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The Swan
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The Swan |
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Sven
since 1999-11-23
Posts 14937East Lansing, MI USA 
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Someone told me once that swans, although beautiful and graceful on the surface of the water, have to work a lot under the water to show us that beauty. . . that they hide all the work, the pain that they must go through to appear that way to us. Little did I realize that this metaphor applies to all of us. . . we hide our pain and put forth our best face to the world. . . is this right? Sven The swan glides across the lake of life Her grace amazes us all Her beauty enchants us Her smile makes us happy But beneath the beauty There lies a secret We know not that the swan must Work to show us this beauty She hides much. . . Pain, sorrow, lost love She puts forth the face of beauty To hide a life unlived Swim on gentle swan For we feel your pain We will send you our love So that you may fly again ------------------ That which gives light must endure burning --Victor Frankl |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
I am truly touched by this one. Yes, I think we all hide our own pain at times to allow the beauty others see in us shine through. Thanks for the wonderful post. |
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Isis Member Ascendant
since 1999-09-06
Posts 6296Sunny Queensland |
Wonderful indeed Sven, yes we are like the swans aren't we?  ------------------ The more you praise and celebrate your life, the more there IS to celebrate. ~Isis~ (Daughter of Mystery) |
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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
You've touched on one of my favorite topics here - I'm fortunate enough to be surrounded by these gorgeous creatures - I'll tell you this - They don't trust easily, and they do hide behind an impervious facade - but when they do learn to trust you, you'll have a glorious life-long friend in them, indeed...  |
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Alwye
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Member Elite
since 1999-06-16
Posts 3850In the space between moments |
I too am touched by this..perhaps the pain we suffer and live through is truly what makes us, and the swans beautiful... ------------------ *Krista Knutson* "If my heart had wings, I would fly to you and lie beside you as you dream....." ~Faith Hill: If My Heart Had Wings~ |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Your poem has made me think of this...Swans mate for life. In LA there is a wooden boat made to look like a swan--it glides in a small lake in the middle of the city. A real swan has fallen in love with it and swims beside it, a mate in heart only. |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Sven, A lovely poem enjoyed the read. |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Lovely, indeed, as graceful as a swan! ------------------ Denise |
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Sven
since 1999-11-23
Posts 14937East Lansing, MI USA |
Thank you my friends. . . Perhaps what Alwye said about "pain making us beautiful" is true. . . without knowing pain and sorrow, we cannot know true beauty. . . words to think about. . . And the example that Martie has given about the swan and the swan boat is also something to consider. . . do swans give their heart willingly? Perhaps. . . perhaps not. . . Sven ------------------ That which gives light must endure burning --Victor Frankl |
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Pepper Member Elite
since 1999-08-19
Posts 3079Southern Florida |
Lovely!! ------------------ A soul that writes from the heart and shares it, truly gives a gift extraordinaire! |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Sven Never had the thought occurred To so behold this lovely bird But next time one comes into view I surely will then think of you Very lovely Elizabeth |
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Ohme Senior Member
since 1999-07-17
Posts 816Texas |
You describe me perfectly. I don't think I'm the only one who does it. |
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