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IcyFlamez89
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0 posted 2003-04-15 10:43 PM


In my weakness I gain my strength;
Under darkness do I cherish light.
And in the midst of your oppression
Do I stand strong.

From the tempest I find my peace,
And after the chaos is my enlightenment.
Scare me all you want, but
I stand undaunted.

With the forsaken I show hope;
Through the pain shines my joy.
Burdened and caged,
I shall still stand free.

But play my love and I shall die,
Strike my soul and I shall shatter,
For a broken heart
No man can stand.


© Copyright 2003 George Salazar - All Rights Reserved
Kahlil
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1 posted 2003-04-15 11:47 PM


IcyFlamez-thank you for your words...we can be loved and not liked.  we can maintain our spirit and survive.
KoKo
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2 posted 2003-04-16 12:08 PM


This is so great ~hugs~ Thanks for sharing this, it's going in my library

I do not know whether I was then a man dreaming I was a butterfly, or whether I am now a butterfly dreaming I am a man.
--Chang Tzu

littlewing
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3 posted 2003-04-16 12:29 PM


George:

stick to you

Burdened and caged,
I shall still stand free.

nice write xxoo

Dark Angel
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4 posted 2003-04-16 07:13 AM


enjoyed the read



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5 posted 2003-04-16 07:18 AM


George, I enjoyed reading your poem.
There is an inner strength felt in this one.
Hugs,
Ethel

[This message has been edited by garysgirl (04-16-2003 07:19 AM).]

IcyFlamez89
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6 posted 2003-04-16 04:17 PM


Thanks for the encouragement. Comments like these realy lift up a poet
rcl 4eva
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7 posted 2003-04-17 01:02 AM


For a broken heart
No man can stand

That's very true, I loved it

life
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since 2003-04-14
Posts 36
India
8 posted 2003-04-17 01:21 AM


hey
i loved ur poem!!!
it's true n sure touchy
keep writin....

luvs
life

morefiah
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since 2003-03-26
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9 posted 2003-04-17 12:09 PM


I loved this. A keeper, and it will be kept.

Garfield

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