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lone_poet707
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0 posted 2002-03-11 10:30 AM


*im not sure if ive put this one up yet, but here it is anyway...*
Shunned and counted last,
I stand alone again.
Rigid with their curses cast,
I cannot bear the pain.

But, I will not give in,
my inner strength will never fade.
I won't allow them to win,
of their malevolence i'll never be afraid.

I know they can't stop me,
nor will they drag me down.
Despite the depth of this murky sea,
I refuse to sink and drown.

I will ultimately rise,
a flaming phoenix in the night.
Gaze deeply into my shining eyes,
see the fire burning bright.

© Copyright 2002 Joe Hawley-Shepherd - All Rights Reserved
Accordionmaid
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1 posted 2002-03-11 10:34 AM


Okay, and now I have the strength to try the same.  Great poem!
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2 posted 2002-03-11 10:42 AM




YAY!!! Ooohhhhh...this is sooooo wonderfully upbeat, sweet friend, your gorgeous words shine with hope! (smiles) Always believe in your heart, for you will always go far if you follow your dreams always, we all love you so much! I LOVE IT!!! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Joe, thank you for sharing!



May love and light always shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

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3 posted 2002-03-11 01:50 PM


Keep holding those thoughts, and you'll never sink into murky waters.
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