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nakdthoughts
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Between the Lines

0 posted 2003-01-04 02:28 PM


Within Our Spirits We Know Love  

There are lessons born from memories past
so many things in life we have been taught
regrets and joys mixed with happiness and tears
but through it all, added strength they have brought.

And here we are, each having a heart laced
chambered in passion, in shadows of sighs
in war of emotions, that play out their scenes
serenity, in search of, each morning we rise.


Stinging of tears, too often felt in pain
hearts mend to move past sadness and sorrows,
to see clearly through the ominous clouds
seeking better and brighter tomorrows.

And here we are, no yesterdays in play,
the reviews of the past, silenced by time
adjustments, changes pen tipped to flowing
dancing to tunes of life, new ones in rhyme.


With each written word, souls begin to heal
yesterday’s gone and is held in the past,
but the future will be that much better
through experience our lives will be cast.

And here we are, in skillfulness of words
embraced in shadows, each night to suspend
two souls to be guided, in passions new
to be treasured, each, our thoughts we transcend.


Having lived and learned, knowledge is power
into unknown destinies we will roam,
courage and strength living within our spirits
loving ourselves, we are never alone.


~~Thanks to Donna for the start of an idea that we  finished together.~~


[This message has been edited by nakdthoughts (01-04-2003 02:29 PM).]

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passing shadows
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1 posted 2003-01-04 02:32 PM


I envy you both....beautiful writing!
Professor Gloom
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2 posted 2003-01-04 02:44 PM


Very nice Duet
from two very good poets

Gloom

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3 posted 2003-01-04 02:53 PM




~M~ and Donna....

How very lovely, written by two who can capture the heart, soul and mind so very well, singly, or as proof with this beautiful poem, together.

Enjoyed,

Hugs and warm regards, Pat

..without surrender, be on good terms with all persons..
        "Desiderata"

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4 posted 2003-01-04 02:54 PM


Congratulations ladies on a beautiful duet!
Extremely well done and much enjoyed.
~Smiles and Hugs~

~Time has cast a spell on you,
  So you won't ever forget me~

nakdthoughts
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5 posted 2003-01-04 04:35 PM


Thank You All, I hope we got across what Donna wanted to...that as women we are strong enough to get through the hurts and sorrows of the past and cross the obstacles of day to day living and still succeed.

hugsss
M

Paul Wilson
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6 posted 2003-01-04 07:27 PM


Ladies~ Now that's what I call a duet.
To read one of you at a time is an honor, but too read both of you together is twice as nice.Enjoyed very much...Paul

"To share my poems with you is to share my heart with you"

vandana
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7 posted 2003-01-04 07:45 PM


liked it
Martie
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8 posted 2003-01-04 08:46 PM


Donna and Maureen

Especially this:
"loving ourselves, we are never alone."
Tremendous with importance and true...life has some hard knocks, but each can make you strong and more sure.  Seems you both are that, and more. Great duet of two beautiful spirits.



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9 posted 2003-01-04 09:19 PM


Congratulations ladies on a beautiful duet! hugs, Chris

"Hope" is the thing with feathers-
that perches in the soul....
                  
                       -Emily Dickinson

BluesSerenade
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10 posted 2003-01-05 12:58 PM


There's no better combination than the Gentle Spirit and nakdthoughts of love.

Kudos to you both~

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11 posted 2003-01-05 07:45 PM


I wanted to thank you all for stopping in and reading.  I hope that this left you with an understanding of the message we were putting forth.
Maureen, thanks much for writing this with me.  I appreciate your time and willingness to help send the message out.  Thanks.  

Kethry
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12 posted 2003-01-05 07:53 PM


Donna and Maureen,
Now THIS is poetic weaving at it's best. Excellent!
Kethry

Here in the midst of my lonely abyss, a single joy I find...your presence in my mind.  Unknown



Bohemianaus
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13 posted 2003-01-05 08:57 PM


Your optimism is delightful

Boh


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14 posted 2003-01-05 10:16 PM


Very well done. You two write very good together.
garysgirl
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15 posted 2003-01-05 10:43 PM


Maureen and Donna, this is so beautiful. Both of you are such talented writers, how could it be any different?
And, you are both very strong and gentle spirits......

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

sigheyes
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16 posted 2003-01-06 04:54 PM


Ladies this is a wonderful duet on the strengths that are born from endurance.  
Salty
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17 posted 2003-01-06 05:12 PM


Love the combination of your words...a nice duet for sure. Thank you for sharing your talent today. Very nice read!!
~Salty

In the Midst of movement and chaos, keep stillness inside of you.
--Deepak Chop

PoeTik JusTice
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18 posted 2003-01-06 05:25 PM


Wow, sooooo good! Looking at this poem, only being 16, makes me hope to be able to have as much talent as I grow in poetry! love it so much!

XoXo Love Alwayz XoXo
     *~Serena~*
"The greatest thing you'll ever learn is to love, and be loved in return." --Moulin Rouge

Gentle Spirit
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19 posted 2003-01-07 05:47 AM


I just wanted to take a minute to stop in and say thanks to everyone again.  This write came from a comment made about how over the years through many struggles we have endured.....and learned.  Thanks to all,
and PoeTik it is very nice to have you at Passions.  Welcome aboard!
M...again, thanks for the duet!

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