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Resurrection of the People

The water from my eyes makes it difficult to see the future, blurring the present with the past. This past has created the path for my eyes to follow. Stories told of anger with pain, tales of separation with secrets. Betrayal, a condition of enlightenment or civilization. All is not lost, forgotten or forgiven. Stories remind us of tears shed while anger reddened the eyes. Strong and silent were the survivors, twisted and loud were the traitors, weak and confused were the casualties. But all became the victims. Remembering the past to ensure the future. Lessons learnt through sacrifice, tales become the visions for our youth, as a baby cries out a legend. Its’ screams are heard by all the people, the child’s tears are not wiped away, for they carry hopes and dreams. They are harvested to water the seeds of change, mixing with the sweat of determination, life can now grow once again. The infancy of a soul now grows toward maturity of the mind. Teachings held dormant spread like a wild dance set forward by musical voices of inspiration. Many children are born with scars of the past, yet heal their parents with visions of the new dawn. Even now the ripple of inspiration flows from the rebirth stone, cast into the lake of the people. The glare of spirits awakened rise to greet the new sky, where there is no shame and no hidden agenda. But only minds gazing unto the dusk of despair. The people are healing…

Copyright © | Year Posted 2009




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Date: 1/2/2010 2:01:00 PM
Heart-wrenching - Yet! there is hope conveyed. Thank you for sharing your vivid powerful poetry. Lainie
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Date: 12/29/2009 7:30:00 AM
Congratulations on your excellent poetry being featured this week Joel. I wish you the best with your writing endeavors in 2010 whatever they may be. Love, Carol
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Date: 12/28/2009 3:33:00 AM
Congratulations on your fine poem being featured this week, Happy New Year >> James
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Date: 12/23/2009 11:08:00 AM
Congratulations on making it through the first round of the PoetrySoup Site October Contest. I wish you the best in the finals Joel. May 2010 be the year you see your writing endeavors become reality. Love and blessings to you and yours always, Carol
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Date: 12/21/2009 9:56:00 AM
Congrats on your poem winning the first round of PS contest!! Very well deserved, enjoyed reading your wonderful poetry. Here’s wishing you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!! May 2010 be your best year ever! Love Light Patty
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Date: 12/20/2009 2:22:00 PM
Congratulations on moving to the next round with this great poem, Joel! Wishing you joy and happiness in the New Year, love, Carolyn
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Date: 12/20/2009 11:15:00 AM
Many congratulations on reaching the second round with your fine poem >> James
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Date: 12/9/2009 11:37:00 AM
Many congrats on your featured poem this week. Rgds Janette
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Date: 12/9/2009 2:49:00 AM
Congratulations on having your poem featured this week. A. W. Nutter
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Date: 12/8/2009 4:50:00 AM
Congratulations on your poetry being featured this week Joel. May you have many more. Love, Carol
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Date: 12/7/2009 12:21:00 PM
Congratulations on your poem being featured >> James
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Date: 12/6/2009 11:49:00 PM
Congrats on your featured poem! ***Danielle***
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