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The Way We Were
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" Be still my heart.....and know that I am God "


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I walk across the deserted landscape of time


seeking that, which once was


all around a barren horizon


devoid of all meaning and rhyme


I move purposefully, through the waist high bracken

 

knowing I must remain, vital and young at heart

 

the snipe drums its welcoming call, in the heather

 

I have renewed spirit and soul, in my sinews

 

the voice within whispers, its glorious instruction

 

thou hast done well, my faithful son

 

for you have accepted, my word to the letter

 

and let me be the director, of your steps

 

that's what it takes, to be humble and contrite

 

as the tang of the restless sea, filled my veins

 

I see once again, those who have made me

 

their smiling eyes, gladden my senses

 

reminding me, over and over

 

never forget , who you really are

 

 

Copyright by Peter Paton 2006

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 Reviews of "The Way We Were"
Reviewed by Karen Springer
Reviewed on November 16, 2012
"Never forget, who you really are..." This says it all. Very nice write.

Reviewed by Elizabeth Taylor (Reader)
Reviewed on March 10, 2007
Beautiful...

Reviewed by Vesna Perkovic (Reader)
Reviewed on November 25, 2006
stupendous write Peter!


vesna..:)

Reviewed by Rhonda Galizia
Reviewed on November 20, 2006
Peter,

A beautiful offering...and a gentle reminder, that our true identity is in The Christ.

Altogether lovely...right down to the ferns, which made me think of the palm branches in Revelation 7:9

Bless you,Peter
Love, Rhonda

Reviewed by CJ Heck
Reviewed on November 20, 2006
Profound thoughts here, Peter, in a remarkable poem. Well done, my friend.
Love,
CJ

Reviewed on November 16, 2006
Great lines well delivered

Reviewed by Chrissy McVay
Reviewed on November 16, 2006
Very intuitive. I especially like the last line.

Chrissy

Reviewed by Paul Williams
Reviewed on November 16, 2006
A truly beautiful and profound offering Peter.

Paul;-)

Reviewed by jude forese
Reviewed on November 15, 2006
always a pleaure to visit your den, Peter ...

Reviewed by Taylor Ryan
Reviewed on November 15, 2006
Your steadfast path, Peter P, has been and continues to be a meaningful journey for you Peter. You had the ultimate Guide and you followed him. Awesome choice!
Love,
Taylor

Reviewed on November 15, 2006

"The Way We Were"
Beautiful Peter!
Echoes of spiritual professions.
A glad heart it feels good to do good~smile and thank you for your
warm heartedness that is a a true blessing!

Sincerely,
From the Heart of an Artist Quiet Storm

Reviewed by Mitzi Jackson
Reviewed on November 15, 2006
Beautifully Done
words to move on!!!
loved the picture

Reviewed by Miss Pandora (Reader)
Reviewed on November 15, 2006
This roused my spirit and once again helped me to regain focus...your powerful gift shines on Peter. Bravo Master Wordsmith, so lovely to be reading you again. Love Panda ;)

Reviewed by Joyce Bowling
Reviewed on November 14, 2006
Enjoyed this much...an old hymn came to mind as I read this one...One Day at A Time...we must take life one day at a time and ask the Lord to teach us to take our steps slowly and lean on him for he is the creator and the giver, and we must always remember that we are in his hands. Very inspiring write my friend, glad to see you back in the den.
Blessings,
Joyce Bowling

Reviewed by - - - - - TRASK
Reviewed on November 14, 2006
They Way We Were,i.e. But It Will Never Be The Same Once You Learn Illusion You All Live In...

I Knew Who I was In Beginning As I Will In The End...

Really Unique Write On!

TRASK

Reviewed on November 14, 2006
A truly Devine poem, Peter; giving an awakening and inspiration to mankind. It IS a keeper!

Micke


Reviewed by Mr. Ed
Reviewed on November 14, 2006
never forget , who you really are

I doubt you ever will, Peter.

Reviewed by Felix Perry
Reviewed on November 14, 2006
Impressive look at life and living my friend and yes that is a lesson that is too often forgotten except perhaps by the common working man who struggles daily to make ends meet and keep his family safe and secure.

Fee

Reviewed by Myrna Badgerow
Reviewed on November 14, 2006
How good it is to see your post! And what a post it is!

Blessings to you,
Myrna

Reviewed by E T Waldron
Reviewed on November 14, 2006
How delightful to see you Peter, you have been missed! Your poem today gives new vigor to my own faith and resolve to rise above the negativity of mundane matters and keep my mind stayed on God!Thank you, dear friend! Stay well and keep posting when you can. We need to hear it!;-)

Love,
Eileen

Reviewed by J M (Reader)
Reviewed on November 14, 2006
Peter,
We must always strive to be humble and contrite and when we do our journey with life and God is a pleaseantry of his presence. knowing we must never forget where we have come from or whom we are. This is so inspiring.

Thank you...
Light & Peace,
Joselyn

Reviewed by George Carroll
Reviewed on November 14, 2006
Some of your best verse comes while walking amongst nature.

Reviewed by Tinka Boukes
Reviewed on November 14, 2006
Profound offering Peter!!

Love Tinka

Reviewed by Richard Cederberg
Reviewed on November 14, 2006
Sir Peter ...

At times it is good to be reminded that what we have done in our pursuits has been in accordance with the Fathers will for our lives. How easy it is to get waylaid!

Dear brother ... your disposition to be humble and your lack of false pride is clearly evident in this testament to your stance and love of Almighty God.

Light and Wisdom ...
Richard Lloyd Cederberg

Reviewed by Carmen Ruggero
Reviewed on November 14, 2006
Beautiful thoughts, I'd like to keep close to my heart.

Carmen

Reviewed by Chantilly Lace (Reader)
Reviewed on November 14, 2006
Enjoyed

Reviewed by Victor Buhagiar (Reader)
Reviewed on November 14, 2006
Apart from the lovely ferns, I found this poem highly profound, with an equally profound lesson: never forget , who you really are. Victor

Reviewed by Andy Turner (Reader)
Reviewed on November 14, 2006
Each day is renewal time, most wise, never to forget who we are, or whose we are...


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