by Robert - just a simple man - B.

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I Know It Exists

August 01, 2009 11:27 AM EDT (Updated: August 01, 2009 01:17 PM EDT)

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I Know It Exists

Where is my strength?

Where does it hide?

I know it exists -

Because in my youth

I wrestled the tide.

Where is my love?

Where has it gone?

I know it exists -

I still remember the time

I wrote you a song.

Where is my hope?

Could it be stolen away?

I know it exists –

As it did comfort me

In my younger days.

Where is my faith?

To where has it withdrawn?

I know it exists –

But I haven’t seen a mustard seed

In so very, very long.

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Comments: 57

Randi Burnham-Brown Aug 1, 2009, 12:28pm EDT

Are you looking? It is there.

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marie Pinschmidt Aug 1, 2009, 12:44pm EDT

Strength, love, hope and faith - they always appear when you least expect them.
Nicely done.

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Renee (Pres of Baby James Foundation) ~. Aug 1, 2009, 12:48pm EDT

Never give up hope when you do it is all gone.

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David N. Aug 1, 2009, 12:49pm EDT

This was excellent. I don't understand the mustard seed reference though...I never heard that before.

Sharon P. Aug 1, 2009, 12:58pm EDT

If you have the faith of a grain of mustard seed, you can move mountains. I don't have it quite right, but it's in the Bible.

Robert - just a simple man - B. Aug 1, 2009, 1:19pm EDT

Close enough Sharon. :+)

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Ruthi C. Aug 1, 2009, 12:57pm EDT

Touching, tormenting!
Perhaps you'll find your mustard seed in the Charity of the gifts He has given thee.

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Sharon P. Aug 1, 2009, 12:58pm EDT

Poignant and beautiful.

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Robert - just a simple man - B. Aug 1, 2009, 1:18pm EDT

Since these first six comments I have edited 14th line for better flow.

Ruthi C. Aug 1, 2009, 1:42pm EDT

Flows beautifully.

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Nora Davenport Aug 1, 2009, 1:22pm EDT

Wow, Robert.......very, very beautiful, so touching, and ever so powerful.........sometimes it seems like it takes forever for things like that to come........then, they show up when least expected!

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Nancy Silveria Aug 1, 2009, 1:42pm EDT

Underlined with hope, but the second to last line beginning with "But" leaves me feeling some pessimism. Very well written

Robert - just a simple man - B. Aug 1, 2009, 1:45pm EDT

What do you think? Change it to 'Though' ? I'm asking.

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Sandi S. Aug 1, 2009, 1:50pm EDT

Touching...so many can relate to it!

Where is it? It is still there in the same place. It hasn't moved, you have! ;-)

Great work, Robert. Thanks for sharing it with us. It's amazing how easily you can open up and show us your heart.

Robert - just a simple man - B. Aug 1, 2009, 1:57pm EDT

Open Up? And all this time I thought my heart was on my sleeve. I'm hoping it's easier for that someone special to find it there.

Sandi S. Aug 1, 2009, 3:25pm EDT

I meant that it is continually opened up!

:)

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Richard Lynn Livesay Aug 1, 2009, 1:53pm EDT

Robert, I too sometimes look back ...what if... if only and your poem conveys these thoughts very well. I like the structure as well as the seniment...but shall we never give up hope for the future...and may you be blessed to accept the beautiful now and give thanks. I've learned that "expectations" can be a "bitch" and accepting is divine...Hope this wasn't too philosophical..my 66 yrs. was showing. Thanks, Robert, you've got a good heart...be true to it... Your friend Richard Lynn

Robert - just a simple man - B. Aug 1, 2009, 1:56pm EDT

I am glad your '66' shows. Experience begats wisdom and charity allows the wisdom to be shared. Thank you.

(sidenote: Kushal says that you penned a poem for him a while back. Can you tell me the title or send me the link?)

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Richard Lynn Livesay Aug 1, 2009, 1:56pm EDT

Love your pictures that you include. I had to copy the one of your dog on the dead tree stumps looking out to the lake. I had a dog that looked so much like yours and that is something she would have done. Hope you don't mind, it gave me comfort.

Robert - just a simple man - B. Aug 1, 2009, 2:03pm EDT

Thanks once again.

I share my dog as much as I do my poems ! lol

:+)

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Simon T. Aug 1, 2009, 2:46pm EDT

So poignant are your words Robert. “Where is…” for me can only be found in His Light. It is the place where truth, peace, love, hope, joy, enlightenment, and my heart’s desire become one with God. It is where life has purpose and meaning; it is with knowledge that there can be no darkness in His Light. It IS where life is worth living.

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Vivian P. Aug 1, 2009, 3:22pm EDT

wow this is awesome shows a very human side of you

Robert - just a simple man - B. Aug 1, 2009, 3:33pm EDT

as opposed to the werewolf side? lol

Vivian P. Aug 1, 2009, 3:39pm EDT

even the werewolf side LOL

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Carrie Marie P. Aug 1, 2009, 5:06pm EDT

Is that a picture of Jonathon Livingston Seagull?

Robert - just a simple man - B. Aug 1, 2009, 5:28pm EDT

Close. Remember I'm presently in South Carolina.
It's "Bubba Jr. Seagull"

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shelly f. Aug 1, 2009, 6:45pm EDT

very touching robert

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Jennifer Lee Aug 1, 2009, 6:55pm EDT

~Beautiful and poignant~

Jennifer Lee Aug 1, 2009, 6:55pm EDT

One of your best! :))

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Beth G. Aug 1, 2009, 7:27pm EDT

This was amazing Robert, I greatly enjoyed this!

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Madame Butterfly ~~ mary ann d ~~ Aug 1, 2009, 7:52pm EDT

Self examination is a double edged sword, in my experience. Amid sorrow, if that be the case, do not forget to count your blessings.

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Jan S. Aug 1, 2009, 8:05pm EDT

The wonderful part of faith is that it need not be seen, heard, felt or proven. Faith is knowing that all things are possible...but not on our own.

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Patti M. Aug 1, 2009, 8:38pm EDT

Your words go deep. This is masterful Robert. Remember my friend, God opens a window and answers praysin ways/places we don't always look or see. I know it pains you but please look closley with your heart not your eyes. Open it up and let the light in.
Things will look brighter for you soon my friend. Just open your heart and ask.

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Chana M. Aug 1, 2009, 11:48pm EDT

Where indeed Robert, I have been wondering that myself lately. May we both find the answers that we seek.

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Cheryl W. Aug 2, 2009, 12:56am EDT

This is beautiful, Robert. I've felt just this way so many times. You have captured the feeling perfectly. Don't give up hope, my friend.

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Franklin Newman Aug 2, 2009, 1:10am EDT

Gloom can be a beautiful thing. The memories of what once was. I wonder too, where did your strength, love, hope, and faith go.

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Elsie Duggan Aug 2, 2009, 1:47pm EDT

This is a lovely poem Robert, I relate to it in so many ways, but I have found , or never lost, those things you are looking for. Perhaps it is because my loses were when I was already older and expected them. Take care, all those things never really leave you, just tucked somewhere and will emerge stronger than ever.

Robert - just a simple man - B. Aug 2, 2009, 2:17pm EDT

Thanks mother.
:+)

Elsie Duggan Aug 3, 2009, 12:57am EDT

You're very welcome son, :+)

Robert - just a simple man - B. Aug 3, 2009, 10:01am EDT

Hey mom, check out my little

BOOK OF SHADOWS

thanks!

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Cathi L. Aug 2, 2009, 4:29pm EDT

That ol' mustard seed. Whether it gets lost or was already there and your the one who moved, it's part of a process. Introspection brings pain, pain teaches us, gives us wisdom. With wisdom comes hope, and the mustard seed returns. Have faith that I believe in your spirit, whether man or werewolf. Once the wisdom is learned, you'll find your mustard seed again. Just be aware of the lesson being taught, whatever it is. I already know your heart is willing to learn. :)

Robert - just a simple man - B. Aug 2, 2009, 4:48pm EDT

are you assuming my heart is good?

you're a sweet friend.

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Angela A. Aug 3, 2009, 12:39am EDT

These are many questions humans ask themselves often.
What of my strength in pain?
Can I make it through the day?
Is there all there is to life?
Only you can answer those questions for yourself.
Thanks for posting to my group, Anythingwriting

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Marilyn is looking for whatever there is. N. Aug 3, 2009, 5:00pm EDT

This is truly beautiful and yes, it's all out there, but only when the time is right will you find.. and know.

Marilyn

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Chas Andrews Aug 3, 2009, 5:22pm EDT

thank you

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Shelbia C. Aug 3, 2009, 9:50pm EDT

This is beautiful. I love how it flows

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René Allen Aug 3, 2009, 11:32pm EDT

VERY MOVING Robert!

This is FEATURED in Artistic Therapy.

Blessings ~
Your Friend,
Rene

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Svetlana Goryacheva Aug 4, 2009, 2:41pm EDT

An excellent - and profoundly honest - poem, my dear friend... bravo!

Blessings and best wishes - S.

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Barbara B. Aug 5, 2009, 1:40pm EDT

Oh my goodness my dear man you need not a mustard seed,
look to our Creator to help you in whatever you are in need of.
He knows what we want or need even before we ask, but He
wants us to ask Robert with a humble heart.

Just Me, Barbie

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barb n. Aug 12, 2009, 4:58pm EDT

Nice cowboy!~ now, you found that seed right?

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Marilyn M. Aug 29, 2009, 8:02am EDT

You're words have captured the essence of what most, if not all of us, have felt at one point or other in our lives. Very well written and conveyed. I do hope you strive to find that mustard seed!

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