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  • GointoCarolina
    GointoCarolina Member Posts: 753
    edited June 2009

    This is a poem I wrote on one of my sickest days.I do not know how to line it up correctly though. My sister comes on angel's wings, She comforts me and softly sings,Lullaby and Goodnight,And while she does,things seem all right.She left this earth long years ago,But now she's back and this I know,My pain,my fear all go away,I feel her hand...,with me she stays.

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  • EWB
    EWB Member Posts: 2,927
    edited June 2009

    These poems are really so moving. I would love to put them into a booklet form w/illustrations by art students...as a gift to you all. Would anyone mind?

    Elaine

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  • apple
    apple Member Posts: 7,799
    edited June 2009

    pandazankar - may i try.. simply lining them up by rhyme? 

    My sister comes on angel's wings
    She comforts me and softly sings
    Lullaby and Goodnight
    And while she does,things seem all right.

    She left this earth long years ago,
    But now she's back and this I know,
    My pain,my fear all go away,
    I feel her hand...,with me she stays

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  • footprintsangel
    footprintsangel Member Posts: 43,890
    edited June 2009

    A Mouth

    People over use it,

    Doctors look in it.

    Lovers pucker it,

    Some put their foot in it!

    Dentist open it,

    Dieters close it,

    Mine, I'll keep it shut.

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  • saint
    saint Member Posts: 1,877
    edited June 2009

    Elaine! how sweet! I think that would be lovely idea & very touching!

    It might even get me to try my hand at a painting---thanx for the goose to get me motivated! I NEED to try creating some new things!...watercolors next!

    HUGS_be well & stay strong

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  • arnie
    arnie Member Posts: 3,050
    edited June 2009

    Things have been pretty crazy around my house lately... I go for 4th AC tomorrow and my dh is in the hospital after having two TIA's...  I so enjoy coming on here and reading the soothing thoughts... so thanks ladies Smile

    This is the words to a song by Amy Grant that I've been playing alot lately... thought it might touch someone else.

    Be still my soul

    The Lord is on thy side

    Bear patiently, the cross of grief or pain

    Leave to thy God, to order and provide

    In every change, He faithfully will remains

    Be still my soul

    Thy best thy Heavenly Friend

    Through thorny ways

    Leads to a joyful end

    Be still my soul, they God doth undertake

    To guide the future as he has the past

    Thy hope thy confidence let nothing shake

    All now mysterious will be bright at last

    Delight yourselves in the Lord, and yes find your joy in Him. Be known for your gentleness and never forget the nearness of our God.

    And, don't worry...whatever is to come...just tell God every detail, and the peace of God that no one understands, will come to you.

    No, don't worry...just tell HIM every detail and HIS peace will come to you.

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  • arnie
    arnie Member Posts: 3,050
    edited June 2009

    One more... that  came out of me this a.m....

    Just when you think you can breathe...

    Life throws another twist.

    But I don't seethe,

    Those feelings and thoughts I do my best to resist.

    I know there's so many out there,

    That are hurting just the same.

    So I just place everything

    In my Precious Jesus' name.

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  • apple
    apple Member Posts: 7,799
    edited June 2009

    Be still my Soul.. oh my gosh Arnie, that is a gorgeous hymn.. I wish i could hear Amy Grant sing it..  we Catholics sing it at funerals as well as thruout the year... the words are by Katharina von Schlegel.. mid 18th century.. a fine Lutheran hymn..

    For those of you not familiar with this stirring work.. here is a you tube link with the Mormon tabernacle choir.  These words were set to the a portion  of the symphony Finlandia by Sibelius...   Finlandia was reworked to become a stand alone piece  (called Finlandia).  I think it is my favorite melody ever.  .. the words are so so so direct and holy.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FFV7E58wtRo&feature=related

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  • Mazy1959
    Mazy1959 Member Posts: 1,431
    edited June 2009

    Arnie,

    I too am an Amy Grant fan. My favorite song of hers is "Heirlooms". She wrote it for her family. Hugs, Mazy

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  • apple
    apple Member Posts: 7,799
    edited June 2009

    (i thought i better include the little poem that precluded this thread.. it's silly,.. and in response to a bit of a hullabaloo in a thread here.

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    I love cancer i really do

    my figure is slimmer cause i hate to chew

    my hair is all gone i don't have to brush

    my mouth is all sore and coated with thrush.

    i save on shampoo and leg shaving razors

    i think that again i'll start wearing blazers

    they'll hide the fact that my bust line is skewed.

    i'll stick out my chest and try to delude

    the masses who think i really got screwed.

    they don't know how wonderful it can be

    to know that breastSmileSmile cancer is me.

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  • arnie
    arnie Member Posts: 3,050
    edited June 2009
    apple... love it!!!     ( Just got Mr. Arnie home again...Smile)
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  • footprintsangel
    footprintsangel Member Posts: 43,890
    edited June 2009

    I Was Walking

    I was walking life's path with a load of cares,

    I didn't remember the He was right there.

    Then I felt Jesus and this is so true,

    He lifted my burdens and carried them too.

    So when your burden get too much to bear,

    Always remember Jesus is right there. 

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  • saint
    saint Member Posts: 1,877
    edited June 2009

    Love that tune---and that hymn...SO many to choose, but it has always been near the top of my list!

    Apple--just love that poem! 

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  • Mazy1959
    Mazy1959 Member Posts: 1,431
    edited June 2009

    Apple...LOLOLOL such sarcasim. I luv it

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  • farila_1966
    farila_1966 Member Posts: 224
    edited June 2009
    When trouble surrounds you Do not panic ‘O' heart of mine For after every dark night The sun has to come with shine........
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  • farila_1966
    farila_1966 Member Posts: 224
    edited June 2009
    More than all the pills and pricksA kind word can do the tricksA kind word that touches the heartSo sincerely it plays its partThat we forget we are sick with painAnd find the bright light shining again................... 
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  • arnie
    arnie Member Posts: 3,050
    edited June 2009

    Simply beautiful farila...

    Saint...loved the pic of you and Faith!

    Off to get 4th AC...

    be a few days before you see me... lol

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  • GointoCarolina
    GointoCarolina Member Posts: 753
    edited June 2009

    Thank you,Apple, for lining up my poem.I love this thread. Jackie

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  • apple
    apple Member Posts: 7,799
    edited June 2009

    i'm glad you've joined us Farila. 

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  • farila_1966
    farila_1966 Member Posts: 224
    edited June 2009

           I have always found it easy to deal with an enemy rather than face the hurt given to us by our own dear loved ones...

                        The Fatal Blow...

    I, who faced all alone,

    Each of my enemy's attacking stone

    I, who always stood strong,

    To prove my every opponent wrong

    I, who never fell down,

    But had seeds of my victory sown

    I, whom even a rock,

    Failed to give a mild shock

    I who made everything rebound

    And yet stood safe and sound

    I, who was very proud,

    Of not receiving even bruises

    By a pebble thrown by the one I loved

    Was broken into pieces.

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  • farila_1966
    farila_1966 Member Posts: 224
    edited June 2009

                Wife is Life

    Wife is a knife who cuts the strife

    And makes amiable your burdened life

    She is your mate when the passions arise

    An attorney when you need advice

    A mother when you need care

    As a companion your sorrows she shares

    A toiling slave when you need service

    A friend to help in time of crisis

    A cook serving you dishes so nice

    ‘MAN' before you say wife is knife who cuts life

    Think twice

    (ppssstttt.. Let the secret of what wives can be in real life stay buried)....

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  • o2bhealthyhusbum
    o2bhealthyhusbum Member Posts: 44
    edited June 2009

    I hope that a husband of a special wife can provide some poetry of my thoughts on BC?

    My love I offer my help, what can I do

    nothing of your pain that will ensue.

    My strength is here, take my hand,

    all that you are going through, how can I understand?

    All I can do is be her by your side,

    being your confidant, tell me your fears inside.

    All I want to do is take it all away, Do I ask too much?

    Is this God's will? It must be so,

    Since God as shown me how true love is supposed to be!

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  • saint
    saint Member Posts: 1,877
    edited June 2009

    LOVE the new works here.......making me want to get back at it!

    Hugs-be well & stay strong 

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  • apple
    apple Member Posts: 7,799
    edited June 2009

    simple words cannot convey

    how these poems fill my day

    with hope and peace 

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  • EWB
    EWB Member Posts: 2,927
    edited June 2009

    Martin, it is really nice to see the other side. I can not imagine all that my dh has been thinking and feeling (he won't say, to protect me). Know that she appreciates all that you do, just being the strength and rock of her world right now.

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  • apple
    apple Member Posts: 7,799
    edited June 2009

    Farila - i love your poems.. especially the last two.. 

    so much sorrow in the Fatal Blow.. makes me cry

    and the line at the end of the wife poem.. ( Let the secret of what wives can be in real life stay buried) is sooo true.. 

    my family is used to my diagnosis now.. it has been more than a year and i continue to be house mnger, office mmger, mommy, landscaper, acook, and housecleaner0.. they would be sooo lost without me.  hope i make it.

    oh2bhealthyhusbum.. thank you for sharing that poem..  your wife is lucky 

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  • Mazy1959
    Mazy1959 Member Posts: 1,431
    edited June 2009

    Martin......That is so sweeeeeeeeet. It's great that you posted here and I hope you feel free to post more. You are a wonderful example of a good husband. Hugs, Mazy

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  • Mazy1959
    Mazy1959 Member Posts: 1,431
    edited June 2009

    Farila,

    You really put the feeling in those poems..so beautiful. Hugs, Mazy

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  • hollyann
    hollyann Member Posts: 2,992
    edited June 2009

    Martin, do you have an identical twin?????...Or you can come to Georgia and give my husband lessons!......LOVE the poem, Martin!.........

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  • o2bhealthyhusbum
    o2bhealthyhusbum Member Posts: 44
    edited June 2009

    Identical, no, I got the looks and the brains.  My wife deserves much more, I am not perfect by any means, however I do know that I will try with all my might to be there, help her and love her.  I cannot fathom the emotions she is going through; she is reading this probably and rolling her eyes :).

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