Open Poetry #32 |
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LAMENT FOR A LONELY WARRIOR |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA ![]() |
![]() There is no leader who has not felt the fear of failure. There is no angel who has not felt the wrath of God. There is no man who has not felt the hardship of weather. There is no chief who has not felt the trial of losing control. There is a truth who speaks to us through silence. There is a silence that whispers wisdom's words. There is a friend who's there without the knowing. There is a bird invisible, unheard, Who knows the fears of failure, wrath and weather, It knows uncertainty of falling from the sky. It knows whispers hidden in wind's wisdom. It knows the sorrow in your eyes. And it will sing this truth to the wind, "Dear Angel, leader, chief, man, friend, Fear not -- I know the load you carry. You are not abandoned. You are part of Me, the Earth part of Me.... Be still, and know the Great I AM." [This message has been edited by iliana (05-29-2004 04:12 AM).] |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Very nice...James |
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ThisDiamond Member Rara Avis
since 2002-02-22
Posts 9353Michigan, USA |
An excellent write here Jo.. Heartfelt. TD |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
iliana I think there is a warrior in all of us that understands this poem's specialness. ![]() |
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Susan Member Ascendant
since 2004-03-27
Posts 5104walking the surreal |
I like it, a lot! ![]() The whole of the Universe resides within each individual heart. |
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icebox Member Elite
since 2003-05-03
Posts 4383in the shadows |
"Not displaying himself, He is famous; Not asserting himself He is distinguished; Not boasting his powers, He is effective; Taking no pride in himself, He is chief." ~~Lao Tzu~~ |
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MGROVES![]() ![]()
since 2004-02-01
Posts 3802california |
oh god that is soo good. excellant writing ![]() |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
how beautiful! |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Very very nice......Bravo! Eric Ain't doin nothin at all |
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GlisteningRain Member
since 2004-05-06
Posts 103The clouds |
I'm down with Yashua. He saved us from ourselves. Awesome! ^_^ |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
iliana, pat yourself on the back for me! I was enthralled by this write and I would like to save it to my library! ![]() Love & Spirit Light, EA |
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Ericc Member Elite
since 2003-01-31
Posts 4178 |
Beautiful. Eric |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Jo, you are a wise and beautiful soul! Enjoyed this write much. Love and hugs. Margherita |
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Sadelite Member Elite
since 2003-10-11
Posts 2519 |
iliana, Wow! What can I say? Sadie |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Excellent...absolutely excellent. I am at a loss for words here.... So very well written. ~Smiles & Hugs, Nancy~ ~Somewhere in my heart I'm always |
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Magnus![]() ![]()
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
Beautifully written and stated words of wisdom. Excellent passages.. |
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Sunshine
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since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
There is a bird invisible, unheard, Who knows the fears of failure, wrath and weather, It knows uncertainty of falling from the sky. It knows whispers hidden in wind's wisdom. It knows the sorrow in your eyes. ~*~ I know how much this touches me... |
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GG Member Elite
since 2002-12-03
Posts 3532Lost in thought |
I was sure I had replied to this! Sheesh, my mind fails me sometimes (it's the old age *grin*). This is an amazing work. I have a hard time pulling out lines, or even telling you exactly why its so great. It just speaks the truth, bluntly but not at all plainly, and I like that. And love the message ![]() Good to see you in here tonight ![]() Always, Alyssa Poems are made by fools like me, |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
Likewise, my girlfriend. Alyssa -- Thanks for such a wonderful comment and I am so glad you like the poem. I did it for a friend of mine who means the world to me. ![]() |
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LeeJ Member Patricius
since 2003-06-19
Posts 13296 |
Tremendous, this was absolutly uplifting and written with a tender caring heart of understanding. |
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Sadelite Member Elite
since 2003-10-11
Posts 2519 |
iliana, I finally printed this out for him. I know he'll be impressed with picture and words. I wonder if he'll notice something delicately chiseled and hidden into your printed form. Very good and clever form! Sadie |
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Marshalzu![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
since 2001-02-15
Posts 2681Lurking |
Wonderful writing Iliana ![]() |
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Marge Tindal![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Jo~ To know a friend so well as to hear his sighs, is to know a friend who needs the comfort of a friend~ 'There is a bird invisible, unheard, Who knows the fears of failure, wrath and weather, It knows uncertainty of falling from the sky. It knows whispers hidden in wind's wisdom. It knows the sorrow in your eyes.' I would just 'know' that he finds great comfort in having you as his friend~ This is spiritually moving~ *Huglets* ![]() ~*Marge*~ ~*When the heart grieves over what it has lost, |
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JL Member Ascendant
since 2004-04-01
Posts 6128Texas, USA |
Too good for words. JL ![]() She said: ”You look cute in the dark.” |
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Sadelite Member Elite
since 2003-10-11
Posts 2519 |
iliana, I just read this to my husband. He liked it saying, "It is true of existence, a good piece, and it gives hope." Unlike me, he saw the hidden picture right off the bat! Wonderful writing, jo! |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
Tell Dave, thank you, for me, Sadie. I'm glad he liked it and thanks for your response, sis. ![]() |
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