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...........I Am Found.....
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...........I Am Found..... |
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Nightshade 
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach 
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Sometimes the most difficult thing to search for, and hopefully find, is one's self. Lost deep within life's cluttered basement of woes, unable to cry out for help for fear of being a burden, or rocking the boat, it's tortured soul weeps unnoticed in a cobwebbed corner, along with stolen youth, failed attempts, and one too many apologies. I lost myself once. But, my brave heart became my compass that led me through that dark cellar of disillusionment, up the stairs of salvation into the light and love of home. Chris B. Sept. 2002 ~~~~~ |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
And dear lady, you are here...you are home and most of all...you are you.... Welcome home Chris...hugs... |
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Nightshade
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
Awww..thankyou Magnus....believe me, Dorothy was oh so right when she said, "There's no place like home." hugs  Life is not measured by breaths you take, but by moments that take your breath away. |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
I am so glad that you are home with us again, Chris... You wrote your feelings so very well here.  ~ loving chipmunky hugsLyra |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
But, my brave heart became my compass that led me through that dark cellar of disillusionment, up the stairs of salvation into the light and love of home. ----------------------------------------- And, with these words she managed to reduced her big sister to tears. Yes Chris..I am so proud..you fought your way back, and now you are home...with friends and family here at Passions. Very brave and heart-felt write. ~Luv and heart-hugs, Teed~ |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (big hugggsssssss) Yay!!! Just click your heels back to three and know you are home where Munchkin will always be twittering happily! (kiss on ncheek) This is wonderful, sweet friend, you will always be a friend in me like your sister is, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Chris, thank you for sharing!  May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton "Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..." |
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Nightshade
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
Brave little Chipmunk, Thankyou for reading and your warm comments. healing hugs to you!! NancyLee - Yes, I am home aren't I?! I could feel your hand in mine on the long journey back....cause you have always known I would never wander very far away. luv ya!! |
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Nightshade
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
Noah, awww sweet one...thankyou...and I am proud that you count me as a friend. |
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Auguste
since 2000-02-16
Posts 3953By the sea |
A nice story of a healing journey and one of finding home again. Welcome back! |
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Nightshade
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
Michael - Thankyou for your kind comments. |
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the_loner_23 Member Ascendant
since 2002-06-08
Posts 5479Jacksonville, Florida, USA |
This is a very good poem. Cold hands means a warm heart |
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Nightshade
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
loner - thanks for dropping by and commenting. |
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paladin
since 2001-08-05
Posts 930Pensacola,Fl. |
I got some sage advice when I was learning to navigate my sail boat.My instuctor told me not to be upset if I strayed off course and got lost.Every one gets lost.It is more important to know and admit you are lost.Then what you do to find your self again that counts.Life is like the sea.Some times it is calm and there are navigation aids to keep you on course but sometimes it is stormy and all you can do is try to steer a straight course till you find your way again. paladin [This message has been edited by paladin (09-09-2002 10:58 PM).] |
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Nightshade
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
paladin - so nice to hear from you. Thankyou for your words of truth and wisdom. |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
...But, my brave heart became my compass... YES!!!!!!!!! Some one day, you will realize just how MUCH you have said... HUGS!!!!!!!! |
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Moonlight Romeo
since 2001-09-10
Posts 982The heart of you |
The self is always just where we last left it, and never where we thought. Thank you. It's good to see your words again. What light through yon window breaks? It is the east, and Juliet is the sun. |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
The long journey ended on the peaceful steps of a home full of friends. Thanks for sharing this happy ending with us, and giving us smiles this morning. |
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Interloper
since 2000-11-06
Posts 8369Deep in the heart |
I always believed in you ... and still do Fool, said my Muse to me, look in thy heart and write. |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
..."my brave heart, became my compass" --and your words, dear Nightshade, shall now provide the compass for others to find themselves. Kudos for you, on a brilliant poem of self-discovery and personal triumph! PS---I love all the nightshade vegetables---potatoes, tomatoes, peppers and eggplant---but most of all I like Nightshade's writing! Take Care! Earth Angel |
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Nightshade
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
Karilea - Thankyou so much dear lady. M.Romeo - I like that line!! Thanks! Interloper - Yes, I know... ...Bless YouEarth Angel - Thankyou for reading and commenting. I believe that Nightshade is a flowering plant - yet - poisonous  lol. |
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Nightshade
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
Midnitesun - oh, sorry, how did I skip over your lovely comments? Thankyou so much. |
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