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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana 
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Light In depths of darkness Beyond description A flicker of light Seems mere illusion, Hallucination of Redemption When rescue is a hope No longer remembered. Did I not meticulously Pave my own Path to this place? Am I not Heaven's mistake Given not to dreams Of wings and gowns But only frowns Of displeasure, The tinkertoy treasure Of depravity defined? The glimmer is not mirage Neither is it hell's fingers Reaching to claim The tattered remains of me. No candle or torch Lantern or lamp Steps forth to Illumine the corners and Shatter the shadows Of my existence - It is the glow of a heart, The shine of eyes Filled with love Seeping tears of sadness Such acceptance is alien, Beyond my comprehension. It is a gentle hand Guiding me upwards Into a life worth living And a world where dreams Are encouraged. It is you. It is love. And the universe explodes In brilliant bursts and Colorful cascades of pure Unadulterated Light |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
...Saved faster than the speed of Light!   Ruth, I applaud you on this outstanding piece of spiritual / inspirational writing. Your spirit ~ and your quill ~ are glowing! Love & Spirit Light, Linda  |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
Beautiful poem, Ruth. This is how love should be. Ida |
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steavenr Member Elite
since 2003-11-17
Posts 4058 |
this needs a bump to the top. So many excellent phrases and word choices here. I love this: "Hallucination of Redemption When rescue is a hope No longer remembered." ...made me think...is hope really hope if it cannot be recalled? Is redemption really redemption if it is hopeless...think I'll leave to ponder this more...nice write... |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Many many wonderful descriptive lines in this piece. Such a wonderful conclusion of released emotions. Eric |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
EA: Are you sure 'bout that? *S* Hmmmm... methinks that's a dim glow at best. *G* Thank you so much, sweet lady! *S* Ida: Yes... indeed. *S* Thank you! *S* steavenr: Thank you for the bump and the pondering. *S* I appreciate the read! *S* ethome: Thank you so much, my friend... I'm glad you liked! *S* |
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Alison
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
suthern, I have read this for several days and I think I find it more beautiful with each reading. A true keeper - Alison |
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Klassy Lassy Member Elite
since 2005-06-28
Posts 2187Oregon |
Sparkle and shine takes on a whole new meaning when the heart is polished with love.  And there are just some eyes that teach the stars how to twinkle. We should all have such a universe in which to live! ~ Karen |
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latearrival Member Ascendant
since 2003-03-21
Posts 5499Florida |
Gentle guiding hands to give a boast and eyes all moist and shimering, sent to you from one who cares. Reach across these blue pages and make contact. Your smile will be give strenght back to sender.. love to you. latearrival |
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Dark Stranger Member Patricius
since 2001-03-19
Posts 13631West Coast |
when I was a kid I wanted to be a light seemed it was always something people wanted especially those that were afraid of the dark but then I realized light always needs batteries or electricity or the sun...and dark only needs to just be dark.. besides, who would read poems by the light stranger..lol loved your work here lady!! |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Alison: You can't know how much your words touch me... my lines are intensely personal and I feared too much so. Thank you for finding them beautiful. *S* KL: I love that image of a heart polished with love... thank you very much! late: Thank you so much for a beautiful response, dear lady. *S* Dark: You didn't just make me smile, you made me beam! *S* Thank you so much for those kind words! *S* |
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HelmutB Senior Member
since 2000-01-06
Posts 964Canada |
Very very well done and soooo nice, It is you. It is love. the poem that is. The ability to describe life with words is similar to painting a picture; both can be powerful tools. |
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Suncleaver Member
since 2009-01-18
Posts 481Stafford England |
I hold no gods but love, and love saves all. Beautifully penned. Never sigh for a better world, it's already composed, played and told. |
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia |
 Back to the Top  Keth Always do more than is required of you George Patton |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Yo dear Ruth, Heaven never makes mistakes. Where did you ever get the idea that Heaven could ever make a mistake. Love Bobby |
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vandana
since 1999-10-22
Posts 10463USA |
good read  |
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LindsayP Member Elite
since 2007-07-28
Posts 3410Australia, Victoria |
Dear Ruth that is a wonderful poem, a real delight to read. Thank you so much. Love Lindsay |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
quote: Yes, you speak of this special kind of Light in a very captivating way, dear Suthern. A joy to read. Love, Margherita |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Helmut: Thank you for those very kind words, my friend! *S* Suncleaver: It does, doesn't it? *S* Thank you so much! Kethry: Many thanks, my dear friend. *S* Bobby: Hmmmm... From life and the living of it? *S* Thank you! *S* vandana: Thank you!! *S* Lindsay: Your response is the delight, my friend... thank you! *S* Margherita: You've just made my day. *S* I thank you so very much! *S* |
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Richy Member Elite
since 2003-05-03
Posts 3050 |
Oh Dear Suthern, like dawn, how these words broke through the bleak of blistered shadows, only to envision, and escort one to the fairer side of blonde skies. Thank you, for the hand torch of grasp and fathom. Your guiding glow emanates, through my skin of triumph. Richy |
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Lighthousebob Member Elite
since 2000-06-14
Posts 4725California |
God is Love and God is Light and, sometimes, God is seen in expressions of the deep and the magnificent as is the heart tone and beauty found here in your expression. God bless. -Bob |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Richy and Bob: I'm late with responding, but my gratitude for your kindness is heartfelt. *S* Thank you both so much! |
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