Adrift In the Cradle

My, the frightfully threatening roll of the foreign tongue inexplicable, rapid fire shrapnel to the unaccustomed ear proceeding, ever forward in an unintelligible tirade. Ears ache for understanding Eyes strain for common ground no single sigil or symbol recognizable. My Lord, to be so alone, so lost so must we journey, infants all, landing without fan fair on distant shores, seeking only love and acceptance.

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Date: 12/17/2011 9:58:00 AM
Sadly two wills involved. (Isaiah 28:8-18KJV) Debbie. Happy Holidays and may the new bring you peace and happiness. Agape, Moses
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Date: 12/17/2011 7:13:00 AM
A beautiful poem with a great message,Debbie.Congratulations on your win!
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Date: 12/17/2011 3:51:00 AM
Congratulations Debbie xx
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Date: 12/16/2011 10:53:00 PM
It's a frightening feeling to be unable to communicate. Well defined here Debbie. Congratulations
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Date: 12/16/2011 12:58:00 PM
Congratulations on your placement in Moses' "Retread" contest Debbie. Love, Carol
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Date: 7/21/2011 1:37:00 PM
miles of congrats on a well deserved award, debs! :)huggs!
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Date: 7/21/2011 9:23:00 AM
Debbie, Cool Job "Congratulations" on your worthy poetry. Agape, Moses
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Date: 7/21/2011 7:22:00 AM
Debbie, congratulations on your win in Brian's contest with this visual masterpiece :) Liefde Wilma
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Date: 7/21/2011 7:22:00 AM
Whenever I read a poem of yours....it is suprising to not see it is number 1 where it should be....I am always so in awe of your talent! :)
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Date: 7/21/2011 6:27:00 AM
Congratulations on your win in Brian's contest Debbie. Love, Carol
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Date: 7/21/2011 6:24:00 AM
Congrats Debbie on a spectacular win in the contest by Brian with super charged words so inspiring luv.. kudos... luv your title..much..
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Date: 1/19/2011 12:01:00 PM
no single sigil or symbol recognizable They exist, but not when someone quickly profuchava to take everything. Poem, which is as long as it should be. Perhaps only the graph had to be like a pyramid?
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Date: 12/7/2010 11:07:00 PM
This is really cool Debbie, how you express those emotions going through once you step on foreign soil-- really meaningful last couple of lines-- yes we all are babies in some way or another-- happy you're back! hugs -- nikko :)
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Date: 12/6/2010 11:39:00 AM
We've landed ! Very visual Deborah ! Great write ! I can see that this trip has inspired you tremendously ! much love, james
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Date: 12/5/2010 5:44:00 PM
Sharpnel to the unaccustomed ear.....what a great way to describe the sound of the chatter of a different language........but you are (I am sure) a quick learner....no infant are you to all that is in the realm of wanting to understand. ...great poem!! Glad you are back with us!!
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Date: 12/5/2010 2:42:00 PM
It seems to be a 'starting over again' process this Life no matter where we land our feet.. when Ron and I were in Italy it seemed foreign to us and we are Italians who know the language but once Americanized .. tough to feel comfy cozy on foreign soil... glad u are back... luv..
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