I awoke to a dark and dreary deluge of rain I was in a boat rowing on the river of regret Tears were streaming down my face I was surrounded by the smell of fear Body racked with pain each stroke of the oars A force stronger than mine kept me going
The worst of it was my mind a jumbled mess Full of condemning thoughts I couldn't control Flashbacks of past wrongs and bad choices Hurts I had caused others besides myself Scenes I had long forgotten and moved on until I screamed ENOUGH! the river became an ocean
A huge wave pushed me onto the river of reason The rain stopped I was shedding no more tears Air clear, all was serene, I heard birds singing I was dry, rowed with renewed vigor no pain I was joyful as the sun blazed a path for me Guiding me towards the river of righteousness
In our lives when we've had enough...we are reborn. We hit the floor and say "Not one time more." I've been with you sister of mine...so many times. Well thought and written with conviction.
Susan
Reviewed by Crystal Silver Angel (Reader)
Reviewed on April 16, 2006
Eileen,
wonderful and beautiful images...Happy Easter
Wonderful write, Eileen; hope you are doing okay; you are in my prayers today! Happy Easter to you and yours; God blsss you too!
(((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in Tx., Karen Lynn. :D
Hope you are having a good Easter! (I did, but I hadda' work; still, I had a good day; rolled 9 pans of silverware, and Karla did seven. A new record for Fire Mountain! *grins*)
We all make mistakes in our lives, many of which we live to regret. I carry with me a couple of such events that make me feel ashamed of myself and most thankful that they turned out the way that they did instead of the dreadful outcome that could have followed. Still, I have days when I feel weighted down by those selfish and uncaring acts keeping me from ever again doing to another what I did then. Am I sorry?...yes I certainly am. If I had a magic wand would I erase them from my past? No I don't think I would be cause I cannot bear the thought of doing those things to anyone again. Absolutely fantastic write, Eileen.
Take care,
Sherry
Reviewed by Kate Clifford (Reader)
Reviewed on April 16, 2006
Repentance never comes exactly the way we think it will, and when we review these memories and relive them we truly are sorry for our mistakes. It is then the sun arrives as it has in your poem. Fantastic write! Perfect timing too :-)
Reviewed by Andy Turner (Reader)
Reviewed on April 16, 2006
Rotten thoughts that go round n round n round n round, till one commands stop, stop, stop, time to change to divine thoughts.
Corrie Ten Boom said it well: If you look to the world, you'll be distressed. If you look within, you'll get depressed, If you look to Christ you'll be at rest..
Eileen
Sounds like you are going through a rough, emotional patch...
I will pray for your inner contentedness and peace...
There ain't no point in looking back...it has all vanished like vapor on a hot summer morning !
Love
Peter
Not to worry of past wrongs, mistakes and bad choices, the good karma you bring to the rest of us here will override the bad...Rufuz sends licky kisses for Easter and wishes he could have watched King Kong with ya...;) Ed
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The poems in this beautifully bound book are a result of over twenty years of observations. Observations of the world around us and on the telecommunications network. All of the hate, love, heroism, disasters, and those who help.
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Janet
Love & Light,
Joseph
Birgit and Roger
Brrrr raining here today!!
Love Tinka
love and peace, Carole
wonderful poem ...
Susan
wonderful and beautiful images...Happy Easter
Love And Peace, JoAnne
Wonderful imagry
Tom
Wonderfully imaged, regret overcome with the power of Creator! Well done!
(((HUGS))) and love, Karla.
(((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in Tx., Karen Lynn. :D
Hope you are having a good Easter! (I did, but I hadda' work; still, I had a good day; rolled 9 pans of silverware, and Karla did seven. A new record for Fire Mountain! *grins*)
Reindeer
Ron
Take care,
Sherry
Corrie Ten Boom said it well: If you look to the world, you'll be distressed. If you look within, you'll get depressed, If you look to Christ you'll be at rest..
Sounds like you are going through a rough, emotional patch...
I will pray for your inner contentedness and peace...
There ain't no point in looking back...it has all vanished like vapor on a hot summer morning !
Love
Peter