Open Poetry #36 |
When Shadows Fall |
StevenS Senior Member
since 2005-09-21
Posts 945L. A. (Lower Alabama) |
When shadows fall across my heart, when all I feel is pain. When all my friends seem far away, when I'm crying in the rain. When I forget I'm not alone. When my burdens seem too much to bear. When passion's flame die's within my breast, and I have not the strength to care. Lift up my head Great Spirit I pray, fill my heart with fire once more. Wipe these pitiful tears away, let my spirit soar. Give me words to inspire someone, to carry on the fight. Never let us surrender, to the darkness of the night. |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
SteveMyFriend~ It is my complete pleasure to welcome you to PiP~ Knowing you will be a great asset to this little poetic world of ours~ 'Give me words to inspire someone' Oh yes ... I know you will do just that ! And ... you will find words of inspire from some of the best poets on the Internet here ! I promise~ Thank you for coming~ Hope you stay a long, long time~ *Huglets* ~*Marge*~ ~*When the heart grieves over what it has lost, the spirit rejoices over what it has left. - Sufi epigram <))>< Email noles1@totcon.com |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Welcome, Steven, to your new home away from home! This inspirational poem is very appealing to this "angel"! You have made a fine debut with this write! You truly have! "Lift up my head Great Spirit I pray, fill my heart with fire once more. Wipe these pitiful tears away, let my spirit soar." ~ A good reminder for all of us! "Give me words to inspire someone, to carry on the fight. Never let us surrender, to the darkness of the night." ~ Dear Steven, you most assuredly have been given the words! Love & Light, EA |
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StevenS Senior Member
since 2005-09-21
Posts 945L. A. (Lower Alabama) |
Thank you both for the welcome. I feel like I'm walking through a field of dreams. Each poem is a flower, some I dare not pluck while others I simply cannot resist. I love it! |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
WELCOME TO PASSIONS! I thoroughly enjoyed your entrance post! I shall be look forward to reading future posts by you. Please check your e-mail for a special Passions welcome. ~Hugs & Smiles, Nancy~ ~Autumn.. the year's last, loveliest smile.~ |
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Honeybunch Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-29
Posts 7115South Africa |
"Lift up my head Great Spirit I pray, fill my heart with fire once more. Wipe these pitiful tears away, let my spirit soar." Well, we do know that first came The Word so you're on the right track. Welcome! |
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HopeS Member Elite
since 2000-12-22
Posts 4596Perth Western Australia |
Welcome Steve wonderfully expressed , yes let your spirit soar ,enjoyed this and hoping to read many more Hope |
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Nightshade
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
Thoroughly enjoyed your first post! Chris |
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Angelheart Senior Member
since 2005-09-08
Posts 754Jacksonville,FL USA |
(using my favorite color here) Welcome To Pip! What a wonderful inspirational poem to share with us all. I will definely love to hear more of your poems, it was a joy of reading your first one.. thankyou Poetry can get you very far |
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Susan Caldwell Member Rara Avis
since 2002-12-27
Posts 8348Florida |
Welcome Steven! very nice first piece. "too bad ignorance isn't painful" |
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StevenS Senior Member
since 2005-09-21
Posts 945L. A. (Lower Alabama) |
Thank you all once again for your warm welcome and up-lifting comments. I'll always remember that I arrived at PiP on my birthday(yesterday). I consider each reply a gift to mark my 35 oops 53rd b-day. :-) |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
smiling at your reverse birthday comment~~ something I also try to get away with Welcome M |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Welcome to Pip and Happy belated Birthday! I love your "When Shadows Fall". It's something we can all relate to and it is written very well! Love, Margherita |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Welcome to Passions! What a gift you gave yourself, on your birthday! I would say you gave yourself an unending fortune! |
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StevenS Senior Member
since 2005-09-21
Posts 945L. A. (Lower Alabama) |
It's been a while since I considered a birthday a day to celebrate. Another ache or pain a line a pound a wrinkle. Birthdays after a while have a way of reminding us of our fragile human condition. And I guess that's the way it should be. Somehow though that just doesn't make me want to dance like it used to. :-) This b-day is special though because it marks a day of discovery. A day I found a community of people who for the most part I think still believe they can change the world...one line one poem at a time. I am elated to find your words have stoked the fires of my own passion. It will be my greatest pleasure to somehow return the kindness. Peace |
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ThisDiamond Member Rara Avis
since 2002-02-22
Posts 9353Michigan, USA |
Welcome to Passions. Your poem is a prayer. TD |
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LeeJ Member Patricius
since 2003-06-19
Posts 13296 |
Beautiful penning and Welcome to PIP What a first entrance, will keep my eyes glued to the screen for more of your writes |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
StevenS Welcome to my home away from home. Excellent write. |
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Greeneyes
since 2000-09-09
Posts 9903In Your Poetic Mind |
Welcome to PIP.....I hope you enjoy your stay with us... ~~**~~ There are moments when speech is but a mouth pressed lightly and humbly against the angel's hands ~~**~~ |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
Steven, this is very timely and inspirational! Thank you. ....jo |
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1slick_lady Member Ascendant
since 2000-12-22
Posts 6088standing on a shadow's lace |
welcome to the passion |
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J. K. Mitchell Member
since 2002-01-12
Posts 311GA |
RAGE! RAGE! Agaisnt the dying of the light. Well written. |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
I may have missed your birthday, but never do I forget the special person you are. Though these wishes are late, I hope your birthday was a joyful day, filled with love, sweet memories, and celebration. |
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latearrival Member Ascendant
since 2003-03-21
Posts 5499Florida |
Happy Birthday young man and welcome to PIP....You have many good years to look forward to. martyjo |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
Welcome to Pip. A wonderful first post to enter with and I hope you enjoy your time here. |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
I know I'm going to enjoy reading you, for if this write is an example of who you be, you are a compatible spirit to me. Welcome, to Passions blue pages. And Happy Birthday! |
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Kaoru
since 2003-06-07
Posts 3892where the wild flowers grow |
Welcome, your faith is powerful.. Enjoyed. |
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StevenS Senior Member
since 2005-09-21
Posts 945L. A. (Lower Alabama) |
I'm overwhelmed by the response to When Shadow's Fall. Sometimes an encouraging word is the feather that tips the scale. I think a single word spoken in kindness often has the magnificent power to change someone's direction, lift up their head, open their eyes, or renew their hope. I have reaped all these things from you're kind replys. Thank you all so much. |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Oh, I'm liking the way you think. |
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Martie
Moderator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Steven...Welcome to Passions....My birthday was on the 22nd...Happy Birthday to you! I enjoyed reading your uplifting poem!! |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Fantastic writing...James |
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StevenS Senior Member
since 2005-09-21
Posts 945L. A. (Lower Alabama) |
Thank you James, Aloha |
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xFromtheHeartx Member
since 2005-09-24
Posts 80Florida U.S. |
Very nice post bro. Looking foward to your next! |
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bslicker
since 2000-12-04
Posts 2321state of mind |
Welcome Bernie A smile a day keeps the world in smile's. |
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Paul Wilson
since 2002-07-07
Posts 4711United States |
StevenS...Great poem, really enjoyed the smooth flow of your words. Welcome to Passions. I hope you stay here for a long time...Paul ~~To share my poems with you is to share my heart with you~~ |
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Dark Angel Member Patricius
since 1999-08-04
Posts 10095 |
Welcome Steven... lovely writing, a pleasure to read. ~i want for myself your trembling~ |
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StevenS Senior Member
since 2005-09-21
Posts 945L. A. (Lower Alabama) |
I continue to be amazed and humbled by the response of so many wonderful poets and poetess's. Even though my friends you may be far away. You have strengthened me beyond measure. You have reminded me nothing is more important that love and truth. May those fires burn brightly in each of your hearts forever. |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
StevenS, And at such a heavy price is our wisdom. I firmly believe, that "grief without growth is pain wihtout purpose". I am deeply sorry for your loss and grately blessed by your growth. Welcome and may you be prolific in here for a long, long time. May you continue to find peace, hope and strength. If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane, I'd walk right up to heaven and bring you home again. |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
I'm sorry I'm so late with my welcome... but it's sincere! *S* This is wonderful... I look forward to reading more of your work! |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
Steve, you were so right. I really do love this one! Thank you for reaching out and understanding. |
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Kristabell Senior Member
since 2003-11-29
Posts 678Portland, OR |
Ahhhh, you will not give in if only for the simple reason that you say you will not. "Just keep swimming." And you will be fine. Nice write. Kristabell |
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