Seems Leonard is not coming west Oh dear...

Powerful. I can relate. Thank you, Elazar.

Thank you both for your encouragement. Ah Lizzy, I was missed? You are always so kind.

Sarah

The Promise I remember that I promised you that I would always care That the days would find me waiting here For words from you to share So I trust all tales I hear from you 'Cause my promises I keep But no truth comes my way, dear friend Your promises are weak I guess the words were easier For you ...

The Nest I've searched beyond myself you know I've climbed the tallest tree To look inside the flicker's nest But he's taken away the key The days are cold, my heart grows old Frost lingers in my hair And this bird of hope has flown away With my heart that was so fair So I sit apon that heavy branch...

Thank you Diane and Lizzy too. I have been unable to write successfully this past month or so due to some personal issues but hopefully I will have something soon. Peace to both of you!

Sarah

Lizzy,

I wish I knew the answer. All I can say is ask me something easier.

Peace to you.

Sarah

Byron,

I will explore this. Thanks so much!

Sarah

Dare I suggest that the recent discussions inspired you to write this poem, Mat? If so then they were worth it. I particularly like the last line and to that I can relate. Thank you.

Sarah

Jim,

I thank you for the great compliment although I cannot accept. Those very few who know and love me in private life have had to learn exceptional tolerance and patience.

I am pleased that you have enjoyed our discussion. Mat, the same to you.

Sarah

Excellent!!

As a post scrip he was actually not schizophrenic but a personality disorder which is more difficult as there is no proven treatment for such persons.

Perhaps we are all insane, it is just a matter of degree.

S

Yes, of course one can say that it isn’t the religions that cause the inhumanity and people of all faiths will assure that God is not responsible for the suffering. It is the evil of man. However history shows that most conflicts are religiously based. Conflicts that cause this suffering. If we cann...

Thank you Byron. You are obviously well read having your pulse on the goings on in this world. I had hoped that any responses would be like this creating discussion and more questions rather than any hostility. Reason is an interesting concept for interpretations of events have the virtue of being r...

Thank you Lizzie and Mat. I certainly did not write this to gain popularity, obviously, but it gnawed at me until I gave in. I guess I am just sick of the suffering. I see enough in my profession but it is only a minute fraction of what goes on in the rest of this world. It makes me question so much...

Belief The blonde little girl with her head hung low Sat somberly on the carved wooden pew And rose to sing as her father did For it was his rising that was her cue She sang about the Lord and His son, Jesus Christ When in fact her heart sang for neither For she was singing for the feeling the music...