»
Archives
»
Open Poetry #32
»
The Story of My Life
| Open Poetry #32 |
|
The Story of My Life |
|
|
Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light 
|
Mick Dundee, in that Croc movie, Exclaimed, "You call that a knife!?!" Well, my friends, I'll tell you this, "That's the story of my life!" I must admit, I've seen a few, Of those talk shows extraordinaire, But honestly, what I've seen personally, Is far beyond compare! In your wildest imagination, You could not dare believe, All that I have witnessed, Or all that's happened to me! I've been rocked and I've been shaken, I've been rattled and I've been rolled, You'd roll your eyes in disbelief At the true stories I could have told. They say what doesn't kill us, Can often make us stronger, And if we rise above the chaos, We'll likely live much longer. If my Path had been an easy one, One that was struggle free, I would not have grown, as I have done, Nor become the "I" of me. I've lived a life of gratitude, For the lessons from which I've learned, And much of the happiness I now enjoy, Has come because it's earned. Mick Dundee, in that Croc movie, Exclaimed, "You call that a knife!?!" Well, my friends, I'll tell you this, "That's the story of my life!" [This message has been edited by Earth Angel (06-21-2004 09:59 PM).] |
||
| © Copyright 2004 Linda L. Dowd - All Rights Reserved | |||
|
Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Earth Angel Extraordinary, at least to me.  |
||
|
Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Mr. T. ~ That's because you're a sky blue friend!  Loveya! EA |
||
|
Suetang Member Ascendant
since 2001-03-07
Posts 5187Melbourne, Australia |
Hi Linda I really loved this, especially the reference to our Aussie hero, Mick Dundee!! Take care........Sue I am in motion |
||
|
Martie
Moderator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
"If my Path had been an easy one, One that was struggle free, I wouldn't have grown as I have done, Nor become the "I" of me." I sure do understand this! You're wonderful for all of that, ya know...and an angel, to boot!  |
||
|
Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Sue ~ Bless you, you l'il darlin'! Now that you have informed me that his first name is Mick, I added it to the poem and it flows much better! Thank you! BIG HUG, Linda |
||
|
Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Martie ~ Yes, I do believe you would completely understand. The more pressure exerted upon a piece of coal (carbon), the brighter and purer the diamond! And you, m'dear, are a beautiful and multi-faceted diamond! Loving hugs, Linda |
||
Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Linda, And Mick knew a thing or two about life! That was a fun write. I'd like to hear some of those tales though.  If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane, I'd walk right up to heaven and bring you home again. |
||
|
Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Hi, Larry! Let's just say that Mick and I have a few things in common! lol ~ and you are another who has grown from all of your life experiences! ~ and you somehow managed to smile through all your tears. You're very special, Mr. Diamond! Loveya! Linda |
||
|
Goodknight Member Elite
since 2002-06-15
Posts 2386Ohio, USA |
wonderful write Linda - more of life's ambiguities - we grow from difficult times - we learn from pain - wisdom comes from lots of that - I enjoy your writing and thanks for the good words about goodknight - goodnight - Paul |
||
|
Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Paul ~ Yeppers! That seems to be the Law of the Universe! I truly believe that poets tend to have more stories to tell because of all of their life experiences! Every poet has a deep well from which to draw on! ~ Good night, Good Knight! Linda |
||
|
iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
'If my Path had been an easy one, One that was struggle free, I would not have grown, as I have done, Nor become the "I" of me.' That "I" is what we're all here to find and then to become a cooperate "we" -- you do your job so well, sweet Angel, if I am permitted to say so! A pearl of a poem, Earth Angel! .......jo |
||
|
Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
iliana ~ Thank you, jo, for that "pearl" of a reply. It was very thoughtful and so much like you! Love & Light, Linda |
||
|
Rick Member Elite
since 2001-06-21
Posts 2903Victoria, Australia |
Dear Linda, enjoyed the story here, look forward to hearing all those truths you are keeping secret from us, great to see some humour in our lives dear friend. Take care. Sincerely Rick |
||
|
Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Rick ~ Having a sense of humour is one of the tools that keeps me sane! ~ well, at least MOST of the time! We Pipsters should all gather 'round a huge (very huge!!!) campfire recounting our life's stories! Some pretty fascinating tales we'd be hearing fer sure! Warm hugs 'n smiles, Linda |
||
|
Sadelite Member Elite
since 2003-10-11
Posts 2519 |
EARTH ANGEL, Loving the humor and message. A campfire of pipsters...what an idea! (As long as we didn't have to sing and eat Broth of Sloth (but I must admit, it did smell delicious!) Sadelite |
||
|
kayjay Member Elite
since 2002-06-24
Posts 2015Oregon |
There are no words you've written That are not good to read. One could easily be smitten By such a mind that's freed. Well told tale!! Ken Through rubble and trouble and dark of night |
||
|
Susan Member Ascendant
since 2004-03-27
Posts 5104walking the surreal |
I love your posts They make me grin I enjoyed this so, I'll read it again! Seriously, truth is, you've found the key. Nurture the positive, learn from the negative. You go girl.  SusanP.S. I'll show Mick a knife! He thinks that was a knife, what till he gets a load of my bolo! P.S.S. Did you know that a pessimist is one who says "things can't get any worse," and the optimist says "oh yes they can!" ?? Tee hee. Happiness isn't something that happens to you, it's created from within you. Joy is a state of mind. |
||
|
Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Sadelite ~ time prophet just informed me that sloths are on the endangered species list so I won't be able to whip up a big batch of broth of sloth for us all to sip while sitting around that Pipster tale-telling campfire! How about some froggy fritters???  Huggums, EA |
||
|
Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
kayjay ~ Ken, you honour me yet again with mots genteel! Merci beaucoups! Sleep well this night! Linda |
||
|
Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Susan ~ What an entertaining reply! It was a pleasur to read! ~ and I plan to do so again!  You truly are Pip's Wonder Woman! Nighttime hug, Linda |
||
|
GG Member Elite
since 2002-12-03
Posts 3532Lost in thought |
I believe it! Poets, somehow, always have the strangest lives... and because of their perception and close attention to every detail and facet of life, they always have great stories! I'd love to hear some of 'em! Overcoming trials is always the hardest thing to do... Great Poem, Linda! Always, Alyssa PS. I always say things can get worse, but it'd be a far stretch to call me optimistic... I call myself a realist Poems are made by fools like me, But only God can make a tree. Joyce kilmer |
||
|
passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
a story well told |
||
|
Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
GG ~ Realistically speaking, Alyssa, I think you're cool, kind and sensitive with an optimistic ray shining from your sweet self! Now go get some sleep, Little One! You burn the midnight oil far too often! ~ and I should know! 'Cause I'm burning it with you! lol Warm Beddy-Bye hugs, EA |
||
|
Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
p s ~ Thank you, Ms Story Teller! Sweet dreams! EA |
||
|
|
⇧ top of page ⇧ |
|
| All times are ET (US). All dates are in Year-Month-Day format. | ||
