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Lone Wolf
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0 posted 2001-07-15 01:54 PM



When the world turns away
And it seems you have no reason to live
Look inside your precious heart
Reflecting upon the words I give
For they will be your comfort
Providing strength throughout
No trial should be faced alone
Nor a heart filled with doubt

My words remain with you
Until the end of time
They are said gently with love
Sometimes they even rhyme
They fill you up to the very brim
When you feel emptiness move in
With the power to renew your courage
They can even wash away your sin

For words are indeed mighty
When said for all to hear
They carry weight like actions
Or can be held so very dear
They can wound friend or foe
Like the sharpest of swords
Yet the triumph you feel
Brings only empty rewards

Use your words wisely
When you are lashing out
Because you never really know
If others believe or doubt
What has been said to be the truth
About you or your fellow man
What you know about them
May only be a drop in the pan

We display our words willingly
For all the world to read
Yet we hide who we really are
Like a secret waiting to be freed
If you hear something about someone
Not knowing if it’s really true
Go to that person and ask
Was that the real you

No need to judge others here among us
God will hold them accountable one day
They will have to atone to Him
For all they do and dare say
The moral of this verse then
Is think before you speak
For publicly attacking others
Only makes you look small and weak

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

© Copyright 2001 Jennifer L. Garcia - All Rights Reserved
Irish Rose
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1 posted 2001-07-15 01:55 PM


amen and amen and bravo!  This says it all so well, we can vent but there comes a time when we have to keep it private! Well said.

"It's easier to kill love than to nurture it" Fred Hardesty

Kathleen

shadow974
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2 posted 2001-07-15 02:04 PM


How true! These are profoundly wise words.

Do not fear going forward slowly,
Fear only standing still.

Logan
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3 posted 2001-07-15 02:09 PM


We display our words willingly
For all the world to read
Yet we hide who we really are
Like a secret waiting to be freed

Ahh, LW, very gentle smile. All was wonderful, but these words...ahh, you are more perceptive than the vast majority, for only we know who we ARE..hmm,all of this is outstanding..very good, you captured me today. Thank you

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4 posted 2001-07-15 02:20 PM


LoneWolf~

'My words remain with you
Until the end of time
They are said gently with love
Sometimes they even rhyme'


I like the thought of that~

This is very nicely done ... compassionately so~
*Hugs*
~*Marge*~

~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~
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5 posted 2001-07-15 06:23 PM


This was so true, inspiring, and the advise given was excellent, and I hope more read and heed!  Great poem.

~If you have a choice to sit down or dance, I hope that you dance~

Lone Wolf
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Lansing, MI USA
6 posted 2001-07-15 08:19 PM


Kathleen: Thank you very much for everything.  

shadow974: Life teaches us wisdom always if we are open to receive it.  Thanks.

Logan: I see much more than what is beheld by the naked eye, my friend.  I always have.  Yes, only we know who we truly are.  If truth be told, very few people know the real us.  I am honored to have captured you for you capture me frequently with your works.  Thank you!  

Marge: Our words shall live eternal although our bodies die.  They are nice thoughts, I agree.  Thank you.  

Sharon: I hope they do too.  Much can be learned from this piece.  Thank you!

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

Suetang
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Melbourne, Australia
7 posted 2001-07-15 09:10 PM


This was so beautifully written and I could relate to every word.  Take care......Sue

Suetang

VAS
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8 posted 2001-07-15 09:18 PM


amen!  and the tongue so easily can lash with barbed hooks


Zinsser
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9 posted 2001-07-15 10:11 PM


This Is Very Good

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
We display our words willingly
for all the world to read
Yet we hide who we really are
like a secret waiting to be freed
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Love this part....

           Thank You
         ~~~Connie~~~

MyEnchanted_Melody
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across the land of dreams. In your heart, I'd always be.
10 posted 2001-07-15 10:16 PM



We display our words willingly
For all the world to read
Yet we hide who we really are
Like a secret waiting to be freed
=================

I can feel how much truth in that.......

You give a great advice in this one......and an enjoyable read.......

Thank you
*********************************

It's only me.......only me
I hope that would suffice eternally

{{to cross a sea of wonder, and hold close at heart all dreams}}

vlraynes
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11 posted 2001-07-15 10:20 PM



LoneWolf-
   Very nicely done...you've penned this well.  
   I like this lot.  

   hugs,
   ~vicky


Flutterwings
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12 posted 2001-07-15 10:58 PM


Words of wisdom written with melodious rhythm and perfect rhyme. I swayed with every line.... So much to learn from the pen. I stand and applaud   an awakening.
Love and peace ((~.~))


JLR
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13 posted 2001-07-16 12:40 PM


This reminds me of a signature I used for a short time here.  You have said so much and said it so well...applause for you!
BloomingRose
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14 posted 2001-07-16 07:13 AM


Much truth in your words. Think before we speak, thats the key.
Great poem!

Deb

Irish Rose
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15 posted 2001-07-16 07:57 PM


I think this one should be out there once more for everyone to read and ponder ummm  

"It's easier to kill love than to nurture it" Fred Hardesty

Kathleen

Mike
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16 posted 2001-07-16 10:50 PM


very nice, wonderfully written and expressed.
Lone Wolf
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Lansing, MI USA
17 posted 2001-07-17 08:11 PM


Sue: Thank you much.

VAS:  

Zinsser: I apprecite your comments.

Melody: The advice is excellent here and should be heeded by all who grace our doorstep.

Vicky:  

Flutterwings: I bow to your applause and thank you kindly.

JLR: Much is to be learned from life.  I'd love to see the signature you speak of.

Deb: You got it!!  

Kathleen:  Thank you, sweetheart.  You are awesome!

Mike: Thank you!

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

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