Peace To All Out There In the Darkness

I send out this 
     work 
to all of you 
     out 
     there 
     in 
     the shadows 
A light will come 
   to you 
if you want it to 
The great teachers and masters 
of the past 
    were not deceived 
by this mortal 
    coil 
  They knew we 
could over come 
    it 
if  - and only if 
  we were diligent 
in our efforts 
   The years have come and gone 
   Do you not see 
what is meant by happiness? 
  Do you see 
      that sending out poetry 
   is a magnificent thing?    
      Keep it up! 
    The years weigh heavily on 
all of us 
But if we persist 
    joy will come 
to us all!

Copyright © | Year Posted 2014



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Date: 10/6/2014 3:06:00 PM
Matt, Enjoyed your write here very much. The gift of creativity is indeed a precious thing. Being poets, I think it's something quite wonderful when we're able to send our respective works to others as a gift. It's something quite noble. Best Wishes, Gary
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Date: 9/22/2014 1:31:00 PM
We receive the gift of creativity... and in accepting the gift we also receive the responsibility of sharing it with others.... Jake
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Date: 9/17/2014 12:34:00 PM
This is me, Matt, in the dark shadows. I feel no light ATM. Thank you for this gift, I do remember how sending poetry is a gift... I like this poem...LINDA
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Date: 9/14/2014 9:01:00 AM
- Matthew, peace and love is like a candle - if you light it for others, the skin falls back on yourself - Thank you my friend :) - oxox // Anne-Lise :)
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Date: 9/14/2014 1:23:00 AM
yes, and you have been at this and inspiring others for a long time now, Matt. Hey, I have the book ready for you. Just keep forgetting to mail it, and I had to go find a big envelop the other day so soon I will get it in the mail.
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Date: 9/14/2014 12:57:00 AM
We write poems day after day, and we don't realize that what we are doing may actually help someone and change their lives. Just being able to make a person smile can make a big difference in the long run.... I love the positive message that this poem sends out. Wonderful writing, Matthew!
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Date: 9/13/2014 7:24:00 PM
a lovely thought, matthew, and very well-expressed!
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Date: 9/13/2014 2:48:00 PM
I like this; Yes we have to be persistent, to get what we want and need. With our writings - we can always touch someone's heart, or soul. Thanks for sharing. Have a blessed day... Lucilla
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