A change in my life is coming, just like the coming of spring
I'm walking and talking this change, and finding new songs to sing.
I'm not alone on the journey, through darkness, I am protected.
Each breath I breathe is mated, my birth and death-breath--connected.
I'm going to love like monsoons and dream like the artesian well
Invest in freedoms of heaven and unshackle the bindings of hell.
I won't let fear's friends stop me. I'll stare demons straight in the eye
Sorrow will bank future tears, savings for when demons cry!
This universe unfolds forever. Each seed nurtured will grow.
Mountains are moved by mere thought. I know more than I know that I know.
I'll take each moment as it comes. I'll savor each night and day.
And if I get pulled to my knees, I'll just bow my head and I'll pray!
My steps are bold and with purpose, like cycles of each passing season
As I draw nearer the firmament, I'm learning that I am a reason!
by Kelly Varner Johnson
In a list
A contest entry
- Ten Thousand Points of Rhyme - The Invitational! Named Poets Only by cricketjeff.
6500 points, ended April 4, 2008, 17 entries
Honorable mention
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
Feeling the power ;)
Comments
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wow that is a big pome and how did you do your bacground
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Oh. This is a very uplifting poem that you have going on in here.
It sounds like you have gone through some struggles in your life and you've now reached a point where you feel like you can take them on and tackle them to the ground. I think that's great! I know I can feel overwhelmed sometimes too and it's great to feel like you have the answer or a reason.
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Oh wow.
This piece is timely for me because I work with the terminally ill. Just yesterday a friend's mother passed away. I am sure that he would appreciate this piece as will my minister. They are going through a lot right now. -
Sweet :)
Beautiful Poem
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This is a truly inspirational write and so many people need to read it and take it into their hearts. I love the line, "I know more than I know that I know." There is always so much more in us than we normally give ourselves credit for.
I am in love with the message that "each breath I breathe is mated, my birth and death-breath--connected."
We are a flowing stream that reaches its end and then spills into an ocean. We are a part of the whole and we are reasons. Each drop counts.
Wish I had more stars to give.
Joyce
PS. I have a contest. I would love for you to enter because I know it would be a terrific poem, though outside your box.
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Thank you, Joyce, for finding the message within this write. Each drop does count and we are each a part of the whole. Yes.
Thank you dropping in and staying a bit. You are appreciated!
Kelly
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Excellent
Very nice. A bit of polish and the old mundan furniture now shines with new life. Good for you. This is a winning entry in my opinion. -
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Thank you, Chuck. I sure hope it's a winning entry! That would make more than my day.
Be careful on that bike. Always worry when I see that picture. Great picture! Just a bit tensing. Lol.
Love to you!
Kelly
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Just completed some major revisions but the content of message is still true to the work. Enjoy!--Kel
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Refreshing
And a delighful and powerful write. Perhaps a poem that many ,including myself need to hear. March on young lady and know that you are special always
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Thank you, Bob. Always appreciate your insight.
Love to you, Dear Friend!
Kel
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Two things came immediately to my mind when I read this. The first from John Mayer Continuum cd. The song is "The Heart of Life", The line is "Fear is a friend who's misunderstood" there is so much truth in that. Here is a young man who knew and understood this at such an early age...here I am just learning it. LOL.....
The other is by Goethe. "Whatever you can do,or dream you can, begin it. Boldness has genius,power, and magic in it."
In your poem you are expressing both...
I agree with Chuck, but mostly what it is in my head anyway is meter. Your choice of words and your expression of thought and desire are not only clearly expressed, they are brilliant. Definitely an enjoyable read! Thank you for your notes, your thoughts and your prayers.
Love always,
~Michelle~
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Good
I think you could polish this a bit and have a terrific poem. Just a bit of elbow rub here and there.
As some of your writing is personal I hope this insiteful one reflects the easing of the ripples in your life and the calm of still waters entering your soul. Keep smiling, we all hope to read more from you.
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Thank you, Chuck. Any suggestions are welcome. And I am smiling and will be having more writing to read as I go along.
You're a good friend . . . always have been.
Love,
Kel
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Wow! another powerful write I like how you described line 5 and 6. And the whole poem is beutifuly writen.
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Wonderful
This is beautifully written. I love the metaphors... I love the first line!
Awesome!
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Thank you for lending me your gaze and your heart. I'm glad you enjoyed this write. Hope it touches your life in a positive way.
Kelly
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Thank you, Brian. I love a free soul, and love how that feels.
Love to you, Friend!
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when the mind is set free to change life it also frees the soul to live it and feel it this is a wonderful poem my friend and I wish you every success in this contest best of luck Brian.
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you are as strong as the reason for all the purpose of this game of the day for we really are the reason for this day to show his glory and sacrifice he gave for all of us.
So good to see you writing again
a beautiful verse
Tamara
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I love you, Tam. (Hugs)
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