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Tara Simms Senior Member
since 1999-08-12
Posts 1244Honea Path, SC USA 
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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 |
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rascalx Senior Member
since 1999-08-25
Posts 590Florence, SC, USA |
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. |
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DreamEvil Member Elite
since 1999-06-22
Posts 2396 |
Some doors were meant to stay closed, especially the enticing ones. 'Tis good work Tara.  Now and forever, my heart hears ~one voice~. DreamEvil© ------------------------------------------------------- "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) |
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startin_fresh Member
since 1999-08-13
Posts 137US |
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 |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Tara...sometimes we have to loose our fears, step into the unknown and only hope and pray we find what we seek |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
The unknown can indeed be paralyzing. Well done, Tara! Denise |
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First__Knight Senior Member
since 1999-11-08
Posts 678 |
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 |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Two things don't last long...people who rush through unknown doors and dogs who chase cars. Gee, I must be getting old! |
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Severn Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-17
Posts 7704 |
Very nice - and with much truth. |
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Tara Simms Senior Member
since 1999-08-12
Posts 1244Honea Path, SC USA |
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.< !signature--> 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).] |
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Fairy Colours Member
since 1999-12-02
Posts 169Sunrise,Fl,US |
Powerful, and beautiful work, written by a beautiful lady. I love this. |
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Tara Simms Senior Member
since 1999-08-12
Posts 1244Honea Path, SC USA |
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 |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
much enjoyed |
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Artic Wind Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 8080Realm of Supernatural |
Enjoyed ARCTIC WIND |
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