My Suit Of Armor... I and II (Repost froam a while ago)

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hoot_owl_rn
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Glen Hope, PA USA

0 posted 1999-12-28 09:19 PM

My Suit Of Armor

I built a suit of armor
Crafted from the finest steel
To free me and protect me
So no hurt and pain I’d feel

The face shield large and heavy
It’s design it took me years
Welded, molded, fastened closed
To dam the flood of tears

My arms which once had held you
Were put into their place
Encased in metal, fastened tight
No longer to embrace

Legs that once had carried me
From one heartache to another
I immobilized with rivets strong
And bound them to each other

Last, there came the breast plate
By far the thickest part
Encapsulated in layers deep
I laid my fragile heart

So now my suit is finished
The armor fits me well
But instead of freedom, I am trapped
In my solitary hell
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My Suit Of Armor (Sequel)

I built my suit of armor
Crafted very well
Hid myself from all to see
Inside my metal shell

But in your wishful searching
You found a simple flaw
An imperfection on my part
That no one else had saw

My armor unpenetratable
Or so I once had thought
You began to work your way into
Even though I fought

You started with the faceshield
Took me by surprise
Loosed my tears, bared my face
To look into my eyes

Next, my arms so tightly bound
You unwrapped and then set free
Teaching me to hold again
By holding on to me

The legs that I had shackled
So I could walk no more
You unbound, and led the way
To new worlds to explore

Last, there came the breast plate
The strongest from the start
You worked your way into its steel
And touched my very heart

Now, I stand before you
My armor at my feet
You’ve won this battle, I’ll admit
But, I don’t claim defeat

Yes, the armor lays here
Reflected in your light
Its metal strong, now is dulled
But I am shining bright

"I am nothing special, of this I am sure. I am a common man with common thoughts and I've led a common life. There are no monuments dedicated to me and my name will soon be forgotten, but I've loved another with all my heart and soul, and to me , this has always been enough." ~Nicholas Sparks from The Notebook

Astraea
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since 1999-11-09

Posts 378
California! Yeah! Okay, I'm done now

1 posted 1999-12-28 09:34 PM

Me like. Very lovely.

~Astraea

"Sometimes stars can only be seen in darkness."

"Sorrow's crown of sorrow is remembering happier things."

Echo Rhayne
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since 1999-09-17

Posts 1495
Canyon Country, CA

2 posted 1999-12-28 09:34 PM

This is beautiful and deep and emotional Ruth. You expressed your emotions well!

~*~ Hell is not a place of fire and a devil with a tail and horns. But a place of torment because the light of God is gone. To escape this, accept the blood of Jesus Christ! ~*~

Denise

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3 posted 1999-12-28 09:39 PM

I remember these! Just as wonderful now as then!

Denise

Severn
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since 1999-07-17

Posts 7704

4 posted 1999-12-29 05:22 AM

I remember these too!

They're wonderful Ruth.

K

...I am not a painter, I am a poet... F. O'Hara

Dark Angel
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since 1999-08-04

Posts 10095

5 posted 1999-12-29 05:35 AM

I remember these too Ruth, they're still so very beautiful. Thanks for reposting

What comes from the heart goes to the heart.
Samuel Coleridge

First__Knight
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since 1999-11-08

Posts 678

6 posted 1999-12-29 07:34 AM

Deep, honest, and true this is and I hope I don't disapoint you. I am doing my best

I have learned that the pain of a lost love will fade, But the memory of having loved will last forever.

hoot_owl_rn
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since 1999-07-05

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Glen Hope, PA USA

7 posted 1999-12-29 08:51 AM

Thank you everyone

Paul Hoekman
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since 1999-12-28

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Harwinton Ct. U>S>A>

8 posted 1999-12-30 02:08 PM

Thanks for bringing this back sinc eI'm new here and never was fortunate enough to catch it the first time.Don't we all wear armour.
Paul

RSEvans
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since 1999-10-23

Posts 1147
Tulsa, OK, USA

9 posted 1999-12-30 02:54 PM

I have to say I don't remember this one, probably because this is the first time I've seen it. But after seeing it, I know I'll never forget it. This is truly wonderful, Ruth and may your armor grow rust and fall completely apart....

Pepper
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since 1999-08-19

Posts 3079
Southern Florida

10 posted 1999-12-30 02:57 PM

I think these are among the best of your works Ruth and enjoy them now as I did before....
Great writing!!

A soul that writes from the heart and shares it, truly gives a gift extraordinaire!
Shannon

Martie

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Posts 28049
California

11 posted 1999-12-30 03:24 PM

I'm glad you dropped your armor Hoot--a wound won't heal if the bandage is too tight.
Enjoyed reading these expressions from your healing heart.

In the dew of little things,
the heart finds its morning
and is refreshed.
(ee cummings)

Richard
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since 1999-12-27

Posts 35
California

12 posted 1999-12-30 04:23 PM

So well done, but beyond that, there is such a message. Yes,Hoot,any barrier can be broken

hoot_owl_rn
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since 1999-07-05

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Glen Hope, PA USA

13 posted 1999-12-30 07:21 PM

RSEvans, Pepper, Paul, Martie and Richard...thank you all so much

Tamera
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since 1999-12-28

Posts 121

14 posted 1999-12-30 07:48 PM

Hoot, as I sit here and read these words, I cannot even express how I feel. I too wear this suit, it is slowly breaking down but I am afraid it won't completely. This is absolutely wonderful! It expresses how I feel everyday as I struggle through learning to love again. Thank you so much for sharing this..I was never fortunate to read this before, as I am new here, so I am so happy you reposted. Beautiful and so emotional, this hit home for me!
Tamera

Songbird
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since 1999-12-15

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Missouri

15 posted 1999-12-30 08:50 PM

This is so beautiful. An excellent piece. Thank you for sharing this with us, I am new and this is the first time I read it.

hoot_owl_rn
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since 1999-07-05

Posts 10750
Glen Hope, PA USA

16 posted 1999-12-30 08:57 PM

Thanks Tamara ans Septsong

Tamara, e-mail me if you'd like

jaxjoy
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since 1999-12-14

Posts 112
Texas

17 posted 1999-12-30 10:17 PM

I got chills reading this one..good work. I especially like this verse:

My arms which once had held you
Were put into their place
Encased in metal, fastened tight
No longer to embrace.

Nicely done

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