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Ericc
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since 2003-01-31

Posts 4178

0 posted 2003-03-14 04:38 PM

And I stood upon
the ridge -

The abyss stretching endlessly
within.
And I knew that I could not yet fly
with such weight upon
my heart.

Shame
Fear
Anger
Judgment

Lead to the soul that yearns
for gold.

Tears formed and fell...as violent
as a summer storm.
And just as brief...the storm subdued.

So I stood upon
the ridge -

The abyss stretching endless
within.
And I knew that I could not yet fly
with such weight upon
my heart.

So I gave my heart to love,
to God -

I leapt...and I flew.

passing shadows
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since 1999-08-26

Posts 45577
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1 posted 2003-03-14 04:42 PM

wonderfully written! I will remember this one.

BlueEyes
Member

since 2002-08-30

Posts 152
TX, USA

2 posted 2003-03-14 04:43 PM

this was absolutely beautiful..

My very favorite one of yours thus far...

Thanks for sharing..

BlueEyes

Mistletoe Angel

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since 2000-12-17

Posts 32816
Portland, Oregon

3 posted 2003-03-14 06:36 PM

(smiles) Oh Eric, this is lovely, sweet friend, this made me smile as so many of your gorgeous words do, yay! (big hugggsssss) I too had the same struggle then before I ended my life, He pushed me back and now I have found reason to go on! God Bless You, sweet friend, this is heartfelt, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Eric, thank you for sharing!

May love and light always shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

"Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..."

Shakira

Amara
Member

since 2003-02-23

Posts 158
East of the moon, west of the sun.

4 posted 2003-03-14 07:56 PM

Oh, wow. This is...fantastic! This is one of those poems I read in a book, and sigh and wish it was mine.

'Tis nice to have wings, to fly, to soar...and never fear or look back. Faith...mmm...wonderful thing.

Blessed Be Thee!
- Stephanie

Every heart has hidden treasures...a secret wish, a silent dream, and a cherished love. [Unknown]

Connel

Senior Member

since 2002-11-04

Posts 736
Florida, USA

5 posted 2003-03-14 07:58 PM

Great poem!

Read ^ there, because you are reading the wrong part!

littlewing
Member Rara Avis

since 2003-03-02

Posts 9655
New York

6 posted 2003-03-15 12:00 PM

Ohhh Ericc - fly . . . this was just a breath of fresh air - always good to read you xxoo

abbe
Member

since 2003-01-20

Posts 131
michigan, usa

7 posted 2003-03-15 07:46 AM

wow! powerful ending.

thank you for this positive spin on how to overcome the insurmountable.

cinnamongirl
Member

since 2003-02-02

Posts 217

8 posted 2003-03-15 08:16 AM

Wonderful... uplifting and incredibly beautiful. A gentle, powerful write...

Thank you...

Love,
Moca

catalinamoon

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since 2000-06-03

Posts 9543
The Shores of Alone

9 posted 2003-03-15 09:57 PM

Another treasure from you, and a happy ending makes it all the better.
Sandra

Ringo

Member Elite

since 2003-02-20

Posts 3684
Saluting with misty eyes

10 posted 2003-03-15 10:00 PM

And with Him, all things are possible. This should have been a book selection.
Outstanding job.

~You might say I'm a Dreamer, but I'm not the only one...
John Lennon

garysgirl

Member Laureate

since 2002-09-29

Posts 19237
Florida, USA

11 posted 2003-03-15 10:12 PM

Eric, I think this should have been a book submission, also. It's really beautiful, with very much meaning to it.

"Love makes the world go around"
~with love and hugs from Ethel__GG~

inkedgoddess
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since 2002-11-19

Posts 7392
Ohio

12 posted 2003-03-16 07:32 AM

a leap on blind faith
done that for love a few times,too

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