I claim this as my dream,
to walk into tomorrow
with open eyes
from lessons learned-
aspiring to be
the best me I can.
Giving to others,
not as I see fit,
but as they need.
Delivering unto them,
words that they
may find something
from within to help them.
Teaching them,
from lessons learned,
that they may not suffer
the heartache and the pain
that I have.
Providing them
with a refuge from life,
one second,
one minute,
one hour at a time,
That they may know
a safe haven,
if for only a moment.
Author notes
Prompt:
Good works are links that form a chain of love.
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- *~ Good Works are Links... by Desire.
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Nice poem, lovely background.
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Such a beautifully expressed poem sweet soul from your precious heart. Thanks for sharing, and a big congrates on the HM. Much love, and please pen on!
Timothy aka poeticweaver~
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what beauty and wisdom. should we all have such an outlook the world would be a better place.
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wow wonderfull i wish that things didnt need to have to feel safe for only a moment i would want them to have it forever thiss was such a beautiful piece thank you for entering and i wish you the bestest of luck to in my contest. ~jasmine~
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wow, amazing words i love it
keep going
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Thank You!
Thank You for Your entry: Safe Haven
This piece tugged hard at Spirit and after reading several times ~ I'm Honored also Humbled You took the time to pen for my contest
You took the prompt and brought forth much for the Mind to feast upon~
Bravo!! When I digest words written, images come through that grab hard~
Woven Strengths: Wow~ while I was reading, kept being shown a safe- a metal safe and also for some reason a vehicle~ which I won't say is a stationwagon but more like an oldmobile~ it is not small I tell You that
I kept getting a reference to clouds overhead~ but as if eyes were looking
up at them~ watching them change and move~ Seeing if there was an
opening to find what Spirit seeks If it would reveal itself
After reading I am shown word: abuse...nowwwwwww with this word-
feels more like childhood~ and am seeing what appears to be something
in a Male's hand...whether a belt or some type of long object
Kept getting words: Scream Scream Scream~ and then ...phrase:
She grows silent~....
Also..was getting words: Not without my Daughter...
Apparently movie with that same name~
I am shown Sally Field~ but feels more like the underlining theme of the
movie- re: culture clash and Man thinking he can control and abuse...
take the children~ I was not getting child ...but children in this case
Reference to Wife~ being like Sybil~ alternate personalities So much so fast
Now getting: when the tables turn...Watch Out!
That phrasing~ The Devil wears Prada...
Silly as this sounds...but Prada ( like from Walmart )
Sarcasm~ as if trying to be rich -perceive to others- when poor~ I'm shown
a Woman with an Attitude and she is armed also dangerous
However that is to be Interpreted.
You give the Reader much to think about
Love the direction You took with this prompt
Hopefully my comment to Your write makes sense
Powerful verse and message You have brought forth
These words grabbed and pulled~
Delivering unto them,
words that they
may find something
from within to help them.
Vivid Imagery poured in these lines...
Thank You for sharing Your Talent also Voice
also best wishes to You in the contest Sweet Soul
Many blessings too 
with much love and light~ Desire~*~
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This is what I have come to try and do, and so glad to of found many others willing to expose themselves and reveal the cracks that opened them to the Light & Love.
Another piece of poetry brilliantly penned upon the page, that time will not whither, or age.....
Love & Blessings,
~ ~ Janet ~ ~
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awesome poem
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Wow... I'm not sure who you are ( I don't recall seeing the name before) or why you chose to send me this link to your poetry, but I will tell you this... I am quite thankful that I took the time to check it out when I found the link this morning. This is a very uplifting write and a message that all should take heed in.
It was my pleasure to have read and reviewed this piece this morning and I thank you for choosing to send this to me for whatever reason inspired you to do so.
God Bless,
Suzi
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"if only for a moment"
This says it all. Great poem!
Loved the feeling of comfort. -
Lovely!
You have an idealistic and loving heart.Don't let it become torn by the wrong people, or it could harden and you could change.You'll make a great mother, if you're not one yet.You'd also make a great teacher, or perhaps a preacher or a counselor.Keep your vision and guard your heart diligently! Advice from one who's seen this happen to the very best! God bless you!
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Thanks for the Great comment. I am a mother of three wonderful boys, and I did teach for several years. And it has only been recently since I let the one true love of my life back into my life, that I have been able to feel this way. So you nailed this one in a lot of ways. Thanks.
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WOW!!
An uplifting poem for sure. From beginning to end it kept me spellbound...
Giving to others,
not as I see fit,
but as they need.
Delivering unto them,
words that they
may find something
from within to help them.
My favorite part...
Perfect!!!!! Keep writing sweetie and it WILL help others!!!
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Ah, very relaxing to read.
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MAKES ME FEEL AS SAFE AS A BABY IN HIS MOTHER'S ARMS!
Providing them
with a refuge from life,
one second,
one minute,
one hour at a time,
That they may know
a safe haven,
if for only a moment.
Best of luck in this contest with this one which is as good as gold - written from a heart of gold - if you ask me! Thanks for sharing as always, my dear friend - and if I am ever in dire straights and in desperate need of a safe haven - I now know where to go that is closer than across the pond in Liverpool - where i know of another safe haven, too.
Peace & Love!
Earl.
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wow how beautiful i like it
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We must be related,,I think and write like you,,This is actually beautiful..truely..from the bottom of my heart..You are gifted..I am honored to be able to read your writes,,so there..chew on that..Hugs
John
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beaautiful piece looks like you ran with what we were chatting about , Expeieces and helping and oh yes thats a must i do belive , very nice work dearie
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Beautiful, sis I needed this today... The first Stanza was amazing, up untill the very last... It is beautiful beyond words...
Lots of love and HUGE 's
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so well written, mom!! and so beautiful as well.
keep the title ^^ it fits ^_^ -
How uplifting and how encouraging this is!
I love this!
Then again, I would expect nothing less from you, sweet soul!
All the best to you in this contest!!!!
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