Elizabeth Wesley Poet Rhyme

A Path

When I come
I cannot stay;
When I go
I lose my way.
When I think
I get confused;
For what I find
Keeps me amused.
I've often felt
The gift of pain;
The song it sings
Is an endless refrain.
I pity all those
Who pity me
For we all share
Life's indignity.
The hands of time
Have crossed my face;
But I'm not willing
To slow the pace.
A night, a day
No time to lose;
Right or wrong
A privilege to chose.
I am in love
With all I see;
The mystic truth
Of eternity.

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James Fraser December 26, 2011 at 11:25 AM The mystic truth of eternity indeed. Well, me being "The Highlander" I'll leave eternal notes for eternity, for I'll never sleep and wander free. Another fine piece Elizabeth, you sure know how to write :)

M.I.A . November 27, 2011 at 9:02 PM Beautiful. A rarity so far ~.~

John Loving Iii November 20, 2011 at 7:54 PM didnt know what to say in the soup mail i was going to send. but only know that you and i share the same kind of poetry. what you would say. i could say too. becaues we are masters at art. and we must do what is commanded of us of our audince. surely you can understand this.john

Dinda Minardi November 19, 2011 at 9:44 AM Poem about life and love... Incredibly one, Elizabeth.

Sidney Hall Mad Poet November 18, 2011 at 2:04 PM Perfect poerty, Lisa I missed reading them hopefully I will be here to read more.

Jack Horne November 16, 2011 at 12:34 PM Very clever write, my friend - I love the way you've made this poem so fast paced

John Aaron Green November 16, 2011 at 6:12 AM you never fail to amaze me,,your love and creativity is so enduring to the heart....

Robert A. Dufresne November 15, 2011 at 5:29 PM Way to go Elizabeth...cool lines in this poem as recipe for the finished product. Like that " hands of time have crossed my face." and a beautiful ending

Dan Kearley November 14, 2011 at 5:51 PM Another poem about me? Just kidding..I love it! Another work of art from the heart.... :-)

Bl Devnath November 14, 2011 at 1:50 PM Your last four lines are marvelous, loved the mystic truth of eternity. Thanks for sharing, bl

Harry Horsman November 14, 2011 at 9:13 AM Wonderful poem, wonderful poet, this is as good as it gets, enjoyed. harry

Richard Moriarty November 14, 2011 at 6:56 AM I really love this, it so sound like my life also...thank you

Tim B November 13, 2011 at 7:50 PM A fight, a race and a test of pain. TO THE PAIN THEN! :) Beautiful poetry Elizabeth, I love the inspirational tone and 'a privilege to chose' was a great line, it is indeed.

Robert Johnson November 13, 2011 at 3:27 PM But I'm not willing to slow the pace. That's what I meant to put in the bowl.

Robert Johnson November 13, 2011 at 3:16 PM And life is lived within each soul. The path one takes will bear the tole. The yin and yang and oh my lord! Is all that one soul can afford. Robert Johnson November 13, 2011 at 3:17 PM Soup mail

Kash Poet November 13, 2011 at 6:41 AM A gem from you Elizabeth.Liked it very much.

M. Hussain Effendi November 13, 2011 at 4:45 AM Superb!!!! I don't envy you by the way. You're an inspiration to me, dear Liz

Poet Destroyer A November 12, 2011 at 11:41 PM wow Liz,,, i love this write..... Enjoyed your poem~ Thank you for sharing. Have yourself a wonderful night.. Take care ;-) ..LINDA

November 12, 2011 at 8:43 PM What a thought evoking piece. I really like the ending. The emotion comes through your words. Thank you for sharing them with us and for your kind comment. Karen

Mathias Yakubu November 12, 2011 at 5:54 PM Simple well pen work, full of emotions...good one Elizabeth

Michael J. Falotico November 12, 2011 at 2:06 PM AHhhhh poetry in life sees all beauty as you have desribed so well in this amazing piece...luv Michael

Phyllis Babcock November 12, 2011 at 1:41 PM Well written Lizzy -- I like the lines that say"when I think/I get confused" this made me smile. It is very dreary outside and the roads have become so icy today so I am enjoying reading poetry. love phyl

Andrea Dietrich November 12, 2011 at 12:34 PM very nice, LIzzy. Was this for Frank's contest? By the way, a while back I thought i saw one of your comments to someone mention Pearl of Great Price. Are you LDS like me?

Tony Lane November 12, 2011 at 12:34 PM Well written and beautifully expressed. Tony

George Aul November 12, 2011 at 11:36 AM Without the valley, the mountain does not exist...keep climbing!.........George

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