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Denise
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since 1999-08-22
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I gaze out on the misty sea And wonder if I'll ever be Set free from all this pain I feel These waves of sadness, chains of steel. I feel the gray clouds in the sky Press down upon my heart, I cry, "Oh, why can't I just see the sun? My strength is gone...my soul's undone." I took my grievance to the Lord My heart, my soul, in one accord, "When shall this end...this agony? My world's in such disharmony." He gently took me by the hand And set my feet on higher land He touched my eyes so I could see His purpose through eternity... "Although this world will break your heart My loving grace I will impart So you can see beyond the deed To look inside, to see the need." "And ev'rything in life, you see, That touches you - must pass through Me And though you struggle with such pain I'll work it all for your own gain!" I gaze out on the misty sea His waves of kindness cover me He set my feet on higher land; He rescued me from sinking sand! ------------------ Denise |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
This was Beautiful! I am sure He smiled down at this! |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Thank you WhtDove! It's great to be back online. Wow, what happened last night? I just thought it was my system again. I was quite surprised to find out that it wasn't. I also want to thank you and everybody else for all the kind comments on my previous postings. I tried to last night, but...! thanks again! ------------------ Denise |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
You are certainly blessed with talent....no doubt about that. |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Denise...this is absolutely one of the most beautiful postings I have seen. This entire thing works so well together....everything, from the theme to the form, the rythym to the rhyme......all of it works well together to creat a masterful piece. Very well done!!! ------------------ "Nobody has measured, not even poets, how much the heart can hold" ~Zelda Fitzgerald |
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Tim Senior Member
since 1999-06-08
Posts 1794 |
I enjoyed your words... exceptional poem.. |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Balladeer, hoot_owl_rn and Tim, thank you for your kind words! |
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Lost Dreamer Member Elite
since 1999-06-20
Posts 2464Somewhere near the Rainbow |
This was inspiring to read. Thanks for sharing. ------------------ Sometimes we have to follow a stronger voice, even if it's silent. |
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Denise
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since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Thank you Lost Dreamer! I'm glad that you found it inspiring.  |
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Starith Member
since 1999-08-18
Posts 176Leesburg, FL USA |
Another beautiful piece of poetry pushed to the back so that none will see. Back to the top so that all might have another look at it. Beautiful! ------------------ We are only truly apperciated after we are no more! |
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Pepper Member Elite
since 1999-08-19
Posts 3079Southern Florida |
exceptional....... ------------------ May your days be filled with lots of sunshine and your nights lit up by golden moonbeams |
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caroline Senior Member
since 1999-08-16
Posts 1218http://members.xoom.com/belladona123/index.htm |
Denise, this is a real masterpiece...should be a publisher's delight as well. ------------------ The only man worth your tears will never make you cry... |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Thank you Starith, Pepper and caroline for reading and commenting. Unfortunately, none of the publishers that I've sent any of my work to were interested. But, as I understand it, that's not an uncommon problem with poets! Thanks again for all the kind comments. ------------------ Denise |
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Billy Junior Member
since 1999-09-05
Posts 25 |
Wow! This one is great. |
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Sue Member
since 1999-08-04
Posts 383France |
Beautiful! |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Waves of sadness... how many times have they washed over me? *S* This is lovely and very well done!! |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Thank you Suthern, I'm glad you liked it! Thanks for reading and commenting! ------------------ Denise |
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Julie Senior Member
since 1999-08-20
Posts 739Houston, TX |
You write so beautifully. I loved the part where you said all things in this life must pass through Him. This one needs to stay on top. THANK YOU! THANK YOU! (How come I missed this earlier?)duh!! ------------------ Julie ------------------------- Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. Marianne Williamson |
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moonmoon Member
since 1999-08-13
Posts 277TX , USA |
I liked the way it ended with a touch of grace & optimism..well done.. |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Thank you all, Billy, Sue and Julie. And Julie, knowing that all things in this life (the good and the bad) must first pass through Him has helped me get through some tough times. Thanks again, everyone for reading and commenting and enjoying! ------------------ Denise |
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