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Holding On
by Patricia M Eichler
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
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This has a three line stanzas. The first and third lines have ten syllables. The middle has two syllables. The message, we came into this world with only a soul, and we leave the same way.

Have you wanted to hold on to something?
I have.
I wanted to hang on tightly with a string.

Have you wanted to keep a special toy?

I have.

I asked where it was, but others act coy.

Have you watched a friend you love walk away?

I have.

I wanted them to desire to stay.

Have you had any pets that you treasured?

I have.

I would pray their lives would not be measured.

Have you wanted someone not to grow old?

I have.

I have watched them fade and then, become cold.

Have felt strong with many abilities?

I have.

I have declined with disabilities.

Have you learned that this is the way of life?

I have.

I’ve lived in this life with much pain and strife.

Have you heard your soul is all you can keep?

I have.

Forever jubilantly or to weep

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Reviewed by OnepoetGem *	11/29/2009

so glad we can keep something Pat, life does rob us, cool verse in relation, hope your thanksgiving was fine, hugs




Reviewed by Karen Lynn Vidra, The Texas Tornado	11/11/2009

Wonderful writing, Patricia; well done! Hope all is well with y'all; y'all are in my prayers! (((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in Tx., Karen Lynn. :D




Reviewed by George Carroll	11/11/2009

Speaks much about life.




Reviewed by Lisa Hilbers	11/11/2009

A true work of art. I wish I was this structured. Excellently written. Lisa

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