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The Answer |
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gheber Junior Member
since 2002-12-04
Posts 23Milwaukee, WI |
When your mind looks at the pictures, on the pages of your past It sees the trail of your decisions, and just how long their spell can last Yesterday’s a memory, and tomorrow’s still a dream The past cannot be altered, and the future can’t be seen What you hear ain’t what you see, and you don’t know which to trust You don’t want to make the choices, that in your heart you know you must Your mind is full of questions, it’s a twisted tangled knot You’re scared you won’t escape the trap, in which your life is caught Is it spite or is it justice, that you seek to satisfy? Can you really make your dreams come true? Do you have the strength to try? And that’s only the beginning, just a teeny tiny part Of that knot you must untangle, and the time has come to start No one can do it for you, you must face it on your own But just ‘cause you don’t see the army, doesn’t mean that you’re alone You can’t distinguish friend from foe, by believing what you’re told It’s only through their actions, that you’ll see the truth unfold You must rise above the pressure, it’ll crush you if you don’t You can win if you work hard enough, but it’s hopeless if you won’t God helps those who help themselves, it certainly is true And you can’t be true to someone else, until you’re true to you Don’t focus on your anger, or your heartache or your fear For as long as they consume you, your vision won’t be clear Guilt and blame are just as useless, their home is in the past And it’s leaving them behind you, that will make you free at last Free to stand responsible, for the choices that you’ve made It’s only then that you can learn, from the part that each one played The nature of aroma, is to hide within the breeze And the nature of a forest, is to hide within the trees The nature of “The Answer”, is to point you to “The Book” When all along it’s hiding, in the last place that you look It’s hiding in your Values, and the things that you hold dear And the moment that you find it, you’ll see it’s always been “right here” Comfort, Strength, and Peace of Mind, all come from deep inside And don’t forget: an honest conscience, makes an honest guide To make the choices right for you, you must trust your truest friend It’s that piece of God that lives in you, that “still, small voice within” © 2006 Gerry E. Heber, All Rights Reserved [This message has been edited by gheber (08-27-2006 06:50 PM).] |
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ThisDiamond Member Rara Avis
since 2002-02-22
Posts 9353Michigan, USA |
Outstanding write! TD |
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Interloper
since 2000-11-06
Posts 8369Deep in the heart |
By name, the Holy Spirit. Fool, said my Muse to me, look in thy heart and write. |
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MGROVES
since 2004-02-01
Posts 3802california |
very powerful words, and i thankyou for them- My spirit will rise |
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gheber Junior Member
since 2002-12-04
Posts 23Milwaukee, WI |
Thank you, Diamond. Keen insight, Loper. Love the sig, M. Y'all are kind. I'm just another dime-a-dozen amateur at this point who can't seem to break away from my cookie-cutter rhythm-n-rhyme format. Even though the content is diverse, the form of everything I've EVER written is identical...almost like I keep putting together the exact same jig-saw puzzle picture with a whole new set of pieces. No worries, though. Until I learn to paint a different picture, I'll be ok with finding a new way to paint the same one. Can't wait to glean and grow from the words and works of the REAL poets I'm finding here. To that end, any and all constructive re-direction is welcome. Thanks again, G When we are unable to find tranquility within ourselves, it is useless to seek it elsewhere. -- Francois de La Rochefoucauld |
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Nirrah New Member
since 2006-08-28
Posts 1Michigan/USA |
I really loved your poem. It is so inspiring and truthful. I look forward to reading the rest of your poems. You are truly a great poet. |
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LeeJ Member Patricius
since 2003-06-19
Posts 13296 |
It’s hiding in your Values, and the things that you hold dear And the moment that you find it, you’ll see it’s always been “right here” Comfort, Strength, and Peace of Mind, all come from deep inside And don’t forget: an honest conscience, makes an honest guide would love to hear this poem to music, absolutely deeply felt...I must be very sensitive today...but honestly, this was a healing touch...with love written all over it...thank you for this...feels kinda like home... |
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The Shadow in Blue Member
since 2006-05-18
Posts 493EL, Michigan |
"What you hear ain’t what you see, and you don’t know which to trust You don’t want to make the choices, that in your heart you know you must Your mind is full of questions, it’s a twisted tangled knot You’re scared you won’t escape the trap, in which your life is caught" Marvelous and Very powerful. Your writing is...well...awesome. Oh and about the rhyme-rhyme style, it suits you. Hope to read more of your stuff because you are a REAL poet-at least to me. ^_^ ~Jill |
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