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Denise
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since 1999-08-22
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Reality can feel an anchor's weight A burden heavy for the weary heart It brings a flood refusing to abate Cascading falls of tears it does impart. Hard lessons learned can be a trusted friend Its counsel heeded is a healing balm That gives a buoyant courage to transcend Impending storms that threaten waters calm. Deep sorrow is a necessary thing The soul pressed down by dire pain will yield Sweet wisdom’s fruit that to the soul will bring A haven safe behind its mighty shield. Accept the pain just as the joy in life For character is sculpted by strife’s knife. 2/16/2000 Denise And slight is the sting of his trouble Whose winnings are less than his worth; For he who is honest is noble, Whatever his fortunes or birth.~~~Alice Cary, ~Nobility~ |
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January Flowers Member
since 2000-02-01
Posts 209South Carolina |
Denise- I believe we are products of what we have been exposed to, both good and bad. Obsticals, in victories overcoming them, have a way of shaping ourselves, too. I liked this poem very much. The thought pulls together nicely in the end with the "knife". |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
Denise I think you could use one of these!!  Wonerful poem my friend! <*\\\>< There's only two ways you can go... One way you can save your riches, And the other will save your soul. Rich Mullins |
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Martie
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since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Denise, your words speak truth. We learn more from those hard lessons then from any wonderful fun. Loved the poem and thought. |
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Breathe~ Member
since 2000-02-05
Posts 315Washington... |
Weather the storms and we can only be stronger...and hopefully wiser...  Wonderful poem Denise... Freedom of expression is the watch word... |
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Denise
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since 1999-08-22
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Thank you, January, Rebecca, Martie and Breathe for reading and for your kind replies! Thanks for the rose, Rebecca! That is so pretty! |
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Betty Gravitt Member
since 1999-09-11
Posts 222Georgia United States |
Denise... "deep sorrow is a necessary thing" I like that very much. "Accept the pain just as the joy in life". I am glad I read this. Your poem has helped to sooth tonight. Thank you. B Gravitt |
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spiked Senior Member
since 2000-01-13
Posts 873Hammond, La USA |
As you have stated so well we are sculptures of what life has taught us. Well written Rich |
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Cerenity Member Elite
since 2000-02-16
Posts 2637Escondido-California |
Denise, What we call experience is often a dreadful list of ghastly mistakes. By, J.C. Da Costa I keep a copy of this taped to my screen to remember never to give up, even during the hardest of times. Thank you for your poem I feel every word. Cerenity |
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Denise
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since 1999-08-22
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Thank you, Betty, Rich and Cerenity for reading and commenting. I'm glad that it spoke to you. I think sometimes just realizing we are not alone in our painful experiences, that it is a universal thing, goes along way in healing the hurts! Thanks again for reading and commenting! Denise |
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wayoutwalt Member Elite
since 1999-06-22
Posts 4870TEXAS (it's all big) |
vury vury nicely written dsnyder its vury vury nicely wreetin i liked it reality o yuh and all |
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Meadowmuse Member Elite
since 1999-12-27
Posts 3263 |
Very well crafted, Denise, and such an important message, for how does one measure joy with no trials and sorrow with which to compare? |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
I think that's why I know so many "characters." *S* Well done, Denise... this is lovely! |
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Lost Dreamer Member Elite
since 1999-06-20
Posts 2464Somewhere near the Rainbow |
Denise, your poem is a big help right now, I hope I can weather this storm that's raging, and that I can come out that much stronger. Right now this ship is sinking, anyone have a life raft? |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Denise, my dear friend, how very true without pain, we could not truly appreciate joy....without darkness, we could not appreciate the light...without sadness, we would know no joy. Thank you for this suttle reminder at this point in my life. Hugs Ruth |
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Denise
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since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Thank you, Walt, Suthern, Claire, Gloria and Ruth for reading and for your kind comments. It makes me very happy that something I write could help somebody! Denise |
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Nan
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since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
We are, indeed, the sum of all of our experiences... Nicely said, my friend..  |
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Denise
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since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Thank you, Nan! I'm glad you liked it! Denise |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Denise S.ensational sonnet T.ruth told R.ealistic resume I.nspiring insite F.uture foundation E.xquisite epopee Great! Liz |
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Denise
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since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Thank you Elizabeth, my friend! What a lovely acrostic reply! I'm glad you liked it! Denise |
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vandana
since 1999-10-22
Posts 10463USA |
A good poem. |
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Denise
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since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Thank you, Vandana! I'm glad you liked it. Sorry it took so long to thank you, I'm still having computer problems.....I'll try to get caught up with reading and replying real soon, I hope! Denise |
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Balladeer
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since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
A world of wisdom in these few lines, DEnise. Hope your computer problems get fixed soon! |
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Denise
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since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Thank you, Balladeer! I'm glad you liked it! I think the main problem has been fixed (the telephone loop outside my house...I am having the inside wiring checked tomorrow just to make sure I am running at the optimum performance level but my connection has improved ten fold...or so it seems... as of now!) [This message has been edited by dsnyder (edited 02-22-2000).] |
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Elizabeth
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since 1999-06-07
Posts 6871Minnesota |
Tirelessly wise words, Denise! |
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