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Jim Martin Send message Joined: 21 Jun 03 Posts: 2473 Credit: 646,848 RAC: 0 |
I Want My Cake I want my cake, and, eat it, too. The trouble is -- there's not much left, for you. * * * j. r. martin 19 July 2012 |
Jim Martin Send message Joined: 21 Jun 03 Posts: 2473 Credit: 646,848 RAC: 0 |
Having caught a little gentle flack from my friends, here, I'd like to say that "I Want My Cake" is a social commentary, with global intent. Any cake eaten, by yours truly, would be gladly shared with one, and all, of my Seti-ites. * jm |
Jim_S Send message Joined: 23 Feb 00 Posts: 4705 Credit: 64,560,357 RAC: 31 |
An Oldie to fit my mood. Old One While sitting on a mountain And looking to the west With evening sunset glowing On dew upon your chest The chilling breezes touch your skin The fear is gone away You've made your peace and done your lot The darkness falls to stay You look into the stars once more To say your final prayer Nature gives the incense To lift it from your heart There are no more regrets You never even knew it when you left ©Jim Scott August 16, 2009 I Desire Peace and Justice, Jim Scott (Mod-Ret.) |
Julie Send message Joined: 28 Oct 09 Posts: 34053 Credit: 18,883,157 RAC: 18 |
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Julie Send message Joined: 28 Oct 09 Posts: 34053 Credit: 18,883,157 RAC: 18 |
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Julie Send message Joined: 28 Oct 09 Posts: 34053 Credit: 18,883,157 RAC: 18 |
As long as I can dream As long as I can dream, As long as I can think, As long as I have a memory, I will love you. As long as I have eyes to see And ears to hear And lips to speak. I will love you. As long as I have a heart to feel, A soul stirring within me, An imagination to hold you. I will love you. As long as there is time, As long as there is love, And as long as I have a breath to speak your name. I will love you. Julie Detavernier (2012) rOZZ Music Pictures |
Julie Send message Joined: 28 Oct 09 Posts: 34053 Credit: 18,883,157 RAC: 18 |
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Intelligent Design Send message Joined: 9 Apr 12 Posts: 3626 Credit: 37,520 RAC: 0 |
THE DOUBTER'S PRAYER by: Anne Bronte (1820-1849) TERNAL Power, of earth and air! Unseen, yet seen in all around, Remote, but dwelling everywhere, Though silent, heard in every sound; If e'er thine ear in mercy bent, When wretched mortals cried to Thee, And if, indeed, Thy Son was sent, To save lost sinners such as me: Then hear me now, while kneeling here, I lift to thee my heart and eye, And all my soul ascends in prayer, OH, GIVE ME--GIVE ME FAITH! I cry. Without some glimmering in my heart, I could not raise this fervent prayer; But, oh! a stronger light impart, And in Thy mercy fix it there. While Faith is with me, I am blest; It turns my darkest night to day; But while I clasp it to my breast, I often feel it slide away. Then, cold and dark, my spirit sinks, To see my light of life depart; And every fiend of Hell, methinks, Enjoys the anguish of my heart. What shall I do, if all my love, My hopes, my toil, are cast away, And if there be no God above, To hear and bless me when I pray? If this be vain delusion all, If death be an eternal sleep, And none can hear my secret call, Or see the silent tears I weep! Oh, help me, God! For thou alone Canst my distracted soul relieve; Forsake it not: it is thine own, Though weak, yet longing to believe. Oh, drive these cruel doubts away; And make me know, that Thou art God! A faith, that shines by night and day, Will lighten every earthly load. If I believe that Jesus died, And waking, rose to reign above; Then surely Sorrow, Sin, and Pride, Must yield to Peace, and Hope, and Love. And all the blessed words He said Will strength and holy joy impart: A shield of safety o'er my head, A spring of comfort in my heart. |
LadyL Send message Joined: 14 Sep 11 Posts: 1679 Credit: 5,230,097 RAC: 0 |
@Julie Beautiful, as always. I'm not the Pope. I don't speak Ex Cathedra! |
Julie Send message Joined: 28 Oct 09 Posts: 34053 Credit: 18,883,157 RAC: 18 |
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Julie Send message Joined: 28 Oct 09 Posts: 34053 Credit: 18,883,157 RAC: 18 |
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Julie Send message Joined: 28 Oct 09 Posts: 34053 Credit: 18,883,157 RAC: 18 |
A leaf meant to fall I've waited so long. Why did I ever think you'd come back? I'm still waiting. But I'll keep on dreaming. My colour is losing hold. I'm a leaf meant to fall into caught up greed. I don't dare to let go. Scared to fall, afraid to break. Into a thousand pieces. So I'll keep on dreaming. When it's full moon and the stars shape my face, when you stare at a fallen leaf... First full of life and colour. Now dead and insignificant. Will you remember me? Or did you forget me long ago? Julie Detavernier (2012) rOZZ Music Pictures |
Julie Send message Joined: 28 Oct 09 Posts: 34053 Credit: 18,883,157 RAC: 18 |
Beauty You're so beautiful... So wonderful... I can't miss you. I swear that's true. I can't even believe you were mine... You're so beautiful. But everything's just fine... So wonderful... I wish you were here next to me. Then I could see That sparkle in your eyes. I will tell you no lies. I can't... Resist your tender lips. I put my arms around your hips. And pull you closer... You become the air I breathe. With every inch you come closer... For you, I'll bleed. I'm sure This love is pure This love is the cure... I will see You're so beautiful. You're here with me. So wonderful... Julie Detavernier (2010) (I wrote that poem for my late husband) rOZZ Music Pictures |
Jim Martin Send message Joined: 21 Jun 03 Posts: 2473 Credit: 646,848 RAC: 0 |
Julie -- May you experience healing, today, or someday. Easier said, than done, but will say it, anyway. jim |
Julie Send message Joined: 28 Oct 09 Posts: 34053 Credit: 18,883,157 RAC: 18 |
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LadyL Send message Joined: 14 Sep 11 Posts: 1679 Credit: 5,230,097 RAC: 0 |
If I was real would you give more than the fluttering of butterflies? If I was real would you explore the depth of our loving? If I was real would you ignore the song of the lark? If I was real would you deplore the bonds of the past? If I was real would your lore place me at your side? But I'm not real I'm just a score of words on your screen. LadyL (2012) I'm not the Pope. I don't speak Ex Cathedra! |
Julie Send message Joined: 28 Oct 09 Posts: 34053 Credit: 18,883,157 RAC: 18 |
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Julie Send message Joined: 28 Oct 09 Posts: 34053 Credit: 18,883,157 RAC: 18 |
This is life The first day of my life was special The day I opened my eyes to the world I grew up and I discovered more and more This beautiful world with so much in it I still discover things every day Love, pain, happiness and sadness Every day is different and has another soul Another meaning, another experience It is great to live, but there are obstacles You have to survive these on your own You got to know yourself, who you are You have to develop, who you want to be You first have to love yourself Before you can love others When you find the love you need You can survive every single day Julie Detavernier (2012) (not so much a poem though, more a philosophy of life) rOZZ Music Pictures |
Julie Send message Joined: 28 Oct 09 Posts: 34053 Credit: 18,883,157 RAC: 18 |
I want to share these beautiful lyrics by PJ Harvey with you people... The Dancer He came riding fast like a phoenix out of fire flames He came dressed in black with a cross bearing my name He came bathed in light and the splendor and glory I can't believe what the Lord has finally sent me He said dance for me, fanciulla gentile He said laugh a while, I can make your heart feel He said fly with me, touch the face of a true God And then cry with joy at the depth of my love 'Cause I prayed days, I've prayed nights For the Lord just to send me home some sign I've looked long, I've looked far To bring peace to my black and empty heart My love will stay till the river bed run dry And my love last long as the sunshine blue sky I love him longer as each damn day goes The man is gone and heaven only knows "Cause I've cried days, I've cried nights For the Lord just to send me home some sign Is he near? Is he far? Bring peace to my black and empty heart So long day, so long night Oh Lord be near me tonight Is he near, is he far? Bring peace to my black and empty heart. rOZZ Music Pictures |
Julie Send message Joined: 28 Oct 09 Posts: 34053 Credit: 18,883,157 RAC: 18 |
In a bottle Took all my pain from the past Put it in a bottle that I properly closed So it stays there for ever and more Almost ready to say my past goodbye I took the bottle with my past I drew back and let it fly Before the bottle touched the water It went miles across the sky And now it will always go with the flow of the river Till the river runs dry Julie Detavernier (2012) rOZZ Music Pictures |
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