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I Was Lost...
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I Was Lost


I was lost,
And I went looking for you,
Hoping to follow you home,
But your legs were longer than mine,
Your life too fast paced to follow,
And you lost me in the long, dusty miles,
So I traveled on alone…

I was lost,
And I cried like a child,
Hoping my mother would come,
And take me home,
But she never heard me,
Even when I was by her side,
So I dried my eyes,
And learned to live alone…

I was lost,
And felt so alone,
Wishing I had a friend,
To encourage me to keep trying,
But it was always I who gave them hope,
They never had time when the need was mine…

I was lost,
And it was dark and cold,
Hoping someone would give me,
Some warm clothes,
Or let me stand near their fire,
So I could warm my bones…
But your matches were wet,
And I learned to make fire on my own…

I was lost,
And I realized,
No one was coming to take me home,
So I thought maybe I should just stay here,
And stop being afraid of being alone…

I was lost,
But I found a way to exist,
And now the morning mist,
Has finally cleared,
And I see my way home…

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 Reviews of "I Was Lost..."
Reviewed by Nordette Adams
Reviewed on August 13, 2004
Retta, bravo! I'm saving it.

Reviewed by Amira van Kerk (Reader)
Reviewed on July 14, 2004
Fantastic.
Stay on the path that leads you home.

Reviewed by Ch'erie de Perrot
Reviewed on July 8, 2004
Beautiful Reindeer, missed your writes, glad to catch up to you again.

Ty Love Ch'erie

Reviewed by Peter Paton
Reviewed on July 6, 2004
As long as I can see the Light Retta
We will return home safely with God's help !!!
Poignant and moving sonnet .

Peter Paton

Reviewed by Cynth'ya Reed
Reviewed on July 4, 2004
As long as we find our way home, that's what matters most.
Nice story with strong message,
blessin's 2 U Retta,

cynth'ya lewis reed

Reviewed by Jane Rodway (Reader)
Reviewed on July 3, 2004
Very well-written, really enjoyed the skill of this poem, and the message is wonderful as well.

Reviewed by Ron (sketchman) Axelson (Reader)
Reviewed on July 2, 2004
Great write
I've been lost, but somehow found peace within........(0:

Reviewed by Pier Tyler
Reviewed on July 2, 2004
I like this one. I am making it my mantra for when I'm feeling alone.
This is a touching write to inspire each and every one of us. I say thanks.

Hugs,
Pier

Reviewed on July 2, 2004
(((reindeer)))

such beauty, such depth...just gorgeous, verse and pic!

(((HUGS))) and love, karla. :)

Reviewed on July 2, 2004
First let me say I loved the pic and the message it contains about inner peace. Lost and alone have we all not been there but then realize that we must exist until we are found or find oursleves.
Very nice write and looked the message you sent here.
Tommy

Reviewed by Mitzi Jackson
Reviewed on July 2, 2004
nic pic and loved the poem
learn and live
very well done

Reviewed on July 1, 2004
A poem with a great message. Well-done, Reindeer!

Sandie May Angel a.k.a. May Lu :o)

Reviewed by Kate Clifford (Reader)
Reviewed on July 1, 2004
You are never alone once you know yourself. Wonderful write.

Reviewed by Gwen Dickerson
Reviewed on July 1, 2004
Wonderful, Reindeer! There's a great message lesson here in this well done poem!

Reviewed by Tinka Boukes
Reviewed on July 1, 2004
Well written Retta!!

Love Tinka

Reviewed by Lady Peg (Reader)
Reviewed on July 1, 2004
Emotive Rein and so beautiful........

Reviewed by Andy Turner (Reader)
Reviewed on July 1, 2004
Gentle and georgous, and the quote on your pic is 100% true, it don't come in a pill or bottle.

Love the metaphor too.

Simply stunning write, oh brave one..

Reviewed by Lisa Hilbers
Reviewed on July 1, 2004
Retta, We all feel this way at times, and usually if we wait long enough, simple faith lights our path to recovery.
Your words were painful only because I felt your hopelessness as I stood beside you.
Great work! Lisa

Reviewed by Kay P Devenish
Reviewed on July 1, 2004
You were lost,I am so glad you found your way and very grateful you found your way here so I can read you.You always make the read worthwhile.I loved the way this touching poem flowed but it was very very sad,I am relieved the ending was so positive,it gives hope to all.
Best wishes always
from
kay.

Reviewed by Mary Quire
Reviewed on July 1, 2004
This poem seems so heart felt. I really enjoyed reading it.

M.Rose

Reviewed by Dawn Richerson
Reviewed on June 30, 2004
beautiful, Reindeer. I love poems about finding inner strength and an opening life places in our way! Dawn

Reviewed by George Carroll
Reviewed on June 30, 2004
A gorgeous write Deer

Reviewed by Thomas Lanechanger (Reader)
Reviewed on June 30, 2004
Simply a beautiful soul searching write Reindeer!!!… It’s always a good thing whenever one can find the inner strength needed to survive!!!… Excellent job, Poet!!!

Reviewed by J. Allen Wilson
Reviewed on June 30, 2004
This is such a truly wonderful soul filled write. Absolutely splendid. I cant explain the depth in which write moved me. OUTSTANDING.
Allen

Reviewed by jude forese
Reviewed on June 30, 2004
a beautiful poem of attaining harmony within ourselves, by ourselves ...

Reviewed by E T Waldron
Reviewed on June 30, 2004
I feel this so deeply Reindeer!You always reach way
down into the core of things. Beautifully expressed!

Reviewed by Jack Roberts
Reviewed on June 30, 2004
I like this Retta!! Very nice!!

Jack

Reviewed by Sanil nath (Reader)
Reviewed on June 30, 2004
Realization of facts at a time when we need it badly is a difficult thing. Most try to hide from that.

This was an excellent work ... Keep it up ....

Thanks for sharing


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