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Lone Wolf
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0 posted 2001-06-04 02:15 PM



Before I go . . .
One last look around
The place I call home

Before I go . . .
One more poem
To write from my heart

Before I go . . .
I say a prayer
To the Lord above

Before I go . . .
One more e-mail
To a dear sweet friend

Before I go . . .
One quick phone call
Needs to be made

Before I go . . .
I admire the flowers
My friends sent to me

Before I go . . .
I tell myself
All will be well

Before I go . . .
I take time to play
For a while with the cat

Before I go . . .
I feel your presence
Near to me now

Before I go . . .
I ask the Lord
To lift up my burden

Before I go . . .
I smile because I know
I’ll be back very soon

Before I go . . .
I feel at peace
With my life

Before I go . . .
I say another prayer
For you

Before I go . . .
Please know
You are forgiven


All writing comes
by the grace of God.
-Ralph Waldo Emerson

© Copyright 2001 Jennifer L. Garcia - All Rights Reserved
Elizabeth
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1 posted 2001-06-04 02:21 PM


Are you leaving Passions? I'm hoping you're not....but if that is the case, good luck to you and take care. If not, this is a nicely written goodbyeish poem.
Lady In White
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2 posted 2001-06-04 02:23 PM


This is a very forgiving poem....but surely, only a poem....
Temptress
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3 posted 2001-06-04 02:24 PM


I know that we have all been saying lately these are just words we put here, but I feel as if a part of us all put them here to let people feel what is within us or what could be within us.

Jenn, I'll have to say today that these simple words strike a deep message within me no matter the purpose for which they were written.

You have done a beautiful job here!
  

Irish Rose
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4 posted 2001-06-04 02:25 PM


God bless you sweet lady, YOU are going to be just fine!

Kathleen Blake

"When red-haired girls scamper like roses over the rain-green grass,
and the sun drips honey."
Laurie Lee


theLadypoet
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5 posted 2001-06-04 02:40 PM


For whatever reason this poem was written, it is wonderful...you use repetitive phrasing very well...good rhythm and meter.
I am glad to have been able to read this.

theLadypoet

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6 posted 2001-06-04 03:14 PM


Amen.

Fool, said my Muse to me, look in thy heart and write. Philip Sidney (1554-1586) Loving in Truth


Saunni
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7 posted 2001-06-04 03:23 PM


Are you leaving? What a wonderful write even if your heart is a little down. Hope all is well.  

Sauni

Sauni :)
Have you ever known the color grey when the nighttime finds you weak
I have, I've walked that road each time; that's where my angel sleeps

Mr»ÄlleÿÇät
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8 posted 2001-06-04 03:30 PM


We all seem to have those before I go's.
We all need to think on that for we seldom
do them. Before we go.
Thank you for the great read
Mr»ÄlleÿÇät


Lone Wolf
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9 posted 2001-06-04 07:30 PM


Elizabeth:  No, I am not leaving Passions.  Just something I had on my mind this afternoon I guess.  Thank you for the nice reply.  

Lady In White:  Yes, there is much forgiveness in my heart.  This IS only a poem.  You are very wise.

Temptress:  This was just something that came to me sitting here earlier.  They are just words for the most part.  I am glad they strike a message in you.  Thanks.

Kathleen:  Thank you, sweetheart.  I knew you would get the meaning of this.  You know what?  I WILL be just fine.  

theLadypoet:  Thank you very much.  I thought it was a good piece which is why I chose to share it.  

Interloper:  A man of few words, I like that.  

Saunni:  No, I am not going anywhere.  Just thoughts I was having.  

MrAlleyCat:  You are very right.  Youa re welcome for the read.  Thanks for stopping by.

All writing comes
by the grace of God.
-Ralph Waldo Emerson

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