Poetry, music, creative writing and a desire to inspire…..Isaiah 41:10: So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.
We rejoiced with those who had the courage to set sail and break free from the frail foundations they had inhabited for so long. While there were tears, they were of the utmost joy, knowing that none would be forgotten, even those who chose to remain.
For them, there were plenty of symbolic white flags.
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Words that she had guarded for so long, began to seep out from her heart. I think she was unaware, maybe she couldn’t hold them inside anymore. I gathered them together carefully, not wanting to overlook any one. I didn’t count myself as a hero, just as a presence to let her know she was not alone… and understood.
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It had been a while, in fact, I couldn’t remember the last time I had traveled. The machine stood in place, undisturbed. Returning to the past had taken its toll. I felt with each trip and return a part of me was lost, but I swore that I would find you again and that not even the forces of time would separate us….
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(Excerpted from a recently discovered letter..undated.)
My dearest love,
I can only hope the stars that I chose and sent to you continue to hold their shine. I look at the gaping hole in the night sky and miss the light of you emit in our everyday. I hope this letter finds you well and in good spirits. I myself, am of good liveliness within as thoughts of you carry me through this prolonged separation. The villagers here have been welcoming and generous in kindness. We can only hope that our efforts here are successful and help in the restoration and development of this and surrounding villages. The freedom fighters have long since left.
I know that in each letter I tell you but I cannot let this letter leave my hands without expressing to you how much I miss the presence of your being and the point of peace you represent in my life. I miss our little home and every thing that sits in its proper place there. Upon my return we shall sit close to the fireplace wrapped in a blanket, reacquainting our souls. Always know, my love that there is nowhere that I’d rather be than home with you.
Perhaps this will be my final mission abroad. The spectrum of settling down and living out our days together, grows larger..
One last stroll before we part
Fade into oblivion or cherished memory
Nightmare or daydreaming
Twenty two seconds of thought
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We talked and we smiled. There were no romantic overtones, we just talked. We shared bits of our life, we didn’t exchange names, only what we hoped the day would bring. The soft scent of her perfume and the sincerity in her eyes stuck with me. I don’t know what if any impression I left with her, I believe we were what each other needed for that moment…
Stammering and stuttering
We couldn’t quite express what we wanted to say
We were completely carried away by each other’s actions
Love seemed to amplify all we said and did
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The day was clouded with mystery
Although it was shaping up as a typical day
I’m guessing my heart was partly sunny like the sky
Looking around and within, I was missing you
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It started with an idea that parlayed into something more
And then they appeared to grow wings
Bystanders stood around in amazement, practically at a standstill
There are some occurrences that happen only once in a lifetime
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One thought led to another
Before I knew it they were flying high
A multitude of dreams crashing the sky
I looked forward to their realization, one by one
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