Open Poetry #13 |
Scars Of Defeat |
Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
I have been defeated so many times before, but I have picked myself up from off of that cursed floor. How many times can I lose without finally giving in? How often must I fall before I finally win? Thought things had started to change; that I was indeed on the right track, I just wanted to move ahead without ever looking back. Things are not always the way that they might seem, and life is not that simple; it's not just a happy dream. Now I carry the scars born of defeats from the past. With time, the wounds will heal and only the scars will last. Oh, I might face defeat time and time again; but I'll rise up from the floor, because I KNOW where I have been. On the wings of words our spirits fly....and our souls are free. |
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Mother_Earth Senior Member
since 2000-11-20
Posts 13701/2 year Texas & 1/2 year Michigan |
Gentle Spirit, great and wonderful! You are off the floor and will learn for your test. I like your spunk. Hugs, ME |
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Lone Wolf Member Ascendant
since 2000-03-16
Posts 5842Lansing, MI USA |
As long as you know where you have been and where you are going, you'll be just fine. I love the determination!! All writing comes |
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Joyce Johnson
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State |
Gentle Spirit youhave the right spirit. Good for you and good poem. Joyce |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
Thanks to all of you. Sometimes ya just gotta get back up. *w* On the wings of words our spirits fly....and our souls are free. |
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bslicker
since 2000-12-04
Posts 2321state of mind |
Great write and flow in this piece. Bernie A smile a day keeps the world in smile's. |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
Bernie, thank you, I do appreciate that! *s* On the wings of words our spirits fly....and our souls are free. |
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PoemCrazy Member
since 2000-11-30
Posts 159 |
fall seven times, stand up eight. -japanese proverb...tom |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
GS this has a wonderful message and cadence.. Im glad it got brought back up so I didnt miss it... these pages just fly now.. geesh great write of empowerment! Though my soul may sit in darkness, |
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PortuguesePoet Junior Member
since 2001-04-24
Posts 34 |
Every fall is one closer to SUCESS....Loved this poem imensely and so very true....Never surrender, never quite for sooner or later it shall all come true..... |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
Poemcrazy, that is so true, no matter how many times we fall.......we gotta get back up. Thank you. On the wings of words our spirits fly....and our souls are free. |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
Janet, they move so fast I find myself going back a few pages to make sure I don't miss anything spectacular. I wrote this one just as a reminder on a bad day, that the sun will shine again.....no matter how dark things seem to get at times. Self confirmation or something like that I guess. Thanks sweet lady. On the wings of words our spirits fly....and our souls are free. |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
P.Poet, I am so glad that you enjoyed this. Ha Ha, my daddy didn't raise a quiter....I can never thank him enough for that. Thank you for stopping by. *s* On the wings of words our spirits fly....and our souls are free. |
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latin passion Senior Member
since 2001-04-26
Posts 576 |
This hit home, So when I wake up tomorrow I'll be greeted with the sun's rays of new hope of what will be a great day. LP |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Awesome! Your poem and message were wonderful, and I am sure no quiter either, no way! lol Please visit me at my new homepage: |
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BloomingRose Member Elite
since 2000-08-09
Posts 3092Florida |
When your down keep looking up. Sunshine always follows rain. **Warm hugs** Deb |
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Irish Rose Member Patricius
since 2000-04-06
Posts 10263 |
Never say you're defeated, never surrender and only win that which is worth something!!!!! Kathleen Blake |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
LP, let's hope the sun is shining for us all, and if by chance it's raining.......theres always tomorrow. Thanks. On the wings of words our spirits fly....and our souls are free. |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
Mysteria, I get the feeling that neither one of us knows the meaning of the words quit....it's a strength from deep inside. I see this in your words often. Thanks for stopping by and hugs. On the wings of words our spirits fly....and our souls are free. |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
Deb, so true those words are! Thanks and hugs. On the wings of words our spirits fly....and our souls are free. |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
Agreed Rose. Anything that is truly worth having is definately worth fighting for.....*s* Thanks hon! On the wings of words our spirits fly....and our souls are free. |
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Bill Charles Member Patricius
since 2000-07-11
Posts 10619highways, & byways, for now |
Gentle Spirit - I see from whence you received your name. This is most true, and you have described many places that I have resided. And these words are so real. 'Now I carry the scars born of defeats from the past. With time, the wounds will heal and only the scars will last. Oh, I might face defeat time and time again; but I'll rise up from the floor, because I KNOW where I have been. BC |
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Secret Whisper Member
since 2001-01-25
Posts 298Through the Looking Glass |
Absolutely wonderful! Brilliant poem! I only wish I had as much tallent as you! "I am not alive enough to kill myself." - Mary Ipal |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
Bill, I think many of us have resided in such places, and have grown stronger for it. The name came from a sweet poet friend who was trying to help me pick a name that would fit. Thanks. On the wings of words our spirits fly....and our souls are free. |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
SW, thank you so much. You blush me with kindness...thanks. *s* On the wings of words our spirits fly....and our souls are free. |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Somehow, knowing where I've been doesn't keep me from going there again... the first 3 verses are so familiar they could be my theme! *S* But along with the scars, you show plenty of strength... well done! |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
Sutheren, it took me about twenty years to quite going there, but now that I'm not.....I'm never planning on going back....or forgetting where I was. Thank you and hugs. On the wings of words our spirits fly....and our souls are free. |
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