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shira
Member

since 2000-12-12

Posts 88
Hamburg, PA

0 posted 2000-12-13 02:43 PM

I wrote this poem for a friend of mine, who, like myself, is in the midst of an emotional break up. We have been occasional friends for a while, and are starting to realize each others presence a bit more as both of our existing relationships come crashing to a halt. What the future holds for us, we dont know, but our feeling for each other grows.

Shelter

I hear the tone
In your voice
Full of pain
I will give you shelter

I see the look
On your face
Writ with grief
Let me give you shelter

I feel the hurt
In your heart
Flowing within
It’s safe in my shelter

I read the words
Your poisoned pen
Proclaims your distraught
Needing my shelter

For in the sanctuary of my shelter
There is no pain
Only guidance and caring
Understanding and love

Come take of my shelter
I will hold you safe from harm

-by Shira.

pegasus111
Member Elite

since 2000-07-27

Posts 2219
ocala, fl, usa

1 posted 2000-12-13 03:55 PM

a very moving piece..I haven't seen you here before..welcome to Passions..

the woods are lovely, dark, and deep, but I have promises to keep, and many miles to go before I sleep...Frost

kcsgrandma
Senior Member

since 2000-09-24

Posts 1522
Presque Isle, ME

2 posted 2000-12-13 05:51 PM

Shira - What a beautiful, loving offer, one that could only be made by a true friend! And welcome to Passions.

To love another person is to see the face of God.
- Les Miserables

Marilyn

Marge Tindal

Member Empyrean

since 1999-11-06

Posts 42384
Florida's Foreverly Shores

3 posted 2000-12-13 07:31 PM

Shira~
Hi there !
When friends reach out for one another
it can be very comforting indeed.
Nicely said.
~*Marge*~

~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~
[email protected]

Dennis L. White
Senior Member

since 2000-02-17

Posts 1463
Michigan, U.S.A.

4 posted 2000-12-13 08:37 PM

Shira,
Beautiful, comforting words indeed! A wonderful thing it is to have a friend in a time of need. Your caring words are well written. I would also like to welcome you to Passions, DO pull up a chair and make yourself comfortable and tell us more!
Dennis :^)

Moonbeams radiate
When the veiling cloud has passed
Playful shadows dance

Dennis L. White :^)

Broken_Winged_Angel
Senior Member

since 2000-04-06

Posts 994
Small Town, Somewhere

5 posted 2000-12-13 10:37 PM

Shira, I look forward to reading more of your work here at Passions. Your friend is very lucky to have you offering "shelter". Very well put.

shira
Member

since 2000-12-12

Posts 88
Hamburg, PA

6 posted 2000-12-14 08:13 AM

Thanks for the comments and the kind words everyone. Yes, I am new here, I mean to introduce myself at the beginning of this post but I forgot! LOL. Anyway, I write when I can, so I hope to post more.

Munda
Member Elite

since 1999-10-08

Posts 3544
The Hague, The Netherlands

7 posted 2000-12-14 11:25 AM

I've read your topic in one of the other forums Shira, so I understand where this is coming from. Beautiful poem !!
Welcome to the Pub.

shira
Member

since 2000-12-12

Posts 88
Hamburg, PA

8 posted 2000-12-14 03:23 PM

Hi Munda.. actually, this poem is about a totally different friend, but interestingly enough, myself and my two friends are all mutual friends. No, but this is about a great guy I know who is dealing with his own demons in regards to his relationship and his future. The pain he has is great, and I wrote this and gave it to him. He loved it.
-shira

kaile

Member Ascendant

since 2000-02-06

Posts 5146
singapore

9 posted 2000-12-16 07:01 PM

well, i liked this thoughtful poem too...i wish that the progression of your relationship with your friend is a smooth and sweet one

bb4thunder
Junior Member

since 2000-12-17

Posts 12
Berkeley, CA, U.S.A

10 posted 2000-12-17 10:47 AM

Interesting concept.. nice read, I enjoyed it
keep up the good work. I'm new here too and hope you enjoy what I write also.
Thunder

White Wolf
Member

since 1999-09-18

Posts 371
Somewhere in the vast wasteland

11 posted 2000-12-17 06:42 PM

Shira,
I know, too, this feeling. I am consantly offering shelter to my friends. But atlas, many do not take my offer but I am still there all the same. Great peom. I love it.

The White Wolf

shira
Member

since 2000-12-12

Posts 88
Hamburg, PA

12 posted 2000-12-19 11:01 AM

Thanks for the continued comments.
White Wolf, yes, I think it is especially important for us to be available for the friends as you are... and what a wonderous feeling when our friends allow us to help. I have enjoyed watching this particular person in my life get closer to me, and his reactions have changed as he ahs come to look for the friendship and "shelter" that I have offered him.

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