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kcsgrandma Senior Member
since 2000-09-24
Posts 1522Presque Isle, ME ![]() |
Voices Tanka Wilderness voice cries Prepare ye the way of God. Earth's voice echoes "Why?" If You are Love, why are there Broken bodies, hearts and lives? Pain all around me Earthquakes, sickness, and lost love. What is the reason? Do You not hear the weeping? How can You let this happen? Spirit voice whispers Of course I hear you my child. Be still and know God. Take and eat in remembrance. The way will be made plain. Wait. Tears of submission, Reaching for my brother's hand. Now seen in suffering New purpose for my being, Chances to share divine love. |
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Songbird Member Elite
since 1999-12-15
Posts 2184Missouri |
Its a winner! in my book. Never wrote one myself, but enjoyed yours. |
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ellie LeJeune Member Elite
since 2000-01-10
Posts 4156King of Prussia, PA USA |
Marilyn; These are exquisite! You've been doing your homework on the side. Most of all I love your message, deep and thoughtful and filled with wisdom and His glorious Love. I'm a recipient of His caring Love from you and grateful for it and you. Love, Ellie A friend hears the song in my heart, and sings it to me when my memory fails. |
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mystic requiem Member
since 2001-01-26
Posts 144 |
Grow confident that your work is good. *thanx* ![]() ![]() mYsTiC |
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JOY 14 Senior Member
since 1999-09-22
Posts 1419Wisconsin USA |
kcs, I have never wrote a tanka either. But you've inspired me to try one. Thanks. ![]() God's ways are a mystery. I've had these exact same thoughts. Joy |
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pegasus111 Member Elite
since 2000-07-27
Posts 2219ocala, fl, usa |
Kcs..lovely..gentle?..lol..kiss..hug..how's that? the woods are lovely, dark, and deep, but I have promises to keep, and many miles to go before I sleep...Frost |
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Member Patricius
since 2000-08-30
Posts 11132San Juan, Puerto Rico |
Wonderful job on this.......I liked it a lot! ![]() I was born myself, raised myself, and will continue to be myself. The world will just have to adjust. I'm in love with my shadow I admire it daily |
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Moon Dust![]() ![]()
since 1999-06-11
Posts 2177Skelmersdale, UK |
You know I've never tried doing one of these but you make it look so easy. When freedom wisphers your name, it's time to fight for it. |
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kcsgrandma Senior Member
since 2000-09-24
Posts 1522Presque Isle, ME |
Songbird - Thank you. It was an interesting challenge. You should try it. Ellie - Passions has been my tutor. I learned most of what I know here. This came from honest personal struggle with these questions. And it is friends like you who point me to answers. I am most grateful for you, too. hugs mYsTiC - Bless you for that comment. ![]() Joy - Thank YOU! I am anxious to see what you come up with. ![]() Pegasus - ![]() Javier - Thank you. You're the best. ![]() Maria - Thanks. Not easy, but worth the effort, I think. To love another person is to see the face of God. - Les Miserables Marilyn |
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deleeme Senior Member
since 1999-10-09
Posts 1766NEW ENGLAND, USA |
Marilyn, I just found this delightful treasure here-and if this is your first one you may be a Natural! The subject of it too, is wonderful! You have done very well- a lovely piece! Please pat yourself of the back for me, (gently of course). David 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!!! |
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kcsgrandma Senior Member
since 2000-09-24
Posts 1522Presque Isle, ME |
David - Thank you for your sweet (and gentle) reply. ![]() To love another person is to see the face of God. - Les Miserables Marilyn |
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Marge Tindal![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
KCS~ Your thoughts are just so lovely in this. Enjoyed it tremendously. I will look forward to seeing more of these from you. *Hugs* ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ [email protected] |
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kcsgrandma Senior Member
since 2000-09-24
Posts 1522Presque Isle, ME |
Marge - Thank you, and thank you for your e-mail. ![]() To love another person is to see the face of God. - Les Miserables Marilyn |
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laryalee Member
since 2000-06-19
Posts 352Alberta, Canada |
Wonderful piece! Imagine taking such a massive theme and presenting it in such a delicate and humble manner - Marilyn, you have the true poet's Touch! Lary |
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kcsgrandma Senior Member
since 2000-09-24
Posts 1522Presque Isle, ME |
Lary - Thank you for your kind words. I was feeling very troubled about things, particularly the earthquake in Gujurat, and the personal troubles of several people I care about, one of whom happens to be Gujurati but living in the US. You know how sometimes poetry chooses a form for you? This one did that. I don't know why. To love another person is to see the face of God. - Les Miserables Marilyn |
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bestgirl911 Senior Member
since 2000-10-04
Posts 551Clio, MI , United We Stand |
kc.... I have never written a tanka either, but the subject matter and your beautiful words make for a inspiring poem..... ![]() Ranea [This message has been edited by bestgirl911 (edited 02-07-2001).] |
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kcsgrandma Senior Member
since 2000-09-24
Posts 1522Presque Isle, ME |
Thanks, Ranea. ![]() To love another person is to see the face of God. - Les Miserables Marilyn |
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