Friday, September 10, 2010

The Winds of Hardship Blow In All Directions


Magpie #31

We are not that different you and I
I can feel it in your gentle sway
you can see it in my weary eyes
like a high flag we must face the wind's blow
with a lumber strength deep in our soul
I might shift and you may bend
but we both stand up to what life blows in
side by side or worlds apart
each soul has hardships and storms at dark
we are not that different you and I
for we all long for acceptance and peaceful skies.

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May there be peace on earth for EVERY man,woman, and child...no matter where they live, or what they believe.

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38 comments:

  1. MarySeptember 10, 2010 at 1:28 PM

    Carrie, this is so very true. Everone has hardships and tries to achieve peacefulness in life. Beautifully expressed!

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  2. Sam LiuSeptember 10, 2010 at 1:29 PM

    This is wonderful...a stirring and inspiring poem, a cry for peace and equality and love. It reminded me of that profound and wise Plato quote, "Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle."

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  3. Carrie Van HornSeptember 10, 2010 at 1:31 PM

    Thank you Mary...so glad you liked it...hope you have a great weekend. :-)

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  4. Carrie Van HornSeptember 10, 2010 at 1:43 PM

    Thank you Sam...you are always stopping by to encourage me...you are kind to everyone! :-)

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  5. Tess KincaidSeptember 10, 2010 at 1:58 PM

    That last line says it all. Wonderful piece, Carrie.

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  6. HisFireFlySeptember 10, 2010 at 2:07 PM

    I pray we continue to learn that the only acceptance we truly need is His.. and there in we find our peace

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  7. DeborahSeptember 10, 2010 at 2:16 PM

    This is lovely, so glad I visited, you have a wonderful feel to your blogs.

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  8. Carrie Van HornSeptember 10, 2010 at 2:22 PM

    Thank you Willow...glad you liked it...always wonderful to see you stop by. :-)

    Hi Hisfirefly...your words ring true...thank you for reading it. :-)

    Deborah you are so sweet to say that...i am glad you stopped by. :-)

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  9. JinksySeptember 10, 2010 at 2:33 PM

    I might shift and you may bend
    but we both stand up to what life blows in

    Moving in rhythm to the dance of life...

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  10. Gabriela AbaloSeptember 10, 2010 at 2:45 PM

    a beautiful tender poem!!

    very nice

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  11. KatherineSeptember 10, 2010 at 3:05 PM

    No truer words said, acceptance & peace is the key to living your best existence, love it .. this poem the feeling of peace flowing through it. Lovely poem!

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  12. sukipoetSeptember 10, 2010 at 3:27 PM

    "We are not that different you and I," If only we all could remember that, could know that....peace.

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  13. Annie JeffriesSeptember 10, 2010 at 3:28 PM

    Touches the true and deepest part of our humanity. Beautifully said, Carrie.

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  14. FrikoSeptember 10, 2010 at 3:30 PM

    yes, my sentiments too; if only . . . .

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  15. Tumblewords:September 10, 2010 at 4:20 PM

    A beautifully crafted piece of wisdom. We truly aren't that different.

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  16. Diane TSeptember 10, 2010 at 6:46 PM

    Stunning poem, Carrie! My favorite half=line...

    'we must face the wind's blow'

    Lots of delightful images!

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  17. Nikki (Sarah)September 10, 2010 at 7:57 PM

    beautiful Carrie...and so true.

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  18. LindaSeptember 10, 2010 at 8:19 PM

    That is lovely, and so true. Thanks for sharing.

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  19. Brian MillerSeptember 10, 2010 at 8:50 PM

    yes we are much the same indeed...a wonderful write...and pleasant mag...

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  20. Coronet BlueSeptember 10, 2010 at 10:15 PM

    Wonderful magpie! Profound and excellent.

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  21. LydiaSeptember 11, 2010 at 1:32 AM

    Oh, this is so beautiful and nourishing and peace-giving. Thank you for this Magpie.

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  22. FireblossomSeptember 11, 2010 at 2:24 AM

    *sigh*

    yeah.

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  23. SarahSeptember 11, 2010 at 8:12 AM

    beautiful...I like to think that my soul has an element of lumber.

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  24. Eileen T O'Neill .....September 11, 2010 at 8:20 AM

    carrie,
    Your words here reflect life so often. The pain of the bad and the gentle breeze, when good arrives with us.
    We have all been there!
    Hope you have a lovely weekend,
    Best wishes,
    Eileen

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  25. EllaSeptember 11, 2010 at 8:49 AM

    Carrie,
    This was beautiful I can seeing the harsh wind
    blowing a delicate blossom and it bending and
    being fine. We all endure good n' bad...our souls have to adjust! Thank you this was
    beautiful;I can see the pain and beauty!

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  26. UnknownSeptember 11, 2010 at 9:01 AM

    Well said (If I'm repeatng myself sorry but havng probs posting comment)

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  27. signed...bkmSeptember 11, 2010 at 12:15 PM

    very nice Carrie...we are not that much different...love the repetition of that line...bkm

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  28. Carrie Van HornSeptember 11, 2010 at 12:55 PM

    Thank you one and all for all your beautiful observations and wonderful comments...the sharing of prompts,thoughts, and poems we do here is a wonderful outlet for me that brings me a sense of peace as well. Hope everyone is having a wonderful weekend! :-)

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  29. Lynette KillamSeptember 11, 2010 at 6:56 PM

    "but we both stand up to what life blows in..." Such a wonderful line, Carrie! We're all in this together, and must believe peace will become possible...great poem. Like you, I am so glad to have discovered this inspiring forum for sharing with like-minded souls...:)

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  30. Kathe W.September 12, 2010 at 12:16 PM

    beautifully said and so very true.

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  31. Everyday GoddessSeptember 12, 2010 at 3:00 PM

    That is beautiful! We are much more alike than different.

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  32. UnknownSeptember 12, 2010 at 6:52 PM

    this was so well said.
    peace be with you, my friend.

    Rene

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  33. Abhilasha-The DesireSeptember 13, 2010 at 12:36 AM

    So true Carrie, we all have our share of joys and sorrow, highs and lows and we all face the harsh wind sometime, so we indeed are not too different.. Liked your imagination on the prompt.. Great read really !!

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  34. Carrie Van HornSeptember 13, 2010 at 5:29 AM

    Thank you one and all for stopping by to read it...your comments always make my day! :-)

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  35. steviewrenSeptember 14, 2010 at 6:55 AM

    This is my favorite line, "each soul has hardships and storms at dark." Problems are always multiplied and intensified by the dark. All of us, no matter who we are or where we live on the globe experience the same turbulent upsets and we all long for peace. Very profound poem Carrie.

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  36. cosmos camiSeptember 14, 2010 at 8:54 AM

    Beautifully wrought.
    I liked this a lot.

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  37. Stafford RaySeptember 15, 2010 at 2:14 PM

    "we are not that different you and I
    for we all long for acceptance and peaceful skies." Amen!

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  38. Carrie Van HornSeptember 17, 2010 at 9:31 AM

    Thank you Steviewren,Cosmoscami, and Stafford...for reading it and stopping by...everyones comments always make me smile. :-)

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