by Heather C.
Member since:
May 8, 2007

What You See

October 18, 2007 10:39 AM EDT
views: 98 | rating: 10/10 (51 votes) | comments: 58

Torn and tattered

This robe of life is mine

Colorful and bright

Designed by the divine.

Others look and say,

With pity in their eyes,

"How sad that you are

So damaged and unwise."

Their eyes can only see

The rips and tears and holes.

Their eyes are too blind

To see what others behold.

Lights shines  out making,

The damage now pure gold

My life's robe is perfect 

Wrapped around my soul.. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Comments: 58

Deb J. Oct 18, 2007, 10:44am EDT
That is extremely beautiful Heather! Thanks for the inspiration!
Denise B. Oct 18, 2007, 10:45am EDT
excellent, I love the message here.
*LORA* M. Oct 18, 2007, 10:58am EDT
wonderful spiritual message here Heather
Marci M. Oct 18, 2007, 10:59am EDT
Very nice Heather
Lisa Frost Oct 18, 2007, 11:04am EDT
Thank you Heather, it is beautiful, and reminds us of our beauty in God!
Otelia S. Oct 18, 2007, 11:08am EDT
Amazingly Insightful
Thanks for sharing.
Pam L. Oct 18, 2007, 11:09am EDT
Very nice, lovely!
Peter Joseph Swanson Oct 18, 2007, 11:10am EDT
10!!!
Mae w. Oct 18, 2007, 11:19am EDT
Good one Heather. Thanks for the invite.
Heather W. Oct 18, 2007, 11:20am EDT
This is a lovely poem.
Mark Lange Oct 18, 2007, 11:21am EDT
10+!~
Μόףףý ● ķ ~ Oct 18, 2007, 11:26am EDT
Nice.
Spencer T. Oct 18, 2007, 11:31am EDT
Masterfully spun, Heather. Lovely.
very nice poem Heather, I can really relate to this one, thanks for sharing it with us...
Sarah (I want points) Oct 18, 2007, 11:37am EDT
wonderful! Thank you!
Tiffany G. Oct 18, 2007, 11:40am EDT
Another WONDERFUL poem! You cease to amaze me every time! ;) ~Hugs~
Tara R. Oct 18, 2007, 11:46am EDT
This is excellent, Heather! I can relate to this one as well. What a wonderful picture I now have in my mind...thank you!
Alisa Kerwood Oct 18, 2007, 11:47am EDT
people tell me that I'm inspirational but that was inspirational and beautyful to me thanks
Ann J. Oct 18, 2007, 11:51am EDT
Another beautiful and inspirational poem..You never cease to amaze me,you say so much in so few words.
Diana Raabe Oct 18, 2007, 11:53am EDT
Nice job (and I can relate to the damaged, unwise thing!)...
Elsie Duggan Oct 18, 2007, 11:54am EDT
Heather, this poem touched me, because it says everything that needs to be said in so few words, it is absolutely beautiful and you should feel so proud to have written it because it is an expression from your heart and your soul. Just lovely
Nan G. Oct 18, 2007, 12:32pm EDT
Very sweet message of hope and achivement. Thanks Heather.
Sheila Deeth Oct 18, 2007, 12:44pm EDT
Lovely poem Heather, and lovely message - the light shining out through the holes - such a beautiful image.
arlene (no shame in my game) w. Oct 18, 2007, 12:45pm EDT
Very impressive! This is one of you best!
Hopefully all our robes will one day be as yours. Beautiful
Joe W. Oct 18, 2007, 12:53pm EDT
That was beautiful - thank you.
Sensational Sadie Sexy Senior Sitizen Oct 18, 2007, 12:56pm EDT
A very inciteful poem Heather.
Bhawana 'Gather Proud Mom' Oct 18, 2007, 1:01pm EDT
lovely..loved it...
Jamie ~grant me the serenity..~ G. Oct 18, 2007, 1:14pm EDT
Lovely. :D
Linda H. Oct 18, 2007, 1:30pm EDT
Your poem is beautiful.And how true so many people only see the damage.God has given you a wonderful gift and thanks for sharing it with us.
Lela M. Oct 18, 2007, 2:02pm EDT
It's true that people usually look for the negatives in others and not the positives. Good poem.
Jay M. Oct 18, 2007, 2:33pm EDT
Great Poem!
Lune Wolfsong Oct 18, 2007, 3:00pm EDT
:) Beautiful.
Esther IS Flesh and Blood S. Oct 18, 2007, 3:21pm EDT
As beautiful as anything that could be expressed!

You are a true gem Heather!
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Anne M. Oct 18, 2007, 3:25pm EDT
Lovely...truly.
I hope my soul's is as beautiful as yours!
Lisa (I love loons) C. Oct 18, 2007, 3:30pm EDT
I REALLY liked your poem - so very well written. Thank you for publishing it here.
Midnite Writer -- Kim Oct 18, 2007, 4:36pm EDT
You are a beautiful poet, your faith shines through. Glad I found this (and you!)
William M. Oct 18, 2007, 6:24pm EDT
Wonderful.
Beverly T. Oct 18, 2007, 6:57pm EDT
Very simple, yet extremely deep! How much better we would all be if we thought this way!
Beverly M. Oct 18, 2007, 6:58pm EDT
A tender poem. You are quite talented.
Alison Pearce Oct 18, 2007, 7:34pm EDT
Beautiful and thought provoking as always Heather
Inspirational and containing much truth!
Jennine D. Oct 18, 2007, 8:43pm EDT
This is a very unique way of putting our lives into perspective. Very nice
Dena Straughn Oct 18, 2007, 8:48pm EDT
love this one Heather
Brenda (square peg in a round hole) H. Oct 18, 2007, 9:07pm EDT
very nice Heather
Dan (Cowboy Up) V. Oct 18, 2007, 9:34pm EDT
Nice!
Cheryl W. Oct 18, 2007, 9:52pm EDT
Beautiful, Heather.....
Joyce C. Oct 18, 2007, 9:54pm EDT
Thank you for sharing.
Danielle P. Oct 19, 2007, 6:44am EDT
Beautiful poem Heather. So moving and true.
Dee - Nature Babe! Oct 19, 2007, 11:42am EDT
Wonderful Heather!!
Cortney R. Oct 19, 2007, 4:13pm EDT
To me it shows that what you see in someone else (or their life) may not always be what is really there.
Heather C. Oct 20, 2007, 4:38am EDT
Thanks Everyone! I really appreciate all your comments and all your support! Hugs!
Jaime R. Oct 22, 2007, 9:33am EDT
Beautiful Imagery

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