Healing Hands

A long, lost dream lay dormant for many years 
Beneath a constant sea of delays and indecision
Stuck in a routine so unappealing to my spirit
Hours spent in self indulgence became the norm of each day
It did promote team spirit however, did nothing for my famished soul
At break of dawn, the alarm clock would sound, 
Anger stirred deep in my soul; hindering my commune with God  
Then along came Holy Matrimony, or so I thought it was 
Graciously, light revealed the cobwebs that draped my life
It was then, at that crossroad where clarity and strength revived  
My inspiration, one consolation, an angel sent from above 
In defining ways, she would teach me what it means to truly love
With no expectations, no remuneration, observing in awe and pure joy
It was no accident that I found my lost dream in yesterday’s ruins 
These gentle hands are blessed to heal, love and give care

Copyright © | Year Posted 2010



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Date: 8/24/2014 10:44:00 AM
Enjoying this one again, dearest Audrey - yes, your gentle hands do such good in this world! Have a great weekend, my friend xxx
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Date: 3/17/2014 11:29:00 AM
awesome write here, my friend. I'm so glad you have your dream job and I'm still praying for you to go to Hawaii
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Date: 9/13/2010 9:54:00 PM
this is very interesting, Audrey, Very heartfelt. Congratulations. LUv, Andrea
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Date: 9/12/2010 10:40:00 AM
Audrey, many congratulations on your win in Carolyn's contest >> James :)
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Date: 9/11/2010 8:39:00 PM
lovely, congrats on your win
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Date: 9/11/2010 8:37:00 AM
Audrey congratulations on your win in Carolyn's contest, love Wilma
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Date: 9/10/2010 8:05:00 PM
Congratulations on this win in the contest, Audrey
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Date: 9/10/2010 7:46:00 PM
Within the hands true character is revealed, Audrey. Congratulation on your success in the contest. Agape, Moses
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Date: 9/10/2010 7:43:00 PM
Congratulations, Audrey, on your win in Carolyn Devonshire's contest. Love, iolanda
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Date: 9/10/2010 5:29:00 PM
Congratulations on your win in Carolyn Devonshire's contest Audrey. Love Carol
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Date: 9/10/2010 4:53:00 PM
Awesome...congrats. BG
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Date: 9/10/2010 4:18:00 PM
Great work Audrey. congratulations. Love, Joyce
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Date: 9/10/2010 3:26:00 PM
Congrats Audrey my BBF on your winning poem in the Work contest.. an awesome and amazing piece .. enjoy your win this happy weekend with luv.. my friend..
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Date: 9/10/2010 1:47:00 PM
Audrey, thank goodness for people who are called to nursing careers. It sounds like it took you a while to reach this decision, but I can tell from your poetry that you are a caring and loving person. Congratulations on your win! Love, Carolyn
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Date: 9/6/2010 6:36:00 PM
enjoyed reading today!
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Date: 9/6/2010 3:21:00 PM
Even when marriages take bad turns, having children (your angels) makes it seem like there was meaning in this experience. Beautifully written, touching poem that reveals the love in your precious heart. Love, Carolyn
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Date: 9/6/2010 1:23:00 PM
Simply tremendous and beautiful my BBF .. good luck in the contest... your title is so apropos..luv.. enjoyed from your BBF always and forever..
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Date: 9/6/2010 11:13:00 AM
Many beautiful images, like flowers thrown up into the rainbow, they weave a sweet biography. Reminds me of another Audrey called Lorde ... well done.
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Date: 9/6/2010 12:51:00 AM
Especially liked the penultimate phrase Audrey.'lost dreams in yesterday's ruins' an inner monoku in itself.Rgds Brian
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Date: 9/6/2010 12:42:00 AM
wonderful journey, wonderful poem. enjoyed this. Harry
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Date: 9/5/2010 8:49:00 PM
Audrey, It sounds like your journey of the soul's search is now over and you are being blessed as with this angel's love. What a beautiful poem with a most wonderful ending. Soup mail.
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