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THIS WAS GREAT!!
I really liked this one!
posted by
kushie
on October 3, 2006 at 7:33 PM
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It's about time you wrote a new post. Lazy Sir Dunham...I know u can work w
with glass and still write with class--on blogit.
aybe, u r waiting for the class-ic! Take care, Neil
posted by
ILLUMINATI8
on October 3, 2006 at 3:02 PM
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Hi Sir Dunham, you win a tree-mendous number of clicks for FICUS haiku&pics
Thank you buddy
your copy of Florida's Banyan (Strangler Ficus; man...even the trees here get violent. No Ficus religiosa, LOL
posted by
ILLUMINATI8
on October 3, 2006 at 2:14 PM
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Very Good
posted by
dimondj2
on October 2, 2006 at 6:08 PM
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Hi, swftfox,
I liked the poem, and I also like the description of crisis that you posted at the top of this one. Thanks. :)
posted by
BlackPearl1
on October 2, 2006 at 5:02 PM
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Are you in pain?
I didn't understand what you meant by the comment
posted by
star4sky5
on October 2, 2006 at 4:41 PM
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Swifffox, I find this poem uplifting and encouraging.
It's true, who would have chosen their battles to fight, but I believe, as Viktor Frankl wrote in "Man's Search for Meaning," when he survived the Nazi camps, and became a counselor to others who did so as well, "That is not what we expect from life, but what life expects from us" that matters most.
The measure of a man or woman, imho, is in how we face our battles and bear our crosses. Carry on, fellow traveler.
posted by
Blanche.
on October 2, 2006 at 4:38 PM
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Well said!
Who doesn't feel that way sometimes? It's not just you. That is the very condition of all living beings. Solidarity!
posted by
Antonionioni
on October 2, 2006 at 3:36 PM
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Here's a porous tunnel--to see light at the end, more easily...shalom
posted by
ILLUMINATI8
on October 2, 2006 at 3:25 PM
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You are all so kind. Thank you. It is the friends here and God
That are my Source of strength. Again, thank you all.
posted by
swftfox
on October 2, 2006 at 3:11 PM
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swft
Walk the line and keep your eyes straight ahead to tommorrow and you will make it friend. Strong piece.
Be well,
-smartdog
posted by
smartdog_670
on October 2, 2006 at 3:02 PM
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Sorrow and hope
I don’t know what inner or outer battle you’re fighting but if your conviction to see it through is as strong as the piece you wrote, you “shall overcome”.
posted by
Troosha
on October 2, 2006 at 1:53 PM
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swtfox
Expressions so familiar to me...underlying sorrow touched by a ray of hope and drive to fly towards heavens side. Beautiful swtfox, I understand...
posted by
cosy
on October 2, 2006 at 1:17 PM
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Glad U R meeting the challenge-- the archaic words "thine-mine" adds to the
ambience of a scriptural readings: keep the faith as you yourself say, "This is my work to do on earth. Shoulders to the wheel" ( I ied...I added my own words and interpretation). Shalom my friend
posted by
ILLUMINATI8
on October 2, 2006 at 8:20 AM
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Life is tough, isn't it?
Thanks for admitting it in a world where when everyone asks you how you're doing, you're supposed to say "fine." Good luck with your challenge and your writing.
posted by
stbond
on October 2, 2006 at 7:39 AM
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Swftfox
Great writting showing the emotions inside and out only one self can be so selfless good luck to your son I pray for him
posted by
Kat02
on October 2, 2006 at 7:28 AM
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HELLOO DAVE THANK YOU FOR COMING BACK AND VISITING MY BLOGIT ,,,,,,,,,,,
,,,,,,,,,,,I WISH I AM IH THAT HEAVEN BUT I AM STILL ON THE GROUND ....
.... LITTLE DOT RUNNING FROM THE CROWD,,,
,,,,, I LOVE YOUR WORDS ...
... I FEEL YOUR SOUL SAD OR SURRENDER IN THE MUSIC OF YOUR WORDS AS ME<<<<
<<<<< I WISH YOU HAPPINESS ..
.... I LOVE JESUS TOO..
..WITH EVERY RAY IN MY SOUL,,,,,
,,, SALAM...
.. SHALOM..
....READ YOU ....
.... TOMORROW..
NO GOOD BY FOR FRIENDS.....
......najwa
posted by
NAJWA
on October 2, 2006 at 5:30 AM
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Hi Dave. Strength through poetry is a good force to foster in oneself.
Writing it out and nailing the emotions helps you to forge onward.
posted by
_dave_says_ack_
on October 2, 2006 at 5:07 AM
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swftfox
thanks for comments on me and this poem . Ok i will go heaven to than .
posted by
Rosetree
on October 2, 2006 at 2:13 AM
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Truly excellent, a masterful work, swftfox. Harkens an olde style.
And it holds a universal truth of personal growth...
posted by
saul_relative
on October 1, 2006 at 9:32 PM
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tfox, very fine, my friend, and encouraging!
posted by
kingmi
on October 1, 2006 at 9:14 PM
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Swftfox, your heart and your soul and strength shines forth in your poetry. Trust in the Lord and your hope for tomorrow will take care of itself.
posted by
TAPS.
on October 1, 2006 at 9:07 PM
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Just loved this...such powerful words...
posted by
Passionflower
on October 1, 2006 at 8:43 PM
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Sweetie,
Your poem conveys a fighting spirit, strength and character. I would not say joy, but a determination to get through this, bracing yourself for the next day....ok?
posted by
marieclaire66
on October 1, 2006 at 8:13 PM
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Thank you all! What I am in right now has been more than a
"moment of crisis" but for the last four years, but I definitely do hope that this poem conveys a positive note and not a negative or defeatist tone. It was intended to inspire the warrior to greater battle! hahaha.... oh yeah, and to help me remember this tomorrow!
posted by
swftfox
on October 1, 2006 at 8:05 PM
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agreed. challenges are opportunities for growth. Good luck Dave!
posted by
markng
on October 1, 2006 at 7:48 PM
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This is so heartfelt.
May be I should send you an email.
posted by
marieclaire66
on October 1, 2006 at 7:46 PM
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take heart my friend!
Yes Keep your eyes on God, you are not alone believe it or not. I know how tough it is for you, and no one chooses such hardships, but remember you are not alone, not ever. Just believe it... thanks for reading my poem, you know I just did this on demand by looking at a photograph randomly open on a page. It took me back there in wonderful Venice...
posted by
marieclaire66
on October 1, 2006 at 7:46 PM
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swiftfox...this is so beautiful.I know you are under a great adversity, but
I have no doubt you will persevere. you are a spiritual warrior. I will read more tomorrow...a good and safe night to you...
posted by
muser
on October 1, 2006 at 7:45 PM
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I wish you to work out the moment of crisis.
posted by
shypettite
on October 1, 2006 at 7:44 PM
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