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| Are You Strong Enough to Bleed ..... and Love Posted: 10/11/2007 9:44:10 AM | justdifferent Are You Strong Enough To Bleed Msg: 88 Posted: 7/10/2006 7 35 PM
Broken Wings-- Thanks for contributing.
To all that reads my poems, a very big Thank You.
"Mr. Johnny Cash"
Tell me this, whom will be strong enough to say what's true Whom will be brave enough to be isolated, to stand up for you No not the popular, with their smiles and exclusion of others The ones that do not realize we all are sisters and brothers
But the ones who are ugly, poor, and despaired The ones that are so broken they have no chance of repair Who will speak for those whose words fall on deaf ears Who will bring hope to these people and help ease their fears
The day Johnny Cash died, a part of me died too From childhood he was in my soul, for his words rang true Yes I cried when ol' Johnny died, such sincerity in his tone A man that was haunted, tortured and suffered on his own
Johnny was a wise man, one that knew what was right Of the battles within that a man sometimes must fight Good versus bad, love versus hate, a struggle for each to win I know exactly what he speaks, I too have these battles within
It is a constant struggle trying to do what's right For deep in the soul, another influence tries to blind sight Bringing up the pain I have felt, saying it is unfair To turn my back on the world that just does not care
Johnny, you had sincerity in your voice and I too felt your pain And I too will struggle, hoping through honesty, respect I will gain Mr. Cash you are gone, but your words will live on Due to your honesty, I know that I am not alone | |
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| Are You Strong Enough to Bleed ..... and Love Posted: 10/11/2007 9:45:08 AM | GreenEyesFlashing Are You Strong Enough To Bleed Msg: 89 Posted: 7/10/2006 7 25 PM
Justdifferent,
I am truly captivated by your writing. Since I have been thrown away by my husband in divorce, I can truly feel what you managed to portray in your writing. I know what it feels like and I can feel what you feel. Amazing poet! | |
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| Are You Strong Enough to Bleed ..... and Love Posted: 10/11/2007 9:46:45 AM | justdifferent Are You Strong Enough To Bleed Msg: 90 Posted: 7/10/2006 10 04 PM
Sally2350--that is really a very sweet thing to say. I am really touched by your comments. Thank you very much for considering me a poet. I had never really considered myself anything more than a man that writes poetry, to be considered a poet is an honor. Thank you very much.
Here are some more poems that I posted on different threads.
"Give Me Something to Believe In"
Before I went to bed last night, I had this foolish notion That tomorrow when I woke up, I'd feel no emotion But no such luck at all, just a wishful thought Somewhere running for safety, my stupid heart got caught
Yes I must acknowledge the truth, you don't care for me It's so hard to walk away, I speak with honesty Perhaps a prayer I'm living on, maybe a lucky star One that's so far away, I know not where you are
You say that you love me, why hurt me when you do Even your best effort, screams and shouts screw you I'm really getting very tired, of trying just to care I can only give so much, you never want to share
When I say I love you, you just turn your head When I look into your eyes, I see a love that's dead I guess I'm grabbing for straws, looking for something to believe in You keep giving less and less, give just one reason for believing
"With My Respect, To All That Died For Freedom"
A foreigner, on foreign soil A family at home in emotional toil A lover left behind, feeling all alone Fighting for a cause, now you are gone
Thousands of miles away, in a land you are hated Curses and thrown stones, you're constantly berated Loyal to your leader, death in the air You're in solitude, no one seems to care
Knowing every moment, might be your last Trying to stay focused, your mind is filled with the past An enemy is scouting, looking for a kill A dead American soldier, would be his greatest thrill
Doing as he's ordered, standing his ground A shot rings out, killed with just one round They're dancing in the streets, thanking the powers that be The fallen American soldier, his eyes no longer sees
Family at home, destroyed and broken hearted Knew it was possible, when his company departed | |
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| Are You Strong Enough to Bleed ..... and Love Posted: 10/11/2007 9:48:03 AM | Chandra31 Are You Strong Enough To Bleed Msg: 91 Posted: 7/11/2006 1:03:09 AM
JD...thank you for sharing your thoughts, words and feelings i have read alot of poems of yours and i always seem to understand yours ...more so then others, everyone that writes has their own reasons im not saying they shouldn't, but so far i can relate to yours the best. with that....best wishes and keep writing | |
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| Are You Strong Enough to Bleed ..... and Love Posted: 10/11/2007 9:51:22 AM | justdifferent Are You Strong Enough To Bleed Msg: 92 Posted: 7/11/2006 1:05:56 AM
chandra31--Thank you for reading my poems and for your kind words. I am glad that you can relate to my poems. I really do try to be as sincere and honest about things as I can be. What I say is not always pretty but sometimes the truth is ugly. And I am glad that people do read my poems and can relate to them. And all the feedback regardless of what is said gets stored in my heart. Thank you very much for reading and replying. And thanks to all that read.
"The Deafening Sound Of Silence"
My son is asleep, the house so quiet, it just makes me feel so sad It takes me back to when I was a kid, and to memories that are bad There should be laughter and smiles, but there is just a lonely kid At home with his mama and baby sister, her love for me was hid
Mama do you wanna play, I clearly remember asking She doesn't even look at me, in sadness I am basking A broken hearted kid just drops his head, and starts to cry And I still get teary-eyed when I think, but the tears I hide
Why didn't mama love me, I couldn't have been that mean I wonder if she would have given me a hug, if my hurt she could have seen Always reading books about love, but never ever really showing love to me If your own mama don't love you, who else can, answer honestly
It hurts so bad to type these words, especially with no one to hug I would probably be a strung out addict, if love was available in a drug The tears built up and I just want to cry, dang I feel so alone Why can't someone just want me to call their very own
What I wouldn't give for a hug right now, I would gladly say thank you That's just a wasted thought, no one has wanted my heart, it makes me feel so blue I don't know, am I feeling sorry myself, just for being honest how I feel If so, who is here to wipe away my tears from this hurt and loneliness that's real
I guess my father's sister was right, when she said no one could ever love me Perhaps she should have said you'll be loved by all, your beautiful heart the world will see All that I know and all I pray is that my son will never hurt this way And all the tears, both visible and hidden, that I have cried, he'll never have to talk about his one day | |
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| Are You Strong Enough to Bleed ..... and Love Posted: 10/11/2007 9:52:52 AM | MNDove Are You Strong Enough To Bleed Msg: 93 Posted: 7/11/2006 2:03:39 AM
"The Deafening Sound Of Silence" can feel the tears from the caverns of your soul. | |
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| Are You Strong Enough to Bleed ..... and Love Posted: 10/11/2007 9:54:21 AM | PATRICKOFTHEAMAZON Are You Strong Enough To Bleed Msg: 94 Posted: 7/11/2006 4 54 AM
Enjoyed the poem about gladiators, justdifferent. Keep it up.
I would add some new schtuff again but it is way too early to be creative. So here is an oldie I wrote while working a midnight shift in a glass factory.
The bleeding flower pot shatters, breaks Broken home ruined by lies, hate Oh mother, why do you still water the roses Can't you see their dead, blood red, no more kodak moments
Static scream, deafening and colourless Dialtone hope, distant and answerless Oh father, why did you have to leave Packed your bags and fled, please tell me I'm begging on my knees | |
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| Are You Strong Enough to Bleed ..... and Love Posted: 10/11/2007 9:55:58 AM | ltliving Are You Strong Enough To Bleed Msg: 95 Posted: 7/11/2006 5 58 AM
Hi JD! Really enjoy stopping in here and reading your writes. Keep up the great work!!
Even though we live so far apart, your words have captured my heart. A shared bond of similiar pain and style, reading your thoughts is so worthwhile. A true inspiration for all of us to read, if only we were all strong enough to bleed. | |
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| Are You Strong Enough to Bleed ..... and Love Posted: 10/11/2007 9:57:26 AM | justdifferent Are You Strong Enough To Bleed Msg: 96 Posted: 7/11/2006 1 56 PM
MNDove--Thanks for reading and replying. It is good to hear from you. Have you any more poems to contribute? If so feel free to do so.
patrickoftheamazon--Thanks for reading and replying. I am glad that you enjoyed the gladiator poem. I try to write a little about all kinds of different things. Thanks for your contribution to the thread.
ltliving--Thank you for reading and replying and your kind words. Thank you for your inspring poem, I am glad that you enjoy my poems and that you can relate to them. Thank you for your contribution to the thread.
Thank you to everyone that reads and always feel free to contribute and or reply.
"Praise unto the Lord"
Lord I kneel before You, for I do understand That I am all that I am because You made me who I am I give praise unto You Lord, because you saved my life And gave me a path filled with obstacles and a life filled with strife
I am who I am today, and I give thanks to You And when times have been the worse, You've been there to see me through Rat poison could have taken my life, but You gave me another day And when I ran wild and crazy, You never gave up on me in any way
Lord I give You honor, shout Your name for all to hear Because when I needed a friend the most, You were there to hold me near Lord I will not praise Your grace, and then disrespect By saying such beautiful words of You, and living a life that is suspect
Saying beautiful words that give praise, is just plain shallow If one's actions are a contradiction, and one's life is not hallow Lord I will not disrespect You, by engaging with others in sin For I would be a hypocrite, all throughout and within
I am not perfect Lord and never will I be, but I can speak of what is true That I will not deliberately sin, after giving praise and honor to You I don't know what the future holds, but I will attest That You will always influence me and help me pass any test | |
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| Are You Strong Enough to Bleed ..... and Love Posted: 10/11/2007 9:58:56 AM | Meleah Are You Strong Enough To Bleed Msg: 97 Posted: 7/11/2006 2:05:36 PM Joined: 10/15/2005
You write some mighty fine poetry...soul stirring stuff. I'm enjoying it immensely! Thank you for sharing. | |
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| Are You Strong Enough to Bleed ..... and Love Posted: 10/11/2007 10:02:01 AM | honeybunn44 Are You Strong Enough To Bleed Msg: 99 Joined: 6/25/2006 justdifferent....
I really enjoy reading your poems what you write really has meaning to them.but here is one.
Feeling sadness
For some strange reason i feel sad
I know that things can't be all that bad
I don't understand why
I really wish i was high
so my thoughts could reach the sky
Maybe i can fly
My thoughts are very real
I just wish that my leg would heal
Why do i have to feel this way
I only wish this pain would go away | |
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| Are You Strong Enough to Bleed ..... and Love Posted: 10/11/2007 10:04:29 AM | justdifferent Are You Strong Enough To Bleed Msg: 100 Posted: 7/11/2006 8 28 PM
Faithful1950--Thank you for reading and replying. I am glad that you enjoy it and I am glad that people do read it. Thank you for your kind words.
honeybunn44--Thanks for reading and for your words. Thanks for your contribution to the thread. We all have had thoughts along the lines of your poem some time or another. Except maybe for the injured leg. If it is still injured I hope it will heal quickly.
"Be Glad It Wasn't You"
I just had stopped and got a value meal as I saw the man On the side of the road lost, helpless, friendless, lost without a plan I thought I was looking in the mirror as we seemed one in the same And I saw the desperation on his face, his humility and shame
His death was coming, it could be sensed, his color was deep gray Hollow eyes from a dying soul, he didn't ask but I gave my food away It didn't matter how much it cost or what I had left in my hand That man was dying that day for just a friend, it took seeing me to understand
He was dirty, his clothes holey and worn, and his smell real bad But I saw a human being in need and to help him I was glad I gave thanks that day on the roadside that it was me but not me We were the same people but each with a different destiny
I wish I could be more exact about whatever happened to him But never again did I see him at that stop sign again Lord I am greatful that you gave me a better path and life And with the things I struggle with at least I didn't have his strife
I don't assume or take for granted what tomorrow might bring Just be so happy that it wasn't you, imagine the blues he had to sing | |
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| Are You Strong Enough to Bleed ..... and Love Posted: 10/11/2007 10:07:52 AM | justdifferent Are You Strong Enough To Bleed Msg: 102 Posted: 7/12/2006 12 17 PM
"Jesus"
Blind faith exists for a man dead for two thousand years One that wiped away the hurt and stopped so many tears A lot of questions suggesting that He might not have been divine That He might not have done miracles or cured the sick or blind
Everyone has their own decision to make, and believe in what they choose But because that Jesus walked this Earth a situation you just can't lose I believe in Jesus and know He died for me that day I am not going to tell what to believe, but please listen to the words I say
What if Jesus was just a man like some would like to claim He taught loving and caring for all people, loved each person the same He taught the world that giving and sharing was the life to choose And he suffered pain and hurt because He loved me and you
There was a man named Jesus, history books will not deny And on a cross for a purpose, He did surely die Whether you wish to believe He was a man or saviour, that is your choice But the world could be an even better place if people lived the words of His voice | |
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| Are You Strong Enough to Bleed ..... and Love Posted: 10/11/2007 10:09:13 AM | justdifferent Are You Strong Enough To Bleed Msg: 103 Posted: 7/12/2006 5 46 PM
"A Kiss Goodnight"
The diamonds that are your eyes, sparkle ever so bright And to love you like I've never loved, fills my soul with fright Shaking when you hold me near, my feelings want to explode Hiding the passion that is boiling so deep, I'm about to implode
Never wanting to kiss someone so bad, this moment standing still And by the smiles on our face, we know this love we have is real Trembling inside when your face moves in, sharing our first kiss And waiting a lifetime for this love, I'm glad I didn't miss
This moment of caring, time standing still, all control is lost And to fall so deeply in love, a reward without a cost How can I say what my heart feels, words can not explain And not a memory of lovers before, at this moment, all joy no pain
Our loving lips locked and filled with desire, not a single care Trapped in this moment where only two can exist, a feeling I hope we always share The softness of your lips, lipstick adding color to the kiss Redness is the color of choice, that tomorrow I'm gonna miss
Deeply heated from passionate blood, we see the morning light Now that our hearts know we love each other, it's time to say goodnight | |
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| Are You Strong Enough to Bleed ..... and Love Posted: 10/11/2007 10:13:24 AM | justdifferent Are You Strong Enough To Bleed Msg: 104 Posted: 7/12/2006 8:35:49 PM
How can you truly appreciate your life until it is almost taken away.
"More Praise To God"
Every morning that I awaken, and raise my sleepy head I give thanks to God that I am alive, and finally not dead And when I check on my boy, and see his sleeping smile Despite all the things that could be better, to live my life is worthwhile
Without the hurt and the heartaches, could we appreciate The things that we hold dear or would our hearts deteriorate And so many thanks I give to You, for unanswered prayers Now that I contemplate, I'm glad to be rid of what I thought I cared
I once wished for death, a prayer You would not give Now I am grateful for everyday that You let me live I have lived through the pain caused by man kind Been abused and treated like a dog, by eyes that were blind
But Lord, I must confess, I know better times await And I hope that You will forgive those people who did treat me with hate I try not to let it get me, or to bring me down For Your love brings me comfort and picks me up off the ground
You are in my thoughts and actions, for they both are seen By the ones that are influenced by us, in their eyes we gleam You have saved my life so many times, when bad choices I almost made And from getting caught up in the street games that we foolishly played
That trigger could have easily been pulled, but a heart was changed A brand new outlook on life, made a life rearranged I give thanks to you God, for when at that stop sign That no one was around to get hurt when I went through it flying
You have a way of working, that sometimes to the eye is blind When I stayed out of work that day, five years later a son that's mine Lord I give you thanks unto you for all the pain I have lived It makes it easier to help others, true friendship I can give
Lord, the only thing that I pray of You, to heal, feed, comfort, for peace and to forgive And I give thanks to You for every second me, my son, family, and all in this world lives | |
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| Are You Strong Enough to Bleed ..... and Love Posted: 10/11/2007 10:14:38 AM | Chandra31 Are You Strong Enough To Bleed Msg: 105 Posted: 7/12/2006 9:02:15 PM
YAY!! for another great day! I am very glad i can say JD your poems are a blossom In my world it makes everything awesome!
Keep up the great writing Take care! | |
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| Are You Strong Enough to Bleed ..... and Love Posted: 10/11/2007 10:16:53 AM | justdifferent Are You Strong Enough To Bleed Msg: 106 Posted: 7/13/2006 11 55 AM
chandra31--Thank you for your kind words. I am glad that someone likes my poems.
"Good bye to all"
The time is here to say goodbye There will be no tears except from my eye Just a word to let you know Thanks to you before I go
To all that read and even posted Comments my heart gladly toasted One thing I hope that you feel That all my words were truly real
I doubt that it happened but I did try To bring thoughts and questions to why Things are the the way they are And each our death is not that far
So live each day like it is the last And think about the future by remembering from the past And remember one thing that is always true That everybody in the world deserves to be loved by you
Yes, I am weird, eccletic, and strange But true emotions I had a very wide range And I did feel it all in my heart And for all those that were kind, I will miss you now that we're apart
I knew a different life, one I thank God that you don't To have lived without love when that is all that I want To have eyes that see things that are real and will be For I am just different, those words are just me | |
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| Are You Strong Enough to Bleed ..... and Love Posted: 10/11/2007 10:18:47 AM | justdifferent Are You Strong Enough To Bleed Msg: 110 Posted: 7/14/2006 6 33 PM
"Mother Nature"
Your waters cleanse my soul and spirit of all the impurities.......... Your songbirds sing a song for me, a song of beauty that reenergizes my soul......... Your stars are my dreams and all I need do is to find the star that holds my particular dream and keep it within my sight so that I do not lose sight of it.......... Your sun is the light that keeps me on the path of my choice.......... Your lands ensure that I maintain footing while following my dreams.......... Your grass brings comfort as I travel my journey............. Your clouds embrace me and bring the comfort of a hug to my spirit......... Your flowers bring frangrance to life, the natural smell of an Earthly perfume........... Your rocks bring pain that is needed to ensure that I am still alive and feeling.................... Your rose shows what life can be when handled with care; if careless with the rose it hurts because of thorns, if picked carefully nothing is as lovely from both sight and smell...........
Comfort is a trip back to nature | |
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| Are You Strong Enough to Bleed ..... and Love Posted: 10/11/2007 10:20:15 AM | justdifferent Are You Strong Enough To Bleed Msg: 112 Posted: 7/14/2006 10 51 PM
"Let Your Heart Bleed"
Here are my wounds, laugh if you must Here are the scars left by the ones I trust See a broken heart, ripped into shreds Here is an open wound, and there are no meds
Look through my eyes, do things look the same Walk a mile in my shoes, feel my hurt and shame Realize that we all are human, we have feelings each and all Can’t you feel my loneliness, waiting for a friend to call
Open up your heart and soul, bleed through your hand Show the world that you too feel, make them understand Let them feel your hurt and pain, let them see your tears Show your vulnerability, don’t hide behind your fears
Let not your weakness dominate your soul Let not your insecurity remain in control Show the world your strength and that you are brave Not a helpless weakling that’s needing to be saved
Show the world just what you feel and what you need Here’s your piece of paper, now let your heart bleed | |
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| Are You Strong Enough to Bleed ..... and Love Posted: 10/11/2007 10:21:54 AM | justdifferent Are You Strong Enough To Bleed Msg: 113 Posted: 7/15/2006 7 38 PM
Wrong or right, let's stand and fight Bring out the words that fills with fright The truth for once, can people speak Or will they continue to be weak
Playing a game of hide and seek Picking on the defenseless and the meek Forget turning the other cheek The future for that is dismal and bleak
People waving rescue flags, trying to get attention But lonely hearts are isolated, put in a detention Break the chains, escape the wrath, of other's that just hate Find the place that you fit in, even if losers you relate
Be the brave that stands alone, against the entire Earth And face your destiny even if it's social death, it's been your path since birth Trying to get noticed by the bigger fish, they look away and ignore How can they be so cruel with a stranger knocking at their door | |
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| Are You Strong Enough to Bleed ..... and Love Posted: 10/11/2007 10:23:43 AM | Meleah Are You Strong Enough To Bleed Msg: 114 Posted: 7/15/2006 8 21 PM
Hey justdifferent: I came back to this thread to read more of your poetry. I had only read a few the other day. I just realized that I've been reading for over an hour now and still haven't finished! You have an amazing talent, young man! I honestly feel some of your poetry should be published. I never realized that you had written so much - and I'm sure that's not all of it either!
Through your poetry and your little notes to various people, we're learning alot about you personally. How wonderful that you have custody of your son. From what you've written and said, that little gaffer is so lucky to have you for his Daddy. Your love and patience shines through for all to see just how much he means to you. I'm sure on difficult days, just the thought of him pulls you out of bed to face another day. It was like that for me when I was on my own with my 2 year old daughter many years ago. A child gives you the strength to keep going - you have no other choice when they're so dependant on you for everything.
In some of your poetry, your deep faith shines through as well. Faith will see you through many tough situations - as it has me and many others. Where would we be without God's gentle hand guiding us? Lost. And you're not! Thank God for that, too.
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| Are You Strong Enough to Bleed ..... and Love Posted: 10/11/2007 10:25:52 AM | justdifferent Are You Strong Enough To Bleed Msg: 115 Posted: 7/15/2006 10:00:39 PM
Faithful, Thank you very much for your comments. I have a few more scattered about in the forum. I am really a decent human being that has taken care of my son since he was born even when his mom was around. I gave him his bottle, burped, changed him, the entire mother thing and father thing. And I really do love him so very much. And religion has always had an impact on my life, even when I was on the wild side it put a limit on how far I would go with things. Most everything I have written is really my life. My only hope by showing my weaknesses and mistakes is that I hope to maybe change someone's life if even in a small way. I am far from being perfect, but I will never pretend to be anything that I am not. God has really been with me through a lot of foolishness and craziness and without him being there I would probably be dead today. Thank you a lot for your kind words and I am glad that you enjoyed reading my poems that you have read.
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| Are You Strong Enough to Bleed ..... and Love Posted: 10/11/2007 10:27:18 AM | champrins Are You Strong Enough To Bleed Msg: 116 Posted: 7/15/2006 10 22 PM
I came here once to write a verse It started well and then (a curse) Some tears rolled out from some place deep I realised then a wound was raw On one I thought I'd closed the door
Yes it sure takes strength to bleed To let it out and yet still heed The place inside where memories grow That pain that oft takes time to heal Is the one that brings you down to kneel
I find I'm not yet ready to leave The pain of that one on my sleeve The loss of a child is hard to bear But one day I'll perhaps not weep And speak of her not in my sleep
Nor in my dreams as I watch her grow But in my days as onward I go About the job of living No longer guilt ridden by being alive When she's no longer by my side
*champrins*
Thank you for the invitation JD | |
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| Are You Strong Enough to Bleed ..... and Love Posted: 10/11/2007 10:28:59 AM | justdifferent Are You Strong Enough To Bleed Msg: 117 Posted: 7/15/2006 10 28 PM
champrins, From the depths of my soul, I am truly saddened for you. That has to be the most heart wrenching event to ever happen. My thoughts and prayers are with you. If you ever need a person to release the pain on please feel free to Email me. Thank you for your visit and contribution. And I am truly so saddened.
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| Are You Strong Enough to Bleed ..... and Love Posted: 10/11/2007 10:30:41 AM | justdifferent Are You Strong Enough To Bleed Msg: 118 Posted: 7/15/2006 11 16 PM
champrins
I can feel you crying out for a love that's lost In your dreams she is alive, don't ever let it stop You were blessed for whatever time that you two did share Nothing can destroy the bond of a child and parent that cares
Cry not deeply for the loss, smile for the love you felt Don't think about the sadness, just happy times that made your heart melt Hear the laughter, the silly giggle, the cooing from her bed Please realize that her energy is with you, her soul and spirit is not dead
Her spirit is with you, breath her in, feel her in your heart Don't ever breath her out, she's been with you from the start What's been done can not be erased, the memory remains Her soul is a thoroughbred horse, your heart the open range
Hold on to her smiles, each and every one, she would not want you sad For the child's heart loves so freely, she'd want you to feel glad It is better to have loved a moment, than to have lived without The time that you loved her was not enough for you, but your love for her, the happiness of her laughter, those were what her smiles were about
Please do not take any of this the wrong way. I meant everything in a respectful manner. | |
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