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THIS WAS GREAT!!
I really liked this one!

posted by kushie on October 3, 2006 at 7:33 PM | link to this | reply

It's about time you wrote a new post. Lazy Sir Dunham...I know u can work w

with glass and still write with class--on blogit.

 aybe, u r waiting for the class-ic! Take care, Neil

posted by ILLUMINATI8 on October 3, 2006 at 3:02 PM | link to this | reply

Hi Sir Dunham, you win a tree-mendous number of clicks for FICUS haiku&pics

Thank you buddy

 your copy of Florida's Banyan (Strangler Ficus; man...even the trees here get violent. No Ficus religiosa, LOL

posted by ILLUMINATI8 on October 3, 2006 at 2:14 PM | link to this | reply

Very Good

posted by dimondj2 on October 2, 2006 at 6:08 PM | link to this | reply

Hi, swftfox,
I liked the poem, and I also like the description of crisis that you posted at the top of this one.  Thanks.  :)

posted by BlackPearl1 on October 2, 2006 at 5:02 PM | link to this | reply

Are you in pain?
I didn't understand what you meant by the comment

posted by star4sky5 on October 2, 2006 at 4:41 PM | link to this | reply

Swifffox, I find this poem uplifting and encouraging.

It's true, who would have chosen their battles to fight, but I believe, as Viktor Frankl wrote in "Man's Search for Meaning," when he survived the Nazi camps, and became a counselor to others who did so as well, "That is not what we expect from life, but what life expects from us" that matters most.

The measure of a man or woman, imho, is in how we face our battles and bear our crosses.  Carry on, fellow traveler. 

posted by Blanche. on October 2, 2006 at 4:38 PM | link to this | reply

Well said!
Who doesn't feel that way sometimes? It's not just you. That is the very condition of all living beings. Solidarity!

posted by Antonionioni on October 2, 2006 at 3:36 PM | link to this | reply

Here's a porous tunnel--to see light at the end, more easily...shalom

posted by ILLUMINATI8 on October 2, 2006 at 3:25 PM | link to this | reply

You are all so kind. Thank you. It is the friends here and God
That are my Source of strength. Again, thank you all.

posted by swftfox on October 2, 2006 at 3:11 PM | link to this | reply

swft
Walk the line and keep your eyes straight ahead to tommorrow and you will make it friend.  Strong piece.

Be well,
-smartdog

posted by smartdog_670 on October 2, 2006 at 3:02 PM | link to this | reply

Sorrow and hope

I don’t know what inner or outer battle you’re fighting but if your conviction to see it through is as strong as the piece you wrote, you “shall overcome”.

posted by Troosha on October 2, 2006 at 1:53 PM | link to this | reply

swtfox
Expressions so familiar to me...underlying sorrow touched by a ray of hope and drive to fly towards heavens side. Beautiful swtfox, I understand...

posted by cosy on October 2, 2006 at 1:17 PM | link to this | reply

Glad U R meeting the challenge-- the archaic words "thine-mine" adds to the
ambience of a scriptural readings: keep the faith as you yourself say, "This is my work to do on earth. Shoulders to the wheel" ( I ied...I added my own words and interpretation). Shalom my friend

posted by ILLUMINATI8 on October 2, 2006 at 8:20 AM | link to this | reply

Life is tough, isn't it?
Thanks for admitting it in a world where when everyone asks you how you're doing, you're supposed to say "fine." Good luck with your challenge and your writing.

posted by stbond on October 2, 2006 at 7:39 AM | link to this | reply

Swftfox
Great writting showing the emotions inside and out only one self can be so selfless good luck to your son I pray for him

posted by Kat02 on October 2, 2006 at 7:28 AM | link to this | reply

HELLOO DAVE   THANK YOU FOR COMING BACK AND VISITING MY BLOGIT ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,I WISH I AM IH THAT HEAVEN BUT I AM STILL ON THE GROUND ........ LITTLE DOT RUNNING FROM THE CROWD,,,,,,,, I LOVE YOUR WORDS ...... I FEEL YOUR SOUL SAD OR SURRENDER IN THE MUSIC OF YOUR WORDS AS ME<<<<<<<<< I WISH YOU HAPPINESS ...... I LOVE JESUS TOO....WITH EVERY RAY IN MY SOUL,,,,,,,, SALAM..... SHALOM......READ YOU ........ TOMORROW..
NO GOOD BY FOR FRIENDS...........najwa

posted by NAJWA on October 2, 2006 at 5:30 AM | link to this | reply

Hi Dave. Strength through poetry is a good force to foster in oneself.

Writing it out and nailing the emotions helps you to forge onward.

posted by _dave_says_ack_ on October 2, 2006 at 5:07 AM | link to this | reply

swftfox
thanks for comments on me and this poem . Ok i will go heaven to than .

posted by Rosetree on October 2, 2006 at 2:13 AM | link to this | reply

Truly excellent, a masterful work, swftfox. Harkens an olde style.
And it holds a universal truth of personal growth...

posted by saul_relative on October 1, 2006 at 9:32 PM | link to this | reply

tfox, very fine, my friend, and encouraging!

posted by kingmi on October 1, 2006 at 9:14 PM | link to this | reply

Swftfox, your heart and your soul and strength shines forth in your poetry.   Trust in the Lord and your hope for tomorrow will take care of itself.

posted by TAPS. on October 1, 2006 at 9:07 PM | link to this | reply

Just loved this...such powerful words...

posted by Passionflower on October 1, 2006 at 8:43 PM | link to this | reply

Sweetie,
Your poem conveys a fighting spirit, strength and character. I would not say joy, but a determination to get through this, bracing yourself for the next day....ok?

posted by marieclaire66 on October 1, 2006 at 8:13 PM | link to this | reply

Thank you all! What I am in right now has been more than a
"moment of crisis" but for the last four years, but I definitely do hope that this poem conveys a positive note and not a negative or defeatist tone. It was intended to inspire the warrior to greater battle! hahaha.... oh yeah, and to help me remember this tomorrow!

posted by swftfox on October 1, 2006 at 8:05 PM | link to this | reply

agreed.  challenges are opportunities for growth.  Good luck Dave!

posted by markng on October 1, 2006 at 7:48 PM | link to this | reply

This is so heartfelt.
May be I should send you an email.

posted by marieclaire66 on October 1, 2006 at 7:46 PM | link to this | reply

take heart my friend!
Yes Keep your eyes on God, you are not alone believe it or not. I know how tough it is for you, and no one chooses such hardships, but remember you are not alone, not ever. Just believe it... thanks for reading my poem, you know I just did this on demand by looking at a photograph randomly open on a page. It took me back there in wonderful Venice...

posted by marieclaire66 on October 1, 2006 at 7:46 PM | link to this | reply

swiftfox...this is so beautiful.I know you are under a great adversity, but
I have no doubt you will persevere. you are a spiritual warrior. I will read more tomorrow...a good and safe night to you...

posted by muser on October 1, 2006 at 7:45 PM | link to this | reply

I wish you to work out the moment of crisis.

posted by shypettite on October 1, 2006 at 7:44 PM | link to this | reply