
This is a poem I wrote 5 years ago when the courts ruled that Terri Schiavo’s husband had the right to remove her feeding tube thus ending her life.
THOUGH YOU DON’T BELIEVE…
By Susan M. Swann
Matthew 22:39 – And the second is like unto it,
Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.
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Though you didn’t agree…
I existed here on earth.
My life was precious this morning
as it was at my birth.
Though you didn’t agree…
that I can show any feeling.
I did feel love and fear
though you’re unbelieving.
Though you didn’t agree…
I loved my family endlessly.
I had joy when I saw them
and my heart smiled with glee.
Though you didn’t agree…
I recognized voices and faces.
I knew my mother’s kisses
and my father’s warm embraces.
Though you didn’t agree…
That my life had meaning
Ask those who love me greatly
if I was worth keeping.
Though you didn’t agree…
that I was worthy enough to live.
You had no right to take away
something that God did give.
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Though you didn’t agree…
that I understood pain.
You didn’t feel what I did
the hunger I felt within.
Though you didn’t agree…
you didn’t have to, that’s okay.
It’s not me you have to answer to
For the things you do and say.
Though you didn’t agree…
as you watched me grow frail
You heard my last breath
And watched my heart fail.
Though you didn’t agree…
My life ended in the hands of men.
but our souls lie in the hands of God
and to Him we must repent.
Though you didn’t agree…
That’s between you and God alone.
Man will be judged one day
for the things He has done.
Though you didn’t agree…
I hope that you’ll find peace.
I hope you’ll one day know
Life with God that won’t cease.
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Don’t assassinate the image of God.