A memoial, of sorts ... we say we care, we say we love, but do we really? It takes a tragedy of monumental proportions to get us out into the light, but then we go right back to where we were ... into our caves of darkness. Have we learned nothing?
have we moved past the point of love? is there any hope for love in a world grown cold? is there? is there? i don't see it ... it's dark; the sun can't reach me where i am, in my cave of darkness.
when tragedies happen, we say we care, we say we love, but then we go right back to where we were, to our caves of darkness, like bats ... shying away from love, from light, from compassion ...
as if its touch is something to fear ... squeaking in terror, we congregate in a black knot on the ceiling of madness, away from the open mouth of the cave, where the light is ...
Touching the ambers of the fires last light; blow away the darkness as the winds of the winds rushed 40-50mhp a couple of weeks ago. Remember to keep on keep on...Well written muse.
Karla, the light of empathy cannot help but shine if we can only look up/out - your poems these days brought me the sad news of what happened in your country as my foriegn cave is with no tv, papers, etc. and i havent read news on line for a while - the event and some of the essence of your compassionate writing is present in little sparkles somewhere in the several unposted poems i have been writing these days, empathy, compassion shines, and when it does, the dark caves or comfort zones are not so dark, not so difficult to go to the light again - thank you, Karla, Nicky x
Precious Karla, you have once again managed to stir your readers. Yes, we ought to care because Jesus cared enough to give His life for us. Thing is though, many have lost hope and just don't know where to turn. No let me re-phrase that...they do know where to turn, but they chose not to. Like Pharaoh, their hearts are soften when crisis strikes, but soon after, their hearts are hardend again...until the next crisis. Thie roller-coaster ride must end, before it's too late. Great write, my friend. Thought provoking!
You have powerfully stirred the waters, with your Pen of Truth!
I heartily second what Josie just wrote - and GeorgeO, too.
Jesus Himself told us cold hearts would be a sign of His return, remember? "And because iniquity (lawlessness) shall abound, the love of many shall wax cold." Matthew 24:12 But in Philippians 4:8, He also told us, "Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things."
People are numb with fear - paralyzed. And that's just how satan likes it..
May God grant us all strength and endurance and courage...until He returns for us!
Much love &hugs &prayers, Rhonda
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Reviewed on April 18, 2007
Karla, I do not always share what i am in communion with the Lord about but your notation to this compelling and thought provoking tribute of this loss has drawn me to share. We do need ot care and share, our lights the world will become a brighter place if we did. We are bearers of Good tidings we cannot just keep to ourselves. The lessons I am learning is GIVE not money but a smile, meeting a need, listening, a hug what ever but just do it and he will be there doing it with us. The Lord is faithful and when we hide we hide him from the world.... And when darkness is the only power showing the world is allowed to do these horrific plots against humanity. Bless you and thank you for listening and sharing this valuable lesson of your quill....
Karla this is outstanding! I was just thinking these very thoughts of how we get all loving and teary after a disaster, then in a few months it's out of sight out of mind. That's isn't so bad to do for sanity's sake,however we never seem to do anything about preventing the same thing happening again. I started a poem , but my heart wasn't in it. Thank you for sharing yours! Love and blessings to you
for caring, the poem is truly superb!
insightful piece, Karla. I think we do fear love and must learn to unlearn that fear and return to the place of trust and love meant for us from the beginning. Dawn
It apprears we have learned nothing from what has happened; we are still killing each other, hurting each other, not giving a flip on how our actions may have consequesnces. Very thought provoking, powerful pen you have done this morning; very well done! BRAVA! Love the bats in a cave comparison; clever, but that is how we have become in our society today. Sad.
(((HUGS))) and much love, your twin sister, Karen Lynn. :( >tears! <
How so very sadly true, Karla. It always seems to take a tragedy to bring us all together, but much too quickly we always seem to scurry back to our dark caves of hatred, indifference, apathy, and even bigotry. One really wonders about the human race.
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You have powerfully stirred the waters, with your Pen of Truth!
I heartily second what Josie just wrote - and GeorgeO, too.
Jesus Himself told us cold hearts would be a sign of His return, remember? "And because iniquity (lawlessness) shall abound, the love of many shall wax cold." Matthew 24:12 But in Philippians 4:8, He also told us, "Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things."
People are numb with fear - paralyzed. And that's just how satan likes it..
May God grant us all strength and endurance and courage...until He returns for us!
Much love &hugs &prayers, Rhonda
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for caring, the poem is truly superb!
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Please hold yourself in your comfort zone and be safe.
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Very profound, Karla.
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I meant to put this under mine, didn't realize I was in YOUR den! LOL Sorry about that. Now you have an extra review!
(((HUGS))) and much love, your twin sister, Karen Lynn the Goofball. :D LOL
It apprears we have learned nothing from what has happened; we are still killing each other, hurting each other, not giving a flip on how our actions may have consequesnces. Very thought provoking, powerful pen you have done this morning; very well done! BRAVA! Love the bats in a cave comparison; clever, but that is how we have become in our society today. Sad.
(((HUGS))) and much love, your twin sister, Karen Lynn. :( >tears! <
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