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Array ( [sid] => 86225 [catid] => 1 [aid] => mick [title] => An End And A Beginning [time] => 2005-03-02 12:32:21 [hometext] => A gentler Anti-Abortion piece that recognizes the great weighted issue affects both sides of the subject. [bodytext] =>


MY LOST ONE; where, and how, and what can I say
as I humbly begin?
My heart has thawed since that awful day
I first fell into sin.
What are the words that will comfort you,
who once were part of me?
How do I act to let you know
that I can finally see?
The mind-set that I had back then
was selfish … and SO wrong.
NOW, I recognize me for what I WAS NOT …
I was not very strong.
I grieve for what I was …
as opposed to what I should have been,
and have recurring nightmares
of my life as it was then.
I never saw you … but you knew me
(and felt so safe within),
and I who conceived that which was you
let the cord go from my end.
I felt your presence and it frightened me,
and I blamed it all on you.
Instead of joy, I felt panic
(I did not know what to do).
I recognized you for what you were …
still, I felt alone.
I thought only of my feelings.
I was not prepared for the unknown.
I made excuses. For many years
I bore the burden of my sin.
If I had one wish that could come true …
I’d wish that I could start again.
Forgive me (tiny part of yesterday)
whom I have yet to see.
The only thing that I seek now …
is forgiveness … YOU to ME!


“MOTHER! Nothing’s changed between the two of us
because of yesterday.
I just left your world a little earlier …
and in a different way.
My soul is safe within the arms of He
who is always there for me
within this paradise of love
where you may one day be.
I’ve always known the you that was …
she, who had lost her way;
and always I have been with you
to help you through each day.
There is nothing in the universe that we,
together, can not face.
I too … like you … look forward to
our first long sought EMBRACE”!



© John Templin
[comments] => 7 [counter] => 259 [topic] => 39 [informant] => reflections [notes] => [ihome] => 0 [alanguage] => english [acomm] => 0 [haspoll] => 0 [pollID] => 0 [score] => 9 [ratings] => 2 [editpoem] => 0 [associated] => [topicname] => Grief )
An End And A Beginning

Contributed by reflections on Wednesday, 2nd March 2005 @ 12:32:21 PM in AEST
Topic: Grief






MY LOST ONE; where, and how, and what can I say
as I humbly begin?
My heart has thawed since that awful day
I first fell into sin.
What are the words that will comfort you,
who once were part of me?
How do I act to let you know
that I can finally see?
The mind-set that I had back then
was selfish … and SO wrong.
NOW, I recognize me for what I WAS NOT …
I was not very strong.
I grieve for what I was …
as opposed to what I should have been,
and have recurring nightmares
of my life as it was then.
I never saw you … but you knew me
(and felt so safe within),
and I who conceived that which was you
let the cord go from my end.
I felt your presence and it frightened me,
and I blamed it all on you.
Instead of joy, I felt panic
(I did not know what to do).
I recognized you for what you were …
still, I felt alone.
I thought only of my feelings.
I was not prepared for the unknown.
I made excuses. For many years
I bore the burden of my sin.
If I had one wish that could come true …
I’d wish that I could start again.
Forgive me (tiny part of yesterday)
whom I have yet to see.
The only thing that I seek now …
is forgiveness … YOU to ME!


“MOTHER! Nothing’s changed between the two of us
because of yesterday.
I just left your world a little earlier …
and in a different way.
My soul is safe within the arms of He
who is always there for me
within this paradise of love
where you may one day be.
I’ve always known the you that was …
she, who had lost her way;
and always I have been with you
to help you through each day.
There is nothing in the universe that we,
together, can not face.
I too … like you … look forward to
our first long sought EMBRACE”!



© John Templin




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Re: An End And A Beginning (User Rating: 1 )
by pixie on Wednesday, 2nd March 2005 @ 12:33:08 PM AEST
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powerful write and an eye opener, makes a person think,
pix xx


Re: An End And A Beginning (User Rating: 1 )
by Chrissylee on Wednesday, 2nd March 2005 @ 03:18:05 PM AEST
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As one that has had to go through abortion this brought a tear to my eye. Such a peaceful and lovely piece of poetry Congrats on a job well done


Re: An End And A Beginning (User Rating: 1 )
by Former_Member on Wednesday, 2nd March 2005 @ 05:19:56 PM AEST
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I found the most interesting part of this piece to be the fact that the author is seemingly male. It was an intriguing attempt to capture experiences you can never know. I thought it was a nice attempt however, andI appreciate your effort.


Re: An End And A Beginning (User Rating: 1 )
by Fionndruinne on Saturday, 26th March 2005 @ 06:27:48 PM AEST
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Interesting, very interesting, and a good job, I might add. Abortion grieves me, but I don't think I could compose any poetry on it. A good message, a good effort.

Andrew


Re: An End And A Beginning (User Rating: 1 )
by Jenni_K on Sunday, 27th March 2005 @ 12:17:47 AM AEST
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This is an absolutely stunning bit of writing!!
You have captured both sides of the coin so well.
Thank you for sharing this....
*Tears*
Jenni


Re: An End And A Beginning (User Rating: 1 )
by Elizabeth_Dandy on Sunday, 27th March 2005 @ 06:22:08 PM AEST
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Heart-wrenchingly beautiful.
And was is the last crown of triumpf of this masterwork is 'COMPASSION" .
Compassion with the poor mother's lifelong anguish.
And the assurance that nothing is lost in God, not one atom, and the pain the mother goes through she find her redemption and reunion with what was lost.
Magnificent John!

A MAJOREM DEI GLORIAM

Elizabeth


Re: An End And A Beginning (User Rating: 1 )
by Tanmaya on Monday, 28th March 2005 @ 12:16:31 AM AEST
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Very touching and meaningful.
The pain that sin brings, and the redemption that is yet always available, in God's arms is expressed profoundly.
Excellent piece.




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