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Bridget Shenachie
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Kansas USA

0 posted 2004-11-09 12:24 PM




The Climb

Rising above
The anxious, twisting turns of fate
Fearing the next turn, the next corner
Yet, going back is not an option.
There is a reason that I choose this path
Purposely moving forward.

The obstacles are so overwhelmingly oppressive.
Yet, my immediate self-check tells me
Now is enough.
I will address then,
Then.
All I have is now.
So a successful now
Will build a better then.

A lifetime climbing
Out of one pitfall after another…
Sometimes slowly, sometimes quickly,
Depending how deep the pit
How hard the fall.

Problem solved
Lesson learned
Now another corner turned
Tucked away for future recall
“May all my problems be as small."

© Copyright 2004 Louise Ryan - All Rights Reserved
Dark Angel
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1 posted 2004-11-09 05:40 AM


Problem solved
Lesson learned
Now another corner turned
Tucked away for future recall
“May all my problems be as small."


It's lovely to read you again Bridget

Maree.

into this night i wonder, it's morning that i dread, another day of knowing of, the path i fear to tread.
~Sarah McLachlan~

Sunshine
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Listening to every heart
2 posted 2004-11-09 05:52 AM






Mark Bohannan
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In the winds of Cherokee song
3 posted 2004-11-09 07:40 AM


A whirl of thought and reasoning in this one.  Almost like riding a "twister" through life.  Love the possitive way this one ends up in it's attitude.  Wonderful read.
JL
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since 2004-04-01
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4 posted 2004-11-09 09:57 AM


Great write!
Good attitude:

“Problem solved
Lesson learned
Now another corner turned
Tucked away for future recall
“May all my problems be as small." “

JL

Gentle Spirit
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5 posted 2004-11-09 10:01 AM


Now is enough.
I will address then,
Then.
All I have is now.
So a successful now
Will build a better then.

A lifetime climbing
Out of one pitfall after another…
Sometimes slowly, sometimes quickly,
Depending how deep the pit
How hard the fall.

Problem solved
Lesson learned
Now another corner turned
Tucked away for future recall
“May all my problems be as small."


I needed a read like this today...WOW..
so uplifting. Enjoyed seeing your words again Bridget!

The greatest beauty on earth, is
found in the hearts of those
who love....

Earth Angel
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since 2002-08-27
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Realms of Light
6 posted 2004-11-09 10:36 AM



...but when one reaches the summit of a tall and difficult mountain ~ the greater the view!

Good to read you again, Bridget!

Love & Light,
Linda

LeeJ
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since 2003-06-19
Posts 13296

7 posted 2004-11-09 10:51 AM


Problem solved
Lesson learned
Now another corner turned
Tucked away for future recall
“May all my problems be as small"

Indeed!  Well written and felt

Enchantress
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since 2001-08-14
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8 posted 2004-11-09 10:57 AM


"Now is enough.
I will address then,
Then.
All I have is now.
So a successful now
Will build a better then."

How well spoken!
Very much enjoyed and it's so good to read you again.
Hugs~Nancy

Now while the leaves still dance on the wind
While the moon and the clouds come spinning
Will you whisper my name again?
Again..and again.

kayjay
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since 2002-06-24
Posts 2015
Oregon
9 posted 2004-11-09 11:10 AM


I particularly like the shape of the poem with the smooth sides and then the "bumps" to be overcome.  Your message is timeless, and well said!  Nice to see you again.  KJ

Through rubble and trouble and dark of night
The yawn of a dawn will hasten the light

myheart
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since 2004-11-05
Posts 160
lost in your eyes
10 posted 2004-11-09 01:23 PM


wonderful !!          ~myheart~

Love is the poetry of the senses.  ~Honoré de Balzac

Bridget Shenachie
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since 2002-01-23
Posts 1056
Kansas USA
11 posted 2004-11-09 10:40 PM


Thanks to all of you for reading and for your kind comments.

Shenachie

Suetang
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Posts 5187
Melbourne, Australia
12 posted 2004-11-14 09:35 PM


Louise

How lovely to read your words again after all this time.  I hope your life is filled with much love and happiness.

Take care.....Sue

I am in motion
I am blue
Love is an ocean
I'm anchored in you
- Shawn Mullins

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