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Second Chances
by Karla Dorman, The StormSpinner → (All Poetry by Karla Dorman, The StormSpinner)
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This just came to me, and so, I write...

Photo, courtesy FEMA.


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I play pick up sticks
with the remainders of my life
which lie in broken pieces
around me -

this stick was my dreams
I stepped on others to obtain;
this one was my selfishness;
and this, greed -

these two, my lack of
compassion and empathy, and
this one, my better-than-you
attitude -

and now I pick up
the pieces of my life, sobered
by the lessons Nature taught,
oh, so well -

it took a massive
storm to crack the foundations and
rip the roof off of my stubborn
(foolish) pride -

I've been given a
second chance to right all of the
wrongs and beg for forgiveness -
thank You, Lord.

(c) 2005, Karla Dorman.

 

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Reviewed by Carole Mathys
Reviewed on September 30, 2005
During our lifetime some of us have to start over more than once, very poignant and powerful Karla...well done!

peace and love, Carole

Reviewed on September 30, 2005
Amen. There will be a time when no one shall be granted a second chance to right all his/her wrongs. Let's ask forgiveness to to the Lord before we die.
Your brother Abdi-Noor

Reviewed on September 28, 2005
(((Karla)))

Powerful in its poignancy and verse; heartbreaking, yet it rings with hope! Very well done; brava!!

(((HUGS))) and much love, your twin, Karen Lynn. :( >tears <

Reviewed by Kate Burnside
Reviewed on September 28, 2005
Poignant and real, Karla, and I for one can say a wholehearted Amen to that as well! Beautiful and touching illustration and image - very clever to use an "innocent" childhood game in this way. TY and Bless you, Kate xx

Reviewed by Paul Berube
Reviewed on September 28, 2005
Karla,

Many will take a hard look at life and treasure it dearly. We live in a materialistic world much lacking in spirituality. Very well written piece.

Reviewed by Tinka Boukes
Reviewed on September 27, 2005
Wow Karla.....thank you for this meaningful poem....I think there are alot of us who have to start over again!!

Eye opening read!!

Love Tinka

Reviewed by Brian Pellerino
Reviewed on September 27, 2005
Lady K,

Awesome! As any kid will tell you, do-overs make the game sometimes.

Peace and (((Hugs)))

B

Reviewed by Kate Clifford (Reader)
Reviewed on September 27, 2005
I see you found the silver lining. Not easy in this event.

Reviewed by Nordette Adams
Reviewed on September 27, 2005
Amen! Karla, you've touched on something that many are missing in this. The devastation is horrendous, but for many the destruction will be a wake-up call to turn their lives around and offer a second chance. The floodwaters for some are like the Sea of Forgetfulness into which burdens and sins of the past will be cast leaving them free to flourish like they never have before. Thank you. ~~Nordette

Reviewed by Jerry Bolton (Reader)
Reviewed on September 27, 2005
Humans. Are we ALL bad? Are we ALL greedy? Damn, what's wrong with wanting a nice house? When did THAT become a crime. Now that nature has destroyed my home I am supposed to wail and moan because I had all that? You know, people work hard and deprive themselves of certain things to acquire the house of their dreams, not all of us are no-count bastards and bitches.

Reviewed by Dawn Richerson
Reviewed on September 27, 2005
Karla, you have great clarity and insight when you write about the physical and emotional plight faced in the midst of great tragedy, and you offer us all a second chance to see with fresh perspective and make the best possible choices. Dawn

Reviewed by F William Broome
Reviewed on September 27, 2005
Again, you take words that we shouold be using, ,
and turn them to better each of us. Thank you
for that, my friend and fellow wordsmitty! - Bill


Reviewed by E T Waldron
Reviewed on September 27, 2005
Karla you've written a classic! This should be printed and posted everyehere, for everyone to read, it is that powerful! Fantastic insightful reflections, we all can identify with!Brava!

Love,
Eileen


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