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Sunshine

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Listening to every heart

0 posted 2002-09-11 09:50 AM

Forgive Me, I Faltered

it didn’t start at zero
but began life as day one
tumbling, then crumbling
obliterating sun

by day two, still standing
in shock we walked along
moving, acting, breathing
then someone sang a song

forgive me, I faltered

now day three is close to end
on drive home, I saw
trees adorned red, white, blue
school grounds were dressed anew

e-mail messages were flying
from town to city to ‘burb
and everyone is swelling
to come forth with words

forgive me, I faltered

it took but a moment’s reprieve
and a voice, spoken in soft tone
tears began to well, then swell
and I, I am not alone

but God, please, allow the tears
for the ones who lost dears
for the ones who truly hurt
and God? here, here is my shirt…

forgive me, I faltered

find for my hands a duty or two
give me strength and then some
lift my spirit for the work
for in tomorrow, it shall come

and steady me as I falter
strengthen me from wavering
hold me up if I stumble
for freedom, I am savoring

allow me pause, now and then
to give You credit, as is due
though reasons are unknown to me
I place my trust in You
~*~
Repost

Seymour Tabin
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Tamarac Fla

1 posted 2002-09-11 09:54 AM

Sunshine,
An excellent write.

vandana

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since 1999-10-22

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USA

2 posted 2002-09-11 09:59 AM

ENJOYED

Enchantress
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since 2001-08-14

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Canada eh.

3 posted 2002-09-11 10:42 AM

...Amen...

Mistletoe Angel

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since 2000-12-17

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Portland, Oregon

4 posted 2002-09-11 11:16 AM

God Bless You, Amen!

Love,
Noah Eaton

(God Bless America)

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

Shakira

bsquirrel

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since 2000-01-03

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5 posted 2002-09-11 12:31 PM

If that which you sought was forgiveness in this, Sun,
I'm sure you found it.

Mikey

Magician
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since 2002-08-14

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6 posted 2002-09-11 06:46 PM

You are forgiven. Beautiful poem.

EarthenSoul
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since 2002-05-30

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WA, USA

7 posted 2002-09-11 07:00 PM

God bless you, Sun, for this beautiful prayer.

Nightshade

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since 2001-08-31

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just out of reach

8 posted 2002-09-11 08:00 PM

Bless you for this heartfelt write Karilea - touched me deeply. Chris

Life is not measured by breaths you take, but by moments that take your breath away.

Balladeer

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9 posted 2002-09-11 08:15 PM

Beautiful, Karilea

mycafe
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since 2002-05-23

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10 posted 2002-09-11 10:10 PM

A very beautiful message written here, Karilea.

marie

Keep counting your blessings

ThisDiamond
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since 2002-02-22

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Michigan, USA

11 posted 2002-09-11 10:33 PM

A beautiful tear to page Karilea. A light for me.
ThisDiamond

passing shadows
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12 posted 2002-09-12 12:07 PM

glad you reposted, I got another chance to read this, and it's wonderful!

Ceinwyn
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VA

13 posted 2002-09-12 12:22 PM

I agree with everyone else..really glad you reposted this, heartfelt indeed..glad I read it...sorry comments limited atm.. *sigh*

Kristen

If at first you don't succeed destroy all the evidence that you tried.

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