I was blessed
by darkness
so I could know the light.
I was touched
by pain and grief
so I'd know what joy was like.
I have seen
the gathering clouds
and watched as raindrops fell.
But they only
sought to show me
just how warm the sunlight felt.
I've suffered through
the fall of love
the heartbreak of the end,
the broken dreams
the sting of tears,
the loss of faithful friends.
I consider all
these bitter things
a blessing in disguise.
For if my wings
were never broken
I'd never try so hard to fly.
A contest entry
- Soothe My Soul by DesiredLove.
450 points, ended February 9, 2007, 15 entries
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest - Hope? by Regretlove.
300 points, ended February 26, 2007, 36 entries
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
Please tell me what you think
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This is awesome. The first few lines really spell out so beautifully a thought that I've felt for a very long time. Those who never experience pain and sadness never know what true happiness and joy is.
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i loved this from the first line. you are talented. write 4eva
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i wish i could frame this poem and put it on my wall
its its beautiful
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Exactly, and here you have it again!
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Loved the strong ending...
Loved the strong ending...
"For if my wings
were never broken
I'd never try so hard to fly."
For I'm trying to fly and lift-off is iminent.
Wonderful write; you are blessed indeed. --Joe
Maybe you would enjoy a poem of mine -
"Forgiveness"
The link is: http://allpoetry.com/poem/2309933 -
if my wings
were never broken
I'd never try so hard to fly.
Truly an amaizing flow and words with the emotions here..well done my dear sister..
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aww what wonderful emotion this is a great write with such indepth feelings. I think this is just wonderfully written. i love it thanks for the read.
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if my wings
were never broken
I'd never try so hard to fly.
I can see here how the spirtuality of the heart can save the light even when you are in the darkness and this is the story of the soul of a humanbeing which is always there to help you to design a course of life..this is indeed a wonderful concept to make you understand the role of sadness vs happiness here.. well done...
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it is the trials in life that make us who we are. this is such a lovely write, sis, I love the flow and the meaning of the poem. simply beautiful
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Profound
This piece is dripping with grace and wisdom. How very true, it is life's trials and the pushing through them that lead us to the realization of how truly blessed we are and just how precious life truly is. I have to say, I let out a bit of a whimper at the end and my eyes stung with tears. It is my hope that the masses can feel this way for, it saddens me to think that many will not. I adore this piece!! Bravo, my soulful friend.
Bella
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I just wanted to add some applause xxx
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An Amazing Poem
This is such a beautiful piece of poetry with so much truth in your words.A poem that most people could relate to.An amazing write.You have a real talent for poetry.All best wishes rose-quartz xxx -
Beautiful - really lovely. Thanks for entering.
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this was delightful
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Perection
Very few people realize that without the pain and suffering we wouldn't no how well we have it made. I love this poem because it shows that through every word that is written. I am blessed to fight for the rights of this country because I know what its like without the freedom that we have. -
this is true the yin and yang of life to have swallowed the bitter pil of pain and sorrow allows you to appreciate the sweet taste of joy to knoe love is to know heartache else we would never aprreciate or understand its true beauty well done with this one
Love and light,
Blaze -
Great take on life. Filled with such truth
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An enjoyable write...
An enjoyable write; the comparison of opposing experiences does give us a greater appreciation of the blessings God has for us; nicely done. Maybe you would like my poem "Eternal Wellspring". --Joe
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I almost feel sleepy!
This was very much befitting the contest and on its own its a great poem with a beautifully true message.
Loved reading this, its real food for thought.
My favourite part of this,
"I've suffered through
the fall of love
the heartbreak of the end,
the broken dreams
the sting of tears,
the loss of faithful friends."
Great rhythm and pace in those lines.
Kind regards
Previn -
Always the kind of writing that makes me feel better. Thank you so much.
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It's good that we think that the soul soars because amidst all the pain and sorrow we may be touched with during our lives, we can still find an indomitable will to go on.
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sweet ending
this poem flows perfectly. It draws you in and then blows you away at the end. I enjoyed this a lot
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