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Beginning Again

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Exhaling deeply,


resignation & determination

cause me to rise

within this terrible tide


& face memorable music,

pausing only to saunter

without surrendering,

then slowly sway my way

through another doorstep

of undisclosed dreams,

awaiting discovery

& occasional delight.

I pack hope first,

stubbornness second ~

faith & courage & fear

come next

as I gather the remnants,

the bouquets

of my life & love,

preparing for the next phase

of this unending pursuit

of passion, purpose & possibility.

None of us knows

what tomorrow may bring,

still, we may choose

our own definition

with our eyes & ears wide open

when the wind

turns wild

once more...

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I wrote this & another one two days ago.
I'm so tired & have so much goin' on, I'm just now gettin' around to posting them.
I'll be moving this weekend.
Until I am able to be back among you all, take care of each other.








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  • CarolDesjarlais silver member
    July 15

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    oh.....you kno wwhat I went through went I had to rummage through "my stuff" .....it is hard not to jsut fall in a pathetic puddle..but we rise and do what we have to do....I think you will enjoy your new palce...iamgine..not having to account to anyone..my worry tho is family member.....but this to shall sort itself out. I love yah!


  • kaibab silver member
    July 3

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    Such a lesson in spirit honoring spirit...the sense of self in nothing...dreaming everything beyond the barrier...jus wonderful as always


  • zaboo-mafu
    July 2

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    FANTASTIC WANDA!

    the first two lines really set the tone for this piece. you poured it all out. i dont know what ur circumstances are, but dispair touches us all. your attidue will carry u thru, no doubt. u r strong and will prevail. your images r great, there is wisdom imparted on this lines. wish u the best always. don't know if u remember my poem "rebirth" goes along these lines. it helps to put it down on paper and let it all out. wishing u peace always...


    ~marcus

  • michael thomas
    July 2
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    what a sweep. what a complete poem. you are wonderful Wanda.


  • PageTurner
    July 2

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    "Exhaling deeply,

    resignation & determination
    cause me to rise
    within this terrible tide"


    and Rise You Did and Will Continue to Rise!
    nothing keeps you down for long, my Friend...


    Heartfelt & Moving, Swanee

    ~ Nicky♥


  • Pisces rainbow
    July 2

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    very inspirational

    beautiful remnants

    appears you have alot to look forward too,

    as you have packed wisely.

    equisite write

    God bless...


  • dame de la riviere silver member
    July 2

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    oh dear heart, i was not ready for the shock of waht that pic. brought to mind this morning...but the poem, in all its loveliness, its soothing tone, and hopeful nature, made everything better and peaceful by the end. i hope your move goes well. you have great inner strength and i am certain you will overcome all the obstacles that are in your way at the moment.


  • transcendental baby gold member
    July 2

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    I think the "p's" have it ... plenty of possibilities poured in with a heapin' helpin' of adventure Good luck Hon


  • A Prophet of 3 gold member
    July 2

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    how delicate you describe what seems to be an awakening, something just recently i can seriously relate to ... i guess there are somethings in life you just can't escape, no matter how hard you try ... luv ya hun *smiling*


    • Night Hope gold member
      July 2
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      Love ya right back, H.L. I better be "awakening"...I have to move this weekend.

  • born4freedom
    July 2

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    Excellent!

    This is wonderful work, and I'm glad you had a chance to get online and post it! You are packing exactly what is needed - while we never know what lies ahead, we can only choose to perceive the route as interesting and filled with possibilities...

    Carol


  • pania gold member
    July 2

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    I hear you, when the wind turns wild. I hope (hope!!!!) your health is better. Life is a process of change.

    Take care of yourself. I look forward to seeing your work again, from a new perspective.


  • Jonathan ROBIN gold member
    July 2

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    I pack hope first,
    stubbornness second ~
    faith & courage & fear
    come next


    Without a dose of fear hope cannot fly beyond its own purblindness and you seem to be rising to circumstances and breasting Time's challenges better than expected ... Good luck in the move and move...ment to stimulate not to curtail


  • klassy lassy
    July 2

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    I am so amazed at that picture... a shirt billowing out the windows and roof like flames! It is like a suitcase over packed, but it is also a necesary item, like all the wonderful qualities you take with you as you gather remants to move--the shirt right off your back billowing in fresh winds and the scrim of new horizons! (to borrow a word from Rich... )

    With all the work and preparation, there is one more thing that comes of faith, courage, and fear (respect, love)...and that is fruition. We can choose our own definition.


  • Nicolette gold member
    July 1

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    "still, we may choose
    our own definition
    with our eyes & ears wide open"

    I like how you approach packing, my friend. All of those "items" are yours, always - nothing can take them away from you: the hope, the stubborness, the courage, the determination, the talent, the heart... This is lovely poetry and so much in tune with what you're experiencing right now. But I know you have the right stuff, my friend. Love you

    ~ Nicolette


  • poet2angels silver member
    July 1

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    I love this!
    The pic and the poem both gorgeous...

    You have outdone yourself with this one, my friend...

    Lynda


  • Cannonsfire silver member
    July 1

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    C


  • Kim
    July 1

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    Sounds like this piece of art may have been inspired by your decision to make a move. I enjoyed it very much. I particularly like tha you are able to PACK your feelings and carry them all with you along with the other remnants of your life. Hope your pursuit ends with all that you are seeking. God Bless You

  • Faithbound gold member
    July 1

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    You write so beautifully. Sighs to be sung.

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