Elizabeth Barrett Browning

From: (ME) Ǻήgέ£♥OF♥£oVέ♥ - - - - Sent: 5/31/2003 8:49 AM A Dead Rose by Elizabeth Barrett Browning   O Rose! who dares to name thee? No longer roseate now, nor soft, nor sweet; But pale, and hard, and dry, as stubble-wheat,--- Kept seven years in a drawer---thy titles shame thee. The breeze that used to blow thee Between the hedgerow thorns, and take away An odour up the lane to last all day,--- If breathing now,---unsweetened would forego thee. The sun that used to smite thee, And mix his glory in thy gorgeous urn, Till beam appeared to bloom, and flower to burn,--- If shining now,---with not a hue would light thee. The dew that used to wet thee, And, white first, grow incarnadined, because It lay upon thee where the crimson was,--- If dropping now,---would darken where it met thee. The fly that lit upon thee, To stretch the tendrils of its tiny feet, Along thy leaf's pure edges, after heat,--- If lighting now,---would coldly overrun thee. The bee that once did suck thee, And build thy perfumed ambers up his hive, And swoon in thee for joy, till scarce alive,--- If passing now,---would blindly overlook thee. The heart doth recognise thee, Alone, alone! The heart doth smell thee sweet, Doth view thee fair, doth judge thee most complete,--- Though seeing now those changes that disguise thee. Yes, and the heart doth owe thee More love, dead rose! than to such roses bold As Julia wears at dances, smiling cold!--- Lie still upon this heart---which breaks below thee!=================================================================== From: (ME) Ǻήgέ£♥OF♥£oVέ♥ - - - - Sent: 12/25/2003 1:54 PM How Do I Love Thee?  by Elizabeth Barrett Browning How do I love thee? Let me count the ways. I love thee to the depth and breadth and height My soul can reach, when feeling out of sight For the ends of Being and ideal Grace. I love thee to the level of every day's Most quiet need, by sun and candlelight. I love thee freely, as men strive for Right; I love thee purely, as they turn from Praise. I love with a passion put to use In my old griefs, and with my childhood's faith. I love thee with a love I seemed to lose With my lost saints, -- I love thee with the breath, Smiles, tears, of all my life! -- and, if God choose, I shall but love thee better after death.

just how poor are we?

From: Dutch (Original Message) - - - - Sent: 5/30/2003 5:33 PM =================================================================== One day a father of a very wealthy family took his son on a trip to the country with the firm purpose of showing his son how poor people live. They spent a couple of days and nights on the farm of what would be considered a very poor family. On their return from their trip, the father asked his son, "How was the trip?" "It was great, Dad." "Did you see how poor people live?" the father asked. "Oh Yeah" said the son. "So what did you learn from the trip?" asked the father. The son answered, "I saw that we have one dog and they had four. We have a pool that reaches to the middle of our garden and they have a creek that has no end. We have imported lanterns in our garden and they have the stars at night. Our patio reaches to the front yard and they have the whole horizon. We have a small piece of land to live on and they have fields that go beyond our sight. We have servants who serve us, but they serve others. We buy our food, but they grow theirs. We have walls around our property to protect us - they have friends to protect them." With this the boy's father was speechless. Then his son added, "Thanks, dad, for showing me how poor we are." Too many times we forget what we have and concentrate on what we don't have. It is all based on one's ATTITUDE.

A Sad heart that turned happy

I know what it's like to lose a parent, but time goes on and waits for no one. I've seen friendships come and go, and new ones to take the place of what was old. I lost a wife,lover and friend all in one day, they all packed and took my heart away. I felt hurt that no ones ever known, but in my heart it's deeply shown. It's hard to find someone to bring you joy, just look in the eyes of your child playing with a toy. What will make the sadness go away, the hurt inside just wants to stay. Than one day with out warning, someone special comes your way. Your heart get's healed that day, the hurt and pain has gone away. From: Wickedjester - - - - 5/28/03 =================================================================== From: ME - - - - 5/28/03 6:19am   Only friendships that are true and pure, tend to be forever, loyal and true. Many others simply come and go Those that stay are made of Gold. Special friendships and lovers too, also must be pure and true, to stay in that heart so true. So let's hope this special one Has the heart of Gold. Those friends and family you hold dear.... will stay through thick and thin.... Soulmates of the heart will stay forever more...   I just had to add my own words to this once more............ Such great words Wicked.... You've got more friends then you possibly know.... Don't ever let your personality change..... It's a gift that only you possess.....

Angels

From: ΔViXeNΔ - - - - 5/21/03 11:28pm =================================================================== Angels of the EAST......Angels of the WEST.....NORTH and SOUTH....just do your best......to watch MY angel while she rests.............   I liked this so much.....just thought I would share.........   Kristi

PAIN!

Written by someone who gave me permission to post it here!! PAIN Day to day, I go though life, Dealing with pain and strife. I end up making mistakes, And trying to learn how to survive. I love without being loved, I care for ones who could care less. Being alone becomes a part of daily life, No matter what I try to do, It never lessens the hurt inside. So many days I just want to die, Give up the whole fight. So much pain and grief in my mind, That I just can not shake. Pain and hatred, Anger and grief. The torture that I put myself through. The anguish that I let people put me through. Violence. Anger. Torture. Fear. I want to kill, I want to die. The only thing that keeps me alive, Is the love I have for my daughter inside. One million things in my mind. I can never begin to describe, The hurt that I hold deep inside. What is life, what is love, I really dont know. So many people tell me they know, That they understand. If this is the truth, Why dont they help me to understand? I just wish that I could find a way, To cope, With the pain. r.o. ================================================================== From: AppealingCatherine_49 - - - - Sent: 5/19/2003 1:25 PM This poem speaks to me these words I like to say. You have inner strength to guide you through each day. You have a heart created by Gods wonderous hands above. It overflows with rich goodness by the capacity you can love. Nothing in ones life is measured to each thier own due. The real tests of such lessons lies with inside of just you. Tell yourself as I would say if I knew you too, your one of Gods finest creations this is so true. Smile reflecting on the love that within you resides. You will make boundless leaps and the greatest of strides. So smile this moment know that as I send this you way. Your the best person inside that never goes a stray. ear your heart filled with love, keeping showing the world what I see. The best heart God created in you that can ever be. So now im done thanking you for listening ear. Know that the worlds still a good place where we all can still see or hear.

Friends: by Wickedjester

Who are your friends and how do you keep them? A friend is someone who cares and will be there for you. A friend will listen to your problems  and say things will be ok. They will not judge you for what you do or say. When you need a shoulder to lean on they are there for you. And when no one else is around and your feeling down your friend is near. Even when you get mad and say things mean a friend will blow it off as you will see. And that you don't believe what you hear cause sometimes ,someone doesn't want this friendship near. They may try to ruin this friendship you see by makin comments or saying things. So if you have doubt no need to worry just ask and the truth will come out. When you need to smile or jsut shed a tear look for me a i will be there. So i say this to you don't be angry in anyway cause you may lose a friend that way. Trust your heart and you will see,yes you have a friend in me. =================================================================== From: ME - - - - 5/17/03   Without friends our lives would be in turmoil.. There would be no love to share, No heart to care..... The world would be in chaos, and utter despair. Destruction will be everywhere. Trees and flowers will no longer be...... Rivers, Lakes, Ocean and the sea would all be dried up and just a hole in the ground..... Friends bring nature to life, They fill the holes in the ground with tears of joy and sadness, They fix the hurt and the destruction....... they take away the despair...... They will plant trees and flowers in your heart of doom.... And most of all....... Friends will give you life without end....!

My Special Friend

You make me laugh wheni want to cry. You're honest with me you'd never lie. You make my fears disappear,you make my problems seem so clear. If she breaks my heart or hurts me so,you're there for me. I'll always know. I hope our friendship never ends... You'll always be my special friend!   From: Wickedjester22 - - - - 5/17/03 =================================================================== From: ME - - - - 5/17/03 11:53am   Special friends are far and few between, Becomining all but extinct! If you're lucky enough to have a special person in your life, treasure it for all it's worth. Special friends are caring and understanding. Something we all need once in awhile.... Special friends are always thinking of you. Sometimes we can't even think for ourselves..... Special friends loves us dearly unconditionally. We all need to be loved in some shape or form... And the best love of all is from our special friends...... They won't break your heart.... They'll only wipe away the tears.... They'll hold you in your arms to squeeze away the pain.... When she denies your love and sends your heart in deep despair, A Special friend will lend you theirs to fill that emptiness....   Again I feel the need to add words to yours.... Your soul holds deep love and whoever you end up with as a soulmate will be the luckiest Lady in the world... I wish you the best of happiness in your heart's quest!

A Hearts love

A heart is not a play thing. a heart is not a game. but if you want if broken just give it to a dame.   Women mess around with men. to see what makes them tick but when it comes to kissing they do it just for kicks.   Women never give their hearts away they take all men for fools they wait til men gives theirs away and then they play it cool.   Don't ever fall in love my friend you'll find it never pays it causes broken hearts it happens everyday.   You'll wonder where she is at night you'll wonder if she is true one minute you'll be happy the next minute you'll be blue.   Each chance you have to see her your heart begins to dance you world revolves around her there nothing like romance   When it start you dont know you worry day and night you see my friend your losing her it never works out right   Love is right but it hurts so bad the price you pay is so high if I could choose between life or death I rather choose to die   So see my friend don't fall in love you'll get hurt before it's thorough you see my friend I ought to know because i fell for you From: Wickedjester - - - - 5/17/03 =================================================================== From: ME - - - - 5/17/03 6:06am   Sad to say that you're words bring a tear to my eye! To give up the most precious of all gifts is so devastating. Love is fragile as your heart is fragile and needs to be taken care of with kindess and helpfulness A Heart is fragile as you can see..... No one is safe from it's power... It is meant to be cherished and cared for..not hurt and played. It's easily broken, It easily bleeds! Falling in Love is hard to do when there's so much pain..   The more a heart is used, abused, broken, The harder it is for love to enter there!!!! We must remember that love is the cure of all despair!   LET LOVE SHINE! =================================================================== From: Snaky - - - - 5/17/03 1:42pm Wicked~~~~~~ Absolutely heartfelt.....great writing/outstanding (((((((((((huGs)))))))))) SSSSnaKy    Love like youve never been hurt.... =================================================================== From: SNOWANGEL1934 - - - - 8/10/03 8:11am   WICKED HOW TRUE. U HAVE JUST PUT INTO WORDS THE WAY I HAVE BEEN FEELING. FOR U IT WAS FEMALE AND ME A MALE. I DON;T THINK THERE IS ANY WORSE PAIN THAN A HEART THAT HAS BEEN BROKEN.   IF U WANT TO TALK PLEASE E-MAIL ME AND MAYBE WE CAN HELP EACH OTHER. I INOW FOR ONE I SURE COULD USE A LITTLE HELP

Whatever I have I share with you!!

Take my Hand, I will lead you faithfully. Take my Heart, It will feel for you. Take my Spirit, It will help you soar. Take my home, you will be welcomed. Take my shoulder, You will be comforted. Take my love, It will help you in times of need. Take my Life! It's the greatest of all these gifts I share with you; my dearest friends, my Family. For each of you are deserving of these and more given to us from Heaven......... Without these gifts to offer, I am nothing, With these gifts, I am everything. Whatever I have I share with you. For you are more then just friends and family; You are the breath of life in my soul!! =========================== From: Wickedjester22 - - - - 5/16/2003 THAT WAS NICE AND VERY TOUCHING =========================== From: ME - - - - 5/16/2003 Awwww Thank You Wicked for your kind heartfelt words...I write these poems as a gift to all my friends and family... I'm glad you enjoy them so... =========================== From: MADbrew39 - - - - 5/16/2003 Very nice. I saved this one to a special folder. ===========================

I'LL BE THERE

I'll be there when your down and out even when you run when you ought to walk. I'll be there to lend an ear when you want to talk even if your mad i can see in your heart I'll be there to give a hug and make you smile plus wipe the tears away from a crying child I'll be there to tell you things will be ok and lend a hand to make the pain go away I'll be there  to give you friends for support even in the eyes of a human court I'll be there to help you fall in love with someone i sent you from heaven above. I'll be there to be a friend when in need call on me and I will be there  for you indeed So when in doubt,no need to shout just look around and I'll be there   Wickedjester22

God's gift

God knew that each of us would need help from day to day. So he gave us prayer as a gift that help soothes our troubles away. Surely as he hears each prayer  that is being sent for you. He'll bless your heart and send you strength as only he can do. When all is lost and you fell like no one cares turn to him and he is there. He brings people together  for reasons unknown even when sad and all alone. He gives us lessons that we need to learn to help on our way so we can get threw life from day to day. Some our hard and some simple,some make you happy and some make you cry,but it's nothing you can't handle even when you die. For he is there when you need him most to answer you request even if it's not for the best. He let's you see for yourself,and make a decision to stay or ask for help. Some may say well that ain't fair,and ask why don't  God care. He lets you see which way you go and makes suggestion that let you know. He sends you friends to help along the way ones you asked for when you prayed. So you see God's gift to you was friendship that came from above and he sent it to you with all his love.                                      (Orig written by Wickedjester22---- 5/15/03 2:45pm) =================================================================== From: ME - - - - 5/17/03 11:57am   Words to live by! Friends are God's little miracle of light! They are the greatest gift of all...... The most precious creation from God's own hands...

Feelings

Feelings,Where  do  they come  from,and how do they get here.They come  down from heaven as rain in the form of tears.They come in all shapes and sizes.Some  big some small,some good and some bad.There are so many feelings you see,even ones that make you sad.How do i start,and where do i begin.I know this feeling must come from within.It must come from the heart and it must be true.These  three  little words that say I Love  you.                                                                     (orig written by Wickedjester22 - - - -  5/12/03) ===================================================================== From: ME - - - - 5/17/03 12:05pm   Feelings are from God's own hand.... They are the windows to our soul.... They are the gift that allows us to laugh, to cry, to believe. They are the anchor that our heart relies on to be our own special person...