Chant of Strength
When everything in life is hard,
and when you feel you've had enough,
I cast this spell, a magic ward
to make you stronger, make you tough.
© Jim T. Henriksen
August 9th, 2005
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I wrote this for a friend that had big problems in her life. She kept it in her purse, and everytime she felt depressed, she would take it out, and read it again...
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Hi, Cherokeesquaw. No, actually I meant ward. I have pasted the definition from the dictionary. I use ward in meaning 8 to 10, underlined below... Btw, thanks for the comment, and the applause, I really appreciate it a lot. This poem is actually a real spell, and I wrote this for a friend that had big problems in her life. She kept it in her purse, and everytime she felt depressed, she would take it out, and read it again... Hope you can get the same use of it, and that it helps you through your life. Blessed be!
Jim
ward (wôrd)
n.
1. A division of a city or town, especially an electoral district, for administrative and representative purposes.
2. A district of some English and Scottish counties corresponding roughly to the hundred or the wapentake.
3a. A room in a hospital usually holding six or more patients.
3b. A division in a hospital for the care of a particular group of patients: a maternity ward.
4. One of the divisions of a penal institution, such as a prison.
5. An open court or area of a castle or fortification enclosed by walls.
6a. Law. A minor or incompetent person placed under the care or protection of a guardian or court.
6b. A person under the protection or care of another.
7. The state of being under guard; custody.
8. The act of guarding or protecting; guardianship.
9. A means of protection; a defense.
10. A defensive movement or attitude, especially in fencing; a guard.
11a. The projecting ridge of a lock or keyhole that prevents the turning of a key other than the proper one.
11b. The notch cut into a key that corresponds to such a ridge.
tr.v. ward·ed, ward·ing, wards
To guard; protect.
Phrasal Verb:
ward off
To turn aside; parry: ward off an opponent's blows.
To try to prevent; avert: took vitamins to ward off head colds.
Source: The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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you said "I cast this spell, a magic ward. did you mean word or wand. What ever it is, I believe I could use it right now and I have to believe every hurt we go through it has to make us stronger or it will break us. I am too sensitive to everything but strong willed and broadminded,and loved these words. Thanks for sharing that and thanks for the comment on the Abuse has got to stop. I really think it does have to stop. Anyway thanks for sharing your poem with us. Was very meaningful to me.
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Hi, Snafferu! Thanks for the comment!
Jim
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Thanks for the comment, Linda!
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this is so true, good little poem.. good flow thank you for sharing.. Linda
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Thank you for the great comment, lencio.
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Lovely thing you have done for a friend. Of course a friend's love and support doea help a great deal to come out of situations. Well done, beautiful Chant!!!
Love and light,
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Thanks, Joyce. It was a help for her in a time when she needed it the most. You know, I decided I'm going to tell something I've not told anyone here yet, you'll be the first to know; the one I wrote this poem to, is the same I write about in the poem "In loving memory".
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So Nice!!!
Jim, That was so good of you to do that for your friend. It is very comforting to know we have friends who are always there for us and it sounds like you are for her. This was a nice little spell to cast and give her strength when she needed it most. I'm sure you help her to , this certainly made me !
Great job.
Joyce
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Thanks, Albus2. Please, do keep the poem around, even print it out, and hand it on the wall. I'm glad it helps others too...
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Hi, Buffy! It's been some days since last time, though I've seen your trail all around the featured poems... Yes, this was written as a spell, and I do believe it works, if you just believe in it.
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Hi, LadyUnique. You ask if I ment "word" or "wand". No, "ward" is the word... A ward is like a defence - i.e. you ward your face if someone threatens to beat you...
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Hi, Ray Von. Yes, the poem helped her through a difficult time in her life, and everytime I saw her, she took it out of her purse, and said "See, I still have it!" with a smile...
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Oh, this is so good. Yes, there comes a time, when you feel like dropping everything and moving on. It is then that you need strength. Even I shall carry this one around. Very good one. I wish you all the best. -
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Well youve cast a spell on me!Wrote it down,stuffed it in my purse and if it doesnt work will return to curse you!Only kidding !What we all need is a magic wand! -
very good thought to give to a friend and now you are sharing it with us
one question "magic ward"... did you mean wand or word? ward would fit too... i was just curious
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You helped her a lot then because this poem is encouraging her to accept and at the same time to be tough, not let herself be put down and to stand up for herself.
I'm sure that you helped her a lot and that she will be grateful for it.you are a good friend.
Maria
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