your time - I hope this helps you reflect how good life really is...
Another Love Poem, - use it and do what you can for CHD .....Thanx :)
My Butterflies :)
My Butterflies
When I think of how much I love you,
It gives me such a thrill,
It's better than great - it's fabulous,
It's absolutely brill.
I wish I could find words to let you know,
How I feel inside my being,
Like elated, amazed and totally satisfied,
That you're the girl I'm seeing.
To love you and know that you love me too,
Is the best feeling since my life began,
To live the rest of it in love with you,
Is now my only plan.
To share with you my excitement,
At living my life with you,
To plan and build and dream together,
Then make it all come true.
I just can't find words enough to tell you,
That you simply are the best,
If you could only see the butterflies,
That flutter all round my chest.
The words I'm using don't go anywhere near,
Describing how happy I feel,
My heart just keeps skipping and dancing,
'Cos I know these feeling are real.
So I'll shut up about your beauty,
And ask you without any qualms,
To please stop reading this now,
And just hold me - tight in your loving arms.
Written to My Love, Shared to help Children.
Randy
A Poem For Mothers at this time of year
(For my friends who have recently lost their Mum's)
Two friends have recently lost their Mum's, and Although it's not quite in the Valentine theme - I wanted to add this poem. (If that also helps save a child - I'm sure both Mums would be proud!)
MOTHER
My life has not been easy,
Tho' some folks really have it rough,
On the whole I can't complain,
Even if some times have been tough,
There has always been someone there for me,
Through the good times and the bad,
Helping me enjoy the happy times,
And not dwell on the sad,
Ever loving, loyal and true,
Steadfast and faithful like no other,
Rarely complaining of Her sacrifices,
Just being my unique - and wonderful Mother.
Reader Feedback
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- Steve Steve Feb 14, 2009 @ 1:08 pm
- Great poem Randy, it is perfect day for that.
Thank You
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- Muhammad Umar Sh Muhammad Umar Sh Feb 11, 2009 @ 1:09 pm
- It was good Affert. I am Touched
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- Keith_Purkiss Keith_Purkiss Feb 13, 2008 @ 3:43 pm
- Great Lens Randy,
I didnt know you'd been on Squidoo so long,
I must ask you for some WEB 2.0 Tips ;)
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- RedHat39 RedHat39 Aug 25, 2007 @ 7:46 pm
- Loved the poem as well Randy. Keep up the good work. Nice lens you have here.
-Rick aka RedHat39
http://www.daelectronics.com
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- hemant_p_gokhale hemant_p_gokhale May 18, 2007 @ 10:47 am
- Great poem.
.."The child must know that he is a miracle, that since the beginning of the world there hasn..'t been, and until the end of the world there will not be, another child like him..."
http://www.squidoo.com/vsd/
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- Gary Again Gary Again Feb 10, 2007 @ 5:20 pm
- You really ought to write a poetry book Randy. You are terrific. Really well done and from the heart. It is plain to see you have a soft spot for children. Keep them coming.
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- rentablogger rentablogger Feb 4, 2007 @ 9:11 am
- Great work Randy - and a sweet poem. Best wishes.
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- TheAuctionRebel TheAuctionRebel Feb 3, 2007 @ 11:08 pm
- Nice lens and certainly a worthwhile cause. Good work Randy.
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- greg greg Feb 3, 2007 @ 7:57 am
- Randy,
Nice Lens! Come over and check mine when you have the chance.
http://squidoo.com/goaffiliate
greg
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- John John Feb 3, 2007 @ 6:56 am
- Wonderful Poem. For Valentines it really gets to the heard of the day. Excellent Randolf.
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- lovecharities lovecharities Feb 3, 2007 @ 3:52 am
- Just popped in to visit your lens and wanted to say that you did an excellent job on the poem and contributing to the CHD Awareness Day :)
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- Feb 3, 2007 @ 12:00 am
- I'm glad people like Dr. Mani take the time to help those who are less fortunate. I, on the other hand, help men meet and interact with beautiful women. Randy you've done a great job with this lens. That's an awesome poem for a great cause!
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- writertiff writertiff Feb 1, 2007 @ 6:13 pm
- Great lens, great poem. I'm a sucker for Feb 14th :)
Tiff
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- Vanse Vanse Feb 1, 2007 @ 5:53 pm
- Great idea Randy - raising awareness of conditions like CHD needs to be done to ensure that funding for research becomes available.
Social networking through blogs and lenses are a wonderful way to do this.
John Vanse
http://www.themodeltrainguide.com
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- Dan Dan Jan 31, 2007 @ 4:29 pm
- Well done for helping a good cause Randy!
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- actress1nce actress1nce Jan 31, 2007 @ 3:23 pm
- Great cause, Randy, Keep up the good work - Paula - http://www.health-exposure.com
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