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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana 
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As I stand at the end of the trail gazing to the east I know I'm not alone. The footprints of removal surround me, touching me And their tears blend with my own. I once looked unto hills formed by tiring buzzard wings Before the earth even dried - The land of the real people. I saw what was lost to them On the trail where they cried. I heard echoes of children's laughter whispered on the wind From a time still carefree My own heart pulsed with such hope and anticipation For a future yet to be But my dreams had no foundation and my belief in promises Has been erased And the trust they had for friendship and their faith in justice Was severely misplaced. For months and miles they stumbled on, freezing and mistreated, Determined to survive I tumbled into nothingness, breathing constant pain - I'm surprised I am alive They arrived in a strange new land where the needs of life Left no time for grief or fear I'm further from that woman I was this spring than the miles Which stretch from there to here I've no guilt at comparing my situation with theirs I feel they'd understand Sometimes life is more cruel than we could imagine And things just don't go as we'd planned. Looking back is something we need to remember the good And avoid our mistakes But step by step we must go on walking down life's path No matter how our heart breaks. For all that has gone before and the comfort I find now I'm in the ancient's debt Spirits, I can't right wrongs done in the past, but standing here I vow I'll not forget. September 2001 |
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Sudhir Iyer Member Ascendant
since 2000-04-26
Posts 6943Mumbai, India : now in Belgium |
This is such an emotive piece... really moving... I am transfixed at this line: I'm in the ancient's debt Thanks for sharing, Regards, Sudhir |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
We should all join them on that trail of tears Suthern. Wonderful, enjoyed write. On the wings of words our spirits fly....and our souls are free. |
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Balladeer
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
The same path can be walked in so many ways... Suthern girl, it warms this old heart to see your thoughts and words grace us again...and in such a poignant way..you have been missed   |
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jwesley Member Rara Avis
since 2000-04-30
Posts 7563Spring, Texas |
Very, very well done look, my friend, at a subject near and dear to me, and I, as well as most I'm sure, agree with you one-hundred percent. jwesley |
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Decaflame Senior Member
since 2001-05-11
Posts 1635 |
quote: touching all of the buttons, as only suthern winds can.... well done, and a Keeper! |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
SuthernGal~ Knowing where this piece comes from moves me to tears of renewal~ There are spirits walking~ For all that has gone before and the comfort I find now I'm in the ancient's debt Spirits, I can't right wrongs done in the past, but standing here I vow I'll not forget. I thank you from my heart for this~  *Hugs* ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
I heard echoes of children's laughter whispered on the wind From a time still carefree My own heart pulsed with such hope and anticipation For a future yet to be But my dreams had no foundation and my belief in promises Has been erased And the trust they had for friendship and their faith in justice Was severely misplaced. ==================================== They arrived in a strange new land where the needs of life Left no time for grief or fear I'm further from that woman I was this spring than the miles Which stretch from there to here ===================================== Looking back is something we need to remember the good And avoid our mistakes But step by step we must go on walking down life's path No matter how our heart breaks. For all that has gone before and the comfort I find now I'm in the ancient's debt Spirits, I can't right wrongs done in the past, but standing here I vow I'll not forget. ==================================== You already know I love this one ... and why... we can not deny the whispers on the wind... something flow deeper thru us than we can understand till we need it most....... this one goes in my library... excellent write poetess Ruth.   This distance has shown how the road remains alone |
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wayoutwalt Member Elite
since 1999-06-22
Posts 4870TEXAS (it's all big) |
I see we meet again. Thank you for always coming back o yuh nice write |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Sudhir: Thank YOU for reading and for your kind comments. *S* Gentle Spirit: I'm so glad you enjoyed. *S* Thank you! Balladeer: Yessir... and for those of us who stumble along the way, there's no better crutch than a friend. *S* I thank you for being mine (and for the case of warm fuzzies your sweet words and graphic gave me... smooch! *G*) You are so much appreciated! jwesley: The approval of someone who holds the subject near and dear means much to me. *S* Thank you very much. Decaflame: ROFL @ suthern winds... and the trouble I could get into on THAT bunny trail! LOL (Sorry, I absorb as well as admire the antics of Deer, Toe, and LJA *G*) Thank you so much, dear lady... you do honor me. *S* Marge: Sweet lady, I thank YOU from the bottom of MY heart for nudging me into completing the journey so that I'd be where I needed to be when I needed to be there. *S* I've no doubt I was spirit led back into life... and that's a debt that can never be repaid, even if no other was owed. *S* I am theirs for as long as they need me. Janet Marie: It would be hard to choose which has more beauty... the picture and poem you added or your comments... I thank you for all. *S* walt: Meeting you is always a pleasure... I'm glad ya'll left the door open. *G* Thank you so much!! [This message has been edited by suthern (edited 10-24-2001).] |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
This is so true, suthern "For all that has gone before and the comfort I find now I'm in the ancient's debt Spirits, I can't right wrongs done in the past, but standing here I vow I'll not forget" We can never walk far away from our trail of tears, nor should we try, for they are part of who we are. |
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jellybeans Member Elite
since 2000-10-13
Posts 2298 |
ah lady, I love every word of this, and it is so good to see it posted  ...you are a treasure...yep, a pretty perfect o&o |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Midnitesun: They are, indeed... a reminder we survived, a promise that scars do heal. *S* Thank you so much for reading! jellybeans: It takes one to know one?? *G* I could never have guessed what a gift I was getting when our friend made us o&o's... but I'm grateful for you every day, particularly over the last 7 months. *S* Thank you, danke schoen, gracias, merci, wa-do. *S* |
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