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Rex
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since 2000-06-29
Posts 482
Houston, Texas

0 posted 2000-08-17 02:59 PM


Keep her through all vicissitudes of life,
And let her know that peace which after strife
Calms the spirit, and helps to smooth away
All furrows from a brow, which toilsome day
Has creased with ceaseless pain.  And let Desire
In attainment rest.  Cool for her the fire
That all unquenched has burned her tired soul,
And let her know contentment that her goal
Has been achieved.  Grant that her work of years
Though but commenced, be free from pressing fears.
A heart's serenity through night and day...
All these I ask for her throughout Life's way.
And give to me the inward power to know
The reason why such things must needs be so...
These answered prayers may only place her far
Beyond my reach as some dim, distant star.
Yet when I stand alone in darkness clad,
Give me the strength to say...
That I am glad!



© Copyright 2000 Rex E. Alford - All Rights Reserved
Lil OnE
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since 1999-12-14
Posts 234
Pasco County. Fl.
1 posted 2000-08-17 03:08 PM


Very deep and so full of hope. I really liked this one. Great work, Rex  

Never give your heart away, it will always come back broken.
~Lil OnE~



demoninlove
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since 2000-02-11
Posts 211
Dehradun
2 posted 2000-08-17 03:22 PM


Rex!
"And give to me the inward power to know
The reason why such things must needs be so..."
Very beautifully written - as always - but alas! That hope will only remain a prayer for you - of that I am sure - There is no way you can know why these things needs be so.. at least I could never comprehend why.
Deepak



Wren
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since 2000-07-05
Posts 312

3 posted 2000-08-17 08:37 PM


Good one! Exellent! (But of course, what else do I expect from you?  )

The thread of destiny
Unknown by anyone
Unseen by anyone
Winds around your heart
Moist with tears
-Vampire Princess Miyu Theme

Poet deVine
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since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612
Hurricane Alley
4 posted 2000-08-17 08:42 PM


Again, I must tell you that I loved this. Everytime I see your name I know there will be a wonderful poem attached!  
catalinamoon
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The Shores of Alone
5 posted 2000-08-17 08:46 PM


Rex, I feel that this poem is an ultimate expression of selfless love. Beautiful.
Sandra

Words are things, and a small drop of ink, falling, like dew, upon a thought produces that which makes thousands, perhaps millions think.
Lord Byron

Kethry
Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082
Victoria Australia
6 posted 2000-08-18 07:27 AM


Rex,
Still waiting for the book
so, till then will have to look
at the forums for your work,
you never let the wonders lurk
in corners dark, you set them free,
it makes amazing poetry.  

Silliness from me

Be well
Lynne

"It is the image in the mind that links us to lost treasures;
but it is the loss that shapes the image,
gathers the flowers weaves the garland."-

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