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Moving On

Moving On Days darkened, shadows followed memories I could not escape. Streets I knew well, seemed to shift under the weight of my heart. Songs, that once lifted me on Angels Wings, now bury my soul with regret. By chance, I found friends who gave me hope! Walt Whitman, Robert Bly, Carl Sandburg and Robert Frost, brought expressions of life, found in their poems. Suddenly my world seemed brighter! Flowers nodded in thanks at my words! Streams rushed by with excitement when I wrote of their journey! stars above me blinked with joy! And invited me to share in their dreams! As long as I can hold this pen…….Never shall I travel alone! Never, Shall I travel alone! …for Laura’s contest

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Keeley Green

Date: 4/9/2010 7:46:00 PM

oh i like this one(: it reminds me of when i think i about my life, great work!

Rachel W

Date: 3/31/2010 6:03:00 PM

What a journey! This poem makes me feel hopeful and strong!

Daver Austin

Date: 3/28/2010 8:30:00 AM

I like your reference to great poets. As for myself, I've had some inspirational moments writing while listening to great music. Words and music stick in one's mind. Love, daver

The Fringe

Date: 3/27/2010 3:18:00 PM

I love the flowers nodded in thanks at my words. I'm now strongly thinking that could be the power of our observation--and I loved the rest of this write as well. Maybe it takes the bad to reveal the good. I don't know. Lovely message. Thanks for your kind words. Blessings, david

Simone Segal

Date: 3/26/2010 5:45:00 PM

We all love that pen of yours!!! love Simone

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 3/26/2010 11:18:00 AM

good luck on the contest.

Susan Palli

Date: 3/26/2010 10:49:00 AM

Loved it! Brings optimism to us all.

Doris Culverhouse

Date: 3/26/2010 5:12:00 AM

Thanks for the comment, and support.

Carol Sunshine Brown

Date: 3/25/2010 11:40:00 AM

I am so happy to see your poem amongst the ones I am reading today James. Thank you for sharing. Wishing you have a wonderful day filled with inspiration and hope for a better tomorrow. The best to you in the contest. Love, Carol

Doris Culverhouse

Date: 3/25/2010 6:15:00 AM

good write!! enjoyed reading today, good luck in the contest... must be a winner.

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

Date: 3/24/2010 8:09:00 PM

Wonderful entry for the contest Jimbo.. and much good luck as u will surely be in the winners circle ...so enjoyed your creative write tonight and thankxxx for your ever so special comments...luv.. "Sweetheart"

Skat A

Date: 3/24/2010 6:58:00 PM

Enjoyed reading . Good luck in the contest.