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My Many Shadows
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...I do not let them dwell within

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I've walked through the shadows of despair
yet, I have not been discouraged.
I've walked through shadows of hunger
yet, I have not starved.
I've been through shadows of loneliness
yet, I am no longer desolate.
I've traveled through shadows of grief
yet I no longer feel sorrow


My shadows do not rule my life
because I choose not to let them enter.
I had that choice, and have it still.
I choose the path of today and the future;
I choose the path that I take. 
Watch keenly where we tread,
be thankful for God’s blessings,
lest our shadows dwell within us.


 


Original © Jackie (Micke) Jinks, May 2003


 
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 Reviews of "My Many Shadows"
Reviewed by Kimmy Van Kooten
Reviewed on November 21, 2006
Micke~
Your words remind me of what I tell anyone I come in contact with, who complains about the problems of their walk here on this beautiful earth, and that is...
"The problems you have are only because you allow them to be"...
this proves it!
Smiles to you today and everyday!
Love and Peace~
Kimmy~
Reviewed by Jo Janoski
Reviewed on November 19, 2006
I like this. It's strong; it inspires.
Reviewed by Mr. Ed
Reviewed on November 18, 2006
My shadows do not rule my life
because I choose not to let them enter.

Quite inspiring, Micke.
Reviewed by E T Waldron
Reviewed on November 17, 2006
Splendid poem with wisdom message Micke!You know the best way to stay in control!...Love ET
Reviewed by CJ Heck
Reviewed on November 17, 2006
Excellent words of wisdom and so full of inspiration, Micke. Well done!
Love,
CJ
Reviewed by Victor Buhagiar (Reader)
Reviewed on November 17, 2006
Micke I know you had tribulations in your life and I know that despite all you are an optimistic person. Keep that flag flying high. Victor
Reviewed by Richard Cederberg
Reviewed on November 17, 2006
Jackie ...

What a fantastic write and so true.

The drawing - well, all I can say is that I've been in places before where I could see things hanging on the walls and from the ceiling. One of them was a nursing home.

Light and Wisdom ...
Richard Lloyd Cederberg

P.S. And yes ... you can use as many of the quips as you like! (-:
Reviewed by Andy Turner (Reader)
Reviewed on November 17, 2006
Reads like a modern day psalm. Our adversities make us stronger..
Reviewed by George Carroll
Reviewed on November 17, 2006
Some people can surmont adversity while others let it get to them which makes us all individuals able to take life in stride or let it get the best of us.
Reviewed by SaPAth AnANd
Reviewed on November 17, 2006
Such a wonderful wise words you have spoken here Mickie!!!The courage and the will to go beyond all the emotional turbulances is itself quite a BIG achievement.We can from there blessed by the supreme be safe,sound and for the most have enormous faith in ourselves.

Bom Bhole!
Roshan
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