The Poets Corner
The poem below was written
especially for Myself and Butterfly
to be placed on this site.
The Poetress is Ange
A very talented lady,
You can visit her site at
Our Guardian Angel Forever Behold
I do believe,
And many a story is told,
Upon our birth an angel of love is bestowed.
We come into this world,
On a wing and a prayer,
And all through our life,
She will always be there.
Our guardian angel,
Who will guide us with love,
Silently watching from the heavens above.
Her touch is so soft,
We may ask is she there,
Like a butterfly in flight,
She gently shows us she cares.
Ange May 2001.
This poem was added to the site by community member
Spirit
16th June, 2001
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Now I'm in the spider-web of light.
The people with all the shadows of their hair
need light and the pale blue air
and bread, and snow from the peak of Elbrus.
And there's no one I can ask about it,
Alone where would I look?
These clear stones weeping themselves
come from no mountain of ours.
The people need poetry that will be their own secret
to keep them awake forever,
and bathe in the bright-haired wave
of its breathing.
19 january 1937. Osip Mandelstam
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Mantra
A whisper in a silent sea
Floats carelessly
Where none can hear.
As sound exists eternally
Its truth perceptible
Encased in seed
Unlocked,
Becomes a whisper heard,
Yet, unvoiced
To me this whisper shatters clear
The glass façade
That’s painted here,
By you.
Your mantra still
Abstract and pure,
Is chanted softly,
Drifting near
As you,
Float by.
Its ripples surface,
Like the wind
Stirs waves upon serenity
Allowing sound to penetrate, beyond
What should remain
Unseen.
Your mantra will be safe with me,
For I am truth
For all to reach,
Unheard within
The seed unborn,
As yet.
Your sea is still
Unclouded by,
A mist of time
Where relics past unburied lie,
Reminders of
What you shall be.
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by Elke xx
I Watch you Go
I see your eyes,
one final glance as you look back at me,
and we both know it is time.
Although I swore
I would never have to let you go
It's a promise I cannot keep.
I need to live
and you need to grow.
My heart folds back onto itself
And I just bend my knees and lower my center
To withstand the buffet of the winds
That will blow by me,
and through me
Without you standing there to shelter me.
The tether is cut,
and you are free to fly
and I lose an anchor,
and my cheeks burn,
from the icy wind
and the few tears that sneak past the wall
That I am leaning on
so that I can stand
and watch you go.
And someday soon I think
I will find a haven
Where I can cry the tears
And let the salt water cleanse the wounds
So they can begin to heal
But now is not the time.
One hand raised
I salute you
With a wave of good-bye
Wishing you all the blessings of this earth
And when we meet again
it won't be the same
But we will always know
How much we loved
and trusted
and shared
Victories, losses, adventures
and just the passage of time.
Look back no more
Eyes to the future
And I will just stand here
and watch you go.
Susannah Thompson
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by Laura
There is a grief that ages the face and hardens the heart
Yet softens the spirit�?
A grief that casts shadows on the eyes
Yet broadens the mind�?/FONT>
A grief that keeps the pain and has no words
But increases the understanding�?
There is a grief that breaks the heart and wounds the soul,
That lasts and lasts and can shatter in a minute,
But will inspire for a lifetime.
And another "reality check" on what to do with what life does to you.
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Footprints on the Heart
Some people come into our lives
and quickly go.
Some people move our souls to dance.
They awaken us
to new understanding
with the passing whisper of their wisdom.
Some people make
the sky more beautiful to gaze upon.
They stay in our lives for awhile,
leave footprints on our hearts
And we are never, ever the same.
From a Poster by Flavia
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Heaven and Earth
by Karen McCombs
When the warmth of the sun touches my face,
I see your smile and feel your embrace.
I hear the whisper of love in the wind
And I know that you are close to me again.
The rain speaks of tears and the thunder of pain,
But soon the sun comes the earth to reclaim.
As the days come and go and the world moves on,
I know you're still here, you'll never be gone.
On the night the angel came and took your hand,
We cried as you left for an unknown land.
But Heaven rejoiced as you came into sight,
For your soul was a diamond, shining so bright.
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Do Not Stand And Weep
Do not stand at my grave and weep.
I am not there.
I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that swiftly blow.
I am the diamond glint
on newly fallen snow.
I am the sunlight
on ripened grain.
I am the soft and gentle autumn rain.
When you wake from sleep in the early morning hush,
I am the swift, uplifting rush
of quiet birds in circling flight.
I am the soft, starlight at night.
Do not stand at my grave and weep.
I am not there.
I do not sleep.
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To my dearest family some things I have to say
Though first of all to let you know I arrived ok
I'm writing this from heaven, here I dwell with God above
Here theresno more tears of sadness-here is just eternal love
Please do not be unhappy,because I'm out of sight
Remember I am with you,every morning noon and night
That day I had to leave you,when my life on earth was through
God picked me up and hugged me, and He said I welcome you
It's good to have you back again,you were missed while you were gone
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on
I need you here so badly,you're part of My great plan
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man
God gave me a list of things, that He wished for me to do
And foremost on that list was to to watch and care for you
And when you lie in bed at night, the days chores put to flight
God and I are closest to you,in the middle of the night
When you think of my life on Earth, and all those loving years
Because you're only human,they are bound to bring you tears
But do not be afraid to cry, it helps relieve the pain
remember there would be no flowers,unless there was some rain
I wish I could explain to you, all that God has planned
If I were to tell you, you would not understand
One thing is for certain,though my life on Earth is over
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before
There are many rocky roads ahead, and many hills to climb
But together we can do it, if we take one day at a time
It was always my philosophy, and I'd like it for you too
That as you give unto the World, the World will give to you
If you can help somebody,who's in sorrow and in pain
Then you can say to God at night, my day was not in vain
So now I am contented,that my life was worthwhile
Knowing as I passed along the way,I made somebody smile
So if you meet someone, who is sad and feeling low
Just lend a hand and pick him up, as on your way you go
When you're walking down the street,and you've got me on your mind
I'm walking in your footsteps, only half a step behind
And when it's time for you to go, from that body to be free
Remember, you're not going, You're coming here to me
Author Unknown
added by Galaxy
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If
If you can keep your head when all about you
Are losing theirs and blaming it on you;
If you can trust yourself when all men doubt you
But make allowance for their doubting too;
If you can wait and not be tired by waiting.
Or being lied about, don’t deal in lies.
Or being hated, don’t give way to hating,
And yet don’t look too good, nor talk too wise;
If you can dream-and not make dreams your master;
If you can think-and not make thoughts your aim,
If you can meet with Triumph and Disaster
And treat those two imposters just the same;
If you can bear to hear the truth you’ve spoken
Twisted by knaves to make a trap for fools,
Or watch the things you’ve gave your life to, broken.
And stoop and build ‘em up with worn-out tools;
If you can make one heap of all your winnings
And risk it on one turn of pitch-and-toss.
And lose, and start again at your beginnings
And never breath a word about your loss;
If you can force your heart and nerve and sinew
To serve your turn long after they are gone,
And so hold on when there is nothing in you
Except the Will which says to them; ‘Hold on!�?/SPAN>
If you can talk with crowds and keep your virtue.
Or walk with Kings-nor lose the common touch.
If neither foes nor loving friends can hurt you.
If all men count with you, but none too much;
If you can fill the unforgiving minute
With sixty seconds of distance run,
Yours is the Earth and everything that’s in it,
And-which is more-you’ll be a Man, my son!
Rudyard Kipling
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Had I known?
Ah Great Spirit you didn't warn me
it would be like this
the pain, the desolation
the highs, the exhilaration
of being so at one
and other times being none.
Would I have lifted this mask
and looked into your heart
with such great intensity?
Had I known......
If I'd known I'd be forever
lost in a mist of tears
Is that how it is Great One
to be afloat on a beautiful sea
but without paddles to oar?
Would I have entered your heart..
but once I was touched by your love
and I knew the joys of your divine
Ah, I knew then there was no
turning...I could never go back.
Spirit of the Wind 16.7.01
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Tyen/Tony
I saw him clear as moon
stood amid the trees
his hand in prayer
his eyes to god
and thus he spoke
I am what I am
for you I come
the monk in the wood
my gift is in your good
and I wait upon the hill
for you to whisper
my name from out the shadows
welcome me,
for I have come far
and waited long
in zen you felt my
my breath upon your cheek
in meditation
I know you purposely sek
my divinity is with you
written on the temple wall
you will find my name
etched in gold and flame
come brother and enter
and sign your name
and I am Tyen
meet your soul twin.
Spirit of the Wind 8.7.01
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'FOR YOU MY FRIEND'
My friend your in need of some love,
If you look to the heavens
It will come from above
You're a child of the Universe,
Let the stars show the way
Trust in yourself and you'll go a long way
Your troubles will leave you
If you just let them free,
Then you'll be ready to grow
Just like me
Like raindrops from heaven
You'll sparkle and shine
And you'll know in the end
Everything will be fine
Have faith in yourself- --I say---
Once again-----
May God bless you in all that you do
Remember the stars are you stepping stones
The planets and the sun are yours too
So reach for the heavens
And take what's your's
You will bask in your own special light
Fill up your spirit
With love and with joy
you'll be lifted with wings of delight
The love of our God, Is there for us all
You know He's here tonight too
So trust in the spirit you have in your heart,
Trust-------
That some things in our lives are not true
Look up to the Heavens
And speak with your heart
The answers will flow through your mind
Trust.........
And face Our Dear Father in the heavens above
So too trust that everything's fine
Your very much loved
By Who?
Hold your heart......Dear......
I'll just let you know
You have nothing to fear
Your true friends are with you
In Spirit and Soul
Your happiness of heart
Is their only true goal
So my Friend, I hope that you'll see
The love that's around you
Is not just from me
God bless you my friend
I'll be right in the end
All that you need is your God
And a Friend
I'm glad just to be there
To lend you an ear
So to tell you again
You have nothing to fear
Your true strenght of spirit
Is in your own mind
And the love that you yearn
I know you will find
God bless you - my friend
I just want to say
I hope you are having a wonderful day
Written for Treasures by Jen 19.1.99
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The One
Joy it is to feel your presence
for I have been in the wilderness
lost in a world of mystery,
where voices and images were unclear.
Now I know at last I have found You
So many paths my footstep walked
And when I saw the white horses
and the whisper of Silver Wings
I knew then that I'd reached
the floating clouds...
The Almighty One.
Spirit of the Wind
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The following poetry is the inspiration and creative work of community member theboygabriel.
Angels of the deep.
Beneath the lonely lunar lighting
Of the moon and stars above,
I wondered if all hope had gone
Since you have found new love.
From the quiet deck I pondered
Out upon the sullen sea,
What shore could fate desert me to
Like you discarded me.
Twas then I saw the waters break
From beneath the becalm-ed blue,
Seven dancing darting dolphins
Came leaping into view.
Breaching waves in unison,flying high,
Then down descending low,
Like cosmic cats a-chasing mice,
Hither, thither, there they`d go.
Those twirling, birling, bottlenosed
Angels of the deep,
Only served to remind me
Of your love,I couldnt keep.
Then suddenly I realised
Gods own messengers swimming free,
Had simply come to tell me,
There are more fish in the sea.
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A flower will always bloom.
An angel came to me one day
In my hour of need, I heard her say
Though life seems dark and full of gloom
In the midst of all,a flower will always bloom.
When torrents rage and wild seas roar
Even the hardest sailor longs for shore,
He knows at home in her little room
His sweetheart waits,for their flower to bloom.
That angel spoke of war and blood,
Famine,pestilence,and raging flood,
While nations struggle to see it through
Life goes on for me and you.
The angel put my heart to shame,
Made me see not to look for blame.
Live, let live,make your neighbours day,
Spread a little sunshine on lifes highway.
If an angel calls on you some night,
Dont turn away,no use to fight.
Accept her blessings,forget your doom,
You will see, a flower will always bloom.
copyright of [email protected]
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Griefs First Morning.
Walking through thepark
In the misty morning of her grief,
She stares at empty benches
With silent gentle disbelief.
Was it only yesterday?
On the seat beneath the oak
In trembling anticipation,they
Of love and friendship spoke.
Was it only yesterday?
She and her sweetheart fond
Shared their loving moments
Feeding ducks upon the pond.
Was it only yesterday?
The sun shone bright and gay,
Was it only yesterday?
Time stole his breath away.
TO B.
They say friendship is bless-ed
Like love when it proves to be true,
But my cup runneth o`er from
Sea shore to shore.
When I found these blessings with you,
You always took me, as you found me,
The light in your eye ever true,
We`d laugh and cry,we always got by,
When I shared my blessings with you.
You would ever forgive me my follies,
Though sometimes I made you feel blue.
Ever you cared ,ever you shared,
And I`d count my blessings with you.
I had no time to show you my poem,
So I pray to the good lord above.
When he meets you up there,
This message he`ll share,
With his blessings of friendship and love.
From B. To E.D.
I will whistle in the winter wind
To show that I am there,
I will protect you from the bitter storm,
To prove to you I care.
When lonely night besets you
And worries come to call,
Let me be your sandman
Sleep shall conquer all.
In the summer heat,
Let my kiss endow,
The breeze that cools
Your moistened brow.
On autumn days,the rustling leaves
Will whisper from the trees,
That spring may bring another love,
Your gentle heart to ease.
If so, I pray you, seize the day,
Join in lifes sweet dance.
Anothers love could not betray
The joy that we knew once.
I wrote these 3 poems not realising that they were all part of the same story.
My sister lost her husband,and I a great friend, she eventually married again and I imagine the last poem to be how he would feel about new love.
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