Step Into Your Life!

The sun rises,

The sun sets.

Another day to love, to laugh, to live;

Yet so often we don't appreciate

these hours so freely given.

We spew venom,

cast stones,

and in the evening,

rest won't come.

We go through our days weary

and depressed,

wondering why life is this way.

We long for love,

but never show love.

We long for wealth,

but never share.

We long for friendship,

but never leave our homes,

for it is there we feel safe,

as if somehow our possessions

might comfort us,

cry with us,

laugh with us,

and love us.

We could live so abundantly!

Everything we want and need

is waiting for us...

but we must step outside of ourselves,

take fear by the hand

and leap into our blessings.

How sad it would be to leave this earth,

never having partaken of the many gifts

that God has given.

Reach out,

step into your life,

and live!

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Debbie L. Mar 26, 2008, 7:01am EDT

very nice, true

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Zara' N. Mar 26, 2008, 7:02am EDT

Cheryl, this is a perfect presentation of those months when I was in deep depression. After taking the first step to get out of the house, nothing seemed as bad as it had been imagined. Sometimes it wasn't possible, but now I'm longing for spring so that I can get out more and more...I especially appreciated this one! Seemed meant for me to read it first...and testify to its validity! LOL

Z'

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Zara' N. Mar 26, 2008, 7:03am EDT

LOL...well, almost first...but I was writing more! LOL!

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Danielle P. Mar 26, 2008, 7:22am EDT

I LOVE this. It is sooooooooo true. I try to spend my time encouraging others and it seems all they want to hear is negativity. God is on my side and I will preserve.
This was so encouraging to me. Thank you!!

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Cheryl W. Mar 26, 2008, 7:23am EDT

I'm glad you could relate, Zara. I have also been in the place you describe. Living in isolation has a way of feeding on itself and all you end up is lonely and depressed. Taking those baby steps to get outside of yourself is so important, and it never is as bad as we imagine. It opens a door for us and becomes easier each time we do it. Thanks for reading!

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Bert Van Essen Mar 26, 2008, 7:37am EDT

Cheryl this could be a Biblical Psalm. It has it all-don't depend on possessions, thank God, help others-if you live giving venom you will receive venom and have a negative view of life. Really so great. I have been reading the psalms and I see your poem follows the psalms. Read for yourself and you will see. So great!!

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Joyce C. Mar 26, 2008, 7:48am EDT

Amen!

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Heather C. Mar 26, 2008, 7:51am EDT

Very nice and so true!

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Charity M. Mar 26, 2008, 8:04am EDT

((( This...is by far...the most delightful~wonderful truth, I've read on Gather so far...loved this Cheryl! Hugs ))) So many times...I feel poor poor pitiful me...THANKS for the reminder of our blessings!

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John Philipp Mar 26, 2008, 8:05am EDT

Well done, Cheryl.

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Cheryl W. Mar 26, 2008, 8:16am EDT

Maria...I feel the same way about my possessions. They DO weigh us down. I look around my house and probably 90% of the stuff I have I don't NEED. I've been trying to slowly get rid of it. It would be very freeing!

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Bob B. Mar 26, 2008, 8:57am EDT

Very well done, Cheryl.

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Cindy S. Mar 26, 2008, 9:52am EDT

Cheryl.....I love this....an empowering and "Do It" poem.....Well Said & Written!

Thank you for the wonderful comment on my poem, too.

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Kushal Poddar Mar 26, 2008, 10:00am EDT

it is deep...profound

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Kathryn M. Mar 26, 2008, 10:37am EDT

Wow, this was wonderful. Live everyday as if it is your last because tomorrow is not promised. Great poem.

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Jim Ross Mar 26, 2008, 11:24am EDT

Wonderful admonition, Cheryl. Have a GREAT day!

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Anne B. Grote Mar 26, 2008, 11:28am EDT

so positive and I agree!

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Sue * Mar 26, 2008, 12:11pm EDT

If I had someplace to feature this I would! It is perfect!

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Larry H. Mar 26, 2008, 1:09pm EDT

Very nice thanks for sharing.

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John Doyle Mar 26, 2008, 2:04pm EDT

Great Poem Cheryl. I wish we could see more like this on Gather and for that matter, everywhere else

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Digital Diva S. Mar 26, 2008, 2:14pm EDT

Thanks for posting this to Best Original Photos, Art and Writing for 2008.

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Bhawana 'Gather Proud Mom' Mar 26, 2008, 2:44pm EDT

you always write what I love to read..well done

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dee b. Mar 26, 2008, 10:52pm EDT

well written and said, and so true!

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Terry Collett Mar 27, 2008, 5:48am EDT

God bless you for such an honest real to gut feeling poem.

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Charity M. Mar 27, 2008, 11:58am EDT

((( I just had to return...and refreshen my life with these words...:o) )))

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Sue M. Mar 27, 2008, 8:56pm EDT

So very true, Cheryl... and sad that it's true for so many. Your poem reminds us to be thankful for God's blessings and to share them with others!! Well written!

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