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Tara Simms
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since 1999-08-12
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0 posted 1999-12-24 01:33 AM


Portal

Standing on the outside,
looking in.
Afraid to knock
on the door in front of you.
How many times have
you stood at the threshold
but been too scared to cross?
What is it you fear?
The unknown lies ahead.
What awaits you on the other side?
Only one way to find out.
The door swings open,
Will you enter?


 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



© Copyright 1999 Tara Simms - All Rights Reserved
rascalx
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since 1999-08-25
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Florence, SC, USA
1 posted 1999-12-24 01:45 AM


Tara,
I love this; even if I am taking my own interpretation of it to heart. lol A powerful message nonetheless with your continued talent for descriptive word use.

DreamEvil
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since 1999-06-22
Posts 2396

2 posted 1999-12-24 02:01 AM


Some doors were meant to stay closed, especially the enticing ones.

'Tis good work Tara.  


 Now and forever, my heart hears ~one voice~.
DreamEvil©
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"Either kill me or take me as I am,
because I'll be damned if I ever change..."

Count Donatien Alphonse Francois de Sade
(Marquis de Sade)


startin_fresh
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3 posted 1999-12-24 04:58 PM


The message of this poem is so powerful Tara. I know the reason behind this particular work; yet, it still speaks volumes to me as though it was meant for me. Portal.. a portal to a different life, time, and possible adventures. Simply  put "Wonderful"

Shawn

hoot_owl_rn
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since 1999-07-05
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4 posted 1999-12-24 05:46 PM


Tara...sometimes we have to loose our fears, step into the unknown and only hope and pray we find what we seek  
Denise
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5 posted 1999-12-25 08:54 PM


The unknown can indeed be paralyzing. Well done, Tara!

 Denise



First__Knight
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6 posted 1999-12-25 09:05 PM


Very nice work Tara.  There are so many way I could respond to this.  But as there is a time and place for everything will reserve my answer to this......You will always miss 100 percent of the shots you never take. ...What lies beyond the door could be a future of greatness.  Sometimes we don't know what is there.  Like the makers of old maps...they would lable uncharted waters of the west with things like "HERE BE DRAGONS" or "Here lives Sea Monsters" It is so hard to chose the unknown to the known....Best of luck in your choices    

 Share what you are for you are what you share



Balladeer
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7 posted 1999-12-25 10:54 PM


Two things don't last long...people who rush through unknown doors and dogs who chase cars. Gee, I must be getting old!
Severn
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since 1999-07-17
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8 posted 1999-12-26 02:16 AM


Very nice - and with much truth.
Tara Simms
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9 posted 1999-12-26 01:16 PM


Jeff and Shawn, thanks guys! Although you both know this was for one of my students, I knew you would also find a personal message in it. Maybe you should both brave the unknown and go past the threshold!

David, you have such a positive outlook on life.  I love what you said about finding your greatness, that is what we encourage our students to do!

Scott, the enticing doors are the ones that we should DEFINITELY open.  Thank you.

Michael, fools rush in where angels fear to tread.  I agree, one shouldn't rush into the unknown, but standing around contemplating it won't get you anywhere either.  Weigh your decision, then do it.  

Ruth, Denise, and Severn: Thank you very much for your comments.
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 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




[This message has been edited by Tara Simms (edited 12-27-1999).]

Fairy Colours
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10 posted 1999-12-26 04:53 PM


Powerful, and beautiful work, written by a beautiful lady. I love this.
Tara Simms
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Posts 1244
Honea Path, SC USA
11 posted 1999-12-26 06:42 PM


Thank you, Ana, for all the kind words.  I'm glad you enjoyed 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



passing shadows
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12 posted 2005-04-15 03:04 AM


much enjoyed
Artic Wind
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13 posted 2007-11-12 04:13 PM


Enjoyed

ARCTIC WIND

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