SilverRose

You and I, once Solitary travelers on this ship called Life, Meeting, embracing my deepest emotions and full belief That we were destined to be together and share the journey. How much can happen in an instant! Flesh-and-blood harmonizing in the briefest encounter As butterfly wings or the strength to move mountains Unable to foresee the tragedy ahead. I remember, as a girl, romanticizing death As if it were nothing but a shimmery poetic word Without the force of power to ever claim me Nor touch anyone else with its reality. Til now, I did not know! I did not realize! Til now, I did not see that the fragileness of Life In the shortest unseen moment-flash Can, in itself, cause eternity to become emptiness. My plans have changed. No longer do I wish to return to The place where I lived in days of joy and happiness, But for my ashes to be scattered where you died- For there, too, ended my hopes and dreams. I strain to hear your voice in the wind But you are not there. And I move silently thru the days As if the sunlight no longer exists, For it means nothing, holds nothing, in your absence And the flame of hope has been extinguished. The nights are darker, colder than ever before- Chilled by tears and unspoken words. No one understands. Still, as for so long, attempting to push and pull me In the direction of Elsewhere With not a concern as to where I've needed to be. In the past, not so long ago, I had such a fear of dying. But now it is different. Something inside tells me it is o.k. to let go, To pass peacefully, If to be able to take your hand. But as he made her promise to continue life To not give up, as I am pressed to do For my heart to stop beating, As their song played the refrain unforgotten An ache inside, rising, causing the chords to change To the haunting melody in the distance- Nearer, My God, To Thee.

I'm not surprised... your comment brought up this question: how frequently do you (or anyone else) think it is that a youngster is truly "wise" (or other positive qualities) UNTIL someone comes along and presses the child to doubt himself?

((((((HUGS))))))

I agree with my religion's general view: "We don't know. We have no way of knowing. So, rather than wasting precious time speculating, it makes more sense to do what we can with the life we have in front of us 'this day'." personally, I don't believe in any 'afterlife.'

haha... oh I like that one, that's good!!!

figure it this way: people's outlook & approach re: "the purpose of____" (fill in blanks- everything of importance in a person's life) is the main factor which influences how they go about life in general. if you're interested in that subject, try this: http://www.lulu.com/content/2463007

when you say different groups, are you referring specifically to religious groups, or in general?

those of us who love forums...

a silent man, holding a bottle of Hellmann's mayonnaise and chewing on a Snicker's bar...

cute!

very beautiful as always Claire!!!

I like that one. thanks for posting it.

awww, but we wuvz u anyway

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-SxdsoKK9B0 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hDx1T5On6ZM

same here (((((HUGS)))))

I used to have a few very positive reasons; anymore, though, the only reason is that some of my favorite ppl are here.

beautiful as always!!!

it depends on what you did

gah, this is proof I've been in this locale too long- my first response was "define 'answers'"... well, anything of a general nature that I am knowledgeable about. if it's some other person's personal business, I won't answer at all. first I hate gossip, and second I take confidentiality very seriously. if it's about my own personal business, depending on the subject, I might answer- based on how the question is asked. if someone says they have the right to know something which is none of their business, they won't get an answer; if it's just basic curiosity, I'd probably answer it.

never. I rarely even watch ones that I think I would like. it has to be something exceptional for me to put 2 hours into watching it.

money. I don't ask ppl questions about it either. I consider some subjects to be within the realm of one's personal business, & that's one of them. talking about income, expenses, etc., is in bad taste.

yes