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Open Poetry #41

Times Like This

Aimster
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since 2000-02-19

Posts 4297
Charlotte, NC

0 posted 2007-10-04 10:22 AM

In times like this
I raise my eyes and heart high above
Feeling the strength all around me
Searching for the greatest love

Devastating family news
Delivers yet another crushing blow
Holding tight to my faith
Feeling that familiar warm glow

In times like this
I just stop questioning why
For the reasons truly don't matter
Give my soul the chance to cry

For they say
That tears cleanse the soul
It is only when you allow yourself to feel
That you find your way back to being whole

In times like this
I find the power that was always inside me
Like the rain that comes pouring down
I find the magic and mystery that allow me to be free

"Life is not measured by the breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away"

Margherita
Member Seraphic

since 2003-02-08

Posts 22236
Eternity

1 posted 2007-10-04 11:21 AM

A very wise introspection, dear Aimster.
We do have the strength inside to cope with everything ... in times like these.

Love,
Margherita

nakdthoughts
Member Laureate

since 2000-10-29

Posts 19200
Between the Lines

2 posted 2007-10-04 05:38 PM

I try to understand the fact that as I grow older, the news of family and friends is not always as happy as it once was when younger.

Kit McCallum

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since 2000-04-30

Posts 14774
Ontario, Canada

3 posted 2007-10-05 07:17 AM

"It is only when you allow yourself to feel
That you find your way back to being whole"

So very true, Amy. I would rather cry a thousand tears now, then let things bottle up. I learned that one the hard way over time. I like the way you captured this.

Best wishes and hugs,
/Kit

veniceflorida
Junior Member

since 2007-10-03

Posts 22
Florida

4 posted 2007-10-05 08:43 AM

I could feel your emotions as I read "Times Like This". And, I agree with Kit, you can't let your feelings get bottled up inside you. Poetry is a good way to let it all out. Good job.

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