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I AM (challenge)
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Jeffrey Carter
since 2000-04-08
Posts 2367State of constant confusion! 
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I am the one who writes the songs < !signature-->of the journey of my heart I am the only one to blame when things don't go my way I am the person that makes me who I am I am a proud father of two wonderful little boys I am a loving husband to my wife whom I adore I am who I am because I have them I am a recovering alchoholic for six years and counting now I am on my to a brighter future because I have learned from my mistakes I have endured and conquered simply because I AM I lie awake in a world filled with dreams, but dreams can be so real when you don't know you're asleep [This message has been edited by Jeffrey Carter (edited 04-30-2000).] |
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netswan Senior Member
since 2000-03-28
Posts 1369Washington |
Wow, Jeffrey, what an insight of you --sounds like you are very wise and on the way to great things. Sweet poem and well written --- netswan |
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Alicat Member Elite
since 1999-05-23
Posts 4094Coastal Texas |
I must agree with Netswan..very finely written. It takes great bravery and determination to do what you have, and for that, I salute you. Alicat |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
you are awesome... you are kind... inspiration found ... a treasured find. perfect Jeffery, just perfect. ~as always, Take Care,JM~ -------------- I know it's been a long road To get these towns behind me and I Will gladly reap what we may sow-- I am there for you ... and you're there for me ... Are you waiting for Heart in hand Woman and man See me where I stand I am Heart Heart in hand ~vertical horizon~ |
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Skyfyre Senior Member
since 1999-08-15
Posts 1906Sitting in Michael's Lap |
Very inspiring ...  Love your quote, BTW ... don't know you're sleeping, indeed ... --Kess 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 |
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Poet deVine
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
I love this challenge, as we now get to know some of the members here who do not join us often in the discussion forums...Nice to meet you Jeffrey! I like this poem as I like you!  |
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Michael
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California |
This one is golden jeffrey. You truly are self-aware... and only being that does one ever know who they truly are. Challenge well met. Michael |
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Cerenity Member Elite
since 2000-02-16
Posts 2637Escondido-California |
Hi Jeffrey, You are brave to my friend for sharing all of this and for the fight to over come things in you life and you have come out on top very nice to meet you. Cerenity |
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Jeffrey Carter
since 2000-04-08
Posts 2367State of constant confusion! |
Thank you all sooo much. I used to be ashamed of my past, but I have realized that I have nothing to be ashamed of. I am headed for a brighter future. The only one who stop me progressing is me. It doesn't matter what anyone thinks of me or my past. I know I will provail, and that is good enough for me. All my love, Jeffrey I lie awake in a world filled with dreams, but dreams can be so real when you don't know you're asleep |
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Irish Rose Member Patricius
since 2000-04-06
Posts 10263 |
You're darn tootin you have nothing to be ashamed of. You sound like a fine person and it's an honor to know you in this way. Fantastic! Kathleen [email protected] |
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Lone Wolf Member Ascendant
since 2000-03-16
Posts 5842Lansing, MI USA |
Jeffrey, This is beautiful!! You have nothing to be ashamed of and everything to be proud of. Wonderful writing, my friend!! 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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LoveBug
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Member Elite
since 2000-01-08
Posts 4697 |
Jeffrey, the only people that have no future are those who don't learn from their past. Great poem, and best of luck! "We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars." -Oscar Wilde |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
Jeff I applaud you for the 6 yrs!!!! My husband is the same but going on 10 yrs. I wasn't the alcoholic but I quit too when he did and what a happier life we have! Good for you |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Jeffrey, you are a man's man....it's an honor to know you, sir. |
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Jeffrey Carter
since 2000-04-08
Posts 2367State of constant confusion! |
Thank you all for the encouragement. There are times that I really need it. And Balladeer, The honor is all mine my friend. All my love, Jeffrey I lie awake in a world filled with dreams, but dreams can be so real when you don't know you're asleep |
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Marina Member Elite
since 2000-02-10
Posts 2245Pickering, Ontario |
Very well put Jeffery. Marina |
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winterinblue Junior Member
since 1999-12-29
Posts 32 |
Fantastic! And congratulations! You have salvaged from the scrapheap of life, an island of love, and I commend you for it, and rejoice with you! |
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kaile
since 2000-02-06
Posts 5146singapore |
You have tackled the ferocious bull by the horns and are the better for it!i like the way the responsible way you take charge for your life...truly inspirational |
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