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Gentle Spirit
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0 posted 2002-10-30 11:00 AM


Trying....
all the time trying
to do the best
while sometimes feeling
like I'm doing it right,
but then wondering
why
it seems that
it's never good enough.
Trying....
to understand
those things which seem
there is no meaning
behind them,
they are unjustified
and they are
out of my grasp,
but still they exist
and still I try...

to understand.

And I look for
the words to explain it
but they are not found,
there is             no              dictionary
that holds the words
which hide those things that choose
not to show their true intend
to me
but to make me              search.

I seek to learn....

Through endless miles of thoughts
I journey
sometimes
not understanding,
life
leaving me wondering
why it remains at times
so very complicated
but still
there is something inside
that whispers to me
quietly........

Keep trying......

If I have touched one heart through my words, then I have acheived my dream...

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Earth Angel
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1 posted 2002-10-30 11:07 AM


Donna, I suppose this is an aspect of the human experience. I, like you, just keep on trying! But as I have grown in awareness, I find that yes, I keep on trying, but it is more to please myself than others.

You conveyed your feelings very well---and I think you're wonderful!!!

~ Great big HUGS to you, sweet gentle one! ~

Linda


nakdthoughts
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2 posted 2002-10-30 11:09 AM


I know that feeling Donna..and on these  cold rainy days, the thoughts run on and on...

hugss
M

Gentle Spirit
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3 posted 2002-10-30 11:11 AM


Linda hugs back.  Thank you.  
Gentle Spirit
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4 posted 2002-10-30 11:12 AM


You snuck in on me M.  Thanks.
Enchantress
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5 posted 2002-10-30 01:17 PM


Deep thoughts placed upon the page today Donna.
Yes...all we can do is to keep trying...
even when we question ourselves as to whether or not it is our best.
Enjoyed the read sweetie.
Be well.
~Hugs~

~ Time has cast a spell on you
  So you won't ever forget me ~

the_loner_23
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6 posted 2002-10-30 01:18 PM


This is an insightful poem

Cold hands means a warm heart

bslicker
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7 posted 2002-10-30 01:19 PM


Great write

enjoyed

Bernie



A smile a day keeps the world in smile's.
Bernie Slicker

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8 posted 2002-10-30 01:30 PM



Lauren~

Deep inside the stillness
........I can hear you speak
You're still an inspiration
........To me

garysgirl
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9 posted 2002-10-30 01:38 PM


Donna, as always, you have written a very good work. All we can do is try, even when we don't quite understand. Thanks for sharing.
Love To All,
Ethel

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10 posted 2002-10-30 01:55 PM




(sigh) Oh Donna, this is sooooooo wonderful, sweet friend, yes, follow your heart as I know you can achieve anything if you try, even if you fail the first few times around you are destined to succeed! (big hugggsssssss) This is excellent, sweet friend, 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

Martie
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11 posted 2002-10-30 02:40 PM


Donna

Searching is one of the best things in life...to question is to care.  Enjoyed the deep pondering in this piece.  

passing shadows
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12 posted 2002-10-30 02:53 PM


very nice work! makes me feel a little positive today
Robert Adamson
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13 posted 2002-10-30 03:38 PM


Since a Gentle Spirit is trying, I will too. Thank you.  

etoodog

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