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Peace To All Out There In the Darkness

I send out this work to all of you out there in the shadows A light will come to you if you want it to The great teachers and masters of the past were not deceived by this mortal coil They knew we could over come it if - and only if we were diligent in our efforts The years have come and gone Do you not see what is meant by happiness? Do you see that sending out poetry is a magnificent thing? Keep it up! The years weigh heavily on all of us But if we persist joy will come to us all!

Copyright © | Year Posted 2014




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Date: 10/6/2014 3:06:00 PM
Matt, Enjoyed your write here very much. The gift of creativity is indeed a precious thing. Being poets, I think it's something quite wonderful when we're able to send our respective works to others as a gift. It's something quite noble. Best Wishes, Gary
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Date: 9/22/2014 1:31:00 PM
We receive the gift of creativity... and in accepting the gift we also receive the responsibility of sharing it with others.... Jake
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Date: 9/17/2014 12:34:00 PM
This is me, Matt, in the dark shadows. I feel no light ATM. Thank you for this gift, I do remember how sending poetry is a gift... I like this poem...LINDA
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Date: 9/14/2014 9:01:00 AM
- Matthew, peace and love is like a candle - if you light it for others, the skin falls back on yourself - Thank you my friend :) - oxox // Anne-Lise :)
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Date: 9/14/2014 1:23:00 AM
yes, and you have been at this and inspiring others for a long time now, Matt. Hey, I have the book ready for you. Just keep forgetting to mail it, and I had to go find a big envelop the other day so soon I will get it in the mail.
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Date: 9/14/2014 12:57:00 AM
We write poems day after day, and we don't realize that what we are doing may actually help someone and change their lives. Just being able to make a person smile can make a big difference in the long run.... I love the positive message that this poem sends out. Wonderful writing, Matthew!
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Date: 9/13/2014 7:24:00 PM
a lovely thought, matthew, and very well-expressed!
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Date: 9/13/2014 2:48:00 PM
I like this; Yes we have to be persistent, to get what we want and need. With our writings - we can always touch someone's heart, or soul. Thanks for sharing. Have a blessed day... Lucilla
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