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shelerellaSP
Junior Member

since 2011-08-12

Posts 42

0 posted 2011-08-12 02:00 AM

Over mist-capped mountains lies a piece of my heart-
for that which beats within me is not whole.
Along plains, across valleys, over vast seas
an explorer's fruitless attempts would folly,
for it is not to be found neither here nor there.
A wanderer, a pilgrim, nay, a vagabond am I,
no home nor place to fit securely.
When shall sweet rest occur again
or hope arise like childhood dreams?
Do I err in my want for more, or what was left behind?
Can I release that sentiment which drives my eyes to tears
or may I be right to say it's what I want that matters?
Oh, lead me on this path I take for I can no more see
what I saw in times of comfort past,
but aching plunge myself forward.
My trust in you has not wavered
my desire to be with you unmoved,
but consider how deeply I strive to want what you do.
Together we can thrive.
My only wish is that you may see me here,
unprejudiced, just loving me, fair-minded and forgiving.
Lead me home, to the place where we can rest together
if on this earth or the life to come, where ever it may be-
bring it quickly for I feel the pangs of this incessant waiting.

[This message has been edited by shelerellaSP (08-14-2011 04:46 PM).]

Prasad Nataraj
Senior Member

since 2008-05-29

Posts 1149
Bangalore,India

1 posted 2011-08-12 02:23 AM

Amazing first post, full of life and emotions over flowing. Fine writing and welcome, to PIP.

"The secret behind survival of mankind is kindness and love within our hearts"

Alison

Member Rara Avis

since 2008-01-27

Posts 9318
Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy!

2 posted 2011-08-12 02:34 AM

shelerellaSP,

Lovely and heart-touching. Please stay among us. We cared for your father and we will embrace you as part of our "family".

Alison

Margherita
Member Seraphic

since 2003-02-08

Posts 22236
Eternity

3 posted 2011-08-12 07:10 AM

Thank you, dear Shelerella, for sharing this most sensitive, captivating and heart touching first poem. The deep longing is intensely felt.

Love,
Margherita

shelerellaSP
Junior Member

since 2011-08-12

Posts 42

4 posted 2011-08-12 09:05 AM

It's ironic that I wrote this a couple years ago when my dad asked us to start giving him poems for a family collection of poems to publish... but I never shared it because I didn't want him to worry about my missing him and mom so badly. I'll miss him forever now.

Thank you for your sweet comments of encouragement. I believe I'll be around for a while if not only to peruse these pages for his amazing words, to make him proud by walking in his footsteps, fears aside.

Sunshine

Administrator

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since 1999-06-25

Posts 63354
Listening to every heart

5 posted 2011-08-12 09:15 AM

shelerellaSP

Welcome to Passions! Please check your email
for a Very Special Greeting!

I am so sorry to hear of your father's passing.
It appears you may have inherited his gifts.
Please, feel free to share with us...we
would welcome the daughter of a poet.

"The business of the poet...is to show the sorriness underlying the grandest things and the grandeur underlying the sorriest things." Thomas Hardy

suthern

Member Seraphic

since 1999-07-29

Posts 20723
Louisiana

6 posted 2011-08-12 11:51 AM

This would touch my heart even if I'd read it under other circumstances... you share your Dad's gift with words.

Welcome to Passions! I hope you'll find a home here just as he did. I am so sorry for your loss... my sympathies to you and your family.

ebonygirl
Member Elite

since 2011-07-14

Posts 2000
California U.S.A

7 posted 2011-08-12 12:37 PM

Welcome to pip shelerellSP.
You will find wonderful poets and lots of encouragement
here. Look forward to seeing more of your poems.
Well done,
ebonygirl

JerryPat2
Member Laureate

since 2011-02-06

Posts 16975
South Louisiana

8 posted 2011-08-12 02:22 PM

Fantastic writing! The love and pain reverberates throughout the poem. Welcome to PiP. We are better for you here.

~ I knew drugs weren't the answer. I just had to find out for myself. ~

Marchmadness
Member Rara Avis

since 2007-09-16

Posts 9271
So. El Monte, California

9 posted 2011-08-12 02:31 PM

Welcome Shelerella, I think you will find a home here among your father's friends and we are so lucky to have you here. I have no doubt that you will come to be as loved and admired as your father was (is).
Ida

OwlSA
Member Rara Avis

since 2005-11-07

Posts 9347
Durban, South Africa

10 posted 2011-08-14 04:51 AM

When I saw your name the tears started, your beautiful poem made them flow all the more, but when I got to "to make him proud by walking in his footsteps, fears aside" in your reply, the floodgates opened.

Welcome to Pip, where you will find a wonderful band of friends. I will look out for your poems. I don't have much time to be online, but can't stay away from Pip.

You will find that Pipsters will honour and love you for yourself, but also you will be welcomed as our link to, and living reminder of your father.

Owl

[This message has been edited by OwlSA (08-14-2011 06:06 AM).]

shelerellaSP
Junior Member

since 2011-08-12

Posts 42

11 posted 2011-08-14 04:45 PM

Thank you for such a warm welcome... I hope you know what it means to me. <3

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