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Alike And Different When I was young, so many years ago, I dreamed that someday someone I would find. We’d match in every way, and he would know The thoughts and feelings of my heart and mind. He’d be like me in almost every way, No conflict there of background, race or creed. The things I’d want I would not have to say, He could anticipate my slightest need. I thought in time that I had found this man, So many tastes and feelings we did share. We tried as hard as anybody can, But dreams evaporated into air. Heartbroken tears I subsequently spilt. Illusory the castle that I built. No longer young, I have a different dream Of one whose life’s not been the same as mine. As unalike as he and I may seem, What is inside is very much in line. The home he loves is half a world from here, His skin and hair and eyes a darker shade, Unknown to me the customs he holds dear. I have not shared the journey he has made. But in our love of God we are akin, Although it is by varied names we praise, And spirit touching spirit, deep within, We climb a single mount by different ways. Though outwardly it seems we walk apart, We’re joined by similarities of heart. ~Marilyn Gordon~
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