Maria's Poems

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Wednesday, December 24, 2008

A man may fall many times but he won't be a failure until

he says someone pushed him -- Elmer G. Letterman Life is the coexistence of all opposite values. Joy and sorrow, pleasure and pain, up and down, hot and cold, here and there, light and darkness, birth and death. All experience is by contrast, and one would be meaningless without the other. Deepak... Sign in to see full entry.

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Tuesday, December 23, 2008

Freedom is what you do with what's been done to you -- Jean-Paul Sartre

The Man with the Gold Guitar We gathered together under the stars While you sat and strummed your gold guitar You sang so gently to all that were there And spoke of children with stars in their hair The children listened and before very long They too could join in with your song You sang of the... Sign in to see full entry.

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Monday, December 22, 2008

I DO NOT BELIEVE... I KNOW

I have had the experience of being gripped by something that is far stronger than myself, something that people call God. Carl Jung Heaven on Earth We create our heaven on earth We determine our life’s worth We decide the wants and want nots We label the haves and have nots We create our heaven on... Sign in to see full entry.

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Friday, December 19, 2008

A SMILE IS THE SHORTEST DISTANCE BETWEEN TWO PEOPLE - VICTOR BORGE

FLIGHT She stood alone atop the rock Should she flee or pause and take stock Was it really as bad as it seemed Were things as drastic as she perceived Lost in thought an angry wind approached Remain steadfast, tall or cower and crouch Give it all up and concede to the memory Closing her eyes she... Sign in to see full entry.

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Thursday, December 18, 2008

The riches that are not found in our soul do not belong to us – Demetrius

ABUNDANCE How do we count our abundance? What does it mean anyway? If we are penniless but loved If we have nothing and are happy If we are surrounded by loving people Is this not abundance? We are harmonic beings If one of the pillars of life Is out of balance It affects the whole Abundance is a... Sign in to see full entry.

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Wednesday, December 17, 2008

“Patience is also a form of action.” – Francois Auguste Rene Rodin

UNDERSTANDING A most difficult thing to do Is to be able to understand you You go all out to know others But for yourself do you even bother? Whilst it is indeed a noble trait For others not to hesitate To delve into their whys and wherefores But for yourself do you close doors? Take the time and... Sign in to see full entry.

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Tuesday, December 16, 2008

"FOLLOW YOUR BLISS." - JOSEPH CAMPBELL

SUN The time has come To put the Sun Back into life To release the fear Look to the New Year With expectancy of joy Lock fast that open door On all that has gone before Bring forth the light Feel the warmth of the Sun Embrace all mankind as one Nature’s wonders deserve our full attention Bring back... Sign in to see full entry.

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Monday, December 15, 2008

'The Kingdom of Heaven is within you” – The Bible

HEALING HANDS When you are in need of guidance Place yourself in healing hands When you feel you have lost your way There is always someone there for you Just put yourself in His open arms Let His love and warmth guide you Trust in the truth He will provide If you place yourself in healing hands... Sign in to see full entry.

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Friday, December 12, 2008

"Envy is ignorance. Imitation is suicide." - Ralph Waldo Emerson

Be the Light Meditation and enlightenment Spirituality and love unconditional Beautiful thoughts and fancy words Stepping outside the being box Understanding how it all works Frantically disallowed by ego Very happy in its comfort zone Deceiving mind into believing Change is dangerous to well being... Sign in to see full entry.

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Thursday, December 11, 2008

Don't spend time beating on a wall, hoping to transform it into a door.

Gabrielle (Coco) Chanel Reach for the Moon I sit by the ledge looking up at the sky In these twilight hours watch the stars go by Circling the oncoming waning moon Surrounded by grey - night coming soon I open the window to let in a breath of fresh air My attention is caught by a lone star hanging... Sign in to see full entry.

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This is where I will be writing and posting my poetry - a lot of which was written between the years of 17 - 19 (I am now 50!!) I have only just found the urge to do something with these poems and have started adding slowly to my collection - I hope you like them (I'm still feeling my way here)

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