Open Poetry #11 |
No Matter How Dark The Night |
Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
~No Matter How The Dark The Night~ < !signature-->Though winds of change may blow ... and carry you from the light, though troubled times may befall ... and take you from my loving arms so tight. though tears of sorrow may rain down ... and dark clouds take away your sight, you need only to reach out and find me here ... no matter how dark the night. Let my love make your strong ... let me take all that is wrong and make it right, let my love be your clarity ... make your truths read like black and white. Let me be the wind beneath your wings ... be the moment when you take flight, let my love be the light that guides you home ... no matter how dark the night. May I be your inspiration ... be the reasons that you write ... to be your cadence and rhyme ... your poetic words to recite. All that your heart desires ... allow your anticipation to excite, let your quiet comfort be found in me ... no matter how dark the night. For no matter how lost you feel ... my love can be a beacon shining bright, find your own reflection in my eyes ... then see your self thru my insight. Let my love carry you home ... be when your spirit and soul reunite, Find your way back to you ... thru me ... no matter how dark the night. No matter how dark the night ... Janet Marie Sprayed across my heart and hers Danced butterflies in the wild This angel, this woman , who loves me with the innocence of a child. ~DeVante~ [This message has been edited by Janet Marie (edited 11-30-2000).] |
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SEA
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Member Seraphic
since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
~Janet~ "find your own reflection in my eyes ... then see your self thru my insight." Oh Wow....... I am overwhelmed with warm feelings safety, love, and friendship this is so beautiful I just love how you do what you do! ~SEA |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
No matter how dark the night, I know that this cowboy for sure could find your beacon of light in even the thickest of fog and clouded skies. JM my friend, this is so beautiful and knowing your heart the way that I do, well, it is suffice to say that I have no doubt that just thought of you would and could and DOES inspire nothing but sincere calm and peace in all you touch. Truely a lovely write my friend and believe me, I know and you know that I know. Hugs to you baby. A life with love will have some thorns, but a life without love will have no roses. author unknown |
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snowpants Member Elite
since 2000-09-16
Posts 2061KS |
'May I be your inspiration ... be the reasons that you write ... to be your cadence and rhyme ... your poetic words to recite. All that your heart desires ... allow your anticipation to excite, let your quiet comfort be found in me ... no matter how dark the night.' These have to be some of the most beautiful lines I have read lately! Excellent writing, JM! Gorgeous pic, too! sp 'cause I am hanging on every word you say, and, even if you don't want to speak tonight, that's alright, alright with me... |
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Marsha
since 2000-07-10
Posts 7423Maidstone Kent England |
Janet Marie, this is so awesome, you have really stirred me with this one. It is a fantastic and wonderfully beautiful poem. Utterly fabulous, and I love it. Take care Mushy Marsha Take back the hope you gave,- I claim Only a memory of the same Robert Browning |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Janet--Your words are truly beautiful, sweet one, and they are full of such devotion and surety...you are a bright star of words and a sunset of feeling...hugs! [This message has been edited by Martie (edited 11-30-2000).] |
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Startime Member Ascendant
since 2000-10-03
Posts 5918Canada |
*sigh* you write of love with such gentle beauty. I love to read your work as it gives me so many of the soft feelings I love so much. Much love to you from me, dear one. So very greatful I am to have found a place filled with so much love. Love I leave with you my friend whether it be in your life or of yet the essense of your dreams. [URL=http://path2riches.com]http://path2riches.com |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
Me Twin...this is so tender and sweet and so YOU...and we all know this about you--you are a shining light! Smiles and hugs, m'beauty... |
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Gemini Senior Member
since 1999-12-15
Posts 1203Wisconsin, USA |
JM-A wonderful poem filled with love and hope, you've expressed these feelings very well. Kudos! |
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Elizabeth
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Member Ascendant
since 1999-06-07
Posts 6871Minnesota |
After reading something like that, I am sure that anyone could find their way. |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
I always find my way back to me through you .. you're a poetic sweetheart in the world of rhythum and rhyme... you're the relief I feel when I'm losing my mind.... but most of all your the special expression that helps me unwind..... and the words just flow out of space into time........ I'm so glad to have you as a special poet friend....especially in the darkest of nights. Why do we never get an answer when we're knocking at the door with a thousand million questions about hate and death and war when we stop and look around us there is nothing that we need in a world of persecution that is churning in its greed. it's not the way that you say it when you do those things to me it's more the way that you mean it when you you tell me what will be and when you stop and think about it you won't believe it's true that all the love that you've been giving has all been meant for you. I'm looking for someone to change my life I'm looking for a miracle in my life and if you could only see what it's done to me to lose the love I knew to say that we were through. between the silence of the mountains and the crashing of the sea there lies a land I once lived in and she's waiting there for me. but in the grey of the morning my mind becomes confused between the dead and the sleeping and the road that I must choose. I'm looking for someone to change my life I'm looking for a miracle in my life and if you could only see what it's done to me to lose the love I knew and safely lead me to the land that I once knew and as we grow old the secrets of our soul. It's not the way that you say it when you do those things to me it's more the way you really mean it when you tell me what will be..... why do we never get an answer when we're knocking at the door with a thousand million questions about hate and death and war when we stop and look around us there is nothing that we need in a world of persecution that is burning in its greed Justin Hayward (Moody Blues) |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Janet MArie, there could not be a night dark enough to withstand the shining look of love on your face. I envy whatever man that sees it. Your poetry is so filled with good feeling and promise that you are fast closing in on Spam as life's greatest earthly creation.....no easy task |
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Butterflies_dont_cry Member Elite
since 2000-03-06
Posts 3733Michigan |
Oh my....this is absolutely beautiful!! I wish I had your strong knees cuz I'd be pulling out the worship mat! This is amazing, you weave it like no other can and I'm truly greatful for the moments I have to read your work now...before you get published and to busy for me remember the little people sweets!! Love ya! The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched ---- they must be felt with the heart~ *??* |
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Kit McCallum
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Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
Exceptional Janet Marie! You've set such a warm, caring and nurturing mood with these beautiful, serene and heart warming sentiments. Your words themselves reflect your very nature JM ... beautiful and loving. Best wishes, /Kit |
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Charisma
since 2000-09-30
Posts 5906lost in blue pages |
JM.....this piece is marvelous in his beauty. your words are poetic in every line, its always a pleasure to read your excellent work. ((hugs)) Charisma |
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia |
Janet, In the darkest night you shine. Iloveitwhenyouwritelikethis later light gator Write on Kethry Could a greater miracle take place than for us to look through each other's eyes for an instant - Thoreau |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
JM, That is no ordinary light, I'd say more like an atomic bomb. Love your poetry, love your mind, love your personality. Winkiewinkie. Your ever loving stinky. |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
Sea ... and I love your replies... ..thank you very much me girlie girl. Mark ... thank you baby...and yes I do know that you know...and it is the quiet comfort in my day..as is your voice, friendship, and constance in my life. better everyday ... we're gonna get there ..ya know...yes you know. love ya MC. Snowpants...thank you for such a wonderful, enthusiatic reply...nice to have you here Marsha ... as always your replies are so generous, thank you very much for your kindness. Martie....thank you sweet poet..me thinks ya see me thru rose colored glasses but me loves ya for it . Starttime....thank you so much for such a wonderful warm reply and wer so glad t have you here...yes this place is very special. Sen...thank you me twin....can a moth give off a light YOU KNOW *smile* hugs back to ya lovie ...and some cajun smooches too LOL Gemini.... thank you for the kind words....its so nice to see your name here Elizabeth .... thank you sweets....its a nice thought isnt it... E-babes... thank you so much for that sweet reply verse...and the perfect song... one of my favs too....your spoiling me...and i love it... TY Balladeer.... to be the SPAM anything in your life is enough for me THANK YOU for such a beautiful reply ... your spoiling me too. Holly .... your knees are just fine yayaya...LOL and you know I always got time for friends and poetry...(lets not talk about the dishes) thank you me SS ...you dont have to worry bout that happening... the call wouldnt ever get thru LOL me loves ya too Kit...well thank you so much for the sweet reply dear poet....you do a pretty good job of setting up the same feeling with your wonderful words. Charisma....thank you so much...you always give such lovely replies and encouragement. Keth ...thank you to you for looking for the light....your not bad yourself gatorgirlie thank you again for the gift of the poem Thank you all for the kind replies love ya jm Sprayed across my heart and hers Danced butterflies in the wild This angel, this woman , who loves me with the innocence of a child. ~DeVante~ |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
Hey Sy-baby...ya snuck in there on me... thank you my sweet ... and I love ya right back with extra *winkies* and extra "Stinkies" LOL me Sprayed across my heart and hers Danced butterflies in the wild This angel, this woman , who loves me with the innocence of a child. ~DeVante~ |
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shadow of poetry Member
since 2000-07-22
Posts 76midwest usa |
hey seeeeeeestur, whats up chickie sneaking some puter time and had to come find some of yours that i missed for my library. this poem is so cool(sound like you now) (laugh) i really like the rhyming words you chose and the repeating of the title i know there is some fancy way to say all this but i dont know all those poetic terms i just know what poems i like this one is getting printed out and hung on the icebox (haha) love ya sis my sister is the poet I am but a shadow. by the light of poetry I read then dream |
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Charisma
since 2000-09-30
Posts 5906lost in blue pages |
no matter how dark the night......and the night is really dark right now..... thank you for sharing this wonderful poem Charisma |
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Greeneyes
since 2000-09-09
Posts 9903In Your Poetic Mind |
Have always found such a comfort in your words.....I don't get here as often as I'd like to....thank you for always sharing, whether in a response or with your poems, the beauty within....take care of you... ~LC~ Greeneyes ***< !signature--> "Within you I lose myself Without you I find myself Wanting to be lost again." -Unknown [This message has been edited by Greeneyes (edited 12-10-2000).] |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
JM, when you write like this, I do not ponder long on what it is you WILL do with your life...I know that you will succeed at every thing you touch... truly a fine piece... and emotionally inspirational... Karilea If I whisper, will you listen?... I would rather be silent and write, than speak loudly and be bound. KRJ |
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maxtec1 Senior Member
since 2000-12-09
Posts 577Garland, Tx |
Deep sigh Love the feelings this work left me with. Great job. Richard |
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rosepetals25
since 2000-05-31
Posts 3076PA |
Janet, You write so beautifully. Every poem I read from you is more wonderful than the last. We are all so lucky to be able read your exquisite writings that you so willing share. < !signature--> ~~Tara aka rp25 [This message has been edited by rosepetals25 (edited 12-10-2000).] |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
hey sissy-girl ...well I will take you when ever I can get ya and it is always an honor to be hanging on your icebox thanks me sweet lil sis... I love ya and those groovy chickens of yours Charisma ... thank you dear...a second read is a wonderful compliment and I am pleased you found the light you needed here greeneyes ... your words mean much and I thank you...and we are always glad to have you here when ever time allows..we will save you a spot thank you much. Sunshine ... well I thank you so much for believing in me so... I almost believe in myself sometimes your encouraging words mean much to me...thank you for this wonderful reply. Richard....welcome poet sir and thank you so much...I am pleased you found your way here and I always enjoy a sincere sigh Tara, thank you as always for the generous and kind replies, I am the lucky one to have found this place and so many wonderful people who inspire me so. It is a privledge to be a part of here. thank you all for the wonderful replies love ya all in poetry land Some people find subtlety in strangers if you find anything~let me in Your eyes~you see everything my eyes~I see it all together now~and I know |
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Aimster Member Elite
since 2000-02-19
Posts 4297Charlotte, NC |
Jan~ as usual lately im one of the last to post to such beautiful work. i apologize. life has just been so crazy lately! this is beyond words my friend...written with your usual elegance and grace. left me transcended in another time and space. loved the title and the message of this. as always your words deeply affect me love ya, ~amy~ |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
JanetMarie~ Lovely - just lovely. So much of you in the message - it would be hard to not see your light ! ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ [email protected] |
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Lady Lightning Member
since 2000-12-04
Posts 422Kentucky |
JM...So glad this came back out..I would surely not have wanted to miss this one...My fav part..find your own reflection in my eyes ... then see your self thru my insight.~sigh~...Beautiful...Thanks for a Wonderful read... ~LL~ The way to love anything is to realize it might be lost. author unknown |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
Amy.... sweets it is never to late for such wonderful words...no need to ever apologize to me...thank you for always being my sunshine girlie. Margie... thank you muchly dearie ... for the sweet reply and for seeing the message intended ...always a treat to see your name here LL...thank you very much and I pleased you came by for the read ...thats one of my fav lines too ... great minds think alike so nice to have you here. thanks again to all for the sweet replies love ya jm Some people find subtlety in strangers if you find anything~let me in Your eyes~you see everything my eyes~I see it all together now~and I know |
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Mother_Earth Senior Member
since 2000-11-20
Posts 13701/2 year Texas & 1/2 year Michigan |
This is beautiful and I think I even understand it! Some times you poets get a little "deep" for me. Love and Hugs ME |
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Rosebud1229 Senior Member
since 2000-04-05
Posts 1813North Carolina |
Janet, not much else to say that everyone else's hasn't said, awesome work. |
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kaile
since 2000-02-06
Posts 5146singapore |
find your own reflection in my eyes... then see your self through my insight there seemed to be a lump in my throat as i read this...such words do shine like a lighthouse faithfully guiding all ships all thru the night... |
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CocoBaci Member Elite
since 2000-05-06
Posts 3043 |
JANET, this is as they say above ' awesome - inspiring - beautiful - breathtaking '.... Well I just want you to know that I think you're a sweetheart of a friend and I'm blessed to once again read your poetry that you write from your heart and place onto this screen with such grace and style... hugs2UpoetFriend coco |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
Mother Earth ... well Im so happy to see your name here and yes...this is a pretty basic, easy to understand poem...I write too cliche' too be very deep lol...thank you for the kind words. Rosebud ... how great to see your name here, nice to have you back ...and thank you much for the awesome. Kaile ... thank you sweetie... for the wonderful reply and for seeing the "light".. most of all for letting me know the words touched you. thank you very much Coco ... and thank you and hugs right back at ya my sweet friend ... for all your wonderful replies ... your a dear my dear thank you all for the sweet reads and replies love to poetry land jm Some people find subtlety in strangers if you find anything~let me in Your eyes~you see everything my eyes~I see it all together now~and I know |
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shira Member
since 2000-12-12
Posts 88Hamburg, PA |
What a beautiful and truly inspirational poem. |
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Songbird Member Elite
since 1999-12-15
Posts 2184Missouri |
Beautiful lines keep you reading and the tempo is just right! glad I didn't miss this one. |
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BloomingRose Member Elite
since 2000-08-09
Posts 3092Florida |
JM~ This is truly lovely. No greater gift of love to give. Deb |
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athena4 Senior Member
since 2000-12-10
Posts 622 |
A touching work of art. May you always have some that loves you to carry you home, "No matter how dark the night". Just beautiful... Elise |
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Wilfred Yeats Member Elite
since 2000-08-04
Posts 2704Wilmington, Delaware |
Wow! (to my treasure box) |
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brian madden Member Elite
since 2000-05-06
Posts 4374ireland |
May I be your inspiration ... be the reasons that you write ... to be your cadence and rhyme ... your poetic words to recite. All that your heart desires ... allow your anticipation to excite, let your quiet comfort be found in me ... no matter how dark the night Jan, I have missed your words and the beauty and warmth they inspire. GReat to hear to muse to full song again. "an afixiation a fix on anything the line of life the limb of a tree the hands of he and the promise that s/he is blessed among women". Patti Smith |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
These wishes are special Unselfish, no greed Just a plea to fulfill Someone's every need. Unconditional love - A desire to give The best that you are As long as you live. Your desired reward His happiness - This poem has touched me I freely confess. |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
A beautiful piece of poetry, obviously touching many, and that is YOU, Superb Liz |
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jwesley Member Rara Avis
since 2000-04-30
Posts 7563Spring, Texas |
Simply marvelous my friend and the picture was the exclamation point! You do what you do so well. jwesley |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
I am having server trouble and keep getting kicked off line tonite .. so please for give the rushed reply but I really want to thank all of you for the wonderful encouraging words... I am so pleased to see so many new names here.... welcome to passions and thank you so much for stopping by to: shira songbird athena Deb...thank you and so nice to see you back posting Wil...thank you ..your treasure box is a special place to be Bri...hey you....missed you muchly too ... Southern ...THANK YOU SO MUCH for that very sweet verse ....your words do the same to me Lizzie...a superb from you touches me ..thank you sweet poet. JW ....thank you sir...thats a wonderful thing to have you say .. thank you all for the wonderful replies.... if my moody muse ever returns Ill post something new ....*SIGH* love ya me Some people find subtlety in strangers if you find anything~let me in Your eyes~you see everything my eyes~I see it all together now~and I know |
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One Who Understands Member
since 2000-01-20
Posts 251Cedar Rapids, Iowa |
Just Beautiful. I love the picture |
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EagleOne Member Elite
since 2000-03-07
Posts 2829Between a laugh and a tear... |
This brought tears to my eyes! Beautiful work my friend! "The heart and soul have no illusion of boundries when friendship is the quest" ~ My Angel. |
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Irish Rose Member Patricius
since 2000-04-06
Posts 10263 |
How did this one get past me! It's beautiful..... "If you live to be a hundred, I want to live to be a hundred minus one day, so I never have to live without you." Winnie the Pooh |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Janet I know you write of love and devotion...for some reason I started thinking about a certain kiss...and the way it lit up my night...it awakenen every sensation and soothed me...James |
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia |
JM, Just came back for another look, it's as good this time around, but led me down a different path so here my leaking muse. JFY. What's the point of sunrise it only gives off light we also need the shadows and depth of darkest night we need them both, for balance to bind our hearts aright what's the point of daylight without the endless night. What's the point of sunshine without the wash of rain how can we expect to grow without the sting of pain how can we learn to soar, unless we've loved in vain what's the point of windglow without our wing's bane Write on,belong Keth Religion is for people frightened about going to hell - Spirituality is for people who have been there. Anon. |
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