I am re-formatting my thread...sorry.

Angel: Thank you so much for your beautiful and touching words. Although we have and may never meet face-to-face, I feel spiritually connected to you (in a GOOD way =D ) through your writings. I especially like "Letting Go", "Judge me not", and really really like "Questions" and "A Better Man."

I hope you always remember that words can have a great impact on us. Your words reaches deep within and touches me. Thank you =...)

Wow! Thank you so very much IceMan!
How kind of you.

*an impish, shy grin sneaks across her face*

It is people like you all here that inspire us to keep writing and sharing it with others.

Very beautiful work Angel. Your words say so much and flow so well. It's a joy to read and I thank you for sharing with us.

Thanks Minx!
Your comments mean a lot. :)

All the praise is sincere, as well as deserved.

You are a virtuoso when it comes to spinning words and evoking emotions and images.

I myself do not have adequate words to relate it sufficiently how high I hold you and your art.

Awww! Thanks Lebell! :D
You are tops!
And I believe in not finding the words...you found the words. ;)

Angel, not only is your poetry wonderful, but you are also a sweetheart, you read and comment on everyone elses work too. Thank you :)

Thanks crumbbum (fun name to say BTW)
It's all about sharing. I like to enjoy the work of others. I like to share my opinions with them.
It's all about family! :D

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That was beautiful, Angel. I can relate to a lot of what you say in most of your work. I am mesmerized each time I read your poems. Thanks for being you.

See, I told you you were the king. It was not so long ago I knew this girl that blew me away with some of her poems. Trouble was, she was not very forthcoming with sharing them for some reason.
I knew she wrote beautiful, inspiring words, and I am so thankful she decided to share them with others. Angel, you move people with the beauty you have and the wonderful talent you have been given. I am an amatuer standing next to you. Thank you for the gift you have chosen to share with others. I don't think you will ever realize how many people you affect with what you write. I don't think I would have ever written a poem if it was'nt for you. Thank you for you

Geeze! I am speechless.
Thank you so very much to both of you.
I don't feel worthy of such praise...I am just me. But thank you none the less, truly. :D

JRVA...you will be getting an email.
Ya can't make a girl cry right after she puts on her makeup! ;)

And let me add that if it weren't for you, I would still be holding back my work. You convinced me I was "good enough" and inspired me to share. So in return, thank you for you. :D

Starting bright and early in the morning, I am off on vacation.
Woot! Can't wait!
I'll be back next week to catch up on all of the wonderful work everybody posts here in the lit forum.

Have a safe trip, Angel and come back to us soon :)

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Ahhh so that's where you disappeared to! Good to have you back and "A Different Plan" ...well damn....Angel, that brought tears to my eyes and made my heart ache. You have a beautiful talent for speaking from the heart and I thank you for sharing with us all!
*hugs*

Thank you Minx. I really appreciate it.
And I needed that hug more than you could possibly know!

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Been there, done that.
I'm not much for words lately, my mind is numb.
I just keep saying to myself,
"let it go, do what you need, move on"

I feel for you & your pain.
I hope you find something to fill it.
Something to inspire you.

Thank you my friend. Your words mean the world to me.:)

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As always, beautiful work.
Hits home for me....thanks.

Journey's and endings can be difficult things, especially when they signal the end of something we cherished or a difficult road.

I take comfort in the fact that I've learned that these things are part of the great journey that we are all a part of and that things will be ok.

Thank you my dear friend.
Each word, each breath, tells me I am still alive.
Struggling through the journey, the beaten path, but moving none the less.

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Angel:
Thank you for ~Journeys End~. I went through some academic struggles compounded with the struggles in life not too long ago. In some ways I can still feel the painful wounds it left.

I can really relate to these lines...

I won't turn back I've walked that path,
I've seen enough of yesteryear.

Should I create paths of my own,
in hopes that peace will lay ahead?

Or stay here trembling on my knees,
absorbed in fear, consumed by dread?

I know not what tomorrow brings,
from here the future looks so bleak.

As painful and as lonely as that part of my life was I'm thankful that I am able to experience the pains and sorrows but also the peace and joys in life. I can see the pain, fear, and sadness in your words. I hope that you know there are those of us who can relate and are sending good thoughts your way. :)

Angelic One~

You seem to be in command
now. stand
apart

from
the mire
rise higher.

With your words I can see a definate change in you from a while ago. First nervous and apprehensive(remember that) leading into the confident, strident you that you are.
Keep on, dear Angel, Keepin On.

Thank you both very much.

B- God Bless you!

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Angel,

I have the utmost confidence that you will come through this time stronger than before.

You have an excellent track record in that regard.

I sit and I smile when I think of your smile
I laugh just a bit when I remember that snort
I know that theres hope when I remember your words
I sing to myself when I remember that song
I look to the skies when I remember your eyes
I feel like I'm worth something when I remember your words
And I thank god for putting an angel in my life

I know of the conflict that you speak of inside
and pray for an answer to the conflict of mine
You give me a reason to trust in mankind
And knowing you lessons the strife in my mind

A wise person once told me to use the tools I had been given,
and if I tried they would work.
I know you know what to do with what you have got,
And if I can help, I would like that a lot

Hopefully the prayers I have said for you will lesson your conflict,
and the angels I have sent will watch over you.

Thank you for you

Thank you both, with all my heart, thank you both...
Words fail me...

Angel,
I know how that feels (re: Morning Thoughts). I wish you the best.

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While I'm usually not to fond of positive love poetry, this one is just amazing to me.

Wow! I recall being young and thoughtful, less absorbed with the mundane, and yes, much less callous.

Much more exposure to your work, and I might have to change my name. Wonderful!

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Your words bring a sense of realism to the reader. They bring out the emotion in all of us. What I'm trying to say is, the way you write ,people can relate. that is why you have so many positive remarks. That is why you are the king hehe.
Thanks for letting yourself be exposed here, thanks for learning to share your work. You touch many lives

Gosh Angel, you have grown as a poet by so many leaps and bounds here.
I am amazed to see this and look forward to seeing what the fertile ground of your wordgarden will come forth with next.