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Gentle Spirit
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0 posted 2007-09-06 10:54 AM


We are not bound by yesterday
for it does not hold us;

tomorrow is ours for the taking.

The simple actions of today
can either become a past mistake
or a journey that will take us
into the dawn of a new day

a new life

a new way;

It is, in certainty

a truth

that only self can embrace
while facing the mundane
of day to day.

The power lies within our own hands
it is ours alone to command
in realizing that man is not to blame

if there is shame
it is ours individually to claim.

Destiny is held within our palms
sing your own song

let your voice be strong

while traveling along

the highways
and byways

of life.



what lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.  Ralph Waldo Emerson

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bel1e
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since 2006-07-24
Posts 1631

1 posted 2007-09-06 11:00 AM


Destiny is held within our palms
"sing your own song

let your voice be strong
while traveling along

the highways
and byways

of life."
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

uplifting in it's request~ yes, yes, yes~

~I needed to read this today~~~

~hugs

  

Gentle Spirit
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2 posted 2007-09-06 11:04 AM


I am glad you found something in this m'friend.  And I, for some reason needed to write it today.  The muse, moves in mysterious ways sometimes unknown to us.  I've learned not to fight it, but just to write it....what ever it may be.  Hugs to you too, lovie.
nakdthoughts
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Between the Lines
3 posted 2007-09-06 04:14 PM


I am trying to sing my own song...but I have a lousy voice

and thanks
M

JamesMichael
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4 posted 2007-09-06 04:28 PM


In certainty, truth and wisdom...loved this...one of my favorites...James
JL
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Posts 6128
Texas, USA
5 posted 2007-09-06 09:31 PM


"in realizing that man is not to blame

if there is shame
it is ours individually to claim."

Very true.  Great write.

JL


Blessed are those who are generous, because they feed the poor.
~Proverbs 22:9 NLT

crusherdestroyer
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since 2007-08-20
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Indiana, USA
6 posted 2007-09-06 09:51 PM


Nice. I nod my head in agreement. I see things the same way.. I think that you are just nicer than I am.
LindsayP
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since 2007-07-28
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Australia, Victoria
7 posted 2007-09-06 10:06 PM



Gentle Spirit, if all folk could read your poem and take your advice, the world would be a better place.  LindsayP

Gentle Spirit
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8 posted 2007-09-07 08:58 AM


Thanks to each of you and Happy Friday!!
inkedgoddess
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9 posted 2007-09-08 11:54 AM


this is a strong write and words that hit most of us trying to get through the struggles of life

miscellanea
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10 posted 2007-09-08 01:01 PM


I love the thoughts you put forward through your writing!

miscellanea

Earth Angel
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11 posted 2007-09-08 05:43 PM


Donna, you just keep on getting better, and better, and better... !

~ and wiser, and wiser, and wiser!

I loved this one so much, that I am tucking this pearl away! ~ Just as a 'gentle' reminder!

Loving hug,
Linda

Earth Angel
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Realms of Light
12 posted 2007-09-08 05:48 PM


Sheesh! I did it again! ...SAVED
secondhanddreampoet
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13 posted 2007-09-09 11:48 AM


nice thoughts for all those of us for whom the 'journey' has become a consummate per diem struggle!

Applause!!

latearrival
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14 posted 2007-09-09 12:04 PM


Donna this is exquisite! Thanks for sharing. "late"
XOx Uriah xOX
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15 posted 2007-09-09 02:07 PM


::smiles::       (((Gentle)))
Keeping this one!   Thank you for the gift !

The Lady
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16 posted 2007-09-09 11:05 PM



"It is, in certainty

a truth

indeed it is, gentle Donna
thank you!

Gentle Spirit
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17 posted 2007-09-10 11:12 AM


You each, make me smile....  thank you...

after a fall I get back up,
move on 'cause the past is the past and theres no tomorrow if remaining in still waters while the river flows on ~dsmith

Tears-of-Sanity
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Kingdom Hearts
18 posted 2007-09-12 01:14 AM


I really liked it.  
This one is special
thank you for the sharing

Tears of Sanity~

Gentle Spirit
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19 posted 2007-09-14 08:46 AM


Tears~ thank you so much, I appreciate the read.  
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