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Epiphany - My 3000th Post
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Epiphany - My 3000th Post |
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Lone Wolf Member Ascendant
since 2000-03-16
Posts 5842Lansing, MI USA |
The sign at the entrance read “Abandon hope all ye who enter here” I read ever so slowly My heart filled with fear Do I go despite the warning That left me paralyzed Thoughts racing through my head Afraid my fear will be realized I stop and think instead Examining my heart Once I embark on this journey There is no chance to restart I must be absolutely sure Before entering hell’s gates That I am ready to face What there patiently awaits It may be the worst nightmare Coming true before my eyes Or a world filled with nothing But terrible awful lies I’ve heard there are levels Different degrees to Satan’s realm If I dare go inside I give to him the helm For he holds the power In his hands to destroy Every mere mortal Be it man, woman, or boy His strength is great Those charms you can’t resist And before you even know it He’s grabbed you by the wrist Once you are ensnared In evil’s deadly trap You will never find The key to heaven’s map After pausing to reconsider My next important move I decided that there was nothing For me to really prove I know in my heart What dwells deep inside In the bowels of hell I refuse to reside I turn back to the light That continues to shine Taking hold of the life Which is finally mine I place my faith in the Master Through Him all things come true No matter what the test He will always see me through He’s been there time and again Lifting the burden I bear An unconditional love like His Is today so very rare He will keep my heart Forever safe and sound As long as I believe in Him Shelter will be found All I have to do Is bow my head and pray He will gently guide me To a new and glorious day My dreams are in color In hues so rich and deep He has filled me so full From my mind they seep His words caress my ears Soothing my weary soul With His help I know I’ll reach Even higher than my goal Thanks to the Lord Who gave me everlasting life For granting me the strength To face the trials and strife Through Him we shall live Even after our hearts die For then our spirits are released To the great by and by Poetry should surprise by fine excess...it should strike the reader as a wording of his own highest thoughts and appear almost a remembrance. -J.Keats [This message has been edited by Lone Wolf (edited 02-25-2001).] |
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Sven
since 1999-11-23
Posts 14937East Lansing, MI USA |
APPLAUSE LW, this is the best thing that I've ever read from you. . . it's full of supreme symbolism and excellent words. . . and I know that every word comes from within. . . You've really grown a lot in your time here. . . and I for one am glad that you decided to share yourself with the People of Passions. . . Excellent. . . here's to the next 3,000!!!  ------------------------------------------------------ To the world, you may only be one person. But to one person, you may be the world. |
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John Yaws Senior Member
since 1999-10-09
Posts 860Texas |
Congrats on #3000, and no disappointment in it's form and content. :-) |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Lone Wolf this is my hope...congratulations for 3000 posts...James |
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Aimster Member Elite
since 2000-02-19
Posts 4297Charlotte, NC |
LW~ i agree w/ Sven...this is my most favorite write from you. This is just excellent...very powerful. You have taken your writing to a new level--here as of late. it was almost like watching a butterfly leave its cacoon...realizing she has wings and can fly. beautiful just beautiful writing my friend...i can't say enough how much i liked this. and you are right. as long as we believe and trust in HIM...all else will fall into place. congratulations on 3000 and i hope im around to see 3000 more or so from you! take care my friend. amy "A friend is someone who knows the song in your heart & can sing it back to you when you have forgotten the words." |
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Poeminister Senior Member
since 2000-02-26
Posts 1862Regina SK; Canada |
What a wonderful write and message with this piece...congrats on 3000th!!! Poeminister |
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Irish Rose Member Patricius
since 2000-04-06
Posts 10263 |
Congratulations to a fine lady, one with class, dignity, honor and true beauty. A lady poet who doesn't have to prove anything to anyone, only write with grace and style. A lady who gives friendship of the unconditional kind, day and night, through anything, totally and asks nothing. (Don't stop me I'm on a roll) to a young lady who I would be proud if she were my own daughter, who never lets me down, who writes from her heart, and doesn't ever have to go to hell, she is heaven sent. A lady with invisible wings, someone who honors me with her caring and her friendship. 3000 posts? You deserve the red carpet for the very first post you ever did, for you give nothing but kindness to anyone you touch. Every word you've ever written on this board to anyone is genuine real, honest and you consider their feelings above all else. Ok, I know, I can't stop, you deserve to be publicy acknowledged for being a wonderful woman. I'm proud of you. ok.....don't want to embarrass you.. You are an angel and a princess and I say write until your dreams come true and write from your heart. "When red-haired girls scamper like roses over the rain-green grass, and the sun drips honey." Laurie Lee |
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Lone Wolf Member Ascendant
since 2000-03-16
Posts 5842Lansing, MI USA |
Sven . . . *bowing* . . . Thank you for the applause, I appreciate that. You know all my words come from my heart. They are pure and true. This one I gave my all to. I think we have both grown a great deal in our time here. Thanks for introducing me to the People of Passions. They are a great group and I am glad to be a part of things here. Gunslinger . . . Thank you and I do my best not to disappoint!! James . . . We share the same hope. Thanks! Amy . . . You are very sweet my friend. My writing continues to grow as I have grown. I believe the older you get, the better it gets, like a fine wine. Age adds dimensions and experiences we can only dreams of. I have emerged and I shall spread my wings to fly. The sky is the limit. Always remember that. I am happy you enjoyed this. I hope you are around for 3000 more also my friend. Poeminister . . . Thanks and it seemed like a fitting piece for the occasion. Kathleen . . . Where do I begin, sweetheart? Your glowing reply left my eyes filled with sweet tears from being touched by such a special lady. All the wonderful things you have said about me, go for you too my friend. You have my friendship for a lifetime unconditionally. You hold a very special place in my heart as well. I am always there as you are for me. I will never let you down because with true friendship comes no expectations. You are so sweet and kind. I would be proud to have you as my mother. And in my heart, you are thought of as such. Yes, I do write from my heart, it's the only way I know how. I think YOU are the one with those invisible wings though. I am honored to be your friend. I will always care for you. I have to say no one knows me like you do. I can never fool you for you are too wise and ageless. I love you very much. You have not embarrassed me, but made me proud to be called your friend. That means more to me than I can ever tell you. I hope I didn't embarrass you either. Aw, I always wanted to be a princess. Who knows? Maybe someday!! I will write and write until all my dreams come true. When they do, I know you'll be there to celebrate with me. For the bond we have will never be broken. I'd better stop before I start crying again. You are the best. ((((((((((hugs)))))))))) Jennifer Poetry should surprise by fine excess...it should strike the reader as a wording of his own highest thoughts and appear almost a remembrance. -J.Keats [This message has been edited by Lone Wolf (edited 02-25-2001).] |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
I couldn't let this wonderful poetic work of art stay way down there...this needs to be read! Congrats! on 3000!! Love this one so much!! The poet is like a cocoon; in him the caterpillar of the past finds rest, and from him the butterfly of the future emerges. |
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Dennis Member
since 2001-02-19
Posts 235Indiana |
You married? Ok, I'm sorry! Good mercy this is a lovely poem  Dennis |
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Charisma
since 2000-09-30
Posts 5906lost in blue pages |
Congratulations with your 3000th posts... and oh my....what a celebration...still merging in your words.....outstanding work my friend. ((hugs)) Charisma |
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VAS Member Rara Avis
since 2000-11-16
Posts 7450Oregon |
Wonderful, wonderful, 3000th post. So much truth and fully why we MUST turn every day from the temptations that lurk at Hell's gate. |
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Beki Senior Member
since 1999-09-15
Posts 1569Newport Beach, CA, USA |
let me add my congratulations to the others..3000 posts is impressive, it means you are very active here and that is great! I too want to say this is the best I have ever read by you...it does indeed show great growth. keep up the good work~ |
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Voiceless Senior Member
since 2001-02-19
Posts 686Under the stars upon the wind |
Truely great!! ~*Peachy Be*~ |
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walker Member Elite
since 2001-02-11
Posts 2240Florida |
Enchanting! CONGRATS! |
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Cerenity Member Elite
since 2000-02-16
Posts 2637Escondido-California |
Hi Lone Wolf, This one ment alot today to me, I've had some questions on my mind and this wonderous piece has given me hope, you are an amazing person, thank you so much for the beauty you share so freely and congrats on 3000, Love, Cerenity "God doesn't have to be reminded that we exist. We have to be reminded that He exist!" (Writer Unknown) |
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Bill Charles Member Patricius
since 2000-07-11
Posts 10619highways, & byways, for now |
Lone Wolf - this is just stunning! I'm in awe of your words, and their meaning. I'm glad I found this one to read. BC |
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SEA 
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Member Seraphic
since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
LW~ what can I say that everyone else hasn't said yet........... THIS ROCKS! Ok, not a very poetic response, but this is really a awesome way to celebrate your 3000!!! SEA |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Lone wolf. This is a truly powerful poem to mark your 3000th post. It shows your convictions and strength of character. Thank you so much for this wonderful piece Congratulations Liz |
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Lone Wolf Member Ascendant
since 2000-03-16
Posts 5842Lansing, MI USA |
ethome . . . Thank you, happy to hear you like it so well. Dennis . . . LOL. Thanks, and where did you say you lived? Charisma . . . Yes, the celebration shall continue and so will the poetry my friend. Thank you for the sweet reply. VAS . . . All truth here, 100%. Thanks and yes, we must resist those temptations. Beki . . . I am always growing in my writing. it is a lot like life, you never stop learning. Thank you for your reply. Voiceless . . . walker . . . Thank you very much! Cerenity . . . I am very happy to gove you hope and if just one person gets something out of this to apply to their own life, then I have done my job well. Don't ever give up hope. You are welcome and thank you for sharing your thoughts. Bill . . . I am speechless here and that is rare. Thank you from my heart. I am glad you found it too. SEA . . . I love that reply!! We don't always have to be poetic!! Thanks so much!Elizabeth . . . You are welcome and I felt it was fitting to mark this occasion. It is my heart for all to see. Thank you for the congratulations. I appreciate your replies very much for I have always admired your talent. Take care. Poetry should surprise by fine excess...it should strike the reader as a wording of his own highest thoughts and appear almost a remembrance. -J.Keats |
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Dennis Member
since 2001-02-19
Posts 235Indiana |
Not far from Michigan Dennis |
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