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Believe

by Elisabeth Barstowe — Read all 441 poems by Elisabeth Barstowe

Friday, January 15, 2010

Believe in what you see
not in what you think
Don't give in to the urge
to overanalyze
and downsize rationalize

Take what you have for what it is
a gift and a blessing
Your reward for learning
all of lifes hard lessons

Give in to that feeling
that you're floating on air
Don't sell yourself short
and give in to despair

You are a true believer
trapped in a dichotomy
- the self deciever
You can't see yourself
except in the eyes of everyone else

But what you see is not real
it's just a distorted reflection
of what you feel

What you are and what I see
is a shining star about to be set free
A soul bigger than life
and that my friend is your reward for
all your strife

Believe in what you see
not in what you think
Don't give in to the urge
to overanalyze
and downsize rationalize

Believe in you
Believe in me
Believe in everything good you see
Believe and feel free

 



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Reviewed by Rose Rideout
Reviewed on July 19, 2010
I love your BELIEF in your words Elizabeth.
My favorite saying to others is "BELIEVE in yourself and others will BELIEVE in you". A great write.

Newfie Hugs, Rose

Reviewed by Deborah Tornillo
Reviewed on June 3, 2010
Elizabeth:

This too was my mother's name. "Believe" is a very beautifully written and inspirational poem. Thank you for finding me, because now I have found you - and this being the first poem of yours that I have read. Thank you!

God bless you,
Deborah

Reviewed by Carin Spirit
Reviewed on May 7, 2010
I don't know how I missed this Gem. It is truly a beauty, this stanza, brings me up on an otherwise grey day,

" What you are and what I see
is a shining star about to be set free
A soul bigger than life
and that my friend is your reward for
all your strife"

I thought I had read all of your posts, I guess I'll have to take another look. Always Be Well, Carin'




Reviewed by Magic Sala
Reviewed on April 23, 2010
Just lovely here. Will be back for more> I love your story also

Magics02

Reviewed by Emile Tubiana
Reviewed on February 10, 2010
Dear Elisabeth, You wrote a very deep poem. I like it. Particularly this stanze:
"What you are and what I see
is a shining star about to be set free
A soul bigger than life
and that my friend is your reward for
all your strife."
I can tell you from my experience that a soul is even bigger than anything that we can imagine. Love Emile


Reviewed by Annabel Sheila
Reviewed on February 9, 2010
Some very good life advice here, Elisabeth. WEll done!

Anna

Reviewed on February 8, 2010
very motivating creative verse my dear poetess, cheers

Reviewed by Michelle Schaeffer
Reviewed on January 22, 2010
This is a wonderful reminder of how we all have to stay focused on the big picture, - the big us, in order to reach for the prize! All the wonders and gifts we carry, are all too often diluted by our thinking as a direct result of doubt and unbelief. To remember our own reflection is a job in and of itself.

BRAVO! This poem is exceptionally ~ inspirational!
Thank youfor sharing!

Michelle/ Poet in the Vine*~

Reviewed by Regis Auffray
Reviewed on January 15, 2010
I believe that you offer sincere and wise advice via your verses here, Elisabeth. Thank you. Love and best wishes,

Regis


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