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Isis
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since 1999-09-06
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Sunny Queensland

0 posted 1999-10-30 02:27 AM



Maybe I'm doing it all wrong,
Expecting too much,
Wanting my life like one in a song,
Wanting something that is hard to touch.

I try not to,
But I still turn the coin looking for the tarnish,
In every beautiful day,
I expect the weather to turn harsh.

I thought a holiday would cleanse my soul,
But now back in my reality,
Stagnancy again takes it's toll,
Who said there was good in familiarity?

Do I expect too much?
Demanding's that aren't quite fair?
Cos when I glance at the garden,
I don't see the flowers I see the weeds under there.

I'm doing all the right things,
Improving my mind and soul,
Broadening my horizons,
Refusing to take a lesser role.

Maybe those around me,
Are finding it hard to cope with this new improved version?
Maybe too much too soon is a dangerous thing?
I'm only trying to be a better person.

Don't get me wrong though,
I see beauty now so much more,
In nature and people, emotions too,
My life is no longer a chore.

I've seen some proof it's working,
I'm just waiting for more to come,
To set my soul flying again,
Not let it twirl undone.

Things can only get better,
Isn't that what they always say?
So I'll brush aside these doubts,
And open my heart to the joys of the day.

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Cast your eyes on the ocean,
Every man goes down to his death bearing in his hands only that which he has given away...
~Isis~
(Daughter of Mystery)



© Copyright 1999 Isis - All Rights Reserved
Christopher
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since 1999-08-02
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Purgatorial Incarceration
1 posted 1999-10-30 06:08 AM


A good plan!
Where there is life, there is hope!

RainbowGirl
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since 1999-07-31
Posts 3023
United Kingdom
2 posted 1999-10-30 06:11 PM


Isis: It takes courage but it's worth the end result

HUGS

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You give but little when you give of your possessions. It is when you give of yourself that you truly give.


Isis
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since 1999-09-06
Posts 6296
Sunny Queensland
3 posted 1999-10-30 06:17 PM


Thanks Chris and RainbowGirl

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Cast your eyes on the ocean,
Every man goes down to his death bearing in his hands only that which he has given away...
~Isis~
(Daughter of Mystery)



Denise
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since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648

4 posted 1999-10-30 06:19 PM


Isis, very lovely poem. Perhaps we all expect too much. I am trying to rid myself of expectations of any kind of anybody. Acceptance, I believe is the key to happy realtionships with others and with ourselves. I also believe that it is a process,one that will continue for the rest of our lives. But something to ever strive to perfect!

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Denise


Isis
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since 1999-09-06
Posts 6296
Sunny Queensland
5 posted 1999-10-30 06:22 PM


Wise words my friend, as I journey through this thing called life I'm slowly realising things. Thanks so much. (HUGS)

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Cast your eyes on the ocean,
Every man goes down to his death bearing in his hands only that which he has given away...
~Isis~
(Daughter of Mystery)



Julie
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since 1999-08-20
Posts 739
Houston, TX
6 posted 1999-10-31 01:24 AM


Isis, really enjoyed your poem. Can definately relate but something I have learned...Don't let go of your growth, even though others may not appreciate it or respond to it as you imagined they might. You know you are a wonderful person and find strength from knowing your friends know that too. So this I write for you...

Sometimes when we work to change
our loved ones will treat us just the same
and claim it is you that is acting strange.
So think of it as bait on a hook,
so keep loving and don't look...
at that worm on the hook.

You know I'm your friend...you can e-mail me at anytime...

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Julie
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Shoot for the moon. Even if you miss it, you will land among the stars.~Les Brown~

Isis
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since 1999-09-06
Posts 6296
Sunny Queensland
7 posted 1999-10-31 05:38 PM


Thanks for the understanding and words of wisdom Julie

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Cast your eyes on the ocean,
Every man goes down to his death bearing in his hands only that which he has given away...
~Isis~
(Daughter of Mystery)



Watcher666
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since 1999-10-13
Posts 1606

8 posted 1999-11-02 04:39 PM


Enjoyed this much!

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Illusion...what we see and what we do...it's all up to you.

Isis
Member Ascendant
since 1999-09-06
Posts 6296
Sunny Queensland
9 posted 1999-11-02 10:37 PM


Thanks again Watcher! You ARE ever watchful aren't you?

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Through poetry my heart and soul truly sing...
~Isis~
(Daughter of Mystery)


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