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waldopepper
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since 2003-03-18

Posts 157
Tennessee, USA

0 posted 2003-03-18 10:07 PM

Some say thay you can't go home again.
Not true I suspect for the fortunate ones
who carry a piece of home with them.

You know the ones I mean.
They bring quiet confidence
to times of uncertainty
with their subtle wisdom;
all the while bearing a smile
of comely modesty.

Regardless of their adventures,
or the distances these mentors amass;
their station is one of comfort and ease,
without really trying.
Is it any wonder that an irresistible attraction
exists within their bounds?
As countless, wayward souls cling
to the answers they bring;
for burdensome doubts
that shadow their days on end.

I try to imagine the advice
these citizens of the world might give,
"Do you truly seek to wind your way home-
to go back again?"

Silently they must laugh
at my expectations wound.

"Someday", I promise myself,
"I will come to know their mannner and kind".
Following the paths
emblazoned by these saints;
that need not remorse
legacies of would-be disciples
left out in the cold.

Sparse moments provide a glimpse
of the methods I seek,
swiftly lost in apathy's tally.
(Look to them fast
for their conduit shall close.)

"Lay aside yourself"
comes their undulant ring,
"clear the paths to show
a kinder sacrifice
that must be made,
if you are to sing
our gentle chanson of peace.

Set your sights beyond mimicked taunts
that cloud your view;
an image - panoramic and revealing,
lies just through the way,
where answers come
to doubts laid dormant and plain."

Carry a piece of home with you...
is that the simple Amen,
for a hymn I would sing
as truth unfolds?

Perhaps best rehearsed in faith;
but let me sing out
again and again.

Countless paths will bring chance
to meet with these simple sages;
blessed then to receive their subtle embrace.

"On with your journey,
for you have visited our way.
Look well - for you will meet
the uninformed and their charade;
that surely perpetuates the ongoing sway.

Remember your home.

Offer the lilt of love,
in that you would intend."

LoveBug

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1 posted 2003-03-18 10:15 PM

I really enjoyed this one.. we all know these kinds of people, and you describe and explain them rather well, I think. I hope this gets in.

Oh, make me Thine forever
And should I fainting be
Lord, let me never ever
Outlive my love for Thee

Enchantress
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since 2001-08-14

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Canada eh.

2 posted 2003-03-18 10:16 PM

Weldome to Passions....
Excellent write!
~Smiles and a vote~

~ A dream is a wish your heart makes ~

WhiteRose
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since 2002-07-23

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somebody's dungeon

3 posted 2003-03-18 10:22 PM

Oh yes dear friend, an excellent choice for submission. We all have crossed paths with people such as this. We feel their touch upon our hearts, they effect our lives in such a wonderful way. You paint upon these pages of blue, with your words, a layered picture that can be seen in the minds eye. Wonderful, simply wonderful.

[This message has been edited by WhiteRose (03-18-2003 10:23 PM).]

WhiteRose
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somebody's dungeon

4 posted 2003-03-19 12:16 PM

Mistletoe Angel

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5 posted 2003-03-19 12:32 PM

(sigh) Yes!!! By all means necessary, we must remember home is where the heart is and along the excursion we make through suffering and onto God's country we are treading with faith and love is that second wind and embrace it as it will become us! (big hugggssssssss) This is a marvelous debut, sweet friend, yay, I LOVE IT!!! Welcome to Passions, sweet Walter, may you be inspired by all of us here as we will all be inspired by your lovely words! I can't wait to read more of your lovely words, sweet friend, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Walter, thank you for sharing!

May love and light always shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

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

Shakira

Midnitesun

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Gaia

6 posted 2003-03-19 12:37 PM

What a beautiful post!

waldopepper
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since 2003-03-18

Posts 157
Tennessee, USA

7 posted 2003-03-19 02:38 AM

Thank you all so much for making me feel welcome here. I look forward to reading some very fine poetry. I also promise to show responsibility and respect for this site. With gratitude.

Walter (waldopepper) Waddle

Alicethruglass
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since 2001-06-19

Posts 368

8 posted 2003-03-19 10:22 AM

You know the ones I mean.
They bring quiet confidence
to times of uncertainty
with their subtle wisdom;
all the while bearing a smile
of comely modesty.

many beautiful lines and thoughts..sort of a calming effect.
~A~

Earth Angel
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since 2002-08-27

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Realms of Light

9 posted 2003-03-19 05:50 PM

Welcome to Passions! I enjoyed your first posting!

Warm, welcoming hugs,
Earth Angel

garysgirl

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since 2002-09-29

Posts 19237
Florida, USA

10 posted 2003-03-19 08:57 PM

Walter, this is an excellent choice for submission
to the book and a very good first post. I look forward
to reading more of your work. and

Hugs,
Ethel....garysgirl

Mysteria

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since 2001-03-07

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British Columbia, Canada

11 posted 2003-03-19 10:10 PM

Well welcome to Passions and what a wonderful posting. I have met some of those people of which you write, and along my path I suppose I shall meet more. Very nice write indeed.

Sharon

Lost Dreamer
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since 1999-06-20

Posts 2464
Somewhere near the Rainbow

12 posted 2003-03-21 09:57 AM

Welcome to Passions. You've penned a fabulous poem here. There are many people who are very much like you have described here in this poem, sometimes I think people just don't always recognize the wisdom they portray. You've recognized and show a wonderful message that hope makes it in the book.

Sometimes we have to follow a stronger voice, even if it's silent.

waldopepper
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since 2003-03-18

Posts 157
Tennessee, USA

13 posted 2003-03-24 07:09 PM

Thanks everybody. Home carries so many different meanings and images for me, so I truly appreciate the many responses that this poem has received.

bsquirrel

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14 posted 2003-03-25 04:15 PM

I love this searching.

garysgirl

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since 2002-09-29

Posts 19237
Florida, USA

15 posted 2003-04-04 09:57 AM

This is a very good poem.

Ethel

BluesSerenade
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By the Seaside

16 posted 2003-04-05 09:34 PM

Set your sights beyond mimicked taunts
that cloud your view;
an image - panoramic and revealing,
lies just through the way,
where answers come
to doubts laid dormant and plain.

I love the subject matter and the wisdom you lend through your expression!

*Bravo Sir*

kaile

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since 2000-02-06

Posts 5146
singapore

17 posted 2003-04-05 10:15 PM

what a calming balm this post is...and such deep thoughts in this one...i especially liked "apathy's tally" and "mimicked taunts"

a vote and a belated welcome to passions

Joyce Johnson

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since 2001-03-10

Posts 9912
Washington State

18 posted 2003-04-06 12:50 PM

Yes it would e nice to gohome again. Joyce

SPIRIT
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since 2002-12-29

Posts 1745
California Desert

19 posted 2003-04-11 10:28 PM

Awesome!!

passing shadows
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displaced

20 posted 2003-04-12 03:18 AM

this was an easy read, very touching

passing shadows
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21 posted 2003-04-28 05:40 AM

very touching and inspiring!

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