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Lullaby of Love
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Lullaby of Love |
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Denise
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since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648
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Desire long unmet has birthed despair Sobriety's a flaming burning hell Love's gentle flowing stream for him's not there Intoxicated's where he'd rather dwell. Rejection's sharpest knife is smoothed somewhat A soothing balm he finds within kind drink Acceptance sought so long's embraced him not Brew's refuge harbors him - too numb to think. Youth's tender heart was broken long ago A mount of expectation buried him A hand of rescue for him did not show To pull him from that avalanche so grim. O, perfect Father, from Your throne above Sing to this babe Your lullaby of love. Denise |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Denise, WOW! How poignant. You are such an inspiration. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Astounding verse, Denise And wonders never cease Liz |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
Drinking to relieve what bothers us and dull the pain is not a good way to go! Been through that! Denise if you would email me about this k? Cause when we sober up, it's all still there! Love ya! <*\\\>< Jesus is the reason for the season Keep Christ in CHRISTmas |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Thank you, Marge, Elizabeth and Rebecca for your read and comments! Thanks so much for your concern, Rebecca, but this is not about me...inspired by a letter I received yesterday about somebody! Thanks though for your concern!  Denise |
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sandgrain Member Elite
since 1999-09-21
Posts 3662Sycamore, IL, USA |
A great writing...so true, so sad, and so beautiful to end it with a prayer. |
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Sally S. Senior Member
since 1999-06-07
Posts 847Ohio |
Pretty powerful, Denise. I truly admire your work. Brilliant. |
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Balladeer
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Another example of your excellent writing abilities, Denise |
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Nate Dogg Senior Member
since 1999-11-15
Posts 1658Georgia, Fulton |
Yes indeed, your poem is a sweet lullaby and so are you. Merry Christmas to you and keep writing beautiful poems for us. May God bless you! Nathan |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
You are the queen of sonnets my friend |
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Beri Member
since 1999-11-25
Posts 149 |
Denise this is beautiful ... I am speechless...okay, well almost, because I am almost truly never speechless.  It does remind me though of some friends that have fought this battle. Thanx for the great read!If you love something, set it free, if it comes back to you, its meant to be... |
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Poet deVine
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
Wonderful Denise! I have a friend that is described within this poem! Thank you. |
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RobertB Senior Member
since 1999-09-26
Posts 1104Champaign, IL |
good one Denise....sad to hear of someone drinking themselves to an early grave. Robert |
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samsonheart Member
since 1999-12-20
Posts 72Missouri rez. |
dsnyder, wow. i can't explain how much that poem touched my heart. a very powerful message and one that rings true too close to home. samsonheart |
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Kevin Taylor Member
since 1999-12-23
Posts 185near Vancouver, BC, Canada |
Very nice... It is a sonnet. A lullaby too. But a sonnet straight through. Kevin |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Thank you all so much for reading and commenting. Yes, it is sad when people drown themselves in drink to ease the pain of life. Definitely not the way to go. I pray the perfect love of the heavenly Father will replace the imperfect love of his earthly father. When that realization dawns then healing can come. Thanks again everyone for your wonderful comments! Denise |
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Pepper Member Elite
since 1999-08-19
Posts 3079Southern Florida |
Poigniant and beautifully written piece Denise..... A soul that writes from the heart and shares it, truly gives a gift extraordinaire! Shannon |
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Master Senior Member
since 1999-08-18
Posts 1867Boston, MA |
This is amazing Denise! Keep it up! Happy Holidays! |
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Elizabeth
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Member Ascendant
since 1999-06-07
Posts 6871Minnesota |
Oh, Denise, I truly hope that he hears the lullaby before it is too late...thank you so much for posting and sharing this with us...it has touched me so much. God Bless you, and EVERYONE who suffers like this. Love, Elizabeth Nail to the mast her holy flag, Set every threadbare sail- And give her to the god of storms, The lightning and the gale! -Oliver Wendell Holmes |
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Denise
Moderator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Thank you, Elizabeth. My prayers are with them too. Thank you too, Pepper and Master! Your reading and commenting is always appreciated! Denise |
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skyshine
since 2002-02-07
Posts 3058Beneath the northern stars |
Too many people need to hear this, and won't listen, but we can still hope and pray.  ~sky So you go and make it happen |
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skyshine
since 2002-02-07
Posts 3058Beneath the northern stars |
Forgot to add to library. ~sky So you go and make it happen |
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