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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989
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Simple, the words spoken by a friend, "one hell of a woman standing strong." and I, just shook my head laughing as I said "My friend, you are so very wrong, I am alone and scared trying to be the best that I can be, it's something much more primitive; it's the survival instinct that lies deep within me. I have to deal with each day that comes and continue fighting the battle, never lost, yet never won.... I set my focus on each day and am grateful when I can make it through 24 hours without shedding a tear is a blessing tinted with peaceful hues; so if that be a strength? Then please, let me claim it as mine, and if it is my weakness then let me grow stronger with the passing of time." life's a dance you learn as you go....J.M. Montgomery [This message has been edited by Gentle Spirit (04-13-2005 01:53 PM).] |
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Susan Caldwell Member Rara Avis
since 2002-12-27
Posts 8348Florida |
"I am alone and scared" Aren't we all?  "too bad ignorance isn't painful" |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
"I am alone and scared trying to be the best that I can be, it's something much more primitive; it's the survival instinct that lies deep within me." Nodding and understanding dear lady. Love ya, Nancy For it was not into my ear you whispered |
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soul drifter Senior Member
since 2004-09-08
Posts 711Colorado |
That was quite wonderful, y'know.  Enjoyed. "Poets are all who love, who feel great truths, and tell them; and the truth of truths is love." --Philip James Bailey |
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adagio Member
since 2005-03-19
Posts 449Marrero, La. |
I know what it's like too , to be alone and scared. But reading your words can help. Thanks! adagio |
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HopeS Member Elite
since 2000-12-22
Posts 4596Perth Western Australia |
Wonderfully described Donna , this is me too !!! it's the survival instinct that lies deep within me." Hope |
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Cloud 9 Senior Member
since 2004-11-05
Posts 980Ca |
"it's the survival instinct that lies deep within me." I, too, am nodding and understanding this write. Especially this part. |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
yes Donna, we are all this way at some time or another I love that opening and the closing too well done! |
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Goldenrose Member Elite
since 2003-05-30
Posts 3665 |
Quite brilliant Donna...the strength with vulnerability was well conveyed..enjoyed this a lot...thank you.. Goldenrose. Love comforteth like sunshine after rain. (William Shakespeare.) |
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inkedgoddess Member Rara Avis
since 2002-11-19
Posts 7392Ohio |
very revealing look inside what is for now , for you. a courageous and sobering write many relate to. |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
it's something much more primitive; it's the survival instinct that lies deep within me. ~*~ Brava! |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
grinnin and smilin'..... good morning all, and many thanks... with much appreciation. Peace Ya'll CHOOSE to chance the rapids, DARE to dance the tides...Garth |
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Sunshine
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since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
mom, you know how much your support means to me on this day.....well all days, ya know...  but today, especially.... |
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LeeJ Member Patricius
since 2003-06-19
Posts 13296 |
you are, and you will, always...this was terrific writing! |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Donna....An uplifting poem...just what I needed today. Thanks! |
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El_Campeador Senior Member
since 2003-01-29
Posts 761Ohio, USA |
"Then please, let me claim it as mine, and if it is my weakness then let me grow stronger with the passing of time." I really liked this part. Thank you for sharing this, it has been an encouragement to me. |
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jellybeans Member Elite
since 2000-10-13
Posts 2298 |
Then please, let me claim it as mine, and if it is my weakness then let me grow stronger with the passing of time." ah lady, you are, you are...with each passing day, I can see it |
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babygirlwlove Senior Member
since 2004-10-10
Posts 1180New York City |
strong...yes...and courageous enough to face the day to day... outstanding poem...outstanding spirit! **babygirL** **Intoxicant to the SouL** |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
Again, my thanks and love to all of you for your support. Hugs. |
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