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The Eye of My Storm
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The Eye of My Storm |
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juat shirl New Member
since 2002-01-30
Posts 8 |
The Eye of My Storm I look upon a troubled sea And feel it's turmoil deep in me. I see the waters tossed about By angry winds that scream and shout. The storm outside is dark and bleak. The storm inside me makes me weak. I cannot calm the sea alone, Nor hush the wind's cry with my own. I humbly kneel upon the ground With silent plea, "Don't let me drown." I feel a calmness start within, Sense a lessening of the din. He didn't make the storm depart. He put acceptance in my heart. |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
I like this very much. It illustrates how it's not so much the situation as our PERCEPTION of it that is the most important...well done, and WELCOME!  |
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RosePetal 
since 2001-08-26
Posts 2985South Florida |
Welcome to Passions. Nice first piece!! |
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Professor Gloom Member Elite
since 2000-07-23
Posts 3082of Depression |
Welcome to passions, A nice sonnet is always a good beginning, Enjoyed it. Gloom |
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N orth Carolina Girl Senior Member
since 2001-12-04
Posts 962NC,USA |
Shirl,I`m so glad you got back to your computer.Welcome to Passions and what a wonderful poem.  Love,  Juanita |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
I think "eye" shall see more from you...Welcome to Passions! Please check your E-mail for a special Greeting! Karilea |
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Auguste
since 2000-02-16
Posts 3953By the sea |
I think I have just become a big fan of your writing. I look forward to reading more of you. Very nice work and welcome to Passions. It's good to have you here. Michael Michael Auguste~ |
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juat shirl New Member
since 2002-01-30
Posts 8 |
Serenity, Thanks you for taking time to read my poetry. I believe that accepting life's problems is the first step in overcoming them. |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
A wonderful poet has just joined our crew |
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Nan
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
I like your philosophy and I like your presentation...  |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 BRAVO!!! WOW!!! Oh my gosh, I know just how you feel, sweet friend, He will always trust in us and guide us with His faith always, as we ourselves surmount the storms with His hands cradling us always! (big hugggsssss) I love it, sweet friend, I just know you will be a wonderful addition here! Welcome to Passions, sweet friend, may you be inspired by all of us here as we will all be inspired by your lovely words! (smiles) We all love you so much, sweet friend! You have such a beautiful heart, thank you for sharing! May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton |
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia |
shirl, cross the floor and join with us we'll give you hugs without a fuss come right in and welcome friend we hope you'll stay here to the end with writes like this I'm sure you'll form friends to guide through every storm and if perchance you should stay email me and we can play. *HuGS* Keth Here in the midst of my lonely abyss, a single joy I find...your presence in my mind. Unknown |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
 WELCOME TO PASSIONS!! Very nice first post! I shall look forward to seeing more of your work! ~Hugs, Nancy Lee~ ~Time has cast a spell on you, |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
shirl, I must thank YOU...in my own warped version of things as they be, it just dawned on me the comparisons of your philosophy to both psychology and the Catholic rites of exorcism--both must recognize the cause (or name of the demon) before progress can be made!  |
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Suetang Member Ascendant
since 2001-03-07
Posts 5187Melbourne, Australia |
Hello shirl Such wonderful images were portrayed through your words, this was very much enjoyed. Welcome to Passions. Take care.......Sue Suetang |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
this is a stunning first post...welcome to PiP...You will enjoy the friendships... |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Excellent writing...James |
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NewEnglandlazurlu Member Rara Avis
since 2002-01-04
Posts 7470A Mountain Paradise |
Fabulous words - I can really relate to what you're saying. Thank you for sharing with us. Marti " My wrinkles are badges of courage and reveal that I am a Mother." |
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ecrivan Member Elite
since 2001-12-10
Posts 3923my own state |
perceptions do deceive as you suggest this poem is one of your very best Nice to see you aboard Shirl, long time no see, welcome to Passions where there is an army of emoticons waiting for your use and a crew of many inspired poets and wonderful people! |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Welcome. I enjoyed both the presentation and the message. Yes, our perception truly is the key to where and how we seek solutions to life's problems. |
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Pilgrimage Member Elite
since 2001-12-04
Posts 3945Texas, USA |
Dear Shirl, First. This is a lovely, wonderful poem. Touching and strengthening. Second. Where have you been? I haven't seen you at Moontown for a month or two, and I emailed you last week and you didn't reply and I was WORRIED about you. Nan |
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Martie
Moderator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Shirl--A strong message in the first post. Welcome to Passions! |
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Startime Member Ascendant
since 2000-10-03
Posts 5918Canada |
BRAVO!!!BRAVO!!!!A wonderful poem to start off with...I can see by this wonderful poem that I am going go enjoy your work....Welcome to Passions where people really care about the whole poet...**big hugs** Love I leave with you whether it is in your life now or yet the essense of your dreams. |
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sodpossom Senior Member
since 2001-06-15
Posts 723N.C |
Shirl I'm so glad to see you here.A very nice message in this poem,full of truth. p.s Thanks for the Christmas cards!We loved them.You probably didn't get the one we sent you because we forgot to send it. |
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juat shirl New Member
since 2002-01-30
Posts 8 |
Thank you, all of the responses were so accepting. I am overwhelmed by the welcome i have received from the wonderful passions poets. My telephone lines went down yesterday after I posted one response to Serenity. There are so many replies today that i will have to thank you all at one time, and to my friends that urged me to come here, Thank you , Thank you, Thank you!!! Shirl. |
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