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jellybeans
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0 posted 2002-12-27 02:55 PM


There he is again
on one of his Binges
where if you were want to put a name to it
you would really call him more Insane
than not and even Though
no make that If
I wanted to, it is literally
Impossible to reach him
He colors Reality to suit his
viewpoint and I
I am always stranded in the
                              Middle
with naught Else to do
but close my eyes against What
I cannot bear Alone
and Pray and Wish that He could intervene....
if only He could and would speak words
for my ears to grasp hold of
not just ask that we lean
on the Faith that he is actually
Up there
and that all of This
must surely have some
higher Purpose

And I cannot stop from asking If
he really does know all
then how can he be silent and watch
this insanity
happen?

But Quickly I choke
my inquiry lest it grow into
Iniquity

[This message has been edited by jellybeans (12-27-2002 05:35 PM).]

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BlueEyes
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1 posted 2002-12-27 03:41 PM


Jellybeans--you have captured it perfectly here... I often find myself wondering the same things... Why is all this happening? You have summed it all up in a very different, but meaningful way..

BlueEyes

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2 posted 2002-12-27 03:45 PM


Before I had a chance to respond to your email, I read this... and I'm just floored by your ability to pick the words that make the poem, distilling drops of gold from the flood of emotions.

I'd be impressed with the poem regardless... but with knowing comes the amazement. *S*

garysgirl
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3 posted 2002-12-27 03:47 PM


Sometimes we do wonder why all this is happening....expecially when we ourselves can do nothing to help the situation....    

"Love makes the world go around"
~~with love and hugs from Ethel~~  
                  

jellybeans
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4 posted 2002-12-27 05:37 PM


well I fear all my words for the day are spent...so hopefully a thank you will suffice.....
love you suthern...glad you see value in my poetic worth  

Toerag
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5 posted 2002-12-27 05:52 PM


I was afraid ya wrote about me?....I'm glad it's not...but, It was a great poem gal...
Sandpiper
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6 posted 2002-12-28 06:35 AM


great poem indeed-you've captured perfectly the feeling of helplessness that comes with the realization that some things are simply not within our control--enjoyed!

"And it was at that age...Poetry arrived in search of me...And something started in my soul."
Pablo Neruda

regards2you
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7 posted 2002-12-28 05:40 PM



JB,

I asked you to write more and I almost missed this one, one of your best.
This is incredible writing. Very heartfelt.  

It is insane, and they are. I'll not forget that hounding question: "why",
asked one thousand times, or more.
I can tell you it gets better.
It will pass. You hang in there. Please keep writing, you are many people's voice.

With the warmest regards and many hugs, Pat

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

passing shadows
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8 posted 2002-12-29 03:01 AM


can't think of anything to add to what's already been said
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