Forgive experience
for its harshest lessons ~
it was only to prepare you
for who you were to become...
There are things we must learn
in the hardest way
for the sake of saving us
for what has yet to happen ~
our presence is necessary
for Life to reveal its secrets...
There are dreams
that need tending
so the Future
will unveil its ultimate purpose
& meaning ~
as we look back,
we see the obvious path
we have followed
to discover
the gifts of Grace
we have found...
~ April 1, 2006
Author notes
Hope ya like it, Sigrun... 
Graphic artist unknown
Picture courtesy of Mad Moon
Written while listening to:
"Anna Begins" by Counting Crows
& Toad the Wet Sprocket "In Light Syrup"
Written April 2nd, 2006
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Thank ya, Lilybelle...I'm glad it brought ya some serenity, my Friend...I knew you'd like this picture, too...G'night, O Delicate One... Wander
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Ohh, Wander, this little lovely is just what I needed. The poetry ends in what seems to be "the moral" of the piece which is inspiring even more. Then, to have added such a wonderful piece of art as you have done, I am in awe. This is such a quiet place to rest...I love what dragonsear said about having someone brush her hair. That is just the feeling you get with this. Very relaxing, calm, yet you leave and are able to take something with you. Well done, My Dear Beautiful Friend! Brava!!
Love ya,
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I did, however, post five at once...
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I went three days without postin' anything & no one called an ambulance or nothin'... A brandy, ehhh??? I wish we could sit down together for a drink, Ian...crank up the Rush...kick back...& tell each other of the dreams we've had...I bet you've had some grand ones, indeed...Thanks for the pick~me~up, Sweetness... Wanda
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seventeen hours between last poem posted and now
gets you a large brandy are you okay, sit down please those dreams, i love them i wish i could be in them tending them more
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Thanks, Moon Girl...I'm glad ya liked it, my Friend...Love ya right back, Helen... Wanda
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Gorgeous Wanda a beautiful poem.It was full of wonderment and wisdom.
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Thanks, Annie...I'm glad ya liked it, my Friend...Be well, Poet... Wanda
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Excellent!! Brava!!
Beautiful Excellent!! Truly, the path to wisdom as shown here becomes the beauty of poetry
Excellent!! Two thumbs up!!
Wishing you much success in all of your endeavors
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Thanks, dragonsear...I'm glad you liked it...I love it when someone brushes my hair... Be well, Poet... Wanda
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Lovely as always and more hopeful of the future. Enjoyed this one, Wanda, it felt like a soothing - like someone brushing your long hair with tender strokes.
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Thanks, Terry...I'm glad you liked it...Be well, Poet... Wanda
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Once again you amazed me this is near perfect in every way and the message rings with honesty It is true we must savor the past for it has prepared us fo the now
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Thank you, Sigrun...I'm glad you liked it so much...Thanks for hosting another great contest...Be well, Poet... Wanda
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Thank you, rose2005...I'm glad you liked it...In some ways, it takes a lot of strength to allow yourself to be fragile...Be well, Poet... Wanda
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Thank you, rishi...I'm glad you liked it...Be well, Poet... Wanda
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amazing!
Thank you, Wanda! This is a truly beautiful poem and I will treasure it always. Good message, good flow, good everything. I am in raptures over this. Thank you so much for entering this masterpiece in my contest.... difficult judging, decisions, decisions! Sig
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Thanks for the words of wisdom it plays in my head but it rally take strength to be strong.
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Hello night . I liked it fom the vey first line. you portrayed the virtue of positive attitude and patience in life in a very effective manner. Flow is very good as well. it started very strongly , maintain the rythym in the middle and a strong ending .best of luck in the contest.TY
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Thank you, blessedbeyondbelief...I'm glad you enjoyed it...Be well, Poet... Wanda
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Excellent
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Thank you, Inter cosmic lover...I'm pleased you enjoyed it...Be well, Poet... Wanda
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Words of wisdom merged with a pretty flower faerie. I love it.
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