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When You're Ready to Change

Well we've come to an impass
I can't stand the way your are,
And you can't abide my beliefs.
You insist time after time that G-d doesn't exist,
While my life is living proof that he does.
I don't think there's much more I can say,
To try and save you from yourself.
I'm just one girl,
Trying to show the light to her friends.
I've tried my hardest to make you understand,
But you just keep arguing and pushing me away.
I can't change who you are or your beliefs.
I've tried to make your cold, hardened heart feel,
But the fire of mine can't melt the marble of yours.
I can't heal the wounds you have,
The pain inflicted on you.
So I guess the most I can do anymore,
Is pray for you and be your friend.
I want you to know though..
Even in the end,
I'll still be here,
When you're ready to change.

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Just something I wrote for a friend that I'm very concerned for, he's been through a lot of garbage in his life and is convinced G-d doesn't exist.

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  • Poetess12
    April 19, 2008

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    I can relate to your poem in a way. My daughter has decided that she doesn't believe in God. I like the part of your poem where it says, "I'll still be here, when you're ready to change."
    It just stands out to me the most. to know that you will stand by him until he's ready to change. Very nice. Thanks for your entry.

  • Shrouded in Mystery
    April 16, 2008

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    Wow, this is reached my heart. People have different opinions of things, and it's very hard to change them, and you spoke about it through writing this poem. Well done, good luck and thank you for entering.


  • urapns66
    April 2, 2008

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    "You insist time after time that G-d doesn't exist,
    While my life is living proof that he does."
    love these lines! keep up the good work. this is an awesome write. i think it's odd though how people really dont write about their religion that much but eh its all good. great write!


  • Mallig gold member
    March 16, 2008

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    Very heartfelt, lovely write. It can be incredibly difficult to change someone else's beliefs, but love and support as you have expressed here is probably the most valuable thing you can offer. Thanks for this entry!


  • secberm
    March 8, 2008

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    Well done. Interesting read. More like "hot" versus "cold" rahter than lukewarm. But together it's room temperature. Thanks for entering. Good luck. And God bless. One.

    Dez


  • daviscth silver member
    March 4, 2008
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    It's hard to be so worried about someone when you are scared for them too...


  • Raging Chaos
    March 2, 2008

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    As a Christian myself I can relate, and in situations like that, you kinda have to lead by example. your passion and love for this person, flows through out the poem. Good write =]


    -Raging Chaos


  • Randomly Beautiful
    March 2, 2008
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    Thank You. :f

  • Mom of Blondes
    February 17, 2008

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    Very Moving!

    There is depth in this poem that makes it one of your best. It is obvious it is about something that weighs heavily on your heart. Sometimes all you can do when you feel like you have done everything you can for a friend, is hand them over to G-d and pray for them. Prayer can be more powerful than any words we say. It is a very mature approach to not end the friendship, but to no longer try to push an area that is only making them turn away and then offer to be there whenever they are ready to change. You are right. You cannot heal a persons wounds, or make them feel, or make them believe. Only G-d can do that. This was done very well. The emotions and the letting go are very clear. You can tell you really care about what happens to this person.


  • Charity Ann
    February 14, 2008

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    Wow...I know exactly what you mean. What I like about this poem is the honesty in it. You really convey the depth of your feeling and emotion for the other person. I like how you compare your heart to fire and his to stone. It would be really cool if you said his was ice then you'd have fire and ice...anyway...loved it. Thanks for entering and good luck!


  • Ryno
    February 13, 2008

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    Stunning I know this exact feeling & it happens to me a lot ... it seems like I'm stuck in a school where no one has my beliefs. Wonderful. Thanks for the entry.


  • Walk-Free
    February 6, 2008

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    Why did you put "GOD" as "G-D". Just this question, why.

    I felt your desperation to do something to help your trouble friend to regain her faith in the Lord.

    Touching how you ended. "I'll still be here, When you're ready to change."

    THANK YOU~


    • Kassandra Nyktos
      February 6, 2008
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      oh and just to be clear so there's no confusion....this was choice one


    • Kassandra Nyktos
      February 6, 2008
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      Well....it's more a respect thing than anything else... if that makes sense at all? It's something I've done for years of my own accord and it's just kind of stuck.
      Glad you liked my poem

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