Diamonds in Earthly Bones: Organ Donation

Today Wales becomes the first country in Britain to introduce a different approach to organ donation with a presumed consent ‘opt-out’ system. And if I wasn't already a supporter of it, then hearing people in desperate need of a transplant call in to radio stations to applaud our "brave new" approach would certainly have swayed me. If I could wrap my arms around my beloved Cymru to give it a big Cwtch (hug) I would do so.
How could I not be proud? That last earthly act of unrivalled genorosity is a perfect good; a love that truly has no end. To wear my poetry clothes, a Spirit of the heart eternal. Not everyone believes in angels (and this is why I wince a bit on mentioning them) but surely in this selfless act of love supreme, this is where such beings would walk?
How incredible! To welcome new life as yours makes an exit, to live not only in the hearts of loved ones but in strangers too! I suspect I could type a million words but they could never hope to do it justice. Saints and heroes have no need for them, the deed is enough.
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Kindness in words creates confidence.
Kindness in thinking creates profoundness.
Kindness in giving creates love.

Lao-Tzu Poet and Philosopher of ancient China.

Kidney Foil

Unbreakable

I have always thought of the kidneys as hard as nail powerhouses; unpenetrable, a mighty shell able to shatters fists, fevers and poisons like they were made from feathers. Strange isn't it? With my diet and lifestyle I often fear for my heart and liver but I never once spare a thought for my kidneys. I believe them to be all powerful, with the abilty to resist anything I throw at them.
Look at the picture above. Okay I'll admit those are lambs kidneys but the photo captures the organs perfectly; shining and hard, defiant in both colour and texture. If I were a poison I would think twice of taking those 'guys' on.