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Gentle Spirit
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0 posted 2002-08-03 10:44 PM



I wonder if they know
what its like
for one

who has lived in
in a world that has all to often
been unkind,
and a past
that at times has been
seemingly brutal in
the punishement that
has been bestowed

to know that they care......


Through it all
feeling like
a lost child
but refusing
not to care
and give in
but to fight
that battle,
the one that
feels as if
each day might be
like the one of yesterday
that hurt so badly
that even dreaming
of tomorrow
could not erase
that feeling of
fear.......

and they help the heart be calm....

I wonder
if they know
how they have touched
a heart
that has never wanted
anything more than
to just share....
and if they don't know
I whisper
"please here me now...
when I say, thank you...."



Enjoy life, this is NOT a dress rehearsal.

{on the wings of words are spirits fly...and our souls are free~me}




[This message has been edited by Gentle Spirit (08-04-2002 09:20 AM).]

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1 posted 2002-08-03 11:17 PM




(big hugggssssss) Oh Donna, this touched my heart so so much, I love it, it reminds me so much of yself and how before I was abused and hurt deeply but now I have grown with understanding compassion and want to spread my love to children in need of it so much! (sigh) This is soooooo heartfelt, sweet friend, I love it, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Donna, thank you for sharing!



May love and light always shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

"Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..."

Shakira

Honeybee
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2 posted 2002-08-03 11:21 PM



Well said, Donna, I know this all too well, and I say thank you for bringing this important message to light

Take care,
Melissa~

"Poetry is not an opinion expressed...
it is a song that rises from a bleeding
wound...or a smiling mouth"

~Kahlil Gibran~

Enchantress
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3 posted 2002-08-03 11:26 PM


Very well said dear lady!
Yes...gently and tenderly spoken.
~Hugs~

Greeneyes
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4 posted 2002-08-04 12:48 PM


Donna~

you are a lovely view, of poetry and heart....thank you for such a gift, and for being you.....


Lauren~

The ocean looks like a thousand diamonds strewn across a blue blanket
I lean against the wind pretend I am weightless and in this moment I am happy

Sunshine
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Listening to every heart
5 posted 2002-08-04 08:25 AM



Sometimes, gentle one,

they hear it come upon the wind,
or believe it's from a dream,
or see it in the cookie served,
or in a sundae with ice cream...

sometimes it's in a voice, or
sometimes, it's that lighter touch...
never mind how they heard,
just that someone saw they needed much

the tone or look or smile so bright,
it carries them forward, into the night...

~*~

Oops...sorry you inspired me!

Marge Tindal
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6 posted 2002-08-04 09:49 AM


SweetGentleSpirit~
This touches ... a heart that cares~

they have touched
a heart
that has never wanted
anything more than
to just share....


My dear .... when we know ... we have a chance to *hug* you and in pouring forth your words ... sharing them ... YOU give more than you realize~

I hold you in love and happy thoughts~
Keep penning it sweet poetess~
I love you in your sharing~
*Hugs*
~*Marge*~

~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~
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7 posted 2002-08-04 10:11 AM


Very well said and a beauiful msg

If your afraid of the dark, then why did you come?

Mark Bohannan
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In the winds of Cherokee song
8 posted 2002-08-04 11:22 AM


The way you use the italics and the bolding in your verse adds much to the piece.  Sort of brings the thoughts to a personal level to the point where we can hear you whisper.  I also like the fact the it is the whispering you chose to bold...makes it hard to miss.  Very nice to see you spreading thoughts to poetic verse and somehow I think when you whisper....you are heard.  Much enjoyed.
Martie
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9 posted 2002-08-04 11:29 AM


Donna

So many times a listening heart has been there, and understanding is how they give back....and so the circle is turned to kindness.

Gentle Spirit
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10 posted 2002-08-04 05:12 PM


Thank you all so very much for the kindness of your heart.  I learned of life a hard way at a very young age.  I was blessed to have a father who was stern, but at the same time very loving.  I wanted to be sure to clear up any confusion that the pains I speak of are not of child abuse...nooo....but of other things that occurred over a life time and still haunt today.  Writing has helped heal these wounds although there are some things that could never be posted, and the loving circle of friends at Passions has done more for me than many can ever know.  
I think Ya'll are great!!
Hugs and peace to poetry land
With sincerest regard,
Donna

and Kari, if I could inspire you,
then I am twice blessed.  Hugs.


Enjoy life, this is NOT a dress rehearsal.

{on the wings of words are spirits fly...and our souls are free~me}



[This message has been edited by Gentle Spirit (08-04-2002 05:16 PM).]

sigheyes
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the winds of destiny
11 posted 2002-08-06 06:26 AM


Sometimes I swear I can feel your heart beating on these blue pages.  Deep writing pulled from deep in your soul.  Excellent.   hugs.
Greeneyes
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12 posted 2002-08-07 12:46 PM


BUMP....


The ocean looks like a thousand diamonds strewn across a blue blanket
I lean against the wind pretend I am weightless and in this moment I am happy

vandana
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13 posted 2002-08-08 05:55 PM


enjoy
Bill Charles
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14 posted 2002-08-08 08:56 PM


Gentle Spirit - touching me has these words of yours. I too have never known if they have, or not, or will ever...

BC

SmartChick
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15 posted 2002-08-08 09:04 PM


This is so touching. I for one has always cared about everyone. I love to read your poems. They are always so beautiful. Some are sad and very touching. But, still beautiful.
rwood
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16 posted 2002-08-08 09:23 PM


I missed this one the first time..but not this time as you always tug my heart in the right direction. Your sweet ways will keep us coming in to share with you sharing with us..Hugs somy~

Sincerely,
Reg

Gentle Spirit
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17 posted 2002-08-09 06:17 AM


And this morning as I come back to read the wonderful comments left by such caring people again I realized how very blessed I am in friendship on these blue pages.  
Hugs to all......Peace.
Donna

Enjoy life, this is NOT a dress rehearsal.

{on the wings of words are spirits fly...and our souls are free~me}


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