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Gentle Spirit
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0 posted 2008-03-11 08:27 PM


Like walls that crumble in the stillness of night
I fall to my knees, screaming out
to the dark and empty skies
as tears fall
from my eyes.

My heart weeps for the child
who does not know that love
is more than just four letters
and a word that is seldom
ever heard.

I feel the twinge and twitch
of my heart beating
as I remember the soldier
who stands guard on the wall
so that his hopes; our hopes
and dreams
won't fall.

My spirit is burdened
knowing that somewhere
a mother lies praying
for faith to remain
within her sight~
to know where her child
is tonight.

Tilting my head to the darkened skies
I ask these questions of how, and why.
Void of the spirit of turning seasons
my soul doesn't quite
comprehend all of the reasons

for this bouleversement

of life
where is harbored
such strong need
to luxate all of         these
atrocities;
until we bring again unto this world
humility..


Soon, very soon,
it will be another day

so tonight, I fall on my knees to pray
"tonight, oh Creator I would only ask
this     of thee..
please.....bless the world
with precious love and peace"......



{revised 03-11-08}

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Alison
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1 posted 2008-03-11 08:30 PM


Oh you of the gentle heart,

I knew there was a reason to stumble back to these pages. You do have a gentle and loving spirit.  

Know that I think of you - and am always here for you -- and yes, I would love to do what you suggested.  I don't think that your muse is far away from you.  I think you just have to open your mind for its return.

But what do I know?  I know I care.

xoxoxo
A

Robert E. Jordan
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2 posted 2008-03-11 09:05 PM


Gentle Spirit,

This is very nice.  

It’s always good to learn new (to me) words such as “bouleversement” and “luxate”.  

This one made me think of my own mother, and how many sleepless night I gave her.  

She was always there, and I was really all she had.

Bobby

Marchmadness
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3 posted 2008-03-11 09:18 PM


The world just needs more people like you, Donna. Unfortunately, the souls of earth do not seem to be evolving at the same level of thought.
                                  Ida

Artic Wind
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4 posted 2008-03-11 09:20 PM


Enjoyed the Write

ARCTIC WIND

matronmedusa
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5 posted 2008-03-11 11:18 PM


That was very touching...and perfectly desperate.


Margherita
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6 posted 2008-03-12 07:31 AM


quote:
so tonight, I fall on my knees to pray
"tonight, oh Creator I would only ask
this     of thee..
please.....bless the world
with precious love and peace".


Dear Donna, I feel your beautiful sensitive heart and soul touching me and I agree with the message you so gently convey.

Respect for Creation and human beings is the first step we all must exercise again and again to be able to change ourselves and the world to the benefit of all.

Wonderful poem/prayer.

Love and hugs.
Margherita

effjayel
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7 posted 2008-03-12 04:39 PM


GS,  This one brought a lump to my throat & a tear to my eye, it was so.....gently powerful if that makes sense. The message is loud & clear, I only hpe it is received by those in the most need...thanks for posting   John
Midnitesun
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8 posted 2008-03-12 07:44 PM


"Void of the spirit of turning seasons
my soul doesn't quite
comprehend all of the reasons

for this bouleversement

of life
where is harbored
such strong need
to luxate all of         these
atrocities;
until we bring again unto this world
humility.."
No one has ever said it better, Donna.
It is always comforting to know your gentleness is rock-solid.

JamesMichael
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9 posted 2008-03-14 12:58 PM


Fine rambling...James
Gentle Spirit
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10 posted 2008-03-15 11:24 AM


Alison, methinks you know alot..

and I know that you care my sweet sisterofheart...


Gentle Spirit
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11 posted 2008-03-15 11:25 AM


Robert, I didn't know that word either until I happened upon it that day.  I'm glad you stopped by.
Gentle Spirit
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12 posted 2008-03-15 11:26 AM


Ida I tend to agree with you in that statement.  Thanks for caring and for being here.  Hugs.
Gentle Spirit
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13 posted 2008-03-15 11:26 AM


AW, I am glad that you enjoyed.  Thanks for stopping in.
Gentle Spirit
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14 posted 2008-03-15 11:27 AM


Matronmedusa, pleased to meet you.  The world is sometimes a desperate place yanno?
Thanks for stopping by.

Gentle Spirit
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15 posted 2008-03-15 11:28 AM


Dear sweet Margherita that was such a perfect reply.  Thank you so much, your words touch me deeply.  

Gentle Spirit
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16 posted 2008-03-15 11:30 AM


John, thank you for touching this one and I agree, I wish more people could hear the messages of peace and embrace them.  Thank you sir! I did not mean to cause a lump in your throat.  
Gentle Spirit
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17 posted 2008-03-15 11:32 AM


Now Kacy I would know plenty of people who would disagree with my gentleness being rock solid, but I am glad that you can sense it.  I only speak what is felt in my heart.  Thank you SOOO much dear friend, you are so appreciated.  
Gentle Spirit
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18 posted 2008-03-15 11:33 AM


James as always, I thank you for being willing to listen to my "rambles".
Sometimes, its just the way that I write.
Peace to you my dear friend.

The Lady
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19 posted 2008-03-16 04:13 PM


"until we bring again unto this world
humility.."

gentle Donna
the power in this poem is overwhelming

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