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I have known inner turmoil Known the personal destruction it wreaks Known the restrictions it imposes Known the comforts one seeks I have known the self belief it destroys Known the negativity it breeds Known the sheer desperation it evokes Known how ones heart and soul bleeds I know the power of inner peace Know the positivity and fulfilment it brings Know the confidence and self worth it instills Know it gives peace and calm powerful wings

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Beej Simrov

Date: 1/15/2025 2:19:00 PM

Hi Deb I have been reading a few of your poems and find them so beautifully done for the positive messages ingrained in each. Positivity has always been a difficult sense to channel for me but you do it so well, keep on writing :)

Deb M
Date: 1/15/2025 2:34:00 PM

Wow B.J thankyou for reading my poems and for writing such a gracious comment. I truly do appreciate your thoughts. It is such a lovely boost to the confidence. Your comment has made my evening! Debx

David Crandall

Date: 11/11/2024 2:38:00 PM

Nice poem, Deb! Inner peace must be especially sweet when it follows turmoil.

Deb M
Date: 11/11/2024 3:33:00 PM

To me inner peace is the main ingredient to having a good life….as all else follows from that! Thanks David! Debx

Panagiota Romios

Date: 11/6/2024 9:29:00 PM

Super write! Pangie

Deb M
Date: 11/7/2024 2:40:00 AM

Thankyou Pangie! Soupmail

Jay Narain

Date: 11/6/2024 11:15:00 AM

The ups and downs of life keep us struggling. Nice poem.

Deb M
Date: 11/6/2024 2:25:00 PM

Thankyou so much Jay….Debx

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 11/6/2024 5:35:00 AM

... on the path of life ... for better or for worse, Deb ... hugs

Deb M
Date: 11/6/2024 8:24:00 AM

So nice to see you Sunshine and thankyou! Debx

Mike Gentile

Date: 11/6/2024 4:00:00 AM

Deb, you have really nailed it with this one! Yours ring so true as your lines unfold. If only to achieve that inner peace! I am always striving to do so!! Happy ( and peaceful) Wednesday xxoo

Deb M
Date: 11/6/2024 8:36:00 AM

Hi Mike....l knew you would get this one my friend....l have found inner peace overall l believe....life still has its moments though...but that's normal life! Thankyou my friend...Debx

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 11/6/2024 3:50:00 AM

We live in joy and pain. Both are necessary but we strive for joy. Cuddles.

Deb M
Date: 11/6/2024 8:25:00 AM

Yes we do strive for Joy Victor....thankyou ....cuddles...Debx

Tom Cunningham

Date: 11/6/2024 12:45:00 AM

A verse of wisdom Deb, you've certainly experienced life. Well written. Tom

Deb M
Date: 11/6/2024 8:26:00 AM

That's me old Mrs Wise Owl...haha!! Thanks ....Debx

Ink Empress

Date: 11/5/2024 11:18:00 PM

Dear Debs, i sense and hear the voice of one that has seen light and dark and more and one that understands everything and what floats beneath the surface. You have a big and deep heart. And i think many can resonate also with this. Pleasure reading this gem~ sending you light always

Deb M
Date: 11/6/2024 8:31:00 AM

Yes had my hard times for sure in my younger years sweet Ink....but came through it to be able to get to a beautiful place in life and to know inner peace! Thankyou sweet sweet girl! Debx

Arthur Vaso

Date: 11/5/2024 8:54:00 PM

I love how you in a way you also showed how we can grow and learn, from suffering to positive thinking!

Deb M
Date: 11/6/2024 8:28:00 AM

Why thankyou Arthur...always lovely to see you! Debx

Michael Tor

Date: 11/5/2024 4:20:00 PM

Deb I can surely relate to this Poem of yours. I am sure it will resonate with all of us. Your words depict the highs and lows we face in everyday life. Let it be known. Thank you for posting and I hope you have many more highs than lows. Hugs...

Deb M
Date: 11/5/2024 8:20:00 PM

Hi Michael...more highs for sure....l battled my inner turmoil when younger. I really appreciate your thoughts Michael and l thank you! Debx

Lin Lane

Date: 11/5/2024 12:46:00 PM

There is such a deep chasm between tranquility and anxiety. You've expressed both sides of what life is like... with and without living it peacefully.

Deb M
Date: 11/5/2024 2:49:00 PM

I have experienced both and know which one l prefer Lin!! Thankyou Sister.....Sister Debx

Jan Allison

Date: 11/5/2024 12:38:00 PM

A poem I can relate to on so many levels, and I know you are an amazing poet to have penned such a wonderful piece Deb:-) hugs Jan xx

Deb M
Date: 11/5/2024 2:51:00 PM

That is such a nice comment Jan and very much appreciated by me....thankyou so much my kind friend....Debx