Beauty Found Amidst The Pain

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ellie LeJeune
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since 2000-01-10

Posts 4156
King of Prussia, PA USA

0 posted 2001-01-20 09:30 PM

The pain I feel is deep and raw.
A crisis of monumental design.
I am as the earth, rent asunder.
Earthquake rips open a jagged wound,
bleeding all the hopes and dreams,
shaking my world to the very core.

There in that core, is found my strength,
mightier than I had ever known.
God given strength to endure.

This tradgedy has uncovered beauty
in each one of my children,
integrity of character and dignity.

my friends are true and faithful,
listening endlessly to my woes,
offering immeasurable comfort,
Wisdom, encouragement, and love.

How can so much pain
produce
such beauty?

A friend hears the song in my heart, and sings it to me when my memory fails.

kcsgrandma
Senior Member

since 2000-09-24

Posts 1522
Presque Isle, ME

1 posted 2001-01-20 11:02 PM

Ellie, this is one of the great paradoxes of life. But think how many painful things produce beautiful ones - the birth of a child, for instance, or Jesus' sacrifice. In fact, growth is almost never painless. Honestly, I still wouldn't choose pain, but it is comforting to know something good can come from it. hugs to you

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

Marilyn

Dawn Eclipse
Senior Member

since 2000-01-31

Posts 637
The Horsehead Nebula

2 posted 2001-01-20 11:26 PM

What a beautiful poem. THere truly can be beauty found amidst the pain. Thank you so much for this read. I enjoyed it a lot.

"Forget regret, or life is yours to miss. No other course, no other way... No day but today"
~Broadway Musical RENT~

*Cassandra Roseen*

deleeme
Senior Member

since 1999-10-09

Posts 1766
NEW ENGLAND, USA

3 posted 2001-01-20 11:57 PM

Ellie,
This is also so heart-wrenching, yet beautiful.  Yes somethings were are given to tred life's dark deep valleys, but even then, with faith & trust in the Goodness of God and His Providential care He has envested in others for your sake-His Light shines out of the Darkness/His love shines for from the gloom/His tender mercies come to you even with familiar faces of family & friends who stick by you, loving & caring for you in your plight.
  I am eternally grateful-for your perceptiveness which can see the beauty even in the midst of the painful.
          Your Devoted Friend,
                David< !signature-->

No Better Place do I know
Than where Hearts knit as
one,
For in that grand
experience,
The Better ALL become.

God Bless us All!!!

[This message has been edited by deleeme (edited 01-20-2001).]

Lady Lost
Member

since 2000-07-13

Posts 470

4 posted 2001-01-21 09:44 AM

Mom,

This poem is incredible, so much truth. Whenever there are times of darkness for me, I feel blessed that i can always come to you.

...beth

Dennis L. White
Senior Member

since 2000-02-17

Posts 1463
Michigan, U.S.A.

5 posted 2001-01-21 08:43 PM

Ellie,
In the eye of the storm there is peace, that is where you'll find a faithful God and faithful friends who help you weather the storm. Another thoughtful poem by a dear friend and devoted mother. Peace unto you my Sister.
Dennis :^)

Moonbeams radiate
When the veiling cloud has passed
Playful shadows dance

Dennis L. White :^)

Mother_Earth
Senior Member

since 2000-11-20

Posts 1370
1/2 year Texas & 1/2 year Michigan

6 posted 2001-01-22 03:47 PM

Boy, do I need this right now! It gives me a new out look on the road of life. I will print this out and keep it where I can see it. I love your words of faith. Love and hugs, ME

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