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Magicmystery
Senior Member

since 2002-02-13

Posts 821
Windsor, Ontario, Canada

0 posted 2002-10-22 06:00 PM

Don't Let the Sun Catch You Crying MIdi

Outside the Gates

It is a familiar sight to me,
Even though it has been a while.
Looking through a crowd of strangers
In the hope to glance a smile.

My welcome is in question.
Is this truly my destination?
I am up to the task at hand.
Will I get the required co-operation?

I have the confidence now
That I had misplaced before.
That will be the difference.
Now I know what I am here for.

It may not be the easiest thing,
To change a view, begin again.
Butterflies need the chrysalis,
Only to grow, break free, learn from pain.

And so I know I will not be,
On the outside of gates of their fear.
With trust and time, the key, I find.
They need me here, they want me here.

Sherry Gardner

Cherish the good memories of the past and look forward to the adventure called Tomorrow.
But above all... be kind to yourself today.
http://home.c

Janet Marie
Member Laureate

since 2000-01-22

Posts 18554

1 posted 2002-10-22 06:06 PM

I have the confidence now
That I had misplaced before.
That will be the difference.
Now I know what I am here for.

It may not be the easiest thing,
To change a view, begin again.
Butterflies need the chrysalis,
Only to grow, break free, learn from pain.

=================================

sounds like someone has been learning from their mistakes and moving forward--
an important lesson we all must learn..sometimes the hard way.(dont I know)
From one who makes many mistakes...
here's a smile

take care
jm

Unknown to us, there are moments when crevices open for time to come alive with begining.

John O'Donohue
Conamara Blues

Larry C

Member Patricius

since 2001-09-10

Posts 10286
United States

2 posted 2002-10-22 06:09 PM

Sherry,
Change and growth is never easy for any of us. Courage and peace to you.

If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane, I'd walk right up to heaven and bring you home again.

Robert Adamson
Member

since 2002-10-21

Posts 328
PA/USA

3 posted 2002-10-22 07:31 PM

Hiya, I was looking forward to an affirmation while reading and believe it comes at the end.

And so I know I will not be,
On the outside of gates of their fear.
With trust and time, the key, I find.
They need me here, they want me here.

Thank you.

etoodog

Mystic Mystron
Member

since 2002-02-15

Posts 69
North York .Ontario

4 posted 2002-10-22 07:32 PM

Change a new start, it is always scary.
i know the butterflies you feel. I got them too. but with courage age each otherand our families we will make it through.

You are a good poet as soon as you try to reach others with your words.
You are a great poet when those same words touch your heart first.

Enchantress
Member Empyrean

since 2001-08-14

Posts 35113
Canada eh.

5 posted 2002-10-22 07:50 PM

Ah Sherry...this is it, eh?

The scary big move...but all will be well!
You have one another and a bright future ahead.
Please stay in touch...you will be missed.
And pop in to the blue pages whenever you can.
It's time to fly...sweetbutterfly!

~Hugs & luv, Nancy~

~ Time has cast a spell on you
So you won't ever forget me ~

Mistletoe Angel

Member Empyrean

since 2000-12-17

Posts 32816
Portland, Oregon

6 posted 2002-10-22 07:54 PM

Yay!!! (big hugggssssss) Oh Sherry, change is such a difficult thing to do indeed but I know with your golden heart filled with love you will succeed and make leaps and bounds to your dreams and learning from your mistakes will only make you stronger than ever! (kiss on cheek) God Bless You, sweet friend, yay, I'm so happy you're back, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Sherry, thank you for sharing!

May love and light always shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

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

Shakira

scorpio
Member Ascendant

since 2002-10-02

Posts 5178
right...there

7 posted 2002-10-22 08:03 PM

A work of hope and confidence...fear overcome...a butterfly renewal...well written, Magicmystery.

Magicmystery
Senior Member

since 2002-02-13

Posts 821
Windsor, Ontario, Canada

8 posted 2002-10-22 08:34 PM

Thank you  all for reading and replying.  To give you a bit of background, missing and needed for reference to this poem, it has to do mostly with the job that I have now taken and the move that my family and I are making away from most of our friends in Windsor.  I have never been good (during my childhood and adolescence) at making friends due mostly to a lack of confidence in myself.  I don't have that as a stumbling block in my life now.

For the past 4.5 years I have been a part-time cashier at a grocery store.  During an opportunity to expand my employment perspectives as a temporary receptionist at my mother's place of employment, I was asked to stay on.  The task: cleaning up an old negelcted database, creating a new database (both different) and working on the website in house, saving the company a sizeable chunk of change.  My first office job... and not everyone has welcomed me with open arms.  Couple this with the fact that I have been missing my son and husband in Windsor while working and living with my mother in Toronto.."bright lights big city".

This is the "pain" I mentioned. I agree we all learn from our mistakes but there were none made here.  I have to however have patience and pull through while I wait for the rest of my co-workers to get used to the fact that I am not going anywhere.

I will miss my friends in Windsor and hopefully make a few new ones here . I am looking forward to actually moving at the end of this month into a new apartment and starting life again with my husband and son.

Sherry Gardner
Cherish the good memories of the past and look forward to the adventure called Tomorrow.
But above all... be kind to yourself today.
http://home.c

FuzzyFrazzledFraggle
Member

since 2002-09-20

Posts 155
Fraggle Rock

9 posted 2002-10-23 12:56 PM

aww I wish you the best..change is still scary to me..today was my first day at my new job...I didn't really get butterflies I tried to convince myself everything was and is gonna be okie..because it's true right!? Life is full of opportunties and changes and to learn from the past,etc..and not hold on..hehe I still as many others have alot to learn and experience I'm still a baby

enjoyed your words tho! *hugs*

Consider yourself fuzzed

alterego
Member

since 2002-02-23

Posts 113
Toronto, Ontario, Canada

10 posted 2002-10-23 01:40 PM

Just a quick note here to let you know that although you may be getting a raw reception presently (and we both know from whom), you should be aware that WHEN you pull off getting the E-zine online, you are going to be a heroine around here - I will make sure of it!!! I will be getting quite vocal if they don't find you the equipment you need to do the job, though.

In the meantime, just hope you stay healthy and your move goes smoothly.

Love

Mom

Create something infinite today - Smile!!!

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