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Love’s Touch
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Love’s Touch |
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Marsha
since 2000-07-10
Posts 7423Maidstone Kent England 
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Love’s Touch There’s nothing but sorrow waiting he said Then I watched as in pain he bowed his head My heart was wrung seeing the tears he shed And I had to tell him that love wasn’t dead I approached him as he wept there silently Then touched his arm saying to him softly I know you don’t know me but believe me do Love will always be there, it still waits for you His eyes were clouded as he blinked back tears And I could see his soul was beset with fears He looked so sad, and I held out my hand I looked deep into his soul saying I understand He almost gasped when I touched his face Trying to removed tears watered trace I know you’ve no idea who I am but trust me You will find love and hope eventually He mumbled then saying that I couldn’t know The hardship and the sorrow that in his life did flow I looked at him and said let’s talk awhile Maybe I do I said with a simple smile I was once lost and thought I was alone Didn’t have anyone I could even phone So I walked to the church and sat on a pew Yes, I said, I was indeed like you My eyes ran with sorrow, I had nothing at all No reason to live, no one to whom I could call My life was a mess, I wailed in the dark No sunshine, no warmth, my whole life was stark Then as I sat deciding what I could do How I’d end it, I was so much worse than you A shaft of sunlight touched my face And I was filled by HIS wondrous grace I know it sounds impossible, it did to me I wasn’t worthy of saving I thought dejectedly But I heard a voice, which whispered love And I know that sound came from HIM above So I’m telling you that this pain will pass You will find love and hope which will eternally last You don’t know all there is in this world we share So please don’t drown your soul in so much despair He looked into my eyes and I saw a spark A signal that I’d lit a light in the dark So I patted his hand and moved softly away And as I was going I heard him begin to pray He said that he hadn’t prayed for so long Didn’t know the form and thought it was wrong But he breathed a thank you to HIM on high Then as I left the church I heard him sigh A shaft of light lit the place where he knelt And I recalled the wonder and peace I had felt I whispered the word Love, knew YOU would hear me Then I walked on my way smiling happily Marsha Tomorrow is another day I don't know what it holds |
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garysgirl 
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
And I recalled the wonder and peace I had felt I whispered the word Love, knew YOU would hear me Then I walked on my way smiling happily Marsha, this is the most beautiful poem. So loving and compassionate. I love it all, And the ending just sums it all up. Thank you for sharing this.  Hugs  Ethel |
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vandana
since 1999-10-22
Posts 10463USA |
enjoyed this a lot  |
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Michelle_loves_Mike
since 2003-12-20
Posts 1189Pennsylvania |
To be there for someone when they are sad,,is a real gift, whether you know the person or not Michelle I wish all could find the true happiness I have found,,in the eyes of Mike |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Beautiful piece Marsha! So good to read you again. Hugs~ ~ Is that love I see in your eyes... |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
Hi Mushy, wonderful seeing your thoughts expressed so well upon the pages blue... You are enjoyed and loved by us all. |
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Krissy Senior Member
since 2002-02-22
Posts 556kent England |
very good mum very well written and I love it very much lots of love krissy xxxxxx And while thy willing soul transpiers |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
So I’m telling you that this pain will pass You will find love and hope which will eternally last You don’t know all there is in this world we share So please don’t drown your soul in so much despair No one can say it better than someone who has known the depths of despair and the power of pain... and survived to smile again. Simply beautiful, my friend... well written! *S* |
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Suetang Member Ascendant
since 2001-03-07
Posts 5187Melbourne, Australia |
Hello Marsha This was such a beautiful and uplifting piece of writing, so skilfully written from the kindest of hearts. Take care......Sue I am in motion |
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Grover Senior Member
since 2004-01-27
Posts 1967London, ON, Canada |
A wonderful witness... a beautiful poem. It keeps the rhyming scheme and flows perfectly! Grover. |
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Pilgrimage Member Elite
since 2001-12-04
Posts 3945Texas, USA |
I know I shouldn't admit it, because you think I'm hard as nails, but this one has me a bit teary-eyed. Nan (Pilgrim variety) |
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia |
Oh love! This is wonderful, so soft and hopeful. Here in the midst of my lonely abyss, a single joy I find...your presence in my mind. Unknown |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
MarshaLove~ Seeeeeeeeee, I told you~ Beautiful sentiments from an equally beautiful lady~ *Huglets* ~*Marge*~ ~*When the heart grieves over what it has lost, |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (smiles) Yay! Oh Marsha, your heart touches so many and one can easily tell how you have made a difference for her and brought great comfort to this special someone! (big angel hugs) Yay, it's so great to see you again, God Bless You, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Marsha, thank you for sharing! May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton "You'll find something that's enough to keep you |
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Suetang Member Ascendant
since 2001-03-07
Posts 5187Melbourne, Australia |
I think more people should read this. I am in motion |
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Rex Allen McCoy Member Elite
since 2000-01-30
Posts 2863Sippin a Timmy's in London |
wonderful thoughts Marsha ... the story really immerses the reader within the moment enjoyed |
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