I Must Learn To Be Strong

I am but a being,
trapped in a world that I must face
I am but a soul,
caught between the fire and heavens gate
I am but a mortal,
with no power to right the wrongs
I am but a heart,
that others can break
I must learn to be strong

My eyes see
My ears hear
My emotions feel,
both comfort and fear

Though I walk in the shadows,
I know there is light
For at the end of nights darkness,
there is always the dawn....
I must learn to be strong


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Date: 7/20/2009 8:43:00 PM
This is an great piece of work! Sabrina
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Date: 7/19/2009 5:40:00 PM
Welcome to the Soup, Michael. I can see we're in for a treat.
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Date: 7/18/2009 5:17:00 PM
yes we do seem helpless at times. i liked that you put us between heaven and hell that says alot about you. John H Loving III
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Date: 7/18/2009 4:49:00 PM
Nice poem Michael. Very profound Bill
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Date: 7/18/2009 4:48:00 PM
Love this one. It touched me. Sara
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Date: 7/18/2009 4:41:00 PM
Keep the faith. There is always light after the dark. Welcome to Poetry Soup! I hope you enjoy your time spent with us. Best wishes with your writing. Karen
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Date: 7/18/2009 4:41:00 PM
This touches my soul in a way you will never know-Thanks for writing this- I am a bit speechless right now-Love always, The keeper
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