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~Accepting The Reasons~...inspired by Liz's "Reasons" Poem
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~Accepting The Reasons~...inspired by Liz's "Reasons" Poem |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
 Some questions will have no answers, some realities shall not have reasons. Some things are just a given ... constant as the ever changing seasons. Ask of others, no more than you ask of yourself, have a heart of forgiveness, eyes of understanding. Speak softly with patience and kindness ... offer encouragement in place of reprimanding. Accept that some days will be darker ... rejoice in the days that the sun does shine. Find strength in your faith ... and know in time the truth will define. Not all our songs will have harmony ... not all our verses will have rhyme. Some days will know sorrow ... some days will be sublime. Not all our words will be spoken ... some emotions run to deep. Make your word be one of honor, all your promises ... try to keep There are places inside our souls ... that have never been touched. There are places inside our hearts, that need to be loved this much. Question not the gifts of ~Fate~ & ~Destiny~ our peace will come in simply accepting ... some things are just meant to be. Janet Marie thank you Lizzie, for the sweet gift of inspiration.  Some things cannot be explained by verses that rhyme, They are not measured by the commitment of time. Some emotions run too deep to be described by words, Forgiveness and understanding-remain the most beautiful words ever heard. ~Janet Marie~ "What the caterpillar calls the end ... The world calls a butterfly" ~Lao Tze Tao~ ~Butterflies are meant to be free~ [This message has been edited by Janet Marie (edited 05-29-2000).] |
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Sudhir Iyer Member Ascendant
since 2000-04-26
Posts 6943Mumbai, India : now in Belgium |
brilliant inspiration piece, Janet... You really dug into this one! Regards, sudhir Hey you, out there in the cold, Getting lonely, getting old, can you feel me? Hey you, standing in the aisle, With itchy feet and fading smile, can you feel me? Hey you, don't help them to bury the light. Don't give in without a fight. Hey you, out there on your own, Sitting naked by the phone, would you touch me? Hey you, with your ear against the wall, Waiting for someone to call out, would you touch me? Hey you, would you help me to carry the stone? Open your heart, I'm coming home.... by Roger Waters (Pink Floyd) - The Wall |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
There is a reason for this poem So easy now to understand There is a reason for it's beauty From a lovely poet hand There is a reason we will cherish Every word that she imparts For every word is wrought from love That well abides within her heart This is so beautiful, and thank you for reading deep into my poetry. Love Liz |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
JanetMarie~ A lovely inspirational gifting. 'Accept that some days will be darker ... rejoice in the days that the sun does shine. Find strength in your faith ... and know in time the truth will define.' 'Momma said there'd be days like this ... There'd be days like this, my Momma said.' ============================================= ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ [email protected] |
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Kit McCallum
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Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
"Not all our songs will have harmony ... not all our verses will have rhyme. Some days will know sorrow ... some days will be sublime." Beautifully spoken Janet Marie, I was deeply touched by your sentiments. Lovely poem! Best wishes, /Kit |
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lorilockheart Member
since 2000-05-06
Posts 206Alabama |
J. Marie You are so good. Please tell me, where does your inspiration come from? I need some of it! You write straight from the heart - and speak straight to mine! But you already knew that. This is something I've always believed in - Meant to Be's. Even though it's sometimes hard, especially when things don't work out the way you want them to. That's when believing in Meant to Be's is very difficult. I know you know what I'm talking about. Another good one from my good friend. Lori ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ I hope you still feel small when you stand beside the ocean. Whenever one door closes I hope one more opens. Promise me you'll give faith a fighting chance. And when you get the choice to sit it out or dance - I hope you dance. song by LeeAnn Womack ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ |
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ellie LeJeune Member Elite
since 2000-01-10
Posts 4156King of Prussia, PA USA |
Dear Jan; This glorious poem of acceptance is so lovely that I have few words to thank you for the incredible gift that God has given you and that you use with such beauty. I read Lizs' poem and It was wonderful. The both of you have risen to such heights of Grace, that it is awe inspiring. Love, Ellie 02 |
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brian madden Member Elite
since 2000-05-06
Posts 4374ireland |
Beautiful. Ask of others, no more than you ask of yourself, have a heart of forgiveness, eyes of understanding. Speak softly with patience and kindness ... offer encouragement in place of reprimanding. Accept that some days will be darker ... rejoice in the days that the sun does shine. Find strength in your faith ... and know in time the truth will define. Not all our songs will have harmony ... not all our verses will have rhyme. Some days will know sorrow ... some days will be sublime. Not all our words will be spoken ... some emotions run to deep. Make your word be one of honor, all your promises ... try to keep Fantastic, wisdom, sensei. So say I oh humble grasshopper. ------------------------ "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 "Do not listen to a word I say Just listen to what I can keep silent" Nicky Wire |
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Marina Member Elite
since 2000-02-10
Posts 2245Pickering, Ontario |
Very true heart spoken words here Jan. Absolutely beautiful and inspiring! Marina |
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EagleOne Member Elite
since 2000-03-07
Posts 2829Between a laugh and a tear... |
Outstanding work Janet, I think these are words we could all live by. God grant me the serenity to accept the people I cannot change, the courage to change the one I can, and the wisdom to know it's me. ~Unknown |
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LoveBug
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Member Elite
since 2000-01-08
Posts 4697 |
Janet, this is a beautiful poem, written with wisdom. Thank you for sharing it with us. "We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars." -Oscar Wilde |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Janet I love your soft and understanding heart. James |
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Aimster Member Elite
since 2000-02-19
Posts 4297Charlotte, NC |
Janet As always you floor me!! You make my writing look like it SUCKS lol. this piece was full of much poetic insight, and also a lot of things to make one think about. you have an amazing gift m'friend! take care, amy  "Don't be dismayed at goodbyes. A farewell is before you can meet again. And meeting again after a moment or a lifetime is certain for those who are friends." |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Wise and wonderful words, dear poet! |
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Poet deVine
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
JM you sing my anthem with this poem...excellent!! |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
thank you for the hearfelt replies to this. Liz, thank you for the sweet and perfect reply verse. wouldnt the world be such a poetic and wonderful place to live if we could all just "be." take care my poetice friends jm There are places inside our souls ... that have never been touched. There are places inside our hearts ... that need to be loved this much. ~Janet Marie~ "What the caterpillar calls the end ... The world calls a butterfly" ~Lao Tze Tao~ ~Butterflies are meant to be free~ |
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WhiteNite Member
since 2000-04-09
Posts 241Montgomery, AL |
Wow.. now this was awesome Jan... thanks for the reason... er... read... yeah.. anyways. Loved it. --Dave "Don't let your character get camoflaged with your environment. Find who you are and let it stay in its true colors." --Rachel Joy Scott |
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Danny Holloway Member Elite
since 2000-01-15
Posts 2034Tulsa, OK |
BEG, you sure know how to get a "10" on my scorecard. Beautiful writing, without question. I have added up all my scorecard scores and you top the list! How sweet you are! Back up we go! |
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Butterflies_dont_cry Member Elite
since 2000-03-06
Posts 3733Michigan |
 How did I skim over this so many times???? This is a stunning piece of work my sweet S.S. you penned this with the wisdom brought by loss and pain. You know I feel this one I'm sure!! WOW WOW WOW....I'm in awe of your work my friend!! |
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CocoBaci Member Elite
since 2000-05-06
Posts 3043 |
JM, beautifully done I've enjoyed this reading! Coco |
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Lone Wolf Member Ascendant
since 2000-03-16
Posts 5842Lansing, MI USA |
Janet Marie, Just one word...PERFECT!!! Loved it!!!! Lone Wolf Friends are friend forever if the Lord's the Lord of them and a friend will not say never cause the welcome will not end. --Michael W. Smith |
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Alwye
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Member Elite
since 1999-06-16
Posts 3850In the space between moments |
Ooh, JM, this is perfect. I should print this out and post it in my room so I can look at it when I'm having a horrible day and remember these things and also have the pleasure of reading this beautiful poem. I am truly impressed, my friend. *Krista Knutson* "Thought is real, physical is the illusion..." Albert from ~What Dreams May Come~ |
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bsquirrel
since 2000-01-03
Posts 7855 |
Kit found my favorite lines, too. In fact, much of these stanzas could stand alone as minipoems themselves. Sweet, huh? Later, B.S. B.S. (no, I'm not talking to myself!) |
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