POMC Inc. National Song: "We Are Survivors" (8:00 am)

I picked this song as an addition to "Voices Behind The Pain" simply because it embodies all that I hoped to find in following the idea behind this section of "Donating Tenderness" in the first place. I wanted to provide readers with examples that show how powerful self expression can be in any type of emotional healing. But I feel the importance exists even more so for parents of children lost to violence.

~ Joanna

Hour 23

Reference: National Organization For Parents of Murdered Children
(http://www.pomc.org/)

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National Song

"We Are The Survivors"© was written and composed in 1993 by Richard Wright. It is performed by Kim Tewksbury whose father, Monte, was murdered in Cincinnati, Ohio in 1983. A gift to POMC from Kim and Rick, the song is a message of hope and healing. Click here to listen to "We Are The Survivors" in Real Audio Format. You will need the Real Audio Player to listen. If you don't have the player, click on the icon at the top. If you would like to order a copy of "We Are The Survivors", please call us toll free at (888) 818-POMC. We Are The Survivors written by R. Wright There are those of us whose mothers have been taken from our arms, There are those of us with children we could not keep safe from harm. There are those of us who've lived to see our fathers lose their lives, And each and every one of us survives. Chorus We are the survivors, left behind to carry on. We are the survivors, joined together we are strong. We will speak out for our loved ones who were not given a choice. We are the survivors, hear our voice. Maybe some of us have brothers who were here, but now they're gone, You can ask about our sisters, because their memory is strong. We are sons and we are daughters, we are husbands, we are wives, And each and every one of us survives. Repeat Chorus With a part of us that never heals, and a fear of the unknown, There's a strength in knowing through it all, you're not alone. We are the survivors, hear our voice. If you would like to purchase this song on cassette tape, please click here .

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