One SONG can spark a moment
One FLOWER can wake the dream
One TREE can start a forest
One BIRD can herald spring
One SMILE begins a friendship
One HANDCLASP lifts a soul
One STAR can guide a ship at sea
One WORD can frame the goal
One VOTE can change a nation
One SUNBEAM lights a room
One CANDLE wipes out darkness
One LAUGH will conquer gloom
One STEP must start each journey
One WORD must start a prayer
One HOPE will raise our spirits
One TOUCH can show you care
One VOICE can speak with wisdom
One HEART can know what is true
One LIFE can make a difference

A Dads Poem

Her hair was up in a pony tail, her favorite dress tied with a bow.

Today was Daddy's Day at school, and she couldn't wait to go. But her mommy tried to tell her, that she probably should stay home.

Why the kids might not understand, if she went to school alone.

But she was not afraid; she knew just what to say. What to tell her classmates of why he wasn't there today. But still her mother worried, for her to face this day alone. And that was why once again, she tried to keep her daughter home.

But the little girl went to school eager to tell them all. About a dad she never sees a dad who never calls. There were daddies along the wall in back, for everyone to meet.

Children squirming impatiently, anxious in their seats. one by one the teacher called a student from the class. To introduce their daddy, as seconds slowly passed.

At last the teacher called her name, every child turned to stare. each of them was searching, for a man who wasn't there.

"Where's her daddy at?" she heard a boy call out.

"She probably doesn't have one," another student dared to shout.

And from somewhere near the back, she heard a daddy say, "Looks like another deadbeat dad, too busy to waste his day."

The words did not offend her, she smiled up at her Mom and looked back at her teacher, who told her to go on.

And with hands behind her back, slowly she began to speak. And out from the mouth of a child, came words incredibly unique.

"My Daddy couldn't be here, because he lives so far away. But I know he wishes he could be, since this is such a special day. And though you cannot meet him, I wanted you to know. All about my daddy, and how much he loves me so. He loved to tell me stories, he taught me to ride my bike. He surprised me with pink roses, and taught me to fly a kite. We used to share fudge sundaes, and ice cream in a cone. And though you cannot see him. I'm not standing here alone. "Cause my daddy's always with me, even though we are apart I know because he told me, he'll forever be in my heart"

With that, her little hand reached up, and lay across her chest. Feeling her own heartbeat, beneath her favorite dress. And from somewhere in the crowd of dads, her mother stood in tears. Proudly watching her daughter, who was wise beyond her years. For she stood up for the love of a man not in her life. Doing what was best for her, doing what was right. And when she dropped her hand back down, staring straight into the crowd. She finished with a voice so soft, but its message clear and loud.

"I love my daddy very much, he's my shining star. And if he could, he'd be here, but heaven's just too far. You see he was a fireman and died just this past year when airplanes hit the towers and taught Americans to fear. But sometimes when I close my eyes, it's like he never went away."

And then she closed her eyes, and saw him there that day. And to her mother’s amazement, she witnessed with surprise. A room full of daddies and children, all starting to close their eyes. Who knows what they saw before them, who knows what they felt inside. Perhaps for merely a second, they saw him at her side.

"I know you're with me Daddy," to the silence she called out.

And what happened next made believers, of those once filled with doubt. Not one in that room could explain it, for each of their eyes had been closed. But there on the desk beside her, was a fragrant long-stemmed pink rose.

And a child was blessed, if only for a moment, by the love of her shining star. And given the gift of believing, that heaven is never too far.

'I'm not afraid of heights, I'm afraid of falling. I'm not scared of the dark, I'm scared of what's in it. I'm not afraid of love, I'm afraid of not being loved back.'

I bet that J. K. Rowling taught me more through Harry Potter than Stephanie Meyer taught you through Twilight. And if you think differently, then I beg you to prove me wrong. So go on--you tell me eighty life-long lessons that Twilight taught you, and I might show a bit more respect to the series. . . .

1) Just because a person looks nice does not mean that they are. I found this out by the Dursley family.
2) Yes, they may be wealthy, and even famous, but that does not mean that they are necessarily spoiled. I found this out by the protagonist, Harry Potter.
3) The "kiss-ass" in your class is probably like that because he or she has a lot of pressure from her parents or guardians to do well in school--well, either that, or they want to make it very high-up in life. OR, it could be that they simply have insecurities that they really need to work on. I found this out by Hermione Granger.
4) Everyone has the unique ability to be redeemed. I found this out by several characters, but three of the most prevailing are Draco Malfoy, Severus Snape, and Dudley Dursley.
5) If humanity does not show a person love, then he or she will find it difficult to give a reason to show humanity love. I found this out by Tom Riddle, Jr., also known as Voldemort.
6) Just because a person may be from a different race than you does not make them a bad person. I found this out by all the Muggle-borns in the Potter universe.
7) Just because a person comes from a decidedly despicable family does not make him or her despicable themselves. I found this out by Sirius Black.
8) Everyone makes mistakes. I found this out by Regulus Black and Severus Snape.
9) Just because a person isn't very wealthy does not mean that they are incompetent. I found this out by the entire Weasley family.
10) Just because a person is affiliated with a certain group of people does not make them bad. I found this out from Narcissa and Draco Malfoy, and Severus Snape.
11) Just because a person is ambitious does not mean that they're stupid. I found this out from Percy Weasley.
12) People with mental disorders should not be treated with disrespect. I found this out from Remus Lupin.
13) All humans are human. I found this out from Albus Dumbledore.
14) Strict does not equal mean. I learned this from Minerva McGonagall.
15) If they're jumpy, then it's more than likely that they've experienced something traumatic. I found this out from Alastor "Mad-Eye" Moody.
16) Even though he's a bully, it doesn't mean that he's completely horrible. I found this out from James Potter.
17) You may think that kid's being evil, but in reality, they're working for good. I found this out from Crookshanks.
18) Just because a person doesn't intervene in something wrong does not mean that they are bad people. I found this out from Remus Lupin.
19) Generally, mothers care about you. I found this out from Molly Weasley.
20) Friendship really can last forever. Harry Potter, Ron Weasley, and Hermione Granger taught me that.
21) The person who looks fluffy on the outside may not be so nice on the inside. I found this out from Dolores Umbridge.
22) People may treat you wonderfully if they know nothing bad of you. And if they do dig up some dirt, then they will treat you like scum. I found this out from Cornelius Fudge.
23) Just because something is the law does not make it right. I found this out from the British Ministry of Magic.
24) You should always fight for what's right. I found this out from the Defense Association, or "Dumbledore's Army."
25) Just because a child has grown up roughly does not mean that they should be subjected to all things that adults are. I found this out from Harry Potter.
26) Love is love, and it comes between all sexes. Albus Dumbledore taught me that.
27) Love is love, and it comes between all ages. Remus Lupin and Nymphadora Tonks taught me that.
28) Always remember: "Innocent until proven guilty." Sirius Black taught me that.
29) If the love the love is pure, then it may last forever. Severus Snape taught me that.
30) Pet-lovers aren't all annoying. Rubeus Hagrid taught me that.
31) There are frauds everywhere and in every field. Trelawney taught me that.
32) Love beats everything. J. K. Rowling taught me that.
33) Dreams are important. Trelawney taught me that.
34) Everyone can set aside their differences to help one another. Harry Potter taught me that.
35) I now have an idea of what clinical depression feels like. Dementors taught me that.
36) Abuse can do a lot of harm to a person--or thing. Dobby taught me that.
37) Drunks aren't necessarily the greatest people to hang around. J. K. Rowling taught me that.
38) No one is invincible in war. J. K. Rowling taught me that.
39) Not just people, but "creatures" can change, too. Kreacher taught me that.
40) Fame isn't all fun and games. Harry Potter taught me that.
41) Loyalty is so very, very important. J. K. Rowling taught me that.
42) Even our closest friends can get mad at us. Ron Weasley taught me that.
43) We can do anything with courage. Gryffindors taught me that.
44) We can do anything with a ready mind. Ravenclaws taught me that.
45) Sometimes, justice is the key to self-satisfying success. Hufflepuffs taught me that.
46) You should never treat yourself without respect. Slytherins taught me that.
47) Sexism is wrong. J. K. Rowling and her army of female characters taught me that.
48) Boyfriends and girlfriends aren't always worth it. Albus Dumbledore taught me that.
49) Being strange isn't being horrible. Luna Lovegood taught me that.
50) Anyone can break a tradition. Sirius Black taught me that
51) The ones we love never really leave us. Albus Dumbledore taught me that.
52) Parents should be prepared to die for their children. James and Lily Potter taught me that.
53) The poor should be shown respect. It does not mean that they are lazy. The Weasley family taught me that.
54) Age is not a factor. Harry Potter, Ron Weasley, Hermione Granger, and Albus Dumbledore taught me that.
55) There are things that are just impossible to heal from. Harry Potter and Teddy Lupin taught me that.
56) Just because a person is wealthy does not mean that they are fantastic. The Malfoy family taught me that.
57) The loser can become the hero. Neville Longbottom taught me that.
58) Always believe in yourself. With that belief, you will go far. Ron Weasley taught me that.
59) Just because they act stupid doesn't mean that they are. Fred and George Weasley taught me that.
60) Even those who are not necessarily alike to everyone else can fit in. Dean Thomas taught me that.
62) Sometimes, if we do nothing but dwell on the past, we sort of get stuck in it. Sirius Black taught me that.
63) Just because you belong to a group of people who are traditionally famed for hating everything that is supposed to be "less" than "pure," does not mean that you necessarily treat those "lesser" beings with disgust. Horace Slughorn taught me that.
64) Hell, some things are just worth dying for. J. K. Rowling taught me that.
65) Life without love? You might as well just go ahead and kill yourself, amigo. Tom Riddle, Jr., taught me that.
66) Most of the time your judgments are wrong. Severus Snape taught me that.
67) Fear is the one and only thing we should be afraid of. Harry Potter taught me that.
68) Just because you think something is attractive does not mean that everyone does. Rubeus Hagrid taught me that.
69) Be tough. Be smart. Be strong. Ginny Weasley taught me that.
70) Courage means standing up for what you think is right. Neville Longbottom taught me that.
71) Be thankful for whatever freedom you possess. Dobby taught me that.
72) Laughter is one of the best medicines. Fred and George Weasley taught me that.
73) A world without imagine would suck! The Dursleys taught me that.
74) Sometimes the cat dodges the kill of curiosity. Arthur Weasley taught me that.
75) Ask yourself what's more important: appearance, or personality. If you answered with the former, then you, my dear friend, are an absolutely IDIOT! Fleur Delacour taught me that.
76) Appearance isn't everything. Nyphadora Tonks taught me that.
77) Death isn't what we must fear. Nicolas Flamel taught me that.
78) Everyone has feelings. Draco Malfoy taught me that.
79) No matter what, there will always be a way to overcome your demons. Remus Lupin taught me that.
80) Friends are there for you, so don't fuck it up. Peter Pettigrew taught me that.

Okay, i changed this one a little bit because im not American.

Top 10 Reasons Why Gay Marriage Is Wrong1. It’s Not Natural

Being gay is not natural. Real humans always reject unnatural things like eyeglasses, polyester, and air conditioning.

2. Other People Will Be Gay

Gay marriage will encourage people to be gay, in the same way that hanging around tall people will make you tall.

3. It Will Lead To Other Crazy Behavior

Legalizing gay marriage will open the door to all kinds of crazy behavior. People may even wish to marry their pets because a dog has legal standing and can sign a marriage contract.

4. Marraige Isn’t Open To Change

Straight marriage has been around a long time and hasn’t changed at all. Women are still property, blacks still can’t marry whites, and divorce is still illegal.

5. The Sanctity of Marriage Will Be Broken

Straight marriage will be less meaningful if gay marriage were allowed. The sanctity of Britney Spears’ 55-hour-just-for-fun and Kim Kardashian’s 72-day-highly-profitable marriage would be destroyed.

6. Marriage Should Produce Children

Straight marriages are valid because they produce children. Gay couples, infertile couples, and old people shouldn’t be allowed to marry because our orphanages aren’t full yet, and the world needs more children.

7. Gay Parents = Gay Kids

Obviously gay parents will raise gay children, since straight parents only raise straight children.

8. It Is Not Supported By Religion

Gay marriage is not supported by religion. In a theocracy like ours, the values of one religion are imposed on the entire country. That’s why we have only one religion in he world.

9. A Male And Female Role Model Is Required

Children can never succeed without a male and a female role model at home. That’s why we as a society expressively forbid single parents to raise children.

10. It Will Change the Foundation Of Society

Gay marriage will change the foundation of society. We could never adapt to new social norms. Just like we haven’t adapted to cars, the downfall economy, or longer life spans.