When darkness falls inside me
taking away my light
I'll place a candle in my heart
and let it burn so bright
When loneliness surrounds me
And leaves me in the rain
I'll stand 'neath my umbrella
'til the sun shines again
When memories return to haunt
reminding me of grief
I'll walk the other direction
turn down a different street
When sadness grips me in it's clutch
Wraps chains around my heart
I have the key to remove them
I won't stay here in the dark
My head's held high, I stand straight up
Shout my name to the sky
No one can take me from myself
There's no need to even try
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commented on J Rhys Davies; Not the Answer
commented on Suicide Child; Cremation
Written October 23rd, 2004
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EXCELLENT
An excellent piece of work that deserves a great review! Well done...I love a well written and well rhymed poem- its catchy. -
Thank you
I try to be strong...but it's so hard sometimes 
I'm glad my words gave you hope. 
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Wonderful, beautiful - enlightening piece of work. I adore your fighting spirit, when faced with obstacles and trials you fight back.
I wish I could be as strong as you and not let the bad days pull me down. Your poem gives me hope. Thank you for writing such a stunning poem. -
I have taken a real shine to your work. i've read another one of your most recent poems, and i like them alot. they say so much in such a lyrical, flowing way.
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Thank you Lady Unique and I'm pleased yo got something out of it. That's what it's really all about
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i needed to read something of this nature right now
the rhyme was smooth... without any bumping and jarring around.
this poem spoke of the strength of one's spirit to not allow doom and gloom to settle in. what a great out look on life!
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Lyrical, this was such a wondrous write of self-empowerment. It’s a shame that there are so many in this world that don’t have the grasp of what you are conveying within your lines. Kudos to you for doing it so nicely! Keep penning.
~ John
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You only need to stand inside mother nature and breath the fresh air, look around and take in her beauty. Your inspiration will take over again soon my friend.
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awesome
‘Tis truly a beautiful thought in this poem, I could easily see an Irish inspiration within the muse. Makes me think for sure.
Thoughts from your poem for me personally
I can envisage a candle in me ever replaced with a new one before it goes out. But currently the old former one is out and no one has replaced it, I’m needing this glimmer to light my way and heart again.
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Thank you rosebud1383
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nice poem
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Awe thanks Sam...you know we just applauded eachother at the same time LOL.
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I love to read poetry that sings as you read it. This does just that. It has such an easy and even flow, with a delightful rhythm that it carries the reader on a cloud of joy.
This was great work.
Sam
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Thank you so much expectingloss. I appreciate your kind words.
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good poem, i love the flow of it all its so beautiful1
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A+
absolutely awsome! I mean it. It has me excited dont know why? but the flow of it was well exicuted and the msg of personal triumph was killer! I would not change a thing I think I'll read some more of your work. I think I wont be disapointed. good write -
Oh no, I'm sorry you are all sick. Maybe Max will make you some soup
If I was closer I would 
Hope you feel better soon. Get some rest 
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soooooo uplifting
Keep it up...we all seem to have a virus , so i am retiring for the evening
sweet dreams sweet soul
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Thank you so much fader. I truly appreciate your comment and applause.
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Good poem!
Its nice to read a poem thats uplifting and positive. So many people are sad these days and we need to see more positive attitudes like this. Your never say die approach to life is great. -
Thank yo keljoed!
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Awe, thank you spriggan and telling me it made you feel better is the best compliment anyone could give.
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This was beautiful. That is really all i can say except, it took my breathe away. Thank you very much for sharing this poem with all us here on AP.keep doing what you do.
Later days
Kelli -
I'm really starting to admire your work, Lyrical Soul. This poem is incredibly soothing and uplifting, and it made me feel better just by reading it. The imagery here is excellent. Honestly, this is one of the better poems I've read. Very nice piece.
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Thank you
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excellent
Very uplifting! I love reading poems that bring a strong positive veiwpoint to life. We all need a boost every once in a while....and your poem is like a breath of fresh air after a storm. Thanks for sharing it with us. Lovely and well done. Lady E
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Thank you Eddy!!
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Don't take another direction
Don't walk another street
But turn around and face those haunts
no matter where you meet
For if we do not face them
but just turn the other way
Then down the road they'll find us
and forever they will stay
Hugs...Eddy
Excellent wrapup ending there my friend...
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Thanks. I was a little down when I wrote this. By the time I finished writing, I felt much better
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Optimism is so wonderful- when life gives you lemons... Terrifically written, Lady!
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wow, poems like these sure give EGO BOOSTS
great poem and suerly no one can turn you down , and especially you ! great poem there yaar
shout your name to the sky up high
make your self believe
make those blaring woes fly
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Thank you NotToBe
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Girl you just know how to take all those sad and awful feelings and turn them into great uplifting writes. This was beautiful and flowed so amazingly. Great job!!
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Thank you BonBon. I'm happy you were able to take something away from this. I'm honored you want to bookmark it.
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Very uplifting this poem you have created for us all to read. I think I'll bookmark this one and when I'm down and feeling like tears. I'll come back and read your lovely words s
of poetry.
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These are truely words to live by. Great write. Such true and I know heartfelt sentiments. One has to have suffered in order to write this and understand it. Bravo. Thanks for writing this and for sharing it. My best to you, David
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this is nice...it's a very good affirmation..im not a fan of the rhymy thing but that's just a personal preference...overall, a really good poem
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Thank you Amber
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Thank you so much Myra. What a sweet comment. I will be sure to drop by your author's page.
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great write
wow! this is so positive and inspireing
and a great write as well. super job here.
I just love it.
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Upliftment
Amen.
A lovely uplifting write - done in this typical Lyrical Soul style ... A song poem or a poem song. What wondrous music you carry in your heart, dearest one. Sing, sing, sing ... for a weeping world ... a lullaby for the wounded child. I will post this last sentence on my Author's Page - it is for you.
Love
Myra
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Thank you spoiled4ya.
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Thank you AndiWudBAimmiee. What a nice thing to say
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this was an amazing poem and i loved the flow and rhythm of it. just great how you expressed everything. great job.
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This is an elegant piece stricly ballroom infact. It shows a lot of strength emotionally which is quite hard to find now-a-days! You're writing speaks to me... like an old friend whose been gone for too many years... i love it!
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Enira that is one of the sweetest comments I have ever received. Thank you
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As usual, a job well done. You have very nice imagery here, and it's nice to see that you have so much strength, wisdom, integrity, and hope. You're a wonderful role model for everyone here at AP. ^_^
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Thank you Rambler. I take that as high compliment coming from you
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Quiet defiance is a sign of self-assurance. I was remarking to another poet recently how I don't use rhyme schemes that often any more because I feel restricted by them. You are, I think, one of the main people I read who use rhyming to such an advantage. It never appears to hem you in and always sounds free.
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Yes, Robin...we do... Thanks for reminding me of that... Wanda
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Thank you darkangel89
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Thank you DJ
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iccara, I'm so glad you enjoyed this.
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thank you sweetdemise
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Thank you dEaRaMbeLLiNa
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Thank you Wanda Sometimes we really DO just have to remind ourselves who we are don't we?
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This was one of the best hope poem i have ever read. You did a really good job. Thanks for sharring this.
DJ -
this is wonderfully written left me with that warm fuzzy feeling inside and with a smile..great poem ~iccara~
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VERY good
"When sadness grips me in it's clutch
Wraps chains around my heart
I have the key to remove them
I won't stay here in the dark"
LOVE it.. Wish i could be that strong..
Take care. Cya -
wow, this is fantastic, definitly uplifting......in my eyes anyway. thank you for sharing, i really enjoyed reading this, awesome write!
sweetdemise
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woooooooow... great write!
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SUSTAINED STANDING OVATION ~ Brava, Robin!!! BRAVA!!!
LOL You knew I'd like this one, didn't ya?!? hehehe
Very cool, my Friend...great subject, wonderful resolve...& it even rhymes!!! See how you are?!? Very well done, my Friend...a Life worth living, indeed... Wanda
Edited on Oct 23, 8:51 p.m. because ''.
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