STANDING TALL

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    • JimMagill
    • is is a widely published poet whose work has received, and continues to garner, some national attention in the USA. He has finished a 65 page manuscript of original, and previously unpublished, poetry titled "Reflections on the Human Condition" for which he is diligently searching for a publisher. A writing sample is available by accessing his Web Site at: www.jamesmagill.com

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    Here is the URL to a video/audio/graphic presentation of my poem STANDING
    TALL:       http://www.webbytalents.com/play.php?vid=616 

    STANDING TALL

    STANDING TALL

    Not many bother anymore

    Seldom hear that knocking at the door

    Sure do miss a friendly "hello;"

    Open friends sometimes close their minds.

    But there's no bending of the knee

    Even though these legs do so easily tire,

    Because these arms are made of iron

    And this chair has wheels of fire. ~

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    ~Jim Magill Poems (c) James Magill. All Rights Reserved.  STANDING TALL has been previously published on a First Rights Basis.
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    BEVAUC commented on STANDING TALL

    07-07-2009

    Hi Jim, My comment was that your poem does tell of a sad fact in life, I admire the way you have put your message accross, wonderfully written and really touched me. You take care Bev
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    JimMagill

    07/07/2009

    Thank you for your comments "BEVAUC!"----I really appreciate you reading some of my writng. ----Jim Magill Web Site: www.jamesmagill.com

    everafter commented on STANDING TALL

    07-05-2009

    touching poem that makes you give the writer your full attention in what he is saying, your poetry is untouched among others
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    JimMagill

    07/05/2009

    Thank you "everafter!" I am grateful for your comments and friendship. God bless you! ---JimMagill Web Site: www.jamesmagill.com

    UnworthyFather commented on STANDING TALL

    07-01-2009

    A sad truth to your poem, Sir. Many people do turn their backs on those who are handicap, or can no longer do the things they wish to do. I do appreciate your undying spirit that you portray in your last four lines. Never give up, never give in, and never look back. Really beautiful poem about one of life's saddest truths. Thank you for sharing. 10 from me.
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    JimMagill

    07/01/2009

    God bless you "UnworthyFather" and thank you for your kind words per STANDING TALL. I have no family and most of my former friends have left as my disabilities have grown more severe. GOOD to hear from and please comment again. Here is the URL for a video/graphic/audio renditon of STANDING Tall: http://www.webbytalents.com/play.php?vid=616 ---Jim Magill

    When power leads man towards arrogance, poetry reminds him of his limitations. When power narrows the area of man's concern, poetry reminds him of the richness and diversity of existence. When power corrupts, poetry cleanses.

    John F. Kennedy (1917-1963) Thirty-fifth President of the USA

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