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deleeme
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since 1999-10-09

Posts 1766
NEW ENGLAND, USA

0 posted 2003-02-27 03:30 PM

My tattered bark is still afloat
Amidst Life's black, raging sea,
Of this thing we call "Modern Life"
So estranged from Tranquility!
How did I get so far from shore
And into this swirling maze?
Must trust sense now, for sight doth fail--
Enshrouded in this darkening haze.

This scene is surrealistic
A nightmare compared to the Past,
Who would have thought such change would come
Awakened by grim pirate's blasts?
Sleepers alone claim not bad dreams
Life's ocean Splendor's turned to Fear,
If this is Life come of Age--
I look back for the Past, once so near!

I know not how this Voyage will end
But I dare not jump ship, end it all,
At least I'm afloat-tho' shaken about
Attuned for a sweet Rescue Call.
Tho' it rages on in it's fierce assail
As long as I can, I will hold on,
Believing the Stronger I will be--
When the Tempest has once died down!

For all ye way-wearied Sailors
So distraught on Life's fitful sea,
Hold on Mates, I say, for Dear Life--
The Blest Harbor we may yet see!
And if I should be a sad victim
Of Humanity's vicious, dark sea,
I'll yet have the Satisfaction
Of not bowing to it's tyranny!

Every Day's a Blessing
And Gift-Wrapped from Above,
Share it with another
And Spread the Father's Love!!!

May You come to Know His Best Blessing

[This message has been edited by deleeme (02-27-2003 11:22 PM).]

JamesMichael
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since 1999-11-16

Posts 33336
Kapolei, Hawaii, USA

1 posted 2003-02-27 03:44 PM

Enjoyed...James

the_loner_23
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since 2002-06-08

Posts 5479
Jacksonville, Florida, USA

2 posted 2003-02-27 04:07 PM

I really like this. *click* And now it has my vote.

Cold hands means a warm heart

Poet deVine

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since 1999-05-26

Posts 22612
Hurricane Alley

3 posted 2003-02-27 06:15 PM

Ah..nice to see you submitting this.

Enchantress
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since 2001-08-14

Posts 35113
Canada eh.

4 posted 2003-02-27 06:17 PM

Very good choice to submit this gem!

~ Trace my body with your words..
And in doing so, you touch my heart. ~

Mistletoe Angel

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since 2000-12-17

Posts 32816
Portland, Oregon

5 posted 2003-02-27 08:18 PM

Yay!!! God Bless You, sweet David, we're all in this together and we will prevail, for we have Him, the lighthouse director, who will always cast the beacon upon us and ship us to shore with clear sailing to save us all with penitence! (big hugggssssss) God Bless You, sweet friend, this is excellent, you have my lighted vote, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet David, thank you for sharing!

May love and light always shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

"Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..."

Shakira

Dark Angel
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since 1999-08-04

Posts 10095

6 posted 2003-02-27 09:30 PM

I thoroughly enjoyed.

Maree

DawnG

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since 2000-06-23

Posts 1494
United States

7 posted 2003-02-27 10:10 PM

Deeleeme,

It is so good to see you again my friend. This is a wonderful poem full of many layers. A great book submission

Dawn

passing shadows
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since 1999-08-26

Posts 45577
displaced

8 posted 2003-02-28 04:33 AM

wonderful piece!

Nan

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since 1999-05-20

Posts 21191
Cape Cod Massachusetts USA

9 posted 2003-02-28 08:44 AM

This is a wonderful choice for submission..

Sudhir Iyer
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since 2000-04-26

Posts 6943
Mumbai, India : now in Belgium

10 posted 2003-02-28 10:31 AM

very good...

regards,
sudhir

Joyce Johnson

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since 2001-03-10

Posts 9912
Washington State

11 posted 2003-03-02 07:39 PM

I wondered where you were. I am glad to vote for this one. Joyce

Chanson
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since 2000-08-19

Posts 1559
Up Creek w/Out Paddle

12 posted 2003-03-02 09:34 PM

Hello Deleeme.
I enjoyed this poem
and the 'hang in there'
message!
Well said!

When you think you have heard it all,
listen more closely.
~Dorene

suthern

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since 1999-07-29

Posts 20723
Louisiana

13 posted 2003-03-04 12:19 PM

Excellent write, David... I enjoyed this very much! *S*

regards2you
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since 2002-10-01

Posts 3940
California

14 posted 2003-03-04 07:33 PM

Sorry to say I've not had the pleasure of reading any previous work of yours, but I can say how much I liked this. Very well written.

Enjoyed greatly, Pat

..without surrender, be on good terms with all persons..
"Desiderata"

ellie LeJeune
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since 2000-01-10

Posts 4156
King of Prussia, PA USA

15 posted 2003-03-09 08:52 AM

Dear David, my sweet friend, this is your poetry at it's very best! Worthy of the book and oh, how I know of which you speak! Hugs and

Ellie

A friend hears the song in my heart, and sings it to me when my memory fails.

Poet deVine

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Hurricane Alley

16 posted 2003-03-17 07:28 PM

Just rereading the submissions..thought this one deserved a bump.

WhiteRose
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since 2002-07-23

Posts 3208
somebody's dungeon

17 posted 2003-03-17 10:37 PM

Very nicely done, it gets my vote

Munda
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since 1999-10-08

Posts 3544
The Hague, The Netherlands

18 posted 2003-03-18 04:10 AM

Great poem David. Glad you submitted and how wonderful to see you again.

Earth Angel
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since 2002-08-27

Posts 40215
Realms of Light

19 posted 2003-03-19 08:50 AM

Sorry I had missed this gem from your pen--but as they say, "Better late than never!"

I was with you all the way with this wonderfully poetic piece of writing! Beautifully written and echoes many of my own feelings...

Peace & Light,
Earth Angel

garysgirl

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since 2002-09-29

Posts 19237
Florida, USA

20 posted 2003-03-19 08:56 AM

This is a very real and intense poem. A very
good book submission...

"Love makes the world go around"
~with love and hugs from Ethel__GG~

Thomas119gold
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since 2002-06-03

Posts 708
Biloxi, MS (city by the sea)

21 posted 2003-03-19 09:01 AM

The Rogue in me can't help but love this poem
Thomas

Lost Dreamer
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since 1999-06-20

Posts 2464
Somewhere near the Rainbow

22 posted 2003-03-21 12:38 PM

Very intriguing poem, but would expect nothing less from such a talented poet as yourself. Glad you are here to share this poem.

Sometimes we have to follow a stronger voice, even if it's silent.

deleeme
Senior Member

since 1999-10-09

Posts 1766
NEW ENGLAND, USA

23 posted 2003-03-22 12:03 PM

Thank you friends, old and new who read commented and/or voted on this poem. I appreciate your encouragement and support and the kind words which you have shared.

God Bless you all!
david

Every Day's a Blessing
And Gift-Wrapped from Above,
Share it with another
And Spread the Father's Love!!!

May You come to Know His Best Blessing

[This message has been edited by deleeme (03-22-2003 12:04 AM).]

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