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This Too Shall Pass
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This Too Shall Pass |
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia 
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Held to this place I no longer desire My life is ash with no burning fire Cold dead and empty is my heart within Because of my pride and another man's sin Would that I could be leaving this place Where I'm bound by desire and filled with disgrace Tied to redemption through pain's aftermath Walking on slowly but held to the path A child of salvation yet no-one saves me Cuts looses the cords and is setting me free Dare if I could be flying from here Where the sins of my flesh are the dirges of drear To cast off this skin that crawls with my fear To find a way of escaping and be not here Yet whenever I leave… I am there too Held in the irony and image of you I would go wandering cast off this sham From you that made me and shaped what I am I look to the sky to see hope held fast But nothing can linger and nothing does last Pain and lament will pass by and by While looking above and rising to try Fly off I should and no longer feel me To rise up on morning wings my hope and my plea Here in the midst of my lonely abyss, a single joy I find...your presence in my mind. Unknown |
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Irish Rose Member Patricius
since 2000-04-06
Posts 10263 |
this one pretty much leaves me speechles, Kethry, I'm hiberating, by the way....... trying to believe that everything passes! Kathleen--(Kay) |
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Zinsser Senior Member
since 2001-02-27
Posts 1641Calif. |
This is so full of emotion..... beautifully written ..I hope to, that this to shall pass Thank You |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
  (sigh) Soooooooo very touching, sweet freind, yes, this too shall pass for all things must pass. (kiss on cheek) Sooooooo beautifully hopeful, sweet friend, we all love you so much, this is a very wonderful poem! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Kethry, thank you for sharing!   May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton |
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DarkAngelChelle Member
since 2001-12-06
Posts 87Kansas |
Wow ... I'm pretty much speechless after reading your words. Very powerful. ~What is cherished most is what must be the hardest fought for.~ |
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strbbux Member Elite
since 2001-12-19
Posts 3859 |
Kethry, this was powerful, Yes there is salvation for you, You just have to believe in it.A most powerful and expressive write. Poems like this come from the soul. floria Floria |
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J. K. Mitchell Member
since 2002-01-12
Posts 311GA |
With your first two lines you held me enraptured. Moving! Excellent! Dynamic! |
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Marsha
since 2000-07-10
Posts 7423Maidstone Kent England |
Keth darling sister of my heart and holder of my souls tears, I was going to say something along the lines of Oh dear another dreary poem, but you know I won’t because it’s not. How often do I have to tell you not to write this well Hmmm? It’s not big and it’s not clever making your sweeter, younger and innocent sister look like a no talent hag. Ahh you see that should get me a sympathy vote Naturally those who know me know that all those statements are not words to describe me but who cares. I told you punishment would be dire, didn’t I? I think darling girl that puts me ahead on points again. You know that this is utterly UTTERLY fabulous and that I truly love it, I’ll still win though   Love and warm stuff As always Mushy To give light to them that sit in darkness..... to guide our feet into the way of peace St John ch2 v1 |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
Kethry...yes, I hope it does pass... A lot of feelings here...tons of them.. |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
Held to this place I no longer desire My life is ash with no burning fire Cold dead and empty is my heart within Because of my pride and another man's sin Would that I could be leaving this place Where I'm bound by desire and filled with disgrace Tied to redemption through pain's aftermath Walking on slowly but held to the path A child of salvation yet no-one saves me Cuts looses the cords and is setting me free Dare if I could be flying from here Where the sins of my flesh are the dirges of drear ===================================== Kethry...girl you just blew me away with this...Im not often at a loss for words...as you know...you took your poetry to a higher level with this impressive inspire. I just wish we didnt have to live it to write it with such depth. heart-hugs jm I'm like a broken record that you can play ... |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Keth, I'm fearful this is the voice of experience as it is so authentic. Wow...an intense and compeling write. So very well done but so draining.  |
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peppermint35 Senior Member
since 2000-05-28
Posts 1106Texas, USA |
You held me to the end and then beyond.. such an expressive write.. Everything, just everything you write.. always speaks so eloquently... Thanks for sharing this... Hugs, Pepper |
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Marsha
since 2000-07-10
Posts 7423Maidstone Kent England |
Keth darling sister of my heart, Why you might ask am I replying again? Because this deserves to be seen and read so back to the top it goes. I think this is utterly utterly spectacular. The flow the construction the rhythm all combine to make this a truly outstandingly fabulous poem. Rarely is writing this good, certainly this far exceeds my expectations and my expectations for you are always high. YOU are a very good writer and this proves it. Absolutely excellent work  Love and warm stuff As always Mushy  To give light to them that sit in darkness..... to guide our feet into the way of peace St John ch2 v1 |
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Suetang Member Ascendant
since 2001-03-07
Posts 5187Melbourne, Australia |
Hello Kethry This was so breathtaking and so very beautiful. You weaved your words like a master craftsman and I can't wait to read more. Please feel free to email any of your wonderful words to me. Take care......Sue Suetang |
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NewEnglandlazurlu Member Rara Avis
since 2002-01-04
Posts 7470A Mountain Paradise |
"I look to the sky to see hope held fast But nothing can linger and nothing does last Pain and lament will pass by and by While looking above and rising to try Fly off I should and no longer feel me To rise up on morning wings my hope and my plea" Truly amazing words. Pain and lament will pass as all things do - but it is so hard till it does. Julian of Norwich was a Catholic mystic (long, long ago, don't remember the years) and one of her famous lines was, 'and this too shall pass.' Marti " My wrinkles are badges of courage and reveal that I am a Mother." |
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ecrivan Member Elite
since 2001-12-10
Posts 3923my own state |
time does heal they say, hmmm...I have been collecting some scars along the way. Lots of pain expressed here...hope all will heal for you |
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His Poet Senior Member
since 2001-12-18
Posts 750 |
Keth, this is truly incredible. You pull the emotions right off the page. Too much else said would be superfluous. Excellent. Cheryl |
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
This is very heavy writing, Kethy, but beautifully so. I was hoping by the title it was about a kidney stone  |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Kethry such a strong, emotional piece of writing where I am sure there is more or the same in your heart. Excellent piece but so sorry it is of such a painful subject. ~* Carpe' Diem *~ [This message has been edited by Mysteria (01-26-2002 10:42 PM).] |
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Greeneyes
since 2000-09-09
Posts 9903In Your Poetic Mind |
Always feel right about you.....there is hope, I am learning that.... Lauren~ Step through the barrier of my mind, enter my soul, feel my desire, let my eyes guide you into the shadows of my heart [This message has been edited by Greeneyes (01-26-2002 11:08 PM).] |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
This poem is so profound, Keth...and so sad. It is also so beautifully written. I wish I could write like this but I know that my writing could never hold a candle to yours.  copyright2002 Lyra Nesius |
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Honeybee Member Ascendant
since 1999-12-26
Posts 5372Ontario, CANADA |
Wow - powerful writing...I do relate and am deeply moved by your words. I wish you the best, and remember in writing this poem you're on your way to peace... Take care, Melissa~ "Poetry is not an opinion expressed... |
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