Tuesday, May 10, 2011

Somewhere In Your Life


"All the art of living lies in a fine mingling of letting go and holding on." ~Havelock Ellis




Hi my name is loneliness I am somewhere in your life but if you dry your tears and simply look above
you will see that in your life there is love.

Hi my name is fear I am somewhere in your life but if you uncover your eyes and walk out into light's beam
you will see that in your life there can be peace.

Hi my name is discouragment I am somewhere in your life but if you pick yourself up and open the closed door
you will see that in your life there is hope.

Hi my name is doubt I am somewhere in your life but if you walk out on a limb all the way
you will see that in your life there is faith.

Hi my name is bitterness I am somewher in your life but if you open up your heart and let go of the pain
you will see that in your life there is forgiveness to take it's place.


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29 comments:

  1. Brian MillerMay 10, 2011 at 3:13 PM

    may your life be filled with love peace and hope...and may you always look up to discern it...thanks for the reminder...smiles.

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  2. signed...bkmMay 10, 2011 at 4:46 PM

    Carrie yes, we have to open up that heart we keep so tight and let love flow in there is so much goodness out there if we are willing to open our eyes and minds to see it....lovely words of wisdom...bkm

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  3. Sherry Blue SkyMay 10, 2011 at 5:59 PM

    So beautiful, Carrie.......and your blog looks wonderful. FANTASTIC photo up on your header. Magnificent!!

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  4. ayalaMay 10, 2011 at 6:12 PM

    I wish your life to be filled with wonder and love and much more...beautiful.

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  5. S. EtoleMay 10, 2011 at 6:35 PM

    it's the letting go and the letting in ...

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  6. Elizabeth YoungMay 10, 2011 at 6:57 PM

    Beautiful blog, beautiful post filled with hope. Every school child should learn this poem off by heart! Love the picture at the top also, breathtaking...

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  7. The PoetMay 10, 2011 at 7:45 PM

    A heart full of love will bring peace, faith, hope and all the other wonders associated with living and loving.
    Beautifully penned.

    May you enjoy all the wonders of life and love.

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  8. AnnaMay 10, 2011 at 9:42 PM

    Beautiful words of hope and encouragement! (And a stunning header photo!)So glad to find your place.

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  9. KavitaMay 10, 2011 at 10:59 PM

    What a beautiful thought, Carrie.. I really loved the positivity shown here... it's refreshing!! And you wrote it in first person...and that gave the poem so much more depth and "reality"... too good!

    And it reminded me of a (kinda) similar poem I had written about a year ago.. here it is (if you like)

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  10. ClaudiaMay 11, 2011 at 8:15 AM

    i think bitterness is one of the worst things in life - it poisons everything and in the end nothing good and healthy is left...much wisdom in this

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  11. FireblossomMay 11, 2011 at 8:50 AM

    So simple...but not. Very nicely done, Carrie.

    Hey...how did you find a photograph of my idea of Heaven to use as your header??? ;-)

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  12. Kerry O'ConnorMay 11, 2011 at 11:18 AM

    I adore this poem, Carrie. What a message for a messed up world.

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  13. IsabelMay 11, 2011 at 12:30 PM

    love this one.

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  14. Dulçe ♥May 11, 2011 at 1:15 PM

    Definitely...we must go look for those well inside
    Beautifil piece Carrie!

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  15. MarianneMay 11, 2011 at 4:59 PM

    Beautiful words ... beautiful blog. And many thanks for stopping by my blog!

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  16. Some kind of courage.May 12, 2011 at 10:30 AM

    I love this post.
    I just wish I can just walk pass all those doors right now.
    xo

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  17. Paul Andrew RussellMay 12, 2011 at 12:47 PM

    A lovely poem, Carrie. Sometimes we just get lost along the way. Thanks for the reminder. :-)

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  18. SheilaMay 12, 2011 at 1:11 PM

    oh, lovely. We can aaaaaalllllll relate to this, I am sure (I know I can) - all of these traits are the very essence of being human.

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  19. Everyday GoddessMay 13, 2011 at 7:11 PM

    so great how each statement turns around, thanks for the reminder to make the switch!

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  20. RachelMay 13, 2011 at 10:38 PM

    Great poem, this really encouraged me this week.

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  21. Rosaria WilliamsMay 14, 2011 at 8:40 AM

    So glad I followed you here!

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  22. ninotazizMay 14, 2011 at 9:40 AM

    Wow! That was simply lovely, Carrie...and I love the great expanse of yellow of your blog - just like a Van Gogh painting.

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  23. AnonymousMay 14, 2011 at 12:28 PM

    I simply love your blog !!!!!
    The quotes are excellent
    Thank you !!!

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  24. ninotazizMay 30, 2011 at 8:52 AM

    Dear Carrie,
    I have just re-emerged. But words, and poetry escape me. I am content for the moment, reading your beautiful words, arranged in wondrous splendour.

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  25. RuthJune 25, 2011 at 5:09 AM

    very beautiful one Carrie.... i've missed coming by here to read your beautiful poems... hope all is well with ya...

    happy weekend,
    Love,
    Ruth

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  26. AyushiJuly 27, 2011 at 8:23 AM

    Your beautiful words really really touched my heart :)
    Nice post :)
    Love, Ayushi :)

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  27. AnonymousAugust 9, 2011 at 3:44 PM

    I love this and how you use personification. Very moving. And...i love your blog too!

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  28. AnonymousAugust 17, 2011 at 4:15 PM

    I love this, and it's a crowd for sure, brilliant, thank you, WS

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  29. zumpoems.comNovember 3, 2011 at 3:25 PM

    Very inspirational! Also very friendly and warm (okay, autumnal) feel to your blog. Love the song (Autumn Leaves) and general look.

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