The scale of life
Suspended in darkness
One side holds my joys
The other holds my pain
When life gets me down
Scale is weighed to one side
Leaning heavily on my pains
Unable to see the positives.
Unable to see past the tears
That run down my face
Like a overflowing river
Unable to close the dam
The negative scale holds so much
Scars of my past that continue to hurt
My pain, anguish, hatred, regret, sorrow
My sadness, depression, emptiness....
Wanting to know what is on the other scale
Searching, questioning, wanting to know....
What is it that can balance the scales?
Doubting that anything could make me happy
Searching deep inside myself to find
The one thing that would fill the void....
An epic journey within my mind and soul
Desperately looking for the answer.
What is true happiness to me?
The love of my friendships
A playground, children laughing
Helping others... a beautiful sunset....
Realizing what makes me happy
Helps balance the scale....
Balanced scale equals balanced life
What is a balanced life like?
It sounds like… a crystal clear lake
The waves gently rolling onto the shore
A peaceful silence reassuring the mind
A gentle breeze blowing through the air
It smells like… a grassy meadow
Mild fragrance that soothes the soul
Smell clear of smog and pollution
Taking a deep breathe and breathing it in
It tastes like… ice cream
The smooth texture cooling the tongue
A simple flavor that all enjoy
Like an explosion in the mouth
It looks like… a beautiful sunset
Filled with oranges and yellows
Creating a peace of mind
With the beautiful picture
It feels like… smooth marble
Simple, hard, and complete
No chance of any danger
Perfect in every way
Imaging the balanced scale
In a stunning sunset
Fills the mind with peace
Fills the soul with hope…
Author notes
Another poem inspired by my counselor. I know it's a bit longer than most of my other poems, but I couldn't really shorten it to get in all the information that I wanted.
Each person must describe what a balanced life is like for themselves. This is what it's like for me. What is happiness to you? Just something to think about....
Written December 2nd, 2005
In a list
A contest entry
- ~!~Cheer Me Up With Whatever You Have~!~ by Touched by an Angel.
300 points, ended December 14, 2005, 11 entries
Bronze trophy winner
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Thank you so much for your comment, Clara
I really appreciate your encouaragment 
--Tim -
OUTSTANDING
That was a spectacular work of art. The pictures you painted were so clear I could hear, smell, taste, see and feel every single word. I thank you for your insight into the troubled soul. Stupendous writing!!!!!!! -
Superb!
This is an exceptionally wonderful poem.
The serene haven you have created is most certantly a paradise.
You said in the author comments, and I quote " I know it's a bit longer than most of my other poems, but I couldn't really shorten it to get in all the information that I wanted."
This poem is wonderfully long and thats what makes it, and setting it up in stanzas helps the reader escape quick boredom.
I like the line, "It sounds like… a crystal clear lake
The waves gently rolling onto the shore"
Even though lakes don't tend to have waves, or shores for that argument, it still seems to create a wonderful image when read.
The beginning of the poem is so totally different to what it appears in the middle through to the end.
I think that's what makes this piece special, and for that I applaud you!
Outstanding job!
May God bless you, all the best, peace...Sadie
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weighs heavy on my mind!
Scales? we don't need any stinking scales!
I threw them all out when the no longer said I was thin!
and they won't be comming home again.
This poem did make me have a smile
that I haden't seen in a while.
Your clever words did not fail,
except the notion of a SCALE!
With that I'll bid you fair the well.
I liked your write if you couldn't tell!
Thanks, The Shaker -
time to take the road... "An epic journey within my mind and soul" ... searching, ever looking for an answer to it all....
i lov that line... it truly is a journey, that one must undertake to understand one's self... true happyness... true joy....hmmm... can it b found here on our petty earth ?!
" Blessed are those who mourn, for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven.
Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.
Blessed are the week, for they shall inherit the earth.
Blessed are those who hunger and thrist for righteousness, for they will be filled." -- Matt. 4:3-6
you've been given ur pain for a reason, im sure u will b able to do great things.... remember watever pain u receive here u will be comforted in Heaven... a perfect comfort... heh... just the thought of that blows my mind...
good luck in the contest and such... hope u do find true joy one day... it all will be balanced out..
this poem is as if u were really talking... its so true... not faked... i like it!! keep it up!!
mushy
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Lovely. That's the definition of happiness as far as I'm concerned. Its amazing how a beautiful day can heal all the hurt I've been holding onto. In fact, I think its high time I go exploring, cuz I've been inside much too much lately. So toodles, there are adventures to find!
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Thank you so much for your encouraging comment. Each person's description of a balanced life would be different and each person's description of happiness would be different. Before I did this poem, I realized I didn't know what made me happy... But knowing what makes me happy makes me happy knowing it... ya... confussing, lol. Thanks again!
--Tim -
I feel like you are taking the words straight out of my mouth... wanting something besides this constant pain and wondering what it is like... awesome poem and your dream of happiness is so genuine and described so well that I can imagine it
good luck in the contest
~InnerMe -
Oi! this is grrrate! lol. Seriously it is really goood! hehhheeheheehheehehhee!
Ok. WHhat makes me happy. Singing, guitar, sunsets..gotta love sunsets..., hugs and hrm. lol. and...?... Ok And food.
Grace -
i read this before you put it up, and i stand by what i said then... I....... LOVE.........IT!!!!!!!!! it's really encouraging and hopeful... i love the concept that the crap we go through will be balance out by great and fun things and that we won't go through bad stuff forever. I love the last bunch of stanzas that tell what makes you happy again and help you forget or find hope. lol see? ice cream isn't JUST a girl thing like some people think! this is so beautiful. now that i think about it... this is something i really needed about now. thanks... anyways, best of luck in your contest!!!
~aleicia -
Beautiful... Thanks...
Awww.. this was wonderful Sharcu It touched my heart with hope and some power of thought! Thank you for your work God Bless You 
Keep it up and Good Luck on the contest
-x- Sedusha -x-
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