Open Poetry #7 |
My Coming Out |
deleeme Senior Member
since 1999-10-09
Posts 1766NEW ENGLAND, USA |
Please don't tell anybody yet, I've sneaked out of "the Prayer Closet" To once again rejoin the race, To meet new Friends, and show my face. I've been "in the closet"--until of late, I thought that I would suffocate. It gets quite stuffy, what with all them candles, So I left them within, with my beads and sandals. I want to kind of blend in here, With some new friends, and find laughter No, my faith, I abandon not, But there's more to life than the Closet lot. So help me friends, here to adjust, Help me make it--I'm going for bust. I'm out here, a new leaf to turn, So many things, I want to learn! Please don't send me back to my room, I don't want it to be my tomb. I want to live life, before I die, Being open to new Ideas to try. So let's celebrate my coming out, The time is right, there is no doubt! I'll find time elsewise to study and pray, But just for now, let's enjoy Today! |
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Temptress
Moderator
Member Rara Avis
since 1999-06-15
Posts 7136Mobile, AL |
Come on out then! Nice poem here with some wonderful thoughts. Nothing can deter a poet, for he is actuated by pure love. Who can predict his comings and goings? "Thoreau" |
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netswan Senior Member
since 2000-03-28
Posts 1369Washington |
Lovely - great idea! take a break - get some breathing space ~netswan |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
Come out- come out- come out- and play Im so pleased to see an old friend stop by today. Hello David welcome to open 7... its another one of Passions little slices of Heaven nice to have you here. take care, jm |
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ellie LeJeune Member Elite
since 2000-01-10
Posts 4156King of Prussia, PA USA |
David; You're out there good Buddy, and flying high! Don't forget to poke your head back in the closet occasionly and visit the nest! Great job! Ellie 02 |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
David~ Nice to see your smiling face among the friends in Open-Space ! Knowing 'spiritual' also dwells among the other spaces well. Another slice of life to try as the candle burns brightly inside. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ [email protected] |
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Nan
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
I hear tell we have some disguises out here Justin Kace you need them... Glad to see ya, Deleeme... |
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Denise
Moderator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Glad to see you here, David! There are many rooms here, no need to confine yourself to one! Denise Nan- cute icon!! |
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Kit McCallum
Administrator
Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
This was lovely David ... no need to be shy or abandon anything, the people here have proven to be nothing less than 100% wonderful and supportive! Great poem! Best wishes, /Kit |
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brian madden Member Elite
since 2000-05-06
Posts 4374ireland |
I know David closets can be very crammed and you have to sleep standing up, I never got the hang of that. Wonderful, welcome out into the wide space, no more getting clothes hangers in the eye or coughing from dust or choking on moth balls. ------------------------ "Isn't it enough to see that a garden is beautiful without having to believe that there are fairies at the bottom of it too? " Douglas Adams. "Here chewing your tail is joy" Richey Edwards "Take nothing but pictures. Leave nothing but footprints. Kill nothing but time". Baltimore Grotto |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Geez, I go in, David comes out...perhaps Ron needs to move me to another forum. But I'm glad to see you here all the same... |
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Pepper Member Elite
since 1999-08-19
Posts 3079Southern Florida |
It's great to see you spreading your wings, my friend ... and what a wonderful 'coming out' poem .... (Hugs) |
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Martie
Moderator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Hi David, so glad to see you here...loved your poem and your fresh sense of humor. Stay awhile, okay? |
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doreen peri Member Elite
since 1999-05-25
Posts 3812Virginia |
nice to see your handsome smiling face... it can get mighty dark in that closet, huh? welcome out |
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deleeme Senior Member
since 1999-10-09
Posts 1766NEW ENGLAND, USA |
Thank you all for your warm reception. I used to think open Forum away too much-too fast-but you all do slow down to smell the roses. I like that. Sunshine, my apologies for the misunderstanding-as some have put it-I'm not running away from Spiritual because of you or anyone else, I just want to check out the other rooms in the Passions Estate. I will support you as Moderator in Spiritual Journeys and encourage others to do the same. Many thanks to all & have a nice day! David |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
David, my comment was intended in the lightest of fun and good-nature...I was making fun of me...and I am more than pleased to see you here, as I will be to see in most every forum that you visit to spread your wings and lift us all... sunshine |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
dear David I'm afraid the pleasure wasn't mine To know you in your garb divine No matter what you choose to wear The inner you is always there The only closet that I find Is that encased within your mind The garments in the closet stay The heart is what is on display So sharpen up your poet pen And join the laughs and quips, my friend And let us see what's on your mind I hope it's peace that I will find Love Liz |
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