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Isis
Member Ascendant

since 1999-09-06

Posts 6296
Sunny Queensland

0 posted 1999-10-01 01:19 AM

Breathe life into this feeble heart,
Life this mortal veil of fear,
Give me strength and wisdom,
An end to all the tears.

Come away gentle child,
I dreamt they said to me,
To a place of true happiness,
To the place you are meant to be.

When the whirlwind of fury or realization comes,
What can you do?
Learn from your mistakes,
And strive for a better you.

I heard a voice like thunder,
Saying, 'What do you plan to do?'
'Drink from the fountain of forgiveness child,
It's all that's left for you'.

'Your in search of yourself young maiden,'
'Wanting peace in thy heart,'
'Drink precious child, drink,'
'For that is where you must start!'

I drank from the ancient fountain,
Water so clean, clear and fresh I'd never tasted,
A warm feeling settled over me,
I drank it all not a drop was wasted.

I did not believe because I did not see,
It all comes from within,
I had to forgive myself,
Before a new life could begin.

And the lands that fell before me,
All the paths were no longer overgrown,
All my journeys would start anew,
Just forgiving myself I could now walk on the stone.

The stars above the slumbering hills,
Are dancing as far as my eye can see,
It's like I've been born again,
Life is out there waiting for me.

The wind no longer a gust between the trees,
The road now a ribbon of moonlight across the moors,
The moon no longer a ghost but a beacon above the seas,
Now my soul no longer need close it's doors.

On the dusty roads I walked,
Over glorious mountains so majestic and high,
Through rivers running deep,
Feeling I could touch the sky.

I just had to forgive myself,
Lay all the troubles behind,
So I could start my life again,
And happiness I'll find.

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What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny, compared to what lies within us.
~Isis~

Severn
Member Rara Avis

since 1999-07-17

Posts 7704

1 posted 1999-10-01 01:29 AM

Self forgiveness, as most know, is one of the hardest things to achieve. I like this very much Isis.

Isis
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since 1999-09-06

Posts 6296
Sunny Queensland

2 posted 1999-10-01 01:36 AM

Thanks Severn, it's easy to forgive others, harder to forgive one's self..

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What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny, compared to what lies within us.
~Isis~

Julie
Senior Member

since 1999-08-20

Posts 739
Houston, TX

3 posted 1999-10-01 02:08 AM

Isis,
This is definately the best! I could go
on and on...your imagery was MAGNIFICENT!
The subject matter...well you picked one
of my favorites no matter if forgiveness
of the self or others...it all has to
start somewhere.

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Julie
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Thou who has given so much to me,
give one thing more: a grateful heart.
>George Herbert

Isis
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since 1999-09-06

Posts 6296
Sunny Queensland

4 posted 1999-10-01 06:02 PM

Thanks so much Julie!!!! I tried to expand on my imagery, glad you didn't think it was too flowery.......

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What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny, compared to what lies within us.
~Isis~
(Daughter of Mystery)

WhtDove
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since 1999-07-22

Posts 9245
Illinois

5 posted 1999-10-01 06:13 PM

Isis this was wonderful!! It is hard to forgive oneself. But that is the right place to go. Drink from the ancient well my dear, it will fill your soul. Sounds like an inspiration and words from above!? Very, very nice!!!!!!!!!!

Isis
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since 1999-09-06

Posts 6296
Sunny Queensland

6 posted 1999-10-01 06:17 PM

Thanks WhtDove, yes it's kind of like an inspiration and that's what I was looking for.Glad you liked it and understood..

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What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny, compared to what lies within us.
~Isis~
(Daughter of Mystery)

hoot_owl_rn
Member Patricius

since 1999-07-05

Posts 10750
Glen Hope, PA USA

7 posted 1999-10-01 06:22 PM

Very, Very nice

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It is better to be silent and be considered a fool, than to speak and remove all doubt.

Isis
Member Ascendant

since 1999-09-06

Posts 6296
Sunny Queensland

8 posted 1999-10-01 06:29 PM

Thanks Hoot, every reply means a lot..

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What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny, compared to what lies within us.
~Isis~
(Daughter of Mystery)

U K Hero
Member

since 1999-08-08

Posts 266
England

9 posted 1999-10-01 06:29 PM

Thanks Isis you have vision here, personally, I consider this the best (of yours) I have read

Isis
Member Ascendant

since 1999-09-06

Posts 6296
Sunny Queensland

10 posted 1999-10-01 06:33 PM

Thanks UK Hero, one can only improve!!

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What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny, compared to what lies within us.
~Isis~
(Daughter of Mystery)

Pufalove
Member

since 1999-08-18

Posts 119
Houston, Tx. USA

11 posted 1999-10-01 06:40 PM

I'm not much of a writer, but I am a big reader. This is magnificent. When we can forgive ourselves (and we ARE our biggest critics), we can forgive anything or anyone!
Bravo!!!!!!!!

Isis
Member Ascendant

since 1999-09-06

Posts 6296
Sunny Queensland

12 posted 1999-10-01 07:41 PM

Thanks Pufalove, it's nice to know I'm on track at last..

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What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny, compared to what lies within us.
~Isis~
(Daughter of Mystery)

Denise

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Member Seraphic

since 1999-08-22

Posts 22648

13 posted 1999-10-01 08:17 PM

Very lovely and inspirational!

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Denise

Saxoness

Senior Member

since 1999-07-18

Posts 1102
Texas

14 posted 1999-10-01 08:24 PM

this is very good.
Sometimes, we blame ourselves for things we had no control over, and those are the hardest to forgive.

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"Glory remains unaware of my neglected dwelling where alone
I sing my tearful song which has charms only for me."

-Charles Brugnot

Isis
Member Ascendant

since 1999-09-06

Posts 6296
Sunny Queensland

15 posted 1999-10-01 11:42 PM

Thanks to Denise again and Saxoness.
Saxoness you were quite astute with your comment for me and this poem. Thanks.

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What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny, compared to what lies within us.
~Isis~
(Daughter of Mystery)

Alwye

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Member Elite

since 1999-06-16

Posts 3850
In the space between moments

16 posted 1999-10-02 12:42 PM

Wow, phenomenal..self forgiveness is indeed hard..a truly exquisite piece.

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*Krista Knutson*

Wise is he who faces the frailty of man with the strength of an understanding heart. -- Daniel L. Miller

Pepper
Member Elite

since 1999-08-19

Posts 3079
Southern Florida

17 posted 1999-10-02 12:56 PM

stunning visual Isis ,this is a remarkable piece......

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May your days be filled with lots of sunshine and your nights lit up by golden moonbeams

RainbowGirl
Member Elite

since 1999-07-31

Posts 3023
United Kingdom

18 posted 1999-10-02 05:35 AM

Isis: Very strong message here and one of the hardest is self-forgiveness...we're always so hard on ourselves..I like your thoughts!

HUGS

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You give but little when you give of your possessions. It is when you give of yourself that you truly give.

Christopher

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Member Rara Avis

since 1999-08-02

Posts 8296
Purgatorial Incarceration

19 posted 1999-10-02 01:43 PM

ANd sometimes it is hard enough just to recognize the need for fogiveness, or to ask for it
Well done Isis, another important messge!

Loneheart
Member

since 1999-09-13

Posts 92
Eastern US

20 posted 1999-10-02 03:25 PM

Forgiveness of ones self is truly the first step
To a contented soul
But take care kind maid that it is truly thee
That needs the forgiveness you seek
A very touching subject and beautifully written

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Loneheart

Isis
Member Ascendant

since 1999-09-06

Posts 6296
Sunny Queensland

21 posted 1999-10-02 06:11 PM

Thanks Alwye, Pepper and RainbowGirl, I'm quite pleased with this piece and this is the most responses I've had, so I obviously did something right!!
And thanks be To Loneheat, I understand your point my friend.
Thanks all!!!

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What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny, compared to what lies within us.
~Isis~
(Daughter of Mystery)

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