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jellybeans
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0 posted 2003-03-20 09:57 AM


Father
I know you know this, you know all;
it is me that is lacking… but Lord
I do not know how to do this
I do not know how to pray
against such mounting odds
I cannot do this
I have not the strength
or the understanding
Lord please
help me.

the jailor he marches
to a heavy metal drum
just when I might predict
the rhythm and escape
the pounding of the nightmare

the jailor he changes

he patrols incessantly
keeping the insanity
in check and in place

injustice and anger wail at the
torment of the Holy Spirit but
the demons are safely trapped
I cannot let them out
I no longer know how to live
without them

the jailor he has the key
I gave it to him



am taking a break from writing, writing fury only breeds more fury, I will be back when I can write the series 'Prayers for the glad to be alive'
thank you all for your love and kindness

[This message has been edited by jellybeans (03-20-2003 01:52 PM).]

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Cpat Hair
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1 posted 2003-03-20 09:59 AM


jb.... you know what I am going to say... and you know where I am...


suthern
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2 posted 2003-03-20 10:29 AM


Since I know you love dittos, I'll ditto Cpat. *S*

Just remember, hon... locks can be changed... and prayers don't have to have words to be heard. Love you!

Seymour Tabin
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3 posted 2003-03-20 10:50 AM


jellybeans
the jailor he has the key
I gave it to him
Yes indeed, good write.


Martie
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4 posted 2003-03-20 11:07 AM


jellybeans..this is so intense and personal, I don't know what to say...
jellybeans
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5 posted 2003-03-20 01:51 PM


thank you my friends....I might stop writing, but I don't stop caring about my friends....*soft smile*
you all are what helps keep me upright...sigh

regards2you
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6 posted 2003-03-20 08:22 PM



JB


"At the torment of the Holy Spirit?"
Hugs, love and prayers, Pat

You may also e-mail me, am always available to listen...I have an ulterior motive though....I love your poetry, and will be glad when you begin writing regularly again  

I don't take this lightly, however.

I am always available. Feel free to contact me. FYI:  The only poems of yours I could have personally written were the prayer ones...that is why I liked them so much...that is how I pray...    

Hugs, Pat
  

..without surrender, be on good terms with all persons..
        "Desiderata"

garysgirl
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7 posted 2003-03-20 08:33 PM


JB, I ditto what everyone else has said. You
know how to click on our e-mails. So, we
are always just a click away. Sometimes, it
helps to have a listening ear.
God bless, sweet Lady and
Heart Hugs,
Ethel

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8 posted 2003-03-20 08:51 PM


jellybeans (there I go smiling at your name again!), go to that jailor right now and demand your ding dang key back!---I'll wait right here while you go get it!..................................................................I'm still waiting!............................................................Alright, I guess you'll have to get your freedom back when you want it!  You know something, sweetheart?!? When you are struggling and in pain, that is when you need your friends most of all! And it is also a good time for a writer to write! It doesn't have to be Pulitzer prize material! Just write, and write and write--it is so cathartic! And who knows! There just may end up being some Pulitzer prize pearls among the reams of writing---and then you could become rich from all of your misery! Now, wouldn't that be something!  
I suppose I am rambling on and on, but what the hay, that's what who I am!--A ramblin' rose! No, actually I'm a luscious, lilac bush! Then again, oh, never mind--you might think I'm just a silly billy...Oh, too late you say!
I hope I could put even a little smile on your sweet face! You are very special to all of us--and I'm sure that is very apparent by all of the loving replies that you have received.

Sending you a rainbow of healing Lights and lots of jellybeans for you to keep your strength up!

Linda

littlewing
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9 posted 2003-03-24 01:53 AM


jelly - you are an aamazing writer and trust me on this - I know all TOO well about that key - (it hides in my pocket) - wish you well and blessings but for me - here is where I feel at home - this helps ease it all . . .   this was amazing  xxoo
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10 posted 2003-03-24 03:09 AM


you have touched me deeply
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