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Journey In Hand... Revised

Seeming Eons ago, I picked up my pen, put it to paper my journey began Smooth at first the plains did appear, as mountains neared, I suddenly, felt fear As highways rose brushing the stars, close was destiny But fate chanced, to a dream marred Struggled up hill hauling down dale, pen did follow a life left to trail As deserts rolled in life dissolved, years dehydrated misery lived hell As life stripped joy to a desert bare eyes still staring noone lives here Horizon is darkened a shadow appears, shaking my boots raising all fears A Face gifted to angels vision envied from hell this soul reaches out castes healing spells First grasping breath pen in hand I write of my life be it, a journey unplanned …

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Date: 7/14/2009 10:59:00 AM
I love the idea behind this poem Jayne, all our journeys are unplanned until we take the first step, great poem>>James
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Date: 7/12/2009 12:04:00 PM
Interesting view on writing. Much to think about in your words. I really like the idea of the last line. Thank you for your kind words on my poem. Keep on writing. Have a wonderful day! Karen
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