The Key To The Door Of Hope

How to Join	Member's Area	Private Library	Search	Sanctuary		Login
Main Forums	Discussion	Tech Talk	Mature Content	Archives	A home without a wall, Our haven without ends, A circle we all call Our Family of Friends!

Mysteria

Member Laureate

since 2001-03-07

Posts 18328
British Columbia, Canada

0 posted 2001-09-25 04:23 PM

~~ The Key To The Door Of Hope ~~

Locked in darkness fumbling to find the key,
Where is the door of hope usually in sight for me?
Fear, and anger have consumed me in this grief,
Emotions so very fragile, like a falling autumn leaf.

So alone in this room, not one single sound,
No love in sight, only walls, fragile ground.
Darkness befalls like a spider on its prey,
Here in the silence is where I must stay.

Across the room I stare at the door of hope,
But I’m trapped in this room where I sit and mope.
The loneliness and sorrow cuts deep inside,
And this is the place for now I choose to hide.

I sit and wonder "why?", over and over again.
Just too many deaths, it is all so insane,.
How could they leave them there for dead?
I sit and wait to hear news of perpetual dread.

How could another human being be so cruel,
Do we hand out too much trust, are we the fool?
I can no longer sit here shrouded in this evil cloak;
I must get through that door, my door of hope.

I run to the door, push, kick, scream, and yell,
But I cannot escape from this personal hell.
Once again I give up and accept the gloom,
Bow my head in prayer, on knees in this room.

While on my knees, with hands in prayer,
I can now see the door of hope that is there.
The room fills with a warm, glowing light,
Four beautiful angels stand before me tonight.

One speaks of forgiveness, to find in my soul,
One of unity for mankind, one world, with one goal.
One of injustice, accepting loss, and of pain,
And one of the love buried in my heart filled with pain.

I step up ready to exit this dark, empty tomb,
As the warmth of my angel friends fills the room.
They touched me so lightly, and filled me with love,
I smiled, knowing they were in safe keep up above.

The door of hope was always there, I needed no key,
It lives inside of each of us, you and me.
I learned a lesson this dark, gloomy night,
In love, all things are possible, when you unite.

graphic: Lee Bogle from Moon and Back Graphics ~* http://www.moonandbackgraphics.com/masterpieces.html

music: ~* Contemplation *~ http://www.execpc.com/~monopede/midis/new_age/newage.html

~Better to write for yourself and have no public, than to write for the public and have no self~ Cyril Connolly

[This message has been edited by Mysteria (edited 09-25-2001).]

Sunshine

Administrator

Member Empyrean

since 1999-06-25

Posts 63354
Listening to every heart

1 posted 2001-09-25 04:29 PM

You've had a few rough months....things will soon seem a little better....

Enchantress
Member Empyrean

since 2001-08-14

Posts 35113
Canada eh.

2 posted 2001-09-25 04:34 PM

This is so very well done..but, oh so sad. Hugs to you!

~Time has cast a spell on you,
So that you won't ever forget me.~

SEA

Moderator

Member Seraphic

since 2000-01-18

Posts 22676
with you

3 posted 2001-09-25 05:03 PM

the emotional flood this brings.......
starting with the tears of a friend

hugs to you

Cpat Hair

Member Patricius

since 2001-06-05

Posts 11793

4 posted 2001-09-25 05:04 PM

I certainly hope things get better for you...

nicely done as usual...but terribly sad...

RSWells
Member Elite

since 2001-06-17

Posts 2533

5 posted 2001-09-25 05:29 PM

All we can do is try and live each day to the fullest, enjoy those around us. Who knows which of us will be next. Get out into that beautiful country you live in.

Titia Geertman
Member Ascendant

since 2001-05-07

Posts 5182
Netherlands

6 posted 2001-09-25 06:49 PM

You know I'm with you in my thoughts dear lady Mysteria

Titia

A rose is a rose is a rose...I guess...
Feel free to use the pictures on my website. http://communities.msn.com/Titiasplace/

Songbird
Member Elite

since 1999-12-15

Posts 2184
Missouri

7 posted 2001-09-25 07:07 PM

Your poem is a beautiful portrait of hope. This is really a keeper.

Flutterwings
Member

since 2001-07-10

Posts 288
Maine

8 posted 2001-09-25 08:29 PM

Dear friend your heart beat is in every single word penned. How very sad and hopeless you sound. I just wish I was near and we could sit together and ((hug)) and talk about what hurts deep down inside.
I will try with this magic wand

to open that door of hope for you....
Your poetry touches my soul.
Love and peace Maggie ((~.~))

Greeneyes

Member Rara Avis

since 2000-09-09

Posts 9903
In Your Poetic Mind

9 posted 2001-09-25 08:31 PM

Peace, Love and Hope....be well Sharon...so sorry for your losses...hugs...

Lauren~

*****

I keep my ideals,
because in spite of everything,
I still believe that
people are really good at heart.
Anne Frank
09*12*01

Marge Tindal

Member Empyrean

since 1999-11-06

Posts 42384
Florida's Foreverly Shores

10 posted 2001-09-25 08:31 PM

Mysteria~
This is a lovely expression of the memories that endure~

God holds those lost in His hands ...
and leaves precious memories to those left behind~

My thoughts and prayers are still with the families who lost loved ones~
A world of loving friends will continue to cradle their tears~
*Hugs*
~*Marge*~

~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~
[email protected]

Midnitesun

Member Empyrean

since 2001-05-18

Posts 28647
Gaia

11 posted 2001-09-25 08:46 PM

I am really glad
that You hold that key,
for it offers so much hope
to the likes of me.

Your heart is pure gold.
Thanks for being in my world.

Janet Marie
Member Laureate

since 2000-01-22

Posts 18554

12 posted 2001-09-25 09:15 PM

One speaks of forgiveness, to find in my soul,
One of unity for mankind, one world, with one goal.
One of injustice, accepting loss, and of pain,
And one of the love buried in my heart filled with pain.
====================================

You already have found the path back...
the answers lie within your wish to honor their memories and spirit...
to shine in their light.....
this is a beautiful poem of hope and recovery Sharon...
thank you for reminding us of its message.
heart hugfs and take care of you
jm

Mysteria

Member Laureate

since 2001-03-07

Posts 18328
British Columbia, Canada

13 posted 2001-09-25 10:01 PM

Sunshine, Enchantress, Sea, Cphat Hair, Richard, Titia, Songbird, Maggie, Lauren, Marge, Midnitesun, and Janet Marie:

I want to thank you all for responding on this poem, as finding my way back is a difficult task when you are alone, but I am getting there. I know everyone is finding this so hard, but there is definitely hope, and although things are forever changed, and we grieve for those families who have suffered horrific losses, we have to make it all mean something! Celebrate the lives of the people gone, for they truly are heros don't you think? Thank you again, for your kindness.

Martha Cowan
Member

since 2001-03-08

Posts 240
Groves, Texas

14 posted 2001-09-26 07:02 AM

Sharon....there are so many powerful emotions in this. It becomes so easy to fear the key to our door of hope has been lost forever when life drowns us in the loss of friends and loved ones, and seems to be hiding lurking evil at every crossroad along our path. So many times we all need the warm embrace of a friend...and the tender reassurance that doorway is always open and waiting for us to cross the threshold into healing so that we are able to continue walking the passages of our lives. My heart is heavy that I haven't been able to be there for you more since my return from your lovely home...and I offer you this most sincere and heartspoken assurance ~ you will always have a "forever friend" in me, and I will be there for you always.
This was so beautiful, and touched my heart in the deepest places.
Hugs and much love to you, always and forever, dawn

Kit McCallum

Administrator

Member Laureate

since 2000-04-30

Posts 14774
Ontario, Canada

15 posted 2001-09-26 07:18 AM

"One speaks of forgiveness, to find in my soul,
One of unity for mankind, one world, with one goal.
One of injustice, accepting loss, and of pain,
And one of the love buried in my heart filled with pain."

This is such a powerful, powerful piece Sharon. You've described this scene so perfectly, and wrapped it with such warmth and inspiration. Beautifully done.

Best wishes,
/Kit

illusion
Member

since 2001-06-19

Posts 296

16 posted 2001-09-26 10:56 AM

I seem to be stuck in living your first three verses.

But your beautiful poem reminds me the door IS there. Thank you.

Gentle Spirit
Member Patricius

since 2000-10-09

Posts 13989

17 posted 2001-09-26 11:05 AM

Sharon, again I behold such beauty and emotions from your pen. My heart is with you dear lady. HUGS
Donna

On the wings of words our spirits fly....and our souls are free.
~Me~

(I could have missed the pain, but I'd have had to miss the dance~Garth)

Irish Rose
Member Patricius

since 2000-04-06

Posts 10263

18 posted 2001-09-26 01:29 PM

But I cannot escape from this personal hell."

You can and you are, I've done it, I identified with these words and the compassion that I read coming from your sweet, sweet spirit!

Kathleen

"Others can stop you temporarily, but only you can do it permanently."

Mysteria

Member Laureate

since 2001-03-07

Posts 18328
British Columbia, Canada

19 posted 2001-09-26 02:31 PM

Dawn ~ You are a "forever friend", and see...I made it?  You have your own "stuff", so we support each other, right?

Kit ~ Thank you for your email, and your smile.

Illusion ~ Takes time, takes time, and trying to see the good in it all, you'll get there.

Gentle Spirit ~ Thank you, and mine with you.  I keep forgetting I am not the only one.

Irish Rose ~ Thank you, and I am one "tough" tiny tempest!  Sure I will!

~Better to write for yourself and have no public, than to write for the public and have no self~ Cyril Connolly

A Whisper's Caress
Senior Member

since 2000-11-03

Posts 791
on the horizon of a fairytale

20 posted 2001-09-26 02:36 PM

wow, this just jumps right out and grabs you.
excellent writing....

May your dreams always dance to the rhythm of a lover's heartbeat...

JamesMichael
Member Empyrean

since 1999-11-16

Posts 33336
Kapolei, Hawaii, USA

21 posted 2001-09-26 02:46 PM

I believe life unfolds as hills and valleys...sometimes we seem to get stuck in the valleys but we will find our way...James

Mysteria

Member Laureate

since 2001-03-07

Posts 18328
British Columbia, Canada

22 posted 2001-09-26 04:19 PM

A Whisper's Caress ~ Thank you.

JamesMichael ~ I believe you are right, and it is the journey from the valley that makes life worth living. Thank you.

Greeneyes

Member Rara Avis

since 2000-09-09

Posts 9903
In Your Poetic Mind

23 posted 2001-09-26 06:20 PM

Sharon,

We will all make that journey in some way or another, and we will all make it back...hopefully...but here, as I have learned, you are never alone....

Lauren

I keep my ideals,
because in spite of everything,
I still believe that
people are really good at heart.
Anne Frank
09*12*01

Mysteria

Member Laureate

since 2001-03-07

Posts 18328
British Columbia, Canada

24 posted 2001-09-26 07:06 PM

Lauren ~ I am sure learning that - thank you.

catalinamoon

Member Rara Avis

since 2000-06-03

Posts 9543
The Shores of Alone

25 posted 2001-09-26 07:09 PM

Very lovely, and hopeful, thank God the hope almost always wins out in the end.
Peace
Sandra

Martie

Moderator

Member Empyrean

since 1999-09-21

Posts 28049
California

26 posted 2001-09-26 08:15 PM

Sharon--I needed to read this today..thank you and big hugs!

Mysteria

Member Laureate

since 2001-03-07

Posts 18328
British Columbia, Canada

27 posted 2001-09-26 09:01 PM

catalinamoon ~ The good always outweights the bad in almost everything, and that is a fact! Thank you for reading.

Martie ~ Well I am glad it was there for you to read then, and thank you.

	⇧ top of page ⇧
All times are ET (US). All dates are in Year-Month-Day format.

~*~ The Key To The Door Of Hope ~*~

~~ The Key To The Door Of Hope ~~