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Adieu

Where are the days of yesterday,

have we left them all behind?

Where do the mourners go to grieve,

to give them peace of mind?

 

As we walk winding roads through life,

have we bid a fond adieu?

Have we broken all the chains that bind,

and begin our day anew?

 

Shall we walk with freedom,

greet the morning sun;

unload burdens of mind,

give thanks when the day is done?

 

Do not mourn for yesterday,

let the past bury its dead.

Do not hold onto invisible,

embrace the new instead.

 

Treasure every moment,

acknowledge and embrace.

For God dwells within the present,

He has filled it full of grace. 

Author notes

"A Psalm Of Life" H.W. Longfellow
the present moment is all we truly have, yesterday is gone tomorrow has not arrived, so greet and embrace this God given gift, do not fill it with yesterdays burdens nor future worries, stay present and enjoy.
God bless...
(Kathy Palma)

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  • sgking123 gold member
    November 17
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    adieu

    HARD TO SAY AND HARDER TO APSS THROUGH AND AND HARDEST TO PASS..caps for emphasis and not for shouting..I have experienced this and more thanks for sharing this ebauty


  • LdyBrknWing gold member
    November 1

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    What a beautiful poem, Pisces. I'm sorry I've not read you before now. From that most fitting title, to the lovely last line, this poem embodies it's own quite grace. As humans, it's our natural inclination to hold on to the past; maybe out of fear, since we don't know what's coming our way, or maybe out of a terrible insecurity that can't let go, which, I suppose, is also a form of fear. Because of recent issues in my own life (some very bad, and some very good), I've come to the place where I'm trying, for the first time in my life, to enjoy each day; to live in each moment, and enjoy the things I find there. I've been astounded to find how much fuller, and more meaningful it can be, simply by adjusting my outlook. You're a MOST talented poet; I'll have to come back by, and check out more of your work. A truly beautiful poem.

  • Virginia Logsdon
    October 22
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    Very nice! Full of truth and life!

    Yes, all we have is the moment we live in, and if we don't live it, we miss life.


  • Fritz O skennick gold member
    October 19

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    Awesome...

    We are sum total of our memories, reflecting who we were to find out who we are & indeed who we will become...
    Another stirring narrative with a wonderful rhyme scheme that captivated throughout...
    Keep up the good work...
    Well done!!!

  • Eusebius
    October 14
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    another very fine write with some very fine meter and rhyme again! I did enjoy this piece of verse a great deal! bravo!!


  • humblpye gold member
    September 27

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    Yes, there is only now, I believe that god is now, everything else is given to us for our amusement to make life interesting and beautiful, whoever god is, he must be very clever...
    He has given us just a glimpse of the big picture and left the rest to our imaginations...free will?
    What a wonderful gift!
    Thanks for sharing your thoughts, they are always so thought provoking and inspiring!
    John

  • Virginia Logsdon
    September 17

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    Very true representation of a great truth

    Yesterday is gone, tommorow is not here yet, and we're not guaranteed we'll be here for tommorow.But.. now..today.. this is a gift from God.That is why it's called the present.


  • Ann45 gold member
    August 9
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    Wow

    Now firstly congrats on the shiny, well deserved, this is an amazing inviting poem, well done huni


  • rite
    August 7

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    While caught in linear time all we learn, is from the past unless a future visits us before it is due. We have buried too much knowledge that mattered to us and kept information that is bound to make us lose the way in a future that remains unknown to us. Most of the time. I have wondered why some quotes suggest conduct that is not really helpful in finding our way. Perhaps they sound good to the untrained ear or offer some sort of convenience, but often I prefer to cherish my own conclusions concerning how to deal with certain things. We have been given natural curiosity, wit and imagination; they are talents I intend to continue to use. Beside that too many deceitful information has been passed to us for too long. Congrats with the win. Thank you for creating and sharing. Take care.


  • Snowing Kisses silver member
    May 24

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    THIS IS COMPLETELY MOVING, AND SO SO TRUE, YOUR WORK ALWAYS MANAGES TO REMIND ME HOW MUCH i NEED gOD IN MY LIFE RIGHT NOW
    THANKS


  • IrishGypsyRose silver member
    November 20, 2008

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    Breathtaking!

    Moving, creative, and impressively expressed! Whimsical, inspirational, and heartwarming! So much talent you have. Deserving of the silver you received. Fantastic! ~mandie~


  • aboomer silver member
    November 3, 2008
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    Ok - will try this again - 4th try

    This is very lovely - and your flow is perfect. I like all of this, but especially your ending:

    'Treasure every moment,
    acknowledge and embrace.
    For God dwells within the present,
    He has filled it full of grace.' - beautiful..

    congrats on the well-deserved trophy


  • penman gold member
    October 30, 2008

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    Wonderful

    Such a moving and creative poem. So very well expressed. Thank you for sharing. Best of luck in the contest.


  • Mariana gold member
    October 25, 2008

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    Beautiful!

    This poem has such a wonderful and true message. I loved it Well done.
    I loved these lines:-
    'Do not mourn for yesterday,

    let the past bury its dead.

    Do not hold onto invisible,

    embrace the new instead.'


  • Malabu
    October 23, 2008

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    what a lovely and enchanting verse this is...flowing-- as much giving spirit from a heart glowing

    mal

  • Ace - LightWithinMe
    October 21, 2008

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    Hello Pisces Rainbow; I do hope you are well. A whimsical write, has a sweet innocent charm about it to me, even though it does touch on death a fair bit. I wish you well in the contest. I also saw your picture; nice pic. My regards.


  • Rose Angel gold member
    October 21, 2008

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    Ah....you have so beautifully penned such truth! In rhyme and flow just excellent..So peacefully you share with us your feelings...A magnificent write!


  • who iam
    October 20, 2008
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    We all have lost someone in our life,either by death or simply 'moving on' and it is difficult to adjust but to 'embrace the new instead' is best for all concerned. Life goes on for the living ,and we can all make new friends; well said!
    Best of luck in the contest.

  • goalsv
    October 20, 2008

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    Beautiful, a great job of showing we need to live in today not yesterday or tomorrow. God has filled our days with grace so we should keep on living in the now!


  • Purush
    October 20, 2008
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    pl review

  • Purush
    October 20, 2008
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    "Do not morn* for yesterday,

    let the past bury its dead.

    Do not hold onto invisible,

    embrace the new instead."

    *****morn or mourn?


    Treasure every moment,

    acknowledge and embrace.

    For God dwells within the present,

    He has filled it full of grace.
    An excellent thought put in words of the verse
    All the best in my contest

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