I Am Glad

I wish not for anguish.

I desire not tears.

I flee from a broken heart,

yet, all these have searched me out,

and found me.

I know the world rotates.

I see others smile.

I will return the favor,

yet, my heart is a millstone,

and grinds me.

I walk my path daily.

I search for solace.

I want to rest in comfort,

yet, my mind screams in strong pain,

and loses me.

I lift my hands upwards.

I reach to heaven.

I chase in darkness for hope,

yet, my despair is lifted,

and I am glad!

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Rita j. Sep 1, 2007, 8:27am EDT

great

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Barbra L. Sep 1, 2007, 10:17am EDT

Virginia:

Profound content!! I love the style you chose to pen this beautiful write and also love the penning of the hope and gladness springing forth after the darkness. Beautifully done!!!

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Tom C. Sep 1, 2007, 11:11am EDT

This is a very nice representation of the oft present contradiction between logic and emotion - The battle of the hemispheres. Your twist of logic good/emotion bad at the end to logic bad/emotion good is a shining reminder that life is everchanging, and we must always have hope.

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Carol Roach Sep 1, 2007, 5:53pm EDT

this poem really touched my heart

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Carol Lloyd Sep 2, 2007, 1:07am EDT

thanks for sharing

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Elsie Duggan Sep 4, 2007, 11:54pm EDT

I am happy you are Glad Virginia, because it must mean something is going right with you. I wish that for you, and if it is not, right now, it will come, beautifully written poem, as always.

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Sherry W. Apr 23, 2008, 10:39am EDT

So lovely.

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☆ ƒåitĥ ☆ Apr 23, 2008, 2:50pm EDT

This is very nice and I'm glad too for you.

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Sammie B. Apr 24, 2008, 4:17pm EDT

Beautiful poem!

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