A Poem For Pd

A unicorn took flight with brilliant, rainbow wings ascending from the heart of a joyous poet. Dark eyes shined like jewels, smiling from high, parting dark clouds and unwrapping gifts of love and friendship. Words of light and purest energy reached to heaven on a spiral staircase where blessed angels extended hands of healing to a poet's heart. They know her well, her hands are creators of many a masterpiece - sharing, befriending, inspiring, encouraging - soulful in words and action, passionate in her artistry, selfless of her time...see how her admirers crowd around as the unicorn descends once again from her rainbow flight? All wait with feet on the ground, sharing prayers, asking the angels to sing so she may feel and know she is not alone. Never, ever alone in the fight. Too many of us have been where she has been, felt the darkness pierce our hearts. With hope and faith, the sun will shine again. The angels will sing. She will ride that unicorn again and share her poetic heart again, smile again, laugh again, teach and inspire. She is more than just PD, she is Linda - friend, daughter, mother, grandmother, nurturer - The darkness cannot have her. She is needed in the light. for Shadow Hamilton's Fighting Depression Contest, 12/1/14
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August 24, 2015 at 2:33 PM
Sweet.... SKAT
Nunez Avatar
January 1, 2015 at 7:28 AM
Such a lovely poem, not only for the words used and how they were fused, but also because of the deep compassion and beautiful friendship that spurred the poet to write for someone so greatly valued and esteemed. If I can be like any of the two, then I would consider myself blessed indeed. Congratulations and may more blessings for the new year be with you...Kim :)
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December 27, 2014 at 10:22 AM
I already have this poem fav'ed... Rhonda,, Congratulations on your win. I'm finally making time to read every entry, intended for me in Shadow's Hamilton depression contest. It was a tough fight, however at the end I prayed, and asked to take over and he did. WOW, it was what I call a miracle. Thanks for lifting my day with this poem... Love LINDA
Newan Avatar
December 22, 2014 at 11:39 AM
nice poem
Meier-Hans Avatar
December 12, 2014 at 8:39 AM
Dropping back with my congratulations Rhonda. I'm glad to see you here at the top.
Manassian Avatar
December 11, 2014 at 6:15 AM
What a beautiful tribute for PD, Rhonda. I can see why this won the winning place. You have spun magic and used such lovely imagery to encourage and uplift her. Blessings.
Trichet Avatar
December 10, 2014 at 8:41 PM
A beautiful poem for Linda, well done with this one Rhonda. Congrats Hope to see PD soon :)
Kimathi Avatar
December 9, 2014 at 10:47 PM
Showers of applause to your great WIN Rhonda! A very uplifting piece for Linda! ^_^
Allison Avatar
December 9, 2014 at 4:55 PM
lovely uplifting write well deserving of first place - many congrats:-) Hugs Jan x
Kendrick Avatar
December 9, 2014 at 2:02 PM
Congrats on your winning work..Thanks for the visit to my page..Sara
Beam Avatar
December 9, 2014 at 11:29 AM
Congratulations on win and continue to fight the good fight.
Roper Avatar
December 9, 2014 at 9:04 AM
Good story, Rhonda, congratulations on a first place win, Unicorns are a favorite of mine and their healing powers. Blessings eve
Haight Avatar
December 9, 2014 at 8:11 AM
Wow...Rhonda, how beautifully you have created this uplifting tribute and prayer for Linda. I missed seeing it before, but it is simply amazing. A huge congratulations to your for your top win! 7+Fav, Hugs, Sandra
A. Sharma Avatar
December 9, 2014 at 7:54 AM
Rhonda an amazingly beautiful write full of emotions! Congrats on ur top place win!
Yvonne Avatar
December 9, 2014 at 7:29 AM
Congratulations on your first place win. I have to say though that you cheated it is the only reason you got first place and I only got second. Such a cheap trick, all you really did was write a much better poem than I did. Oldest trick in the book! Yeah you did real good with this Rhonda a Fav for me!
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December 9, 2014 at 6:42 AM
Rhonda how well you know our dear Linda this is a fantastic poem for her Congrats on an excellent win you have also won a copy of my book "Visions in Poetry" for placing first hugs 7 + fav
Yvonne Avatar
December 7, 2014 at 4:34 AM
Wonderful Rhonda, I love how you included a unicorn. Linda loves unicorns. Beautifully written and every word real!
Kendrick Avatar
December 4, 2014 at 7:03 AM
Very encouraging one for PD..I enjoyed reading it today..Reads like a winner in more ways than one..Thanks for the visits to my page..Yes, aging is not easy and when the family members get busy and don't have time to visit and care for the elderly it is very difficult..Sara
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December 2, 2014 at 7:41 AM
I am Sorry to hear Linda is not well. I will include her in my prayers. She has been an encouragement to many here and it is great that people like yourself care so deeply.
Meier-Hans Avatar
December 2, 2014 at 12:01 AM
So wonderfully written Rhonda. Sweet words to a dear friend.
Ebbs Avatar
December 1, 2014 at 11:15 PM
Beautiful poem, depression is so complicated, but its like falling off a cliff. It's hard to climb back up the cliff, but when that time comes, it's a wonderful feeling, and looking back it seems like an old dream that does not quite seems real.
Dietrich Avatar
December 1, 2014 at 10:57 PM
what a beautiful poem of friendship, encouragement and love. Wonderful.
Smith Avatar
December 1, 2014 at 10:33 PM
Excellent pen...Linda is missed...praying for her....hugs Tim
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