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The Resolution of Chaos
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The Resolution of Chaos |
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Lone Wolf Member Ascendant
since 2000-03-16
Posts 5842Lansing, MI USA |
My world spins before me in utter disarray Nothing I see causes a sense of recognition Objects float by on their way to another dimension Where time and space stand completely still They are the guardians of my mind this eve I am wrapped in their web of illusion Searching my very soul for a way out Hoping against hope for a revelation to occur A vision perhaps showing me the way home I long to be once again in my own bed and room I’ve wandered far away on this journey I hoped it would lead to some kind of discovery So far I have discovered that I don’t like myself much The person I am and the person I thought I was Do not seem to be the same for right now The road was long and the path was thick with brush I chopped through what I could in an effort to pass by Oh, I did get through but it took a greater toll on me Than I could have ever imagined in my wildest dreams Nightmares to be honest, eating away at my sanity I did not have to travel the path alone, thank God I had you beside me all the way helping any way you could When I had no strength to go on, you lent me yours When I found myself alone in the darkness and cried out Yours was the voice I heard softly beside me easing my fears I’ll never forget those words or the sound of the voice that spoke them “Remember, my child, you are never alone, for I am here for you always” This seemingly simple phrase guided me through some of the worst times I have ever had to face in my lifetime and I am grateful for it For had it not been there, I would not be sitting here today I struggled on to climb the highest mountain I have ever seen The peak towered above and seemed to reach out to the heavens About halfway up the trail, I lost my footing and slid backwards I sat where I stopped for a moment feeling discouraged by this setback It was then I heard your words echo through my mind once again I felt my strength be renewed as I lifted myself up off the ground Looking up to the heavens in a loud voice I cried out “I will not be defeated. I AM worthy, I AM courageous, I WILL prevail against this and all other trials before me” With that I attacked the trail more determined than ever to succeed When I reached the summit my breath was lost for a moment Before me I saw an angel whose garments were the purest white I fell to my knees in reverence as she turned to approach me She smiled down at me and held out her hand as if to give me something Timidly I offered my hand to this beautiful creature She gently placed something in my palm before turning to walk away I tried to speak to her, but the words would not come from my mouth It was if I had lost my ability to speak for a few moments I watched silently as she slowly vanished before my eyes into the horizon I sat like that for a while unaware of the world around me Finally I came to my senses and felt something in my hand The angel had indeed been here for she placed something in my palm I slowly looked down at my hand to behold the gift she left My eyes fell upon the most beautiful perfect rose I’d ever seen The delicate petals were golden yellow frozen in full blossom for eternity Captivated by the simplicity of such a heartfelt gesture My eyes instantly filled with warm wet tears that overflowed Running down my cheeks they fell to the ground in a soft puddle Then and there I thanked God for the most precious gift He ever gave me That of the perfect golden rose and the friendship it represented I shall carry that memory in my heart for all of eternity For no one can ever diminish its strength or beauty It lives in my very soul soothing the savage from within Tonight I fall to my knees once again bowing before God I give thanks for our friendship and the beauty of the perfect rose All writing comes by the grace of God. -Ralph Waldo Emerson [This message has been edited by Lone Wolf (edited 09-30-2001).] |
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Sven
since 1999-11-23
Posts 14937East Lansing, MI USA |
well done LW. . . this is truly one of your best. . . a great one to celebrate your 5,000th post. . . good job. . .  ----------------------------------------------------------- To the world, you may only be one person. But to one person, you may be the world. |
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SpitFire Member Elite
since 2000-04-19
Posts 2396 |
~Stunning! - Absolutely! *Peace Jenn, this is truly a powerfully special piece. |
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pure_innocence Member
since 2001-07-14
Posts 80Colorado, US |
Chills down my spine and goose bumps, Not to mention in my throat a lump, Your words hit home in my heart, About your journey just at it's start, Strength in your soul, faith in God, Will ensure success wherever you trod, K, well, tried a rhyming respone, I failed miserably, but hey it's the thought that counts right? Even though I didn't not succeed as eloquently as you in expressing myself, I loved your poem. . . I hope to see more to come, but I think I'll go find some older ones while I wait. Thanks for sharing, I enjoyed. |
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Kit McCallum
Administrator
Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
Congratulations on 5,000 posts!  What a wonderful treasure to post for this milestone LoneWolf! This is a lovely weave of inspiration and faith ... thank you for this beautiful read tonight! Best wishes, /Kit [This message has been edited by Kit McCallum (edited 09-30-2001).] |
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sonjes Senior Member
since 2000-02-18
Posts 564North Carolina |
This was captivating! What a way to ascend. Congratulations to a wonderful poet. Don't care what people say |
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Logan Senior Member
since 2001-05-28
Posts 1641Arkansas |
Ahh, LW, first, let me congratulate you on your 5,000, a very worthy accomplishment, and secondly, but not the least in order, your words.....“I will not be defeated. I AM worthy, I AM courageous, I WILL prevail against this and all other trials before me”...as long as you cling to those..you will aways prevail...very gentle smile |
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Lone Wolf Member Ascendant
since 2000-03-16
Posts 5842Lansing, MI USA |
Sven: Thank you much, my friend. I just thought this one fit the occasion. SpitFire: Hey you! Aw, thank you much for the reply. You know, I have to agree this one is special. pure_innocence: Thanks much for the verse, I appreciate it. The thought always counts most in my book! I'm glad you loved the poem. I think it's one a lot of people can relate to. Welcome to Passions, I hope you stay for a while with us. Kit: I'm not sure where this came from, but it poured right out into the page once I started. I thought it was a fitting milestone marker though. I'm glad you enjoyed it and I thank you for your wonderful replies. sonjes: Thank you very much. I do what I can! Nice to see you back, welcome. Logan: Thanks, my friend. The words are the words I now live by for life has taught me many lessons, but the most important one so far has been to never give up. I hope that other can draw strength from this as well. Very gentle smile back at ya! Thank you all for the congratulations on my 5000th post here at Passions. I've always liked it here although I have not been around as much lately. Even if you don't always see me, I am never really far away. Thanks to all of you for taking the time to read this and reply. I appreciate it very much. LW All writing comes |
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Tracey Member Elite
since 2001-08-29
Posts 2808where insanity meets breeding |
Beaufiful story here. Life may have struggles, but friendship is indeed a perfect gift. If she who dies with the most toys wins, then can I have some toy boys please? |
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EagleOne Member Elite
since 2000-03-07
Posts 2829Between a laugh and a tear... |
Congrats my friend! "Let me pierce the realm of glamour |
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Irish Rose Member Patricius
since 2000-04-06
Posts 10263 |
this is a beautiful poem, congratulations on your 5000 post! Kathleen |
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Trew Member
since 2000-06-10
Posts 365Ottawa, Canada |
From the heart, the mind and the soul. Is it any wonder that this is such a stunning piece? One of your finest, without a doubt. Congratulations on 5000, Jenn! Keep standing tall, my friend. Trev. |
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Charisma
since 2000-09-30
Posts 5906lost in blue pages |
Congrats with your milestone, and what a way to celebrate.....superb done. Charisma |
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Temptress
Moderator
Member Rara Avis
since 1999-06-15
Posts 7136Mobile, AL |
Congratulations on a wonderful 5000th post. Aside from that, this is very beautiful poem! You have told a wonderful story. Sometimes the heart needs the solace of solitude and silence. |
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Interloper
since 2000-11-06
Posts 8369Deep in the heart |
We in Texas are well known for our Yellow roses which represent friendship. What better friend to have than God... |
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Irish Rose Member Patricius
since 2000-04-06
Posts 10263 |
bump and read again, this is so lovely Kathleen |
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Lone Wolf Member Ascendant
since 2000-03-16
Posts 5842Lansing, MI USA |
Tracey: You are sooo right there. Friendship is a blessing in my eyes. EagleOne: Thank you, my friend! Kathleen: Thank you, sweetheart! Trew: Hey there! Nice to see you, my friend. Thank you very much, I appreciate your words. Charisma: Thank you, it just seemed to fit. Temptress: The story just unfolded before me and I wrote what I saw. I'm glad you enjoyed. Thanks! Interloper: Yes, Texans all know the meaning here. God is our best friend and strongest ally. Thank you! Kathleen: I'm happy you like it. I appreciate that a lot. All writing comes |
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