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This Poem was Submitted By: Regis L Chapman On Date: 2004-10-16 14:05:54 . . . Click Here To Mail this Poem to a Friend!

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Willwind

willpower blown by the wind I stand straight up now a seed to begin in the sun like a flower or a humming reed turning round as the days go by growing a tower only flexible do I survive my roots in the ground, soil a wisp of rain whipped sly lines paved by silent toil found a hurricane's violence bound a brush of life and power will

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I am headed back to the temple now full time, and have some hopes about it I express here.

This Poem was Critiqued By: Mark Andrew Hislop On Date: 2004-11-04 14:21:30
Critiquer Rating During Critique: 8.88889
Dear Reeg Temple life is a wonderful thing. Do do it full time is even wonderfuller. No need to wish you peace ... you're gonna find it. Best wishes Mark.

This Poem was Critiqued By: James Edward Schanne On Date: 2004-10-22 09:54:30
Critiquer Rating During Critique: 8.93750
Plant your feet firmly into the world of ideas and grow to be a mindful seeker of truth.

This Poem was Critiqued By: Debbie Spicer On Date: 2004-10-17 21:23:18
Critiquer Rating During Critique: 10.00000
Dear Regus, How wonderful a poem to read and see flow in the essence of a way your life is taking you. Willwind – wow – what a title. I see strength of will as well as the breeze of the wind folding together to bring one tall position. The wind blows and if down, it draws one to an upright position if the stem is long and strong. A new beginning or one started once again, just a seed to be nourished by the sun. A flower with a fragrance that climbs up into the air without taking heed. As the flower blossoms, it strains to reach the sun, as if a transcending tower. Yet in this process one must remain adaptable for a stiff and hardened stem can be broken. The flexibility is necessary for all the turns and corners life takes. In this in-depth and well written poem you include the essence of mother nature by speaking of the sun, rain, wind, and hurricane. These can be the metaphors of life, which we must endure to make it to the tower of our spirits. I loved this poem and I a may be all wrong in my own interpretation, but it leaves me with a peace, a promise, and a feeling of tranquility. Thank you for sharing this piece. My very best, Debbie

This Poem was Critiqued By: Latorial D. Faison On Date: 2004-10-16 17:51:56
Critiquer Rating During Critique: 9.48485
This is a great lamentation/testament Regis. I've been out of the loop for a while on TPL. When you say "going back to temple," what do you mean? Are you going there to volunteer, to commit to ministry, to help hurricane victims, etc. Excuse me for not kowing, but I am curious and do want to (smile). I think that this poem read simply and wonderfully. It's the kind of poem that I write when I allow my sould to actually be still and think on what it is I'm here to do, and it appears that there is a lot of personal reflection and introspection revealed in this poem. You have such power over the words here, and the illustration is clear and poetic. You talk about will and power, and those are two key elements to happiness, survival and salvation in this life. Whatever you're going to do, you will make a difference in the lives of those you are there to help. Sincerety is genuine, and that's what I gather from this poem: sincere intentions. God bless you in your endeavors, and I look forward to reading more. Excellent poem. Latorial www.latorial.com

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