A Thread For The Budding Poets/writers Etc..

[Lynn]

Picking up a pen after 30 years (ish) was something I could not have done without inspiration from a dear friend. Would never have been brave enough.
My thanks to that person

If this helps ONE person realise their dream(s), I feel it has been worth me putting myself in a position of vulnerability.. that is reward enough.

Thanks for sharing. I write, occasionally, infrequently, when moved by some event or feeling. For me its a way of capturing the moment and the memory. When I re-read I'm back in the place I was, the feelings I had, when I wrote the words. For that reason, I doubt they would mean much to anyone else.

Very occasionally I have written something for someone, inspired by them or some event in their life, and given it to them.

And once it happened to me, I inspired someone. I still have a copy of that one.

[CJ]

Thank You

Thinkin' 'bout when I was young I had U on a pedestol
I always used to run straight home And show U what I'd learned at school

I shared with you my innocence, my lack of understanding
U shared with me your wisdom, in the places I was lacking

To count, to read to tie my shoes, U'd patiently coax me along
U showed me grace, humility, love, what's fair, what's right, what's wrong

U tugged my strings when I flew too high, U lifted me when I was low
In the time we had together, U'd share all there was to show
I thought we'd last forever, how was I to know??

That for your couarage, spirit and strength, U were bound for a higher place
Where He was waitng to reward U for your love, humility and grace

The biggest thing U taught me was "Where there's a will, there's a way."
And that is why your spirit lives in ym heart today.

I realise it's my turn ro teach the young as I get old.
And if I have my doubts or lose my way, I see you on the pedestol.

In our short time together, I never showed my gratitude
For being there, with a smile, no matter what U were going through.
My only hope is it's not too late: "With all my heart, thank you."

Sorry for quoting myself, but there were a couple of errors in the original.

[quiet_flame]

Met swiftly with fates sweet blow,
I found myself smiling, conjoling,
Laughing, running with joy in my heart.

Who can release this kind of joy?
When I rarely see them,
Rarely feel them, only now drift towards them,
Unknowing, unwitting, exhilarated apart.

Finding my feet again,
After months of darkness,
Finding my inspiration in the small things.
The true things. a soldiers simplicity.

Have I been at war?
In a way I battle with myself,
Make myself the protector,
I can not, will not, save the all.

Where can I draw the line?
Do I know the difference between
Affability and truth?
Companionship of need rather than want?

Do I look at this love,
So I can leave my dread,
Knowingly, wittingly, fighting through each day,
consoling, comforting, but not affecting the fears.

What can I do?
Do I end the love that brings me dread?
Or chase the love that makes me feel as
warm as the faithful jumper.
Bedraggled, beloved, warm and safe.

To know the difference, would free me of guilt,
Although nothing happened, and I was good,
These feelings I have, Leaves me so warm,
To go back to my old love, the lost fight, fills me,
with the unspoken emptiness.

I will know as soon as its clear,
Until then, I will trundle on,
Trying not to covet her, and smile when I think of her,
She, who is someone elses,
She, who is unhappy as I.
I question my love, and fall from the sky.

27/11/06

[jacksondonut]

[QUOTE=Ceroc Jock;270728]Please tell me there's an afterlife.

There may well be.. guess that there will be a thread somewhere discussing the possibility..

I guess that I believe that Heaven IS a place on earth.. that life IS what you make it. We only have one life and its not a rehearsal...

I don't bear grudges, have resentments and try to show love to ALL I come into contact with. I try hard not to have expectations.. that way I am never disappointed. And I try to live my life one day at a time.. I use the serenity prayer on a daily basis.. that way I know to keep my head where my body is!

My simple conclusion is that we are all on this earth to help one another. For me, that IS the meaning of life.

ps... your contributions are lovely.. thankyou

[jacksondonut]

Time

Time; slipping away, like the dripping of a tap
Time; like the constant ticking of a clock
Time; like the years that pass you by
Seconds, Minutes, Hours, Days
Time: you can’t see, touch, or stop
Lost and never found.
Slipping away
A lifetime
Time

[Clive Long]

I am wax, I am melting,
I am rope, I am unravelling,
I am water, I am dissolving in my tears.

You took my love and left bitterness,
You took my hope and left despair,
Go not into the dark place,
How could I have loved you and yet you betrayed me so?
Go to the end of space and time so I cannot recall the beauty of your shadow.

How does the sun still shine?
How can people smile in the presence of my pain?

Rip me open and search for my heart. You will find a stone.

[jacksondonut]

Simply beautiful.. thankyou

[jacksondonut]

It Doesn’t Matter

It doesn’t matter what they think
It matters what you think
It doesn’t matter if they try to hurt you
It matters if you hurt yourself
It doesn’t matter if you are frightened
You will find the courage to face your fears

It doesn’t matter if you feel lost in the world
It matters if you don’t want to be found
It doesn’t matter if you are sad for a while
It matters if you forget to seek happiness
It doesn’t matter if we get it wrong sometimes
There will be the opportunity to put things right

It doesn’t matter if you feel like a loser in life
It matters if you think there is no hope
It doesn’t matter if the sun forgets to shine
It matters if it stops shining in your heart
It doesn’t matter if you have a bad day
There will always be another one

It doesn’t matter if you think no one loves you
It matters that you love yourself……

[jacksondonut]

And for today..

Heaven on Earth

When I look into the future
It’s like looking through the mist
I know there’s something out there
But I can’t see what it is
I can feel it with my senses
I can feel it in my heart
I know there’s paths to follow
But can’t picture any part

I’ve tried to look behind me
That’s hazy too I find
It’s full of shifting shadows
Fading quickly from my mind
It’s full of greying memories
Of where I’ve been and why
They’ve made me what I am today
They’ve coloured every sky

When I look into the mirror
And see who’s really there
I see the girl I want to be
I’ve come through life so far
To live each day as though my last
A gift so freely given
Today is all that matters to me
I have my earth as heaven

[jacksondonut]

Shadow Man

I feel the tears
They prick the back of my eyes
I watch you with the saddest of hearts
My big strong man, who struggles to walk
Steeling myself, I offer my arm to hold you
Smiling, trying not to show my pain and sorrow
Seeing yours… it kills me
Loving you, although you fight it still
Your strength, Independence waning
Time taking its toll, creeping up suddenly
I hide my tears and hold your hand
You smile at me through sad, old eyes
Watching my lion of a man fading
I love you still
I owe you my life

[Jivingdan]

Lying alone in the early hours
when the stillness of time and the sleep is still with me.
I think of your face and the feelings that wake me sweep me along on a wave of desire.
I know its not real , there's no way you can be here
I keep my eyes closed and the dream stays alive.

[jacksondonut]

and for today....

Parallel Lives

All the words that you sing
Tell the story of where I’ve ‘bin
The hurt, the lies, the pain, the why’s?
The loss, the fear, it’s all so clear
That you lived your life, with another wife
It was the same for me, my dear

Your songs I hear inside my head
Your words that said that, ‘I am dead’
They hit the nerves inside of me
I felt with a dreadful clarity
You sing my song so word perfect
You made me see it wasn’t worth it

I hear those words and hear your voice
It was as though you’d lost the choice
The precious thing you loved the most
Removed and replaced with a ghost
We choose to go and make a start
On mending cracks in a broken heart

So when I listen to you sing
I glance over to My wedding ring
I feel as though you’ve done the same
Made new choices, played a new game
Our Parallel lives in different places
Parallel thoughts, just different faces

So to live a life without the pain
We both chose to live again
To find another game to play
We searched and found another way
Our Parallel words making similar sounds
Parallel minds, just different towns

[jacksondonut]

So, Will You??

Do you see the purple upon the hills?
Can you feel the breeze and smell the heather?
Will you walk with me and hold my hand?
Enjoy its beauty, despite the weather?
Will you climb up high and feel the rain
On your face, like the dew in the early dawn?
Will it fill your head and soothe your pain?
Will your heart and soul shake like a newborn fawn?

Will you guide me through the falling mist
And show me the path that takes me higher?
Will you take me to the place we kissed
And build an everlasting fire?
Will you run with me laughing full of fun?
All through the hills and the mountain streams?
Will you talk with me?, will you be the one?
To share this life, its hopes and dreams?

Will you watch the clouds race high overhead?
And stand with me in wonder and awe?
Will you share this day and share my bed?
Until we both knock on heavens door?
Will you love me ‘till the hills are bare?
The heather’s gone and wind stops blowing?
Will you hold my hand and lead me there?
Will you take me my darlin’ to where you’re goin’??

[Jivingdan]

Thanks for adding some more Jan. I was beginning to think I had killed your Thread. Keep up the good work

[Jivingdan]

Here goes with todays offering

Long distance Love

For all the times I cant be with you
all the times that your not there

I close my eyes and I can see you
I reach out to touch your hair

my hand searches through the darkness
when there's nothing left to touch

the dream of you is shattered
I am missing you so much

[quiet_flame]

Falling apart at the seams,
I stare blankly ahead,
No mood, no sound,
No Knowledge of how to proceed,

Betrayed, belittled,
I’m not ready to forgive,
Untrusted, yet faithful,
I have to ask,
Why would you test my love,
When you know I detest being on trial,
Why would you read what is mine,
When you know I will turn in spite.

I’m not sure if I will be dark,
But the storm clouds are overhead,
I don’t know how soon I can forgive,
I know I’ll never forget,
These actions are never, forgotten.

The hardest part,
Is I still, as much as it hurts,
Find myself,
Letting you stay,
I’ll let you do it again.

[jacksondonut]

All of Me

I can’t do half measures, it’s just not my style
So sit down beside me, we’ll talk for a while
We’ll sort out the world and all of its woe’s
And hug in the darkness, let’s see where it goes
My head on your shoulder, your arms hold me tight
I feel your heart beating, through all of the night
I can offer my love and give you my trust
I’ll open my heart and give what I must
And if you decide you love what you see
Don’t give me half measures, just take all of me

[jacksondonut]

For today...

Something Special..

When you walk in the room, all eyes look your way
There’s something about you, what more can I say
It’s not what you’re wearing, although it’s outrageous
It’s not how you’re laughing, although that’s contagious
You have something special, that no one can guess
It’s not how you walk, or the way that you dress
It’s an aura of someone, who knows where they’ve been
And walked through the darkness, and followed their dream
You’re someone who’s life, has been filled to the brim
With people who love you, and have seen you can win
You are something special, that, no one can doubt
When you walk in the room, no one wants to walk out
I’m secure in the knowledge, that you are my true friend
That you ARE someone special, and will be to the end

[jacksondonut]

Stolen Moments..

Lying in the darkness
Watching you
Feeling each minute passing
Quiet hearts beating slowly in time
With slow and gentle sighs
Lying there in the still of the night
Watching your face, full of peace
Calm, and beautiful
Pale skin in the blue moonlight
The ravages of day smoothed away
Relieved and reassured
Each time you take a breath
As I count the minutes ‘til you wake
This is the time I love the most
Stolen moments in the night
I take them whilst you’re fast asleep
In the night you’re mine
And only mine
Until the day steals you away

[Flat_Eric]

Dancing haiku thread anyone?