Jennifer,

May I forward this , and if , I may , may I correct a few things?    Kathy
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From: "Jennifer Lahiff" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Sunday, February 18, 2001 5:02 PM
Subject: poem


> this is a poem i wrote a few years ago....
>
> MY LIFE AS ME
> AsI order a cup of coffee
> just to think about life and sincerity to the  way i live
> To think of my life as being totally free
> of any physical barriers
> i am suddenly interupted
> by a stragers face in mine
> speaking to me as if i can't hear them
> as if i can't understand them
> As i drive away
> mumbling curse words under my breath
> I suddenly realize
> that it was a gift i received
> and not a barrier
> i can breathe
> touch
> feel
> and i can
> love
> most importantlty
> i can understand
> ones hurt
> because ive felt it myself
> II was choosen
> to help others
> to
> educate
> and to bear compassion
> I am me
> with no barriers attached.
>
> by: jennifer lahiff
> 01-19=98
>
>