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Tara Simms Senior Member
since 1999-08-12
Posts 1244Honea Path, SC USA 
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Reflection Looking at you Is like looking into a mirror. So much of you Reflects me. I know those troubled eyes, The turmoil that brims Beneath the humor. Your easy smile Might camouflage your pain to others But I can see past the façade. Trust me. I will not hurt you, Betray you, Or turn my back. I’m here to help you, If you’ll only let me. Take my hand And let me show you the way. It matters not how strait the gate; How charged with punishments the scroll; I am the master of my fate: I am the captain of my soul. --W.E. Henley |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
This is beautiful, Tara! So lovely!  Denise |
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Eloise Senior Member
since 1999-11-27
Posts 1096Wyoming |
When you have been down that same road it makes it easier to help others along. Very lovely poem Tara. |
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Julie Jordan Scott Member
since 1999-09-19
Posts 146Bakersfield, CA USA |
Thanks, Tara...... I am a Life Purpose Coach who specializes in assisting men and women to clarify their Life Purpose and then in turn live true to their purpose. After 5 years working with the Severely Mentally Ill in County Mental Health, I gave up the bureaucracy (and safe, secure blanket) of this environment to pursue my own purpose and passion. |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
The children at your school are very lucky to have an understanding person like you care about them. This was very well done |
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Tara Simms Senior Member
since 1999-08-12
Posts 1244Honea Path, SC USA |
Thank you, Ruth. It means a lot to me, especially coming from you. Julie, you are welcome. *hugs* It matters not how strait the gate; How charged with punishments the scroll; I am the master of my fate: I am the captain of my soul. --W.E. Henley |
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Pepper Member Elite
since 1999-08-19
Posts 3079Southern Florida |
Simply lovely...really touching Tara... A soul that writes from the heart and shares it, truly gives a gift extraordinaire! Shannon |
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First__Knight Senior Member
since 1999-11-08
Posts 678 |
The easy ways of your words is very beautiful. This was very lovely in all ways. Finding the way into the inner self of another is hard....but you seem ot have found the path Share what you are for you are what you share |
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starboards Member
since 1999-10-14
Posts 467longwood, florida |
Yes, touching indeed tara...i know who i can talk to now if i need advice...someone who has been through it all...like yourself!Great poem! Keep on posting!  Starboards |
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Michael
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California |
Sometimes it's hard to penetrate that wall, Tara. I remember similiar words coming to me from Genny when we first met. Beautiful poem, I hope it reaches the heart of whom it was intended for. michael |
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Sven
since 1999-11-23
Posts 14937East Lansing, MI USA |
Wonderful words Tara. . . It would seem that you have learned how to reach out to others. . . that you have heard that call. . . Good luck, my friend. . . That which gives light must endure burning --Victor Frankl |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Beautiful words, dear poet Liz |
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Fairy Colours Member
since 1999-12-02
Posts 169Sunrise,Fl,US |
Wonderful Work. The title itself grabbed me, then so did the poem. I love it. --A Little Fairy-- |
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Tara Simms Senior Member
since 1999-08-12
Posts 1244Honea Path, SC USA |
Thank you everybody for your compliments on this piece. The works that are inspired by my students are closest to my heart. I'm glad they touch you, I hope they touch my students too. Starboards, yes I'm always available if you need someone to talk. I'm a pretty good listener. Sven, I have definitely found my calling in this line of work. I love being able to pour my heart and soul into it. It matters not how strait the gate; How charged with punishments the scroll; I am the master of my fate: I am the captain of my soul. --W.E. Henley |
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