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RE: Poem Time! - 1/25/2007 3:55:02 PM
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Caspian
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Okay, this isn't mine, but I really, really heart Emily Dickinsen. Here's one of my faves...
 -Cas
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If You Were Coming in the Fall
If you were coming in the fall,
I'd brush the summer by
With half a smile and half a spurn,
As housewives do a fly.
If I could see you in a year,
I'd wind the months in balls,
And put them each in separate drawers,
Until their time befalls.
If only centuries delayed,
I'd count them on my hand,
Subtracting till my fingers dropped
Into Van Diemen's land.
If certain, when this life was out,
That yours and mine should be,
I'd toss it yonder like a rind,
And taste eternity.
But now, all ignorant of the length
Of time's uncertain wing,
It goads me, like the goblin bee,
That will not state its sting.
-- Emily Dickinson.
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RE: Poem Time! - 1/25/2007 4:19:31 PM
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John_O
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ORIGINAL: mmartiandt
Good poems guys. Anyone else?
Maybe I'll sit down and write something later. Haven't written one in years
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RE: Poem Time! - 1/25/2007 5:26:39 PM
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Neither have I! Obviously...
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RE: Poem Time! - 1/25/2007 7:55:14 PM
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John_O
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Here's what I wrote on the way home from work. Or more exactly what God had to have given me on the way home from work.
(Please note that I am OK. While I don't intend to be a johnny one note I remember that good poetry is written from the heart and this is a topic unfortunately near to me.
The opening couplet was birthed on the "I have an idea" story thread and has been rolling around in my brain since then. I guess it found it's home.
I tend to be super critical of my own writing. I see the errors and the mis-rhymes and broken cadence (can't remember the right word for it). What do you see? )
Rebirth
Hunched o'er his workbench softly crying
As the rain beats down outside
His heart ripped out as if he's dying
Bereft of hope and pride
He promised to take care of her
For her he'd give his life
He promised her a life of joy
And then made her his wife
For many years he kept her safe
He held her hand in his
But when the final battle came
It all came down to this
He wasn't strong enough to win
To beat that evil foe
And when her hand slipped out of his
He could only watch her go
And so he cries over his work
Filled with doubt and shame
How could he let her down that way
He knows that he's to blame
But in a still small voice he hears
"Don't blame yourself my son
I decide who lives and dies
Which battles will be won
I decide who stays and goes
According to my plan
You did all that I asked you to
You were my chosen man
To keep this little one for me
Safe till the final fight
To hold her hand tightly in yours
Until this final night
And so my son lift up your head
Her battle has been won
For she is now no longer dead
She now lives with the Son"
Then somewhere deep inside his heart
A place that just One knows
Hope and joy have been reborn
And a single flower grows.
(edit to fix capitalization error and second to last stanza)
< Message edited by John_O -- 1/26/2007 10:12:41 AM >
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Psalms 46:10 Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth.
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RE: Poem Time! - 1/25/2007 7:59:15 PM
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mutinywxgirl
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I'm speechless.
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RE: Poem Time! - 1/25/2007 8:01:12 PM
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mmartiandt
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All I can say is WOW!
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RE: Poem Time! - 1/26/2007 1:17:01 AM
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Wow! This thread has been revived. Cool!
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RE: Poem Time! - 1/26/2007 8:51:26 AM
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9/4/05 Just Reach Out By Brad Woolley
(1st Verse)
I see it in the distance, like a city made of gold
the wonder fills my countenance, these thoughts have taken hold
sitting up atop a hill, in radiance and splendor
in disbelief I catch myself, who on earth may enter
Nestled in the faithful care, of hope and love and trust
the prize is at the rainbow's end, and seek it out I must
if I gave up in the race, could I look back at this face
That shouts aloud from every crease
if vain is building, let it cease
I seek your doubtless sweet release
(chorus)
Help me understand that Lord, my life is in your hands
and lead me in the way that keeps me on your perfect plan
no longer will I build my castles on the sinking sand
so just reach out, and reassure, this imperfected man
(2nd verse)
desire is upon me, ringing in my soul so true
to stake a claim of lovliness, that rests in perfect view
the struggle isn't easy, do I lay back or proceed
my insides cry out for his voice, the Lord's word I will heed
suppose this door's discreetly sealed
I pray you'll give me strength to yield
for self maneuvers, I won't wield
(chorus)
Help me understand that Lord, my life is in your hands
and lead me in the way that keeps me on your perfect plan
no longer will I build my castles on the sinking sand
so just reach out, and reassure, this imperfected man
Brad
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RE: Poem Time! - 1/26/2007 9:01:42 AM
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John_O
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Good song Brad. (What's the music sound like?)
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RE: Poem Time! - 1/28/2007 7:24:46 PM
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mashelle
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quote:
ORIGINAL: mutinywxgirl
I'm speechless.
Ditto...
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RE: Poem Time! - 1/28/2007 10:50:12 PM
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mmartiandt
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Great song Brad!
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RE: Poem Time! - 1/29/2007 1:17:44 AM
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cammo2006
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I had completely forgotten about this thread. I'm blank right now with poetry, but it's good to know this one's been resurrected when something does come along!
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RE: Poem Time! - 1/29/2007 7:34:55 AM
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BCW1969
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Subtle Shades 10/4/99 By Brad Woolley
Subtle shades of a heart turning grey,
darkened by the stains, of earlier days
silent cries from a wounded soul,
languishing in pain, an enveloping hole
blinded eyes, dead in their sight,
makes something so wrong, the comfort of night
merciful eyes, opened wide looking on,
seeing the hope in a tortured heart gone
Wondering where, she hides from the rain,
and settles the rapture of an unending pain
waiting through seasons of caution and fear,
patiently longing to be ever near
knowing a flower won't open by force
silently waiting 'til it runs it's course
subtle shades of an impatience thins,
by reflecting on all, that there might be to win.
Brad Charles Woolley
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RE: Poem Time! - 2/5/2007 11:43:38 PM
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Seems like we have quite the poets among us. We are truly blessed by your talents.
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RE: Poem Time! - 9/25/2007 12:06:17 AM
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ladioffaith
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Where is this thread? I wondered one day
So I searched for it, then read what y'all had to say
Good poems one, good poems all
But for months we have written none, no, nothing at all
So now is the time to share in some fun.
Write poetry and share it with everyone.
Just remember, it's in Singles, so let that be your theme
Of love shared, love lost, love that's only a dream
So come one, come all, come post in this thread
Or else all our poetry will be mostly dead!
We can't let them die, they're part of our past
So let's see how long we can make this thread last!
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He will take great delight in you, he will quiet you with
his love, he will rejoice over you with singing." Zeph. 3:17
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RE: Poem Time! - 9/25/2007 9:00:56 PM
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hispen
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I've written hundreds of poems (been writing since I was 14).
Here's one I wrote back in the day.
Friday Night
Oh what a lovely picture
Painted for the world to see
Of a girl with no qualms about life
Content with things as they be
A smile for this one, a chat for that
She holds her head high as she goes
Even fooling herself sometimes
About the she that nobody knows
If I had a word for each tear she’s cried
What an accomplished writer I’d be
But alas, I do, and that writer I am
For the girl with no qualms is me.
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RE: Poem Time! - 9/25/2007 9:02:26 PM
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hispen
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And here is one from more recent years.
The Door
I opened a door once in my life
and boldly I stepped in
waiting on the other side for me
were pleasures wrapped in sin
From room to room for several years
I roamed each wicked floor
until I heard Jesus calling me
from the other side of the door
He beckoned me down each hallway
past each room that I had tried
Ever so sweetly calling my name
until I was safely back outside
Only to discover another door
where Jesus stood waiting for me
sure of his love, I walked through
and finally I was free
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RE: Poem Time! - 3/11/2008 2:41:24 PM
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John_O
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In the dark of night on the 7th of June
In the pale wan light of a slivered moon
Arose a shout that woke the dead
And shook the neighbor from his bed
As darkness lay upon the ground
The earth did tremble with the sound
The people shook and quaked in fear
What made that awful sound we hear
They slunk unto the window pane
To face the dread, clear and plain
What was this sound, this calamity
T'was just the singles at another GT
Laughter rang through the air
Joyful voices without a care
Singers singing high and deep
"Keep it down out there, we're trying to sleep!"
(edited for typo)
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RE: Poem Time! - 3/11/2008 5:48:02 PM
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^^^^^^^^^^^June 7th is the anniversery of Hubby's Memorial service.
I have only written a few poems and they were not very good.
However, I love poetry. I read old poems and hymns as part of my quiet time.
Here is one I read since coming here that made me think of you all.
How sweet, how heavenly is the sight,
When those who love the Lord
In one another's peace delight,
And so fulfill his word!
When each can feel his brother's sigh,
And with him bear a part;
When sorrow flows from eye to eye,
And joy from heart to heart.
Joseph Swain
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RE: Poem Time! - 3/11/2008 9:23:54 PM
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John_O
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ORIGINAL: cherishhim
^^^^^^^^^^^June 7th is the anniversery of Hubby's Memorial service.
I have only written a few poems and they were not very good.
However, I love poetry. I read old poems and hymns as part of my quiet time.
Here is one I read since coming here that made me think of you all.
How sweet, how heavenly is the sight,
When those who love the Lord
In one another's peace delight,
And so fulfill his word!
When each can feel his brother's sigh,
And with him bear a part;
When sorrow flows from eye to eye,
And joy from heart to heart.
Joseph Swain
Very good Nadine. Thank you. Lots of good stuff on this thread.
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