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Escaping the Land of Never

I slipped into the land of never sometime ago a land of nothingness pitch black night, tormented a beleaguered mind all the time. Caught up in cobwebbed thoughts hope was lost, torn and tossed whirlwinds of doubts never to love never to hope never to dream. Sometimes, I have heard faint bell chimes, melodious rhymes reminding me of hopeful times that echo out from the canyons of long ago. Sometimes, I think I can escape the land of never. Lately, I have dreamed of a land of always and the sometimes begin to fade away. I determine to climb out from the mire of never and venture forth toward the sweet music of always. As I leave a trail of doubts behind, I move onward toward the summit of those melodious chimes. The road leads me to a rugged cross high upon a desolate peak where a blood stained sacrifice was made. Here I stand, on sacred ground, here in this land of always, where I have always been loved always been forgiven always been cleansed. Here is where I will stay as I look forward to that day, when I will always be with Him. 2/12/2016

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Date: 2/19/2017 12:39:00 PM
Super thoughts, the comforts of an eternal home in heaven is a valuable asset in dealing with the vicissitudes of life on this earth. Congratulations, Laura. Nice read.
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Laura Leiser
Date: 2/19/2017 1:21:00 PM
Thank you! I look forward to that "someday" in God's eternal home, as well :)
Date: 2/13/2017 10:26:00 AM
My favourite so far, congrats!
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Laura Leiser
Date: 2/13/2017 11:11:00 AM
Thank you, Richard :) I am encouraged by this, as I've not had much of a muse for several months...and hope to get back to where I was last year.
Date: 2/13/2017 10:23:00 AM
truth, peace and love...beautiful verses here Laura- I am so impressed by the flow and rhythm...thank you and congrats :)-luloo
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Laura Leiser
Date: 2/13/2017 11:09:00 AM
Thank you, Laura Loo, for my placement in your contest! I'm happy that you liked it, and it encourages me to keep writing as I've not been writing poetry much this year so far.
Date: 2/22/2016 4:59:00 PM
Richard, I absolutely love this beautiful poem. I especially appreciate where you took it--to the cross! Congratulations on your well-deserved win. Janice
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Laura Leiser
Date: 2/22/2016 6:26:00 PM
Thank you so much, Janice! You are too kind, and I appreciate your comments :)
Date: 2/22/2016 9:44:00 AM
This is very well expressed and creative. Congrats on your win.
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Laura Leiser
Date: 2/22/2016 6:25:00 PM
Thanks, Richard. So glad you liked it :)
Date: 2/22/2016 4:13:00 AM
Superb take on the theme n wonderful write n win.. big congrats Laura.
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Laura Leiser
Date: 2/22/2016 6:25:00 PM
Thank you, Dr. Upma :)
Date: 2/22/2016 12:24:00 AM
Congratulations on your win!
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Laura Leiser
Date: 2/22/2016 6:25:00 PM
Thanks, Susan. I appreciate your kind congrats :)
Date: 2/21/2016 10:19:00 PM
Laura, wonderful job on the interpretation of the theme, the form is used beautifully to accentuate the poetic devices, repetitions and line breaks. Nicely done. Thanks for participating in the contest
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Laura Leiser
Date: 2/21/2016 10:35:00 PM
Just saw this and I'm so excited that you placed me in your contest, John! Thank you! I'm glad you liked my interpretation, and I enjoyed the open ended theme of this contest...great for many creative interpretations :)
Date: 2/15/2016 8:32:00 PM
I enjoyed reading this, good luck on this contest!
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Laura Leiser
Date: 2/16/2016 12:10:00 AM
Thank you, Edward. I'm glad you liked my poem, too :)
Date: 2/12/2016 4:36:00 PM
This is truth, dear one. He is the same, yesterday, today, and forever. His promises stand true. Lovely write. Good luck, dear one.
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Laura Leiser
Date: 2/12/2016 4:39:00 PM
The last comment skipped here, arggh! Thank you, Eileen, for your kind comments! Glad you liked this :)
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Laura Leiser
Date: 2/12/2016 4:37:00 PM
Thank you, Anne Lise, for your kind comments! I also wish you a Happy Valentines Day :)
Date: 2/12/2016 3:37:00 PM
- A lovely poem, Laura - Hope you will always be in "always land" and continue with your dreams and never lose hope - I wish you a sweet Valentine :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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Laura Leiser
Date: 2/12/2016 3:40:00 PM
Thank you, Anne Lise, for your kind comments! I also wish you a Happy Valentines Day :)

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