by Chana M.
Member since:
June 6, 2008

I Am Trying - To My Gather Friends

October 11, 2008 03:52 PM EDT (Updated: October 11, 2008 04:11 PM EDT)
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I Am Trying - To My Gather Friends

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I am trying to be
the one I always am
with a friendly heart
and an open hand
I am trying to see
the wonder of you all
the magic of each one of you
the reason that I care
I am trying to climb
from this hole in my mind
from this heart wrenching place
that is forcing me to hide
I am trying to overcome
the sadness that I feel
not knowing where its coming from
not knowing how to reverse
this feel
I am trying to communicate
how much you all mean to me
what you have given to me
how dear you are to my life
I am trying so hard
I do miss you all inside
I will keep trying
Until I no longer feel the need to hide
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Comments: 35

Janie E. Oct 11, 2008, 3:54pm EDT
Awww, Chana!!!!! Don't hide!!!!! We miss you, too, Chana!!!!
Charlie B. Oct 11, 2008, 3:55pm EDT
Very beautiful Chana
Elaine S. Oct 11, 2008, 3:57pm EDT
Very well said Chana

Maybe you should not try so hard,let things flow along and learn to enjoy.
Sensational Sadie Sexy Senior Sitizen Oct 11, 2008, 3:58pm EDT
Chana it is good to write and get ones feelings out. We are all here anytime you want to talk. Take care.
Svetlana Goryacheva Oct 11, 2008, 3:59pm EDT
You've brought the message home, Chana, dear. ;-)) My prayers and blessings go to you in abundance!

Shalom veahava - S.
Lisa Frost Oct 11, 2008, 3:59pm EDT
this is beautiful, and I know how it feels to want to hide. i hope you are able to come out, since Gather would be poorer without you!
Tracy Fabre Oct 11, 2008, 4:08pm EDT
one thing at a time, one day at a time, and if that's not possible, then one moment at a time.

hiding is okay... as long as it's temporary. :-)
DIANE D. Oct 11, 2008, 4:13pm EDT
Aww, Chana , how SWEET!
Anna D. Oct 11, 2008, 4:25pm EDT
Beautiful and inspiring poem Chana... no need to hide.
Anna del C.
Author of "The Elf and the Princess"
and "Trouble in the Elf City"
Denise C. Oct 11, 2008, 4:30pm EDT
This feeling shall pass. Brighter skies ahead.
Karen E. Oct 11, 2008, 4:37pm EDT
Chana, you reached out to me when I felt so despondent that I destroyed all my writing. Try to remember that day. I am sure that you saw my post and your heart said "I don't know her very well but I understand and I care" I got your email and I heard that message loud and clear and it gave me courage to come back. So now I send you a message of great love and gratitude. I like that you hide, I do it myself often. You have my heart and my friendship Chana. (oh, by the way...kitty is so adorable)
John Doyle Oct 11, 2008, 4:55pm EDT
I could bury ypu in platitudes and feel good phraises but I won't. Just try and remember that the pit you feel you are trapped in, hides in us al. With uour own courage and the good thoughts of so many you will desolve it in to the nothingness that it is
sharon SugarMomma is a wise woman, Oct 11, 2008, 5:54pm EDT
Hey girl, I know that place, it's overwhelming and exhausting and only exists in our minds. Yet it shackles us in a million ways.

Blessings.
Penny M. Oct 11, 2008, 6:02pm EDT
Thank you for posting to Endless Points!!``
Esther IS Flesh and Blood S. Oct 11, 2008, 6:18pm EDT
I know how you feel only too well.

My fondest thoughts are with you for a speedy recovery and a return to seeing the light.

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necee t. Oct 11, 2008, 6:22pm EDT
ooh dear Chana... i'm sorry you are feeling this way... please know that i care and i have been there too... lots of love and hugs... be well my friend... Bless you always...
kitty is sooo cute... may you find peace very soon...
Sherrie H. Oct 11, 2008, 6:32pm EDT
Very heartfelt. I hope saying it outloud helped in some way! Please know that we care!
Charles Temm JR Oct 11, 2008, 6:32pm EDT
Chana, can't always get to all your posts but I try. They are always worth the time when I do. So the feeling is mutual!
Trudy P. Oct 11, 2008, 6:32pm EDT
Thank you for posting to Group E-mails Always Welcome Here.
Ron B. Oct 11, 2008, 6:40pm EDT
Very well written...
TinaMarie H. Oct 11, 2008, 7:07pm EDT
Thank you Chana, I am honored to have you for a friend. You are a special person, and I think I know where your coming from. I'm here for you.
Chelsea R. Oct 11, 2008, 7:17pm EDT
nice job Chana! :)
Larry P. Oct 12, 2008, 1:06am EDT
Fantastic
Nancy L. Oct 12, 2008, 1:51am EDT
Sometimes I wonder why life has to be so hard.

Just keep trying, don't ever give up.

Thanks for sharing this.
lynn a. Oct 12, 2008, 2:36am EDT
The emotion in this shakes the rafters. I love your writing and hope you feel so much better very soon. Take care.
Cindy B. Oct 12, 2008, 8:08am EDT
Big HUG'S too you!
Nurse Nancy S. Oct 12, 2008, 9:57am EDT
Sending love right back to you, Chana.
**AngelEyez** a. Oct 12, 2008, 11:17am EDT
awe
Vic Needs Coffee Oct 12, 2008, 2:01pm EDT
My best to you, my friend.
Rachael G. Oct 13, 2008, 8:36am EDT
Chana, don't hide. Spill it. Throw it out there for the world to see. And do it for you, not for everyone else.
Valerie Roars Oct 13, 2008, 11:17pm EDT
Beautifully written - hugs to you :)
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