Finding JWD

by talesin 28 Replies latest jw friends

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  talesin

  I wrote this poem in the wee hours this morning after reading prophecor`s thread (You`re My Reason Why I Am).

  Anyway, it`s for all of you, and for those who work really hard to keep this place up and running.

  You Belong

  - Finding JWD

  She was alone so very long.
  She had to make it on her own.
  A voice inside her whispered ...
  Be strong.

  She suffered greatly but endured.
  She sought her tribe; where she belonged.
  Longing of her heart's desire ...
  Be strong.

  She felt she never would succeed.
  She hid her tears, and persevered.
  Would she ever find her peace ...
  Be strong.

  She visited a friendly pub.
  She looked around, she fit right in.
  And heard the heartfelt greeting ...
  You belong.

  t
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  xjw_b12
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  JAVA

  Well done! This forum, and the Internet are a God-send for ex members of cults. Your poem says it well.
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  Country_Woman

  That shoe fits more feets.....

  thanks
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  Country_Woman

  accidentily post twice.
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  prophecor

  The following is a brief description as to the loss and disillusionment that once was my life before finding JWD. Longing for the day when my search for spirituality and religion wouldn't hold me hostage to a hostilic belief system as is placed upon us via the WTBTS. In the end, being able to find freedom from an oppresive religious institution. Thanx 4 Hearing Me Out. Arthur So delicate the balance 'tween misery & majesty

  Genious & Insanity

  So fine the line so frail the cord

  As would be any two edged sword

  My best defense was innocence

  When once was I so cavalier

  What once was me

  Like liquid

  Free

  When all I'd do was run and play

  Tomorrow just another day

  Never a need to look beyond

  Five minutes more

  Time too

  Ignore

  Forever never need be found

  The moment now

  Suffice somehow
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  Brummie

  Talesin, That is great.

  SO is yours Proph!

  So much talent here...
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  talesin

  prophecor, what a beautiful verse ...

  and so true for everyone.

  bttt

  Has anyone else written something they would like to share?

  t
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  purplesofa

  I got this published in a little poetry quarterly last year.

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  Hope

  Today I cry for all I have not done

  for all I had to do.

  The answers were all there before me.

  Who had time to think?

  But-

  Busy with necessities.

  How relentless it became.

  To stay alive.

  What a different person we become,

  When there is no time for

  laughs, tears, sunsets, butterflys, people, love

  tucked away

  the little girl is still there

  neatly

  safely

  guarded

  waiting for a safe time

  to come out and play.

  She cries too for all she did not

  get to do, and all she had to do.

  See, now I look like a woman,

  but it is deceiving as I am only a

  child

  and Soon I will be an old woman

  Where will the child be then?

  Hopefully enjoying

  laughs, tears, sunsets, butterflys, people, love

  purps

  I think this poem best decribes a life of abuse, control and manipulation

  and my hope for growing old happy!

  You are all invited!!!!!
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  talesin

  Purps,

  I think this poem best decribes a life of abuse, control and manipulation

  and my hope for growing old happy! You are all invited!!!!!

  I loved your poem. Yes, the effects of abuse, control and manipulation are universal, aren`t they?

  And you know what, that little girl will be able to experience all the things she missed --- there`s a whole great life ahead. Once we choose to work towards happiness with the blinders OFF, there is no holding us back. :)

  Published --- woo hoo, that is awesome!

  tal

  bttt ---- anyone else?