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The Crucible
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The Crucible |
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Denise
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since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648
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Consider it a blessing in disguise When burning trials loom at every turn For lessons learned through fire make us wise And character’s refined if we don’t spurn The crucible that is a part of life. No soul is spared from heartache’s bitter brew; Drink deep the cup of agony and strife For it will fortify and give to you A new appreciation of the joy That’s often overlooked when skies are clear. The testing you endure can be employed To shed a ray of light in darkest fear. A priceless gift to others you can give Emerging undefiled from sorrow’s sieve. |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
As long as we LEARN from the pains and trials then we are so much better for it. It is when we don't that make life so unbearable. Wonderful write. Loved it. |
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Rex Allen McCoy Member Elite
since 2000-01-30
Posts 2863Sippin a Timmy's in London |
always look for the lesson and learn by it if we don't we'll always get burned Sharing the lessons with others is a pleasure worth remembering also Very nicely done  |
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brian madden Member Elite
since 2000-05-06
Posts 4374ireland |
Denise, Mistakes are easy to make hard to forget, even harder to laugh about and sometimes seemingly impossible to learn from but it is important that we do learn or we will get burned again and again. Wonderfully written piece. "an afixiation a fix on anything the line of life the limb of a tree the hands of he and the promise that s/he is blessed among women". Patti Smith |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Your verses are always so perfect in meter and rhyme and yet flow so smoothly This is beautiful, Denise Lzi |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Thank you, Mark, Rex, Brian and Elizabeth for reading and for your lovely replies. Sometimes it seems the only redeeming value in our suffering is that others are inspired in some way by the way we handle it. Maybe that's enough of a purpose. Thanks again! Denise |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Denise--wonderfully done wise words, my poet friend... |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Denise~ It's always a treat to see a post from you. This is a valuable piece that carries a wonderful message wrapped up in your rhyme. You write so well. I enjoyed this very much. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
ah yes denise, drink deep the cup...so good to see you... Karilea When you want to be loved, look within...KRJ |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Denise, I've had so many burning trials I qualify as an honorary french fry! and, yes, I've learned from each one...your poem is right on....as always |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
didnt get burned reading this gem... but the ryhme and cadence flowed like melted butter.. wise true words .. lessons learned from your poets pen excellent as always Denise.. jm |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
The words you speak are true...you know and I know...James |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Thank you, Martie, Marge, Karilea, Balladeer, Janet Marie and James, for reading and for your lovely replies! Denise |
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CMGrimm Senior Member
since 2000-02-14
Posts 685USA |
denise=perfect great job chris Never be a carbon copy of anybody...make your own impressions. - ANON. |
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Elizabeth
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Member Ascendant
since 1999-06-07
Posts 6871Minnesota |
Denise, you have hit the nail on the head here. Maybe not all of my experiences have been pleasant ones or fun times, but they have made me who I am, and I am grateful for that. Wise words here. Elizabeth Something sweet, something sort of grandish, sweeps my soul when thou art near... hedeservesbetter@hotmail.com |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Thank you, Chris and Elizabeth for reading and for taking the time to reply! It's always appreciated! Denise |
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Aimster Member Elite
since 2000-02-19
Posts 4297Charlotte, NC |
denise~ some lovely lessons you have penned here. you write with a wisdom i truly admire. always so wonderful to read a piece from you. take care. amy "The head learns knew things, but the heart forever more practices old experiences" |
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Dr.Moose1 Member Elite
since 1999-09-05
Posts 3448Bewilderment , USA |
d, An excellent piece! This format is kinda catchy though , be careful you don't get caught in it like I have , Doc |
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BloomingRose Member Elite
since 2000-08-09
Posts 3092Florida |
It's true, a blessing in disguise usually awaits a heart ready to learn... Very good write. Deb |
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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
"No soul is spared from heartache's bitter brew"... indeed.... Well done, my friend..  |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Amy! So nice to see you here again!! Welcome back!! Thanks for your lovely words! Doc, I'm afraid it's too late, I'm hopelessly hooked! Thanks for your kind words! Deb, Thanks so much! I'm glad you enjoyed it! Nan, A 'well done' from the teacher always makes my day! Thanks a bunch! Denise |
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Nate Dogg Senior Member
since 1999-11-15
Posts 1658Georgia, Fulton |
Wonderful message and very wisely-penned! I also like the format too your poem too! Great job! Nathan |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
So nice to see you here again, Nate! Thanks for reading and for your kind words! I'm glad you liked it! Denise |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
GREAT BIG HUGS to you for this one, dee... 'Tis one I needed to hear...and this one is a "keeper" for me... thanks. |
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Victoria
since 2000-08-12
Posts 5869 |
Live and learn or some might say live and life..good one Dee. |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Thank you, Serenity and Victoria! I'm so glad that you enjoyed it! Denise |
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Dark Angel Member Patricius
since 1999-08-04
Posts 10095 |
For lessons learned through fire make us wise Indeed it does Beautifully written Denise Maree |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Thank you, Maree! I'm glad you liked it! Denise |
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Kit McCallum
Administrator
Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
I enjoyed the way you wove the message throughout these words Denise. A perfect message, which rings so true ... well done! Best wishes, /Kit |
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Jon Mewett Senior Member
since 2000-03-04
Posts 1304 |
Hello Denise This is a very wise poem indeed.....really very nice............it seems only yesterday that you were the first person to give me a huge welcome to passions......as a thankyou for that I give you my 1000th post..... thanx again Jon |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Thank you, Kit, I'm glad you liked it! Thanks Jon! I am touched by your lovely gesture! Congratulations on 1,000!! Denise |
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