Poetry: Because I Am—Value of a Life

It doesn't matter whether one isBlack or whiteRich or poorFamous or infamous;It doesn't matter whether one isA genius or not so muchBeautiful or less than model perfectionA physical specimen or limited in mind or bodyTo say your, my life or the life of another has no valueAnd to terminate that lifeDisgraces the message of Christ.For from the tiniest baby conceived in the wombTo the tottering ancient taking one last breathGod created and loves each oneNot for what we can contribute, butJust because we ARE!By Carolyn R Scheidies(Published April 1991 in The Caring Connection)Read more like this in Journey of Faith