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JamesMichael
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Kapolei, Hawaii, USA

0 posted 2008-05-02 12:36 PM


Bridge of Broken Dreams

Beneath the bridge of broken dreams
flowed healing waters in silky stream.  
Who among us hasn't had broken dreams
at one time or other in their life,
and so they could visit the bridge of
broken dreams for solice and advice.
A wise man that lived near
didn't believe it fair that
some had more broken dreams
then others that visited there.
So he would offer wise advice to
those that seemed to have
excessive broken dreams, and yet
it was not only his words that
consoled them, before he sent them
on their way, for in a rustic shed
upon the bridge, there were buckets
of precious stones, and these stones
contained the blessings to heal broken
dreams, and they would work
their magic when one was ready to
cast them upon the silky stream.
Those feeling destitute and alone
could find solice casting a healing stone.
For each stone that was cast, represented
a willingness to let go of the past,
and as each stone was cast into the stream
they gave forth love and healing,
acceptance and self-esteem, and finally
one of the greatest gifts of all, the
precious gift of new hopes and dreams.

JamesLee
02May
2008

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Earth Angel
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since 2002-08-27
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Realms of Light
1 posted 2008-05-02 02:08 AM


James, James, James! You outdid yourself with this one!

The entire poem merited quoting, however I have selected the following lines ~

"Those feeling destitute and alone
could find solace casting a healing stone.
For each stone that was cast, represented
a willingness to let go of the past,
and as each stone was cast into the stream
they gave forth love and healing,
acceptance and self-esteem, and finally
one of the greatest gifts of all, the
precious gift of new hopes and dreams."

~ Those are truly special stones ~ and I am in need of a couple myself.


Linda

Robert E. Jordan
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since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
2 posted 2008-05-02 07:55 AM


James,

This works well.  I think that should be "solace", not "solice".

Bobby

steavenr
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since 2003-11-17
Posts 4058

3 posted 2008-05-02 10:53 AM


inspiring write with a nice close:
"For each stone that was cast, represented
a willingness to let go of the past,
and as each stone was cast into the stream
they gave forth love and healing,
acceptance and self-esteem, and finally
one of the greatest gifts of all, the
precious gift of new hopes and dreams"...nice..very nice

gilead
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since 2008-03-10
Posts 1067
nevada, USA
4 posted 2008-05-02 11:16 AM


Great poem, Robert! Like Linda, I could use one of those stones, myself. I can see it skipping like a gazelle over the mirrored stream!
Ah, the beauty of mending dreams!

Thanks for sharing,

Art

Honeybunch
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since 2001-12-29
Posts 7115
South Africa
5 posted 2008-05-02 02:03 PM


Very, very, nice, James.  I'm thinking to find that wise man - need "them stones", you know.

Helen

shyvl
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since 2008-04-11
Posts 531
texas, usa
6 posted 2008-05-03 09:17 AM


I'm a little late, Everyone has expressed it so well.  I love the tales you tell through verse they are entertaining and full of insight.
sharyn

Roniece Dawson-Bruce
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since 2000-01-29
Posts 5689
Sydney, Australia
7 posted 2008-05-04 08:01 AM


wonderful just wonderful James!  love RDB

Be kind at heart....for everyone you meet has their own battle to fight.........

Margherita
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since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236
Eternity
8 posted 2008-05-04 10:44 AM


Oh, James! This is so wise really, a wonderful sharing. Like Linda I must admit I'm quite enthusiastic about this offering.

Love and many new dreams!

Margherita

2dalimit
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since 2000-02-08
Posts 2228
Mississippi coast
9 posted 2008-05-04 06:27 PM


Excellent read. I need one or two of those stones.
Thanks, Melton

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