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Two Women

Two Women I looked into a window and saw two women whose hopes had been ripped away from them. And they lost all natural beauty, And a man from the dessert was walking heavy laden, burdened with the sorrow I feel deep down in my bowels, A hole I tell you, he bore the weight of a soul that cannot receive the warmth of God. And his shadow struck the two hands and heads of the women, and they were healed instantly. In that moment, I felt a warmth in my soul and I threw up my hands and gave my life to sorrow. And this sorrow becomes dark at times, so very dark. But when I consider the people who have lost all hope and have lost their natural beauty, When I consider this burden and the hope of my shadow falling upon them and them knowing for just a moment that God’s love is real and there is no need to fear, Then I think of the sorrow I chose and know joy.

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Date: 1/2/2010 5:14:00 AM
A paradoxal ending! Thank you for shariang your thoughts, Woodrow. Lainie
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Date: 12/31/2009 12:54:00 PM
Congratulations on having your poem featured this week. A well deserved honor.
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Date: 12/30/2009 3:20:00 PM
congrats on being featured this week have a blessed new year!
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Date: 12/30/2009 1:15:00 PM
Sorrow and Joy do seem to be the sides of the same coin ... smile ... hope you had a wonderful holiday and that 2010 brings many blessings to you and your family ... Wonderful writing as always, Woody and an excellent selection to be featured this week here at the Soup. Congratulations!
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Date: 12/29/2009 7:58:00 AM
Congratulations on your excellent poetry being featured this week Woody. 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 3:13:00 AM
Congratulations on your fine poem being featured this week, Happy New Year >> James
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