Peredhil Posted October 12, 2002 Report Posted October 12, 2002 Zool reminded that cowards play it safe, and Poets expose their insides to the outside world. That's being honest with your Art. There's a reason that I made him a Saint... Thanks Zool. YFA... Pain Precedes Healing When the feelings rise up and grip your throat in a fist, And the anger flows through your veins like potent liquor. When you’re feeling hurt and wondering why it happened to you, And you say the stinging words that only bicker. When you sit and cry to an uncaring world, And you are just too tired to cry any more. When you haven’t the strength to act strong for others, And there’s cold emptiness at heart’s core. That’s when the Hand of Peace will manifest. That’s when you act in love. That’s when you shut YOUR mouth Speaking unwanted words from Above. That’s when you refuse to hurt- The Other in your life. That’s when “For better or worse” Means keeping her your wife. You remind yourself about the kids And how far you are in debt. You remind yourself of all the years And the reasons to stay, but yet… You can’t forget the thought of her Giving herself to another man. She does it because she cares for him, He does it because he can. That’s when the Hand of Grace will lead in the way. That’s when though torn and bloody inside, That’s when your cries are heard- You know His well you should abide. That’s when you, despite it all, That’s when you try to carry on. You challenge her to grow from this, And you trust her when she’s gone. You have to let her grow – or fail, She’ll choose it on her own. Don’t drive her away into his arms. Keep love warm in your tone. You have to look at your own life, And all the weaknesses there. It’s easy to judge another’s sin, When each our own cross we’ll have to bear. 11-10-2000
The Portrait of Zool Posted October 12, 2002 Report Posted October 12, 2002 Very true words, Mster P. Very true words. ~Zool~ King of Nothing, Lord of Nobody, but thoroughly in charge of how I feel about that.
Falcon2001 Posted October 13, 2002 Report Posted October 13, 2002 It's really amazing. You definately are the most amazing poet I know of. Heh, I just remembered that's what I normally say when people say I'm the most talented poet they've known, and I just tell them to read your work. Note that I've only had to tell like two people, but anyway...(grins). Amazing poem, P, simply awe-inspiring. I can completely sympathize with this. Red, red, groovy Cioden Darkeye Quill-Bearer - The Pen is Mightier than the Sword Owner of the Reply Raven - Enemy to all those who never post responses "Oh my God, I'm LEAKING POETRY!"
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