Thursday 10 March 2011

I Believe I am in Awe

I am God Fearing 
I am humbled by God's Art
Actually, I believe I am in awe 
I embrace and relish our given freewill
So in fact, I am indeed 'the master of my fate and the captain of my soul.'
Yes, it is true
I have made many mistakes
Which sometimes have drowned me in regret
However I'd like to think that I have learn't 
As...
'By three methods we may learn wisdom: First, by reflection, which is noblest: Second, by imitation, which is easiest: and third by experience, which is the bitterest.'


 I Love that...Redemption is a beautiful thing :)


We cannot change our past. 
We cannot change the fact that people act in a certain way. 
We can not change the inevitable. 
The only thing we can do is play on the one string we have, and that is our ATTITUDE.'
Charles R Swindall



Mine is simple...
Love conquers all
You see...
'A coward is incapable of exhibiting love; it is the prerogative of the brave.'
So it is natural for me
As I am the hope and dream of the .....
*You may fill that gap with something personal to you
Whether your're from a line of veterans, whether your're black, white, creole, thin or fat* 
Live, Learn and Love

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13 comments:

  1. Hey, wasn't intended to be a poem you know, but I take that as a compliment, appreciate your support, thanks for reading... Portia x

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  2. @ Sir Frank Frase, Just for you matey, lol... Naah, thanks for the love mate :)

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  3. love this... beautiful composition... do feed us more

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  4. B not gonna lie.....this is good....keep Doin ur thing...awesome...hope to see more of this.....

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  5. Thank you both for taking the time to have a read, much appreciated :)

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  6. these poems are amazing and so powerful, deep and evoking. the photography is beautiful too.

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  7. Hey, honestly means a lot, thank you :)

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  8. LOVELY POem & what beautiful eyes you have @PiKaHsSo allen Poe from Dallas, Tejas

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  9. Sincerely Grateful for all your support, thank you x

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  10. Amazing..always knew you were a deep thinker but having the ability to put it into beautiful words like this is a real gift! It's gorgeous and I reckon your words would touch the hearts of the freedom fighters out here-want me to book you a space at speakers corner Tahrir Square, Cairo? It can be arranged! Keep safe and keep writing xxx
    p.s loving the top photo-it's beautiful.

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  11. LOL... I'll have a think about that one, lol. Thanks a lot, means a lot and is more than appreciated. Hope life in Cairo is treating you good, keep well :) x

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