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Gentle Spirit
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0 posted 2000-11-24 06:36 PM




Inner Light

It has been a constant struggle
to let my inner light shine,
to keep believing in myself
and in this heart of mine.

I have doubted myself
and wondered if I'm strong,
second guessing my own thoughts
often wondering if I am wrong.

I know that deep inside me
there shines an inner light
and I can feel a subtle warmth
taking control and burning bright.

I can not suppress these feelings
nor run from what is meant to be,
I must let life takes it course
and I must be true to me.



On the wings of words our spirits fly, and our souls are free. ~me~


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VAS
Member Rara Avis
since 2000-11-16
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1 posted 2000-11-24 06:42 PM


Lovely, lovely!  Truly lovely!  If we all could know, believe, we have an inner light...and then 'let it shine.'

This caused me to recall a song I wrote 10 years ago.  I believe I'll post it today.  It's called "Inside Out."

Thanks for sharing this tender poem, Gentle Spirit.

LoveBug
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2 posted 2000-11-24 08:22 PM


Hi there! This is a beautiful poem. Please don't hide your light any longer. It might light the way for someone else! I'm glad that you realize that you have this inside of you. Thanks for sharing!

"Where there is great love there are always miracles" -Cather
"Love heals everything, and love is all there is"- Zukav



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3 posted 2000-11-24 08:29 PM


To thine own self be true.....that's the key.

Very nice, gentle one  

Sven
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4 posted 2000-11-24 11:36 PM


The strength does lie within GS. . .

wonderful poem...

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That which gives light must endure burning
--Victor Frankl


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