Open Poetry #15 |
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Today |
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vlraynes Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-25
Posts 8229Somewhere... out there... ![]() |
~Today...~ Today I found the anger lurking silent 'neath the grief mercilessly consuming me it offered up no relief Today the rage took over no longer did it hide Through tears I tried to hold it in yet it would not be denied Today I hurt my fellow man with misdirected ire My every word a dagger thrown yet peace was my desire Today I pray for guidance a pathway through the pain I pray my eyes will open to a rainbow after the rain ~vlraynes "...until you have read the verse on his heart, |
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Voiceless Senior Member
since 2001-02-19
Posts 686Under the stars upon the wind |
Let's pray for the rainbow... Very well done. Freedom is not Free (Korean War memorial) |
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Marge Tindal![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
SweetestFriend~ You know I understand this one~ *BIG HUGS* ![]() A rainbow across forever~ Sent to show the way~ To hope everlasting~ One sweet day~ Love you~ *Hugs* ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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Denise
Moderator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Sometimes the depth of the rage that we feel shocks us. It's all a part of the atrocity foisted upon us. Very well expressed, Vicky. |
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Titia Geertman Member Ascendant
since 2001-05-07
Posts 5182Netherlands |
![]() behind the dark clouds the sun is always shining anger disappears Titia A rose is a rose is a rose...I guess... |
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Topheth Member
since 2001-09-08
Posts 297Texas |
Very beautiful. Enjoyed lots. "Today I pray for guidance, a pathway through the pain. I pray my eyes will open to a rainbow after rain." |
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Kit McCallum
Administrator
Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
You've captured a sense of hope and inspiration Vicky, beautifully written. ![]() Best wishes, /Kit |
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Marge Tindal![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
![]() ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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cpalmer Senior Member
since 2001-06-26
Posts 977Phoenix, Az |
Vicky, This is very heartfelt....I don't think you could hurt anyone, even if you tried! You have a gentle heart and beautiful soul...I will be praying for you my wonderful friend! I love you always Cindi |
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Kirksters Junior Member
since 2001-07-01
Posts 47 |
Vicky, I have to agree with Cindi, I don't think you could hurt anyone. You are just too sweet and kind. |
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Charisma![]() ![]() ![]()
since 2000-09-30
Posts 5906lost in blue pages |
~Today I pray for guidance a pathway through the pain I pray my eyes will open to a rainbow after the rain~ Heartfelt lines you wrote and especially the last stanza is beautiful penned. (((warm hugs))) Charisma |
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Mysteria![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
I understand this poem so much. I am afraid, I found myself actually glaring at someone yesterday and caught myself, what was I doing? I think we go through stages in something like this Vicky, and after wanting to know all the facts, and there is still no answer, anger and fear set in. I know this one well, and thank you for writing it as a reminder to stop the anger. ~* If you want a rainbow, sometimes you just have to put up with a little rain *~ |
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rwood Member Elite
since 2000-02-29
Posts 3793Tennessee |
This is a sort of shell shock wave. That we all will feel. But I admire you for taking responsibility for it and calling it by name. It's a real emotion just like the rest. But I know I am guilty too of feeling harshly, when I should count to ten, or walk, or breath, or get drunk...no, but you get the meaning. You are still lovely and peace will come! Sincerely, Regina |
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Trillium![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
I guess most of us are feeling what you are right now. It's the next phase beyond shock and disbelief I think and the terrible sadness. Betty Lou Hebert |
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