by Elsie Duggan

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November 8, 2006

Life Unfolds -Mindful Poetry Form for January - Rubáiyát.

January 05, 2011 01:59 AM UTC

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Experience has been my teacher on life's stage

I should be wise at my youthful age

I've found that there is always something new

Every time I turn a page

There are things I thought were true

Learning they were not, made me blue

Happiness and loves I had were lost

Forever disappears without a clue

I should have seen that Albatross

Circling above before I claimed my cross

But then again, I am no sage

I was left here with remorse

With God in prayers I do engage

Asking for forgiveness for any rage

That I may have had towards Him at times

For I continue walking on life's stage

He smiles on me, gives me faith that binds

Helps me realize happiness has many kinds

I'm learning to let go of hurtful things

New love grows quickly , precious finds

I await each day to see what life now brings

Hope in my breast eternally springs

Even in my advancing age

I've a lilt in my walk, and my heart sings

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Karen E. Jan 5, 2011, 2:12am UTC

You do have a song and you share it so beautifully. Many thanks Elsie.

Elsie Duggan Jan 10, 2011, 1:38am UTC

Thank you Karen, you are so welcome, love , Elsie

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Benita K. Jan 5, 2011, 2:25am UTC

Absolutely, well done.

Elsie Duggan Jan 10, 2011, 1:39am UTC

Thank you Benita, I appreciate that, love, Elsie

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"2016 " Jan 5, 2011, 5:50am UTC

TO: ELSIE
FROM: ELSIE G.

very true . . .

Elsie Duggan Jan 10, 2011, 1:39am UTC

Thank you Elsie, with love, Elsie

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JOHN BECK Jan 5, 2011, 6:42am UTC

Charming!

Elsie Duggan Jan 10, 2011, 1:39am UTC

Thank you so much John, love, Elsie

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tammy b. Jan 5, 2011, 7:29am UTC

good morning. This is beautiful.

Elsie Duggan Jan 10, 2011, 1:40am UTC

Thank you Tammy, I appreciate that, love, Elsie

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Cristina S. Jan 5, 2011, 8:27am UTC

Yes Elsie, and you continue to share the songs with us, and that is wonderful!

Elsie Duggan Jan 10, 2011, 1:41am UTC

Thank you Cristina, I do enjoy writing them, and happy you enjoy them, love , Elsie

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Bernard C. Jan 5, 2011, 10:19am UTC

I liked this - the rhythm is good as well - nicely put - thank you for sharing :-)

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Elsie Duggan Jan 10, 2011, 1:41am UTC

Thank you Bernard, not sure I have the form right, but gave it a try, love, Elsie

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Angela A. Jan 5, 2011, 12:06pm UTC

This poem makes my heart sing.

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Elsie Duggan Jan 10, 2011, 1:42am UTC

Thank you Angela, a lovely comment from you, love, Elsie

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Steph-in-NE ..... Jan 5, 2011, 12:32pm UTC

May the Lord grant you all your wishes and belss you with a happy and loving Year

Elsie Duggan Jan 10, 2011, 1:42am UTC

Thank you Stephanie, the same to you from my heart, love, Elsie

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Ann Marcaida Jan 5, 2011, 1:14pm UTC

Elsie, you are a bodhisattva! Also, I love the intimations of Shakespeare's famous quote that echoes through your poem.

Thanks for sharing with Gather's Best Writers and Artists. Now featured.

Elsie Duggan Jan 10, 2011, 1:43am UTC

Thank you Ann, I have been called that before, and thank you so much for the feature, it is really appreciated, love, Elsie

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Larry H. Jan 5, 2011, 9:12pm UTC

nice poem. thanks for sharing

Elsie Duggan Jan 10, 2011, 1:44am UTC

Thank you Larry, love, Elsie

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Angie O. Jan 5, 2011, 9:39pm UTC

The words seem to flow right from you Elsie, I feel this poem is so written from your heart that it not only shows your talent but it shows you as a person. Great job.

Elsie Duggan Jan 10, 2011, 1:44am UTC

Angie, that is so nice of you to say and I so appreciate it, Thank you, love, Elsie

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Peg Doak Jan 6, 2011, 3:08pm UTC

My Dearest Elsie!!! contained in this poem i see the movement of your life as i have shared with you thus know about. you have become a Pearl here on Gather! And more amazing than many actually know. i love you my Dear.

Elsie Duggan Jan 10, 2011, 1:46am UTC

Thank you Peg, I have looked up something I have written and not posted on Gather and am going to send it to you. I wrote it back in 2007, don't know why it is not up, I may post it sometime, but I want you to read it,, love, Elsie

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