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Christina

March 19, 2015
By augustus.waters.dances BRONZE, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
augustus.waters.dances BRONZE, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
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Favorite Quote:
&quot;Have courage, and be kind.&quot; -Cinderella<br /> &quot;We&#039;re all beautiful, golden sunflowers inside...&quot; -Allen Ginsberg


She is a beautiful sunflower.

No matter where the Sun goes, she still rises up for Her.

God blessed Tanzania,

With our golden Christina.

Who has Love written in her name.

She will grow up tall, and reach for our King.

She goes up, up, up and regrets nothing.

Everyday she tries her best,

Unlike the rest,

To walk alongside The Lord.

He shines down His everlasting Light.

And as It beams down, she pushes through without a fight.

Guiding her people,

To be under the wing of our Lord, Jesus Christ.


The author's comments:

 My latest piece, 'Christina', was inspired by a child my family and I sponser through Compasson International.

 Her name is Christina, and she is living in poverty somewhere in Tanzania, Africa. A place where they are having trouble protecting children's rights.

 She's grown to be like a sister to me. A sister that I can't save on my own. That's why I rely on the work of The Lord to help her get through these tough times. Jesus is the only one who can save her.

 Her relationship with God reminds me of a sunflower's relationship with the sun. She grows in His name, and I admire her just as I admire a sunflower. Not only for her external beauty, but for her internal beauty that makes her shine brighter than the sun to me.

 Thoughts and prayers are always welcome and appreciated. :)


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on Dec. 2 2016 at 11:04 am
augustus.waters.dances BRONZE, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
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Favorite Quote:
&quot;Have courage, and be kind.&quot; -Cinderella<br /> &quot;We&#039;re all beautiful, golden sunflowers inside...&quot; -Allen Ginsberg

Thank you!

on Dec. 2 2016 at 11:03 am
augustus.waters.dances BRONZE, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
1 article 0 photos 11 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;Have courage, and be kind.&quot; -Cinderella<br /> &quot;We&#039;re all beautiful, golden sunflowers inside...&quot; -Allen Ginsberg

That is very thoughtful of you, thank you for the prayers. She is doing well. We've received many letters from her and updated pictures. She's growing up so fast!

on Dec. 2 2016 at 10:59 am
augustus.waters.dances BRONZE, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
1 article 0 photos 11 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;Have courage, and be kind.&quot; -Cinderella<br /> &quot;We&#039;re all beautiful, golden sunflowers inside...&quot; -Allen Ginsberg

Thank you very much!

on Nov. 10 2015 at 11:26 am
Brian110 SILVER, Jonesport, Maine
8 articles 1 photo 79 comments

Favorite Quote:
if life gives you lemons..... squeeze them back in life&#039;s eyes!

So it has ben a while, I don't know why my other comments say today. but I was wondering if Christina is O.K.

on Jun. 12 2015 at 12:26 pm
Brian110 SILVER, Jonesport, Maine
8 articles 1 photo 79 comments

Favorite Quote:
if life gives you lemons..... squeeze them back in life&#039;s eyes!

also I will pray for Christina, I hope she turns out O.K.

on Jun. 12 2015 at 12:23 pm
Brian110 SILVER, Jonesport, Maine
8 articles 1 photo 79 comments

Favorite Quote:
if life gives you lemons..... squeeze them back in life&#039;s eyes!

very well written I really enjoyed this.

on May. 29 2015 at 8:24 am
Roe-Daniels BRONZE, >>>>>>>, Other
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Beautiful! I love the imagery created by the wording.

on Mar. 27 2015 at 3:43 pm
augustus.waters.dances BRONZE, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
1 article 0 photos 11 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;Have courage, and be kind.&quot; -Cinderella<br /> &quot;We&#039;re all beautiful, golden sunflowers inside...&quot; -Allen Ginsberg

Thank you, darling.

Rowan said...
on Mar. 26 2015 at 11:23 pm
Amazing. Truly talented.

on Mar. 25 2015 at 9:52 am
augustus.waters.dances BRONZE, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
1 article 0 photos 11 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;Have courage, and be kind.&quot; -Cinderella<br /> &quot;We&#039;re all beautiful, golden sunflowers inside...&quot; -Allen Ginsberg

Thanks, love!

on Mar. 24 2015 at 5:03 pm
Amazing job!!

on Mar. 24 2015 at 1:29 pm
augustus.waters.dances BRONZE, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
1 article 0 photos 11 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;Have courage, and be kind.&quot; -Cinderella<br /> &quot;We&#039;re all beautiful, golden sunflowers inside...&quot; -Allen Ginsberg

Thank you so much. It really means a lot to me.

Lynn said...
on Mar. 24 2015 at 12:08 pm
I love the depth of your caring. Your thoughts are truly inspirational!

on Mar. 24 2015 at 11:49 am
augustus.waters.dances BRONZE, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
1 article 0 photos 11 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;Have courage, and be kind.&quot; -Cinderella<br /> &quot;We&#039;re all beautiful, golden sunflowers inside...&quot; -Allen Ginsberg

Thank you, love

Juji said...
on Mar. 24 2015 at 11:45 am
I'm so proud of you! This is lovely!