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And So I Am Here (Passions Chall)
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And So I Am Here (Passions Chall) |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines 
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A Cloudy Day Some days I feel like I have lost my way, stuck and motionless going nowhere. But just because I'm in this space, doesn't mean I don't know where to go. Some days I reach out and no one is there, I feel powerless, and can't seem to control the happenings in my life. Maybe I can't find support or maybe my friends aren't around for advice. I have heard you mention this to me before, and it is true, all I can do is learn the meaning of acceptance. I may not be moving quickly enough, or seem to you to be moving at all, but maybe it's just that I have to stay as I am for now, wait until the breezes blow, and the clouds pass by allowing the sun, the moon and the stars to shine and guide me once more. And so it is that I wait...in this space, the rains on this day keeping me here, but today, I accept this, I accept you, I accept whatever is to be, as I slowly make my way back to the top. I won't be deterred by inner feelings of doubts, the dread that sometimes invades my dreams, nor the sadness that seeps into me when disappointed. I have enough love within to give to myself and more than enough to share. And for my friends who have watched me ebb and flow, wax and wane, sink to only rise again, I offer thanks and love and tears that will be on this day, as I await the movement of those clouds... and in this way, I wish to say, "I love you all." and in rhyme: In rains today I find a peace, the silent sounds, the misting of the inner me that use to be with clouds of darkness, comes a love Of knowing that I have my friends close at hand, of distance, too to resurrect, to build me strong accepting life, with all its due. I cannot wish for more to have, nor dare not cry for loss of need, or once what was, those use to be's I have my own, my strength to feed. Sometimes I reach to you, my source, a fellow traveler going my way to guide me through, to take a hold to share our light, a path to stay. How greatful, I, to make it here to find the warmth that rose to meet exchanging "comfort" words to soothe and channel calm to life's defeat. Impossible to say it well, this second home that rhythms me. But just as nature has its flow, I am at peace, when here I be. M *like many others on here, I came by way of a death in my family, feelings unexpressed, an internet connection, and an explosion of words that found their way to poetry..and another poet who sensed my need to be where others cared and I thank him... M "Love is not blind - It sees more and not less, but because it sees more, it is willing to see less." (Will Moss) [This message has been edited by nakdthoughts (07-14-2002 04:30 PM).] |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Four presents in one...free verse, rhymed verse, a new photo to smile at, and a gift of the heart... thank you Maureen, for seeing past the clouds, and for growing in the rain... |
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catalinamoon
since 2000-06-03
Posts 9543The Shores of Alone |
As always, you have expressed yourself strongly and in a beautiful way. We all have been through hard times to get here, it seems, and apparently the hard times never end. But there is so much comfort here. Sandra |
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia |
Maureen, what a gift you have given with your work and a view into you. *HuGS* Kethry Here in the midst of my lonely abyss, a single joy I find...your presence in my mind. Unknown |
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RSWells Member Elite
since 2001-06-17
Posts 2533 |
I believe you've expressed very well in these two poems. Warmth radiates. Enjoyed |
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Kit McCallum
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Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
"I have enough love within to give to myself and more than enough to share." "How greatful, I, to make it here to find the warmth that rose to meet exchanging "comfort" words to soothe and channel calm to life's defeat." You've captured the essence so many of us feel, in two so very different formats Maureen ... and you've done it so very beautifully. Very much enjoyed.  Best wishes, /Kit |
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HopeS Member Elite
since 2000-12-22
Posts 4596Perth Western Australia |
Expressed perfectly Maureen upon each ebb and flow sometimes losing others times winning I have known you as a wonderful poet right from the beginning Hope |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
Karilea, I appreciate your very kind words and always your expertise in writing (all of youse...as we say here...of course not me as I am not a country girl ..only at heart) hugss M |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
Sandra, I have always admired how you can write such strong feelings...and still smile most of the time.... Thank you very much for your kindness, always..I remember when as MMoonchild you were one of my first responders (we moon people stick together)*s hugss M |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
Kethry...you are too sweet...*s..I enjoy your words, also..and hope to make your acquaintance soon. Thank You, Maureen RS...I appreciate your reading my short  explanation of why I am here..I wonder how many came to the internet, discovered the poetry sites and needed an outlet for their sorrows...I thank you for responding and wish to tell you I enjoy your poems, though I am very poor at interpreting sometimes *sI think I have lived too simple a life until recently. Kit ...thank you...I hope you are feeling well. I always look forward to your words. hugss M HopeS..I should mention that you brought me to the poetry forums shouldn't I..and if it wasn't for that, I wouldn't have been led to this one. Thank You Hope hugsss M [This message has been edited by nakdthoughts (07-14-2002 06:55 PM).] |
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