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A Time to Heal (a prayer for a friend)
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A Time to Heal (a prayer for a friend) |
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Skyfyre Senior Member
since 1999-08-15
Posts 1906Sitting in Michael's Lap 
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A Time to Heal ‘Tis said to ev’ry thing in life there is a season -- An object in that grand design that frames creation -- Our ev’ry step falls closer to our destination, Each obstacle required, though we may miss the reason. With such philosophies at heart, we suffer, willing: Believing darkest night may break to bright tomorrow; We dream in shades of happiness while cloaked in sorrow, And smiling, starve, in search of that we think fulfilling. We thusly wander, starry-eyed, expectant, thinking To shape the passing of our lives with this endeavor, Unmindful that, in eyes whose scope have seen forever, Our journey’s span cannot outlast a single blinking; We pass the days with broken hearts -- tormented, beating So slowly toward becoming whole, the hours crawling, We miss the chance to fly once more for fear of falling, While Time moves on, in which our part is swift and fleeting. And so, for you, whose lonely road has seemed unending, I pray as quickly fell the blow, so goes the healing; That once again your wings may know the soaring feeling That follows when the heart has passed its time of mending. The dawn will break, with no regard for how you face it: So choose to face the rising sun, in heaven glowing And she will love you endlessly, her gifts bestowing On he who dared to dream, and had the will to chase it! < !signature--> Full fathom five thy father lies, Of his bones are coral made, Those are pearls that were his eyes; Nothing of him that doth fade But doth suffer a sea-change Into something rich and strange... --William Shakespeare, from The Tempest [This message has been edited by Skyfyre (edited 04-13-2000).] |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Skyfyre~ This is a lovely and thougtful gesture for your friend. My favorite line is ... 'The dawn will break, with no regard for how you face it' How very beautiful. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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netswan Senior Member
since 2000-03-28
Posts 1369Washington |
Hi Sky -- this poem was very creative. Your use of words and interesting way of choosing your style - makes this a lovely poem -- and a warm - insightful way of reaching out to a friend in need of comforting --) Thanks for sharing. Teresa King www.tipsfortop.com |
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Jeffrey Carter
since 2000-04-08
Posts 2367State of constant confusion! |
You continue to touch me with your words of wisdom Jeffrey |
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Master Senior Member
since 1999-08-18
Posts 1867Boston, MA |
"We miss the chance to fly once more for fear of falling," -- these lines are simply breathtaking! I continue to adore your work! Your #1 Fan, Master |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Wonderful writing, Kess! Denise |
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Sven
since 1999-11-23
Posts 14937East Lansing, MI USA |
Kess, this is great!! You have been doing well lately my friend. . . methinks that the muse is firing again. This was an excellent poem, I hope that your words spoke to your friend as they spoke to me. . . --------------------------------------------------------- That which gives light must endure burning --Victor Frankl |
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Aimster Member Elite
since 2000-02-19
Posts 4297Charlotte, NC |
The style of this poem is what initially captured my interest. Though after reading I must say I now like the content even better. My favorite line is "We dream in shades of happiness while cloaked in sorrow". I can really relate. Very powerful! Good work! AMY  ~Live today as though it were your last but prepare for tomorrow as though it were here~ |
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Alwye
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since 1999-06-16
Posts 3850In the space between moments |
Wow, incredibly beautiful work, Skyfyre.  *Krista Knutson* As soon as man does not take his existence for granted, but beholds it as something unfathomably mysterious, thought begins. ~*Albert Schweitzer*~ |
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Michael
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California |
Wonderful Kess. The message reads loud and clear and come to a very potent ending. Well done. Michael |
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Meadowmuse Member Elite
since 1999-12-27
Posts 3263 |
Kess, your friend most certainly is blessed to receive this poetic prayer. This is eloquent, tender, encouraging...simply beautiful. Your work always is. ~ Claire |
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Pepper Member Elite
since 1999-08-19
Posts 3079Southern Florida |
Exquisite writing, Skyfyre ... Your wisdom and heart shines in this ..... "We miss the chance to fly once more for fear of falling" Too true for so many ..... "This is where you will win the battle .... in the playhouse of your mind." Maxwell Maltz |
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Danny Holloway Member Elite
since 2000-01-15
Posts 2034Tulsa, OK |
Excellent writing I feel. Lucky friend you have! A life isn't significant except for its impact on other lives. |
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Irish Rose Member Patricius
since 2000-04-06
Posts 10263 |
We miss the chance to fly once more for fear of falling," you are right, you are absolutey right. Every one I've read this morning has touched me, moved me, changed me, thank you so much. Kathleen--(Kay) |
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