SCatlyn Poetry (25)

Medals are for heroes
commendations for the brave,
courage and devotion
bravery, sacrifice,
flow in their veins.

We celebrate and honour
those who carry
such a life,
giving and unequalled
price often the life.

One man saw a need
stepped into the fray,
his life was exchanged
so we could slip away
he stood alone for us.

Blood was spilt
life was taken
we could escape.
Where is his medal ribbon
never had one

He died for people
to save them so....
Jesus was his name
a substitute who came

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Posted: Sat May 14, 2011 3:20 PM WET



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SCatlyn San Antonio, Cardiff, South Glamorgan, Wales UK
Sat Jun 18, 2011 4:22 AM WET
Now this is beautiful. Lovely poem, Christian

thesunandthesea Bangkok, Amphoe Bang Kapi Thailand
Sat Jun 18, 2011 5:29 AM WET
THANK YOU MR. CHRISTIAN ^_______________^
Not only for writing or sharing this poem, but also for taking someone back to me.lol
^__________________^




Redex Chichesters, West Sussex, England UK
Sat Jun 18, 2011 10:15 AM WET
Christian i am not religious but this poem without last two lines for me could stand for a lot of people down the ages.

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Sat Jun 18, 2011 1:27 PM WET
hi scatlyn why thank you so much for lifting one up, it's something i think is so true, and it's so nice to see you like it and appreciate it..here' s to the best hero of all...thanks so much..

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Sat Jun 18, 2011 1:28 PM WET
hi thesunandsea, thank you, been a while since i have replied to your poems, and scatlyn i see is back..your twin is on the air waves again..lol
thanks for commenting on this poem..i appreciate it and hope it was good reading..

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Sat Jun 18, 2011 1:30 PM WET
hi redex, thank you ..it was so nice of you to reply on this, as christians mostly do, and they are welcome, as are your nice comments, about the last two lines, christian or not..i hope you are well and really appreciate the time you took...
Redex Chichesters, West Sussex, England UK
Sat Jun 18, 2011 7:46 PM WET
thankyou christian am glad you took it as it was meant I just thought it suited loads of heros, as all your poems do suit for all
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Sat Jun 18, 2011 11:17 PM WET
thank you redex for the added comments. i always appreciate the fact you comment, and your work too is very good and has style.

If I could open up your heart
as I open up a box
What would I see?
What would it be?

I'd approach it just the same.
Carrying hope, anticipation,
curiosity

What might be inside....
Hmm... endless possibilities.

So,
what did I see?
what did I find?

In this lovely corner,
what I found,

.....is kind.

Let us show esteem to each other
Let us celebrate life
Let us value people that we meet
As we pass this way but once.

May we share a word softly spoken
And encourage those who pass by
Let our lives touch each tenderly
As we pass this way but once.

May we help and not hinder
Let friendship be without cost
Those who tolerate and then dismiss
Let us not be part of this.

Do then good toward somebody
Kindness and compassion leave
Should you ever once feel cold
Find this flame nearby for you...


Posted: Thu Feb 24, 2011 4:35 PM WET
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fjamesj9701 In Gods Hands, Florida USA
Wed Jul 28, 2010 8:45 PM WET
Serpico, I admire these words of wisdom and do my best to follow . Very nice write thank you for sharing

caroljoyce Manchester, Greater Manchester, England UK
Wed Jul 28, 2010 10:01 PM WET
Very well said, Serpio.

gnj4u boston, Massachusetts USA
Thu Jul 29, 2010 3:34 AM WET
Hi, serpico12,
One can always use a Flame of kindness. Thank you for sharing.

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Thu Feb 24, 2011 4:37 PM WET
hi fjamesj9701, thank you for your reply to this poem, appreciate it.. hi carol and thank you too..

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Thu Feb 24, 2011 4:38 PM WET
hi gn, thank you for viewing and your comment..

agoodguy2have suffolk, Virginia USA
Fri Feb 25, 2011 4:21 AM WET
christian22/Serp - kindness is always (least should be) welcome, but is S3L2 true I wonder...

Redex Chichesters, West Sussex, England UK
Fri Feb 25, 2011 11:14 AM WET
Another one of your gems of gentleness

caroljoyce Manchester, Greater Manchester, England UK
Fri Feb 25, 2011 1:09 PM WET
I don't recall this poem, but if I gave a good comment before, I was in my right mind, CJ

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Fri Feb 25, 2011 1:18 PM WET
hi goodguy, let friendship be without cost, things do cost i admit, but my thought is if the friendship is of such quality, then even if it costs, it's a sacrifice we gladly take on. thanks for the thought

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Fri Feb 25, 2011 1:20 PM WET
hi redex, you are kind to say that..thank you so much..
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Fri Feb 25, 2011 1:22 PM WET
hi carol nice to see you back here. these are earlier, reposting under new name..will add fresh also. thanks for the comment..and your mind was a kind one..

gnj4u Boston, Massachusetts USA
Fri Feb 25, 2011 8:24 PM WET
Hi, christian22,
Thanks for passing this Flame of kindness to, once again, shine its light into the Corner where light outshines darkness.

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Tue Mar 1, 2011 7:24 PM WET
hi gn you are more than welcome..thank you once again for your comments..

people pottery

kindness is a cup
love the wine preserved
from centuries

hands pour the wine
of love into your cup
people made of clay

God pours the wine
divine into the soul
life is imparted
to quench
to satisfy
day by day

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Posted: Sat Jul 17, 2010 5:40 PM WET

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agoodguy2have suffolk, Virginia USA
Sun Jul 18, 2010 12:32 AM WET
serpico12: we all are molded by our beliefs, thank you for sharing yours. ;-)

Happygolucky4u Treasure Coast, Florida USA
Sun Jul 18, 2010 2:03 AM WET
I really liked that. "Kindness is a cup" What a nice thought.

sophiasummer auckland, Auckland New Zealand
Sun Jul 18, 2010 12:05 PM WET
"people pottery"
pottery people
wine
Darts of pleasure.....
as they stand still
amongst you

Lovely to have you here.

write as, YOU feel.
SS

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Sun Jan 23, 2011 1:07 PM WET
thanks goodguy, yes we all are shaped by what we believe..glad to share it and get your response thanks..
hi happy...thanks for your kind comments, much appreciated..thanks..
thanks sophia for your comments here, appreciated..

apologies for to all of you as i did not reply to many of these...started doing that later...thank you all again.

Shake off your blues
the day is new,
love and life
are waiting for you

Stand firm and sure
this moment's here,
cherish the time
that brings us near

Love and laughter
lie waiting for all,
the good ship
Opportunity
sails that ocean

Strike the band
let the music inspire
open your soul,
fly like a bird
higher and higher

Move to the music
sing out a song
life is for living
for giving,
we belong....

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Posted: Sat May 7, 2011 6:02 AM CST

Ships are like people
sailing life's ocean
battling the elements
day by day

Crossing smooth
crossing rough
sometimes weak
sometimes tough
overwhelmed by it all
life more than a squall

Can we spot
the SOS people send?
Can we see
the rockets
hit the air,
sail close by them
reach a hand out
save our soul



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freeatlast64847 Lanagan, Missouri USA
Sun Sep 12, 2010 4:32 PM WET
Well said!

SCatlyn OKC, Oklahoma USA
Mon Feb 14, 2011 2:41 PM WET
Wonderful, sympathetic, caring poem - "Can we spot, the SOS people send....Reach a hand out, save our soul"

serpico12 cardiff, Mid Glamorgan, Wales UK
Mon Feb 14, 2011 5:00 PM WET
Thanks freeatlast, appreciate your input...again cheers..

Hey thank you so much scatlyn, catching the heart of the poem, as you seem to do so much, grateful for your kind and thoughtful words...best wishes this valentines day..
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Posted: Wed Mar 2, 2011 1:07 PM WET

About this poem:
previously under my profile serpico12

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thesunandthesea Bangkok, Amphoe Bang Kapi Thailand
Wed Mar 2, 2011 2:41 PM WET
Lovely, warm and touching! I loved it!!

Yeah sometimes, smooth, rough, weak, tough... We send the SOS EVERY TIME... some ppl see it sometimes, and some ppl never see it. But only true friends and ppl that loves us from their heart see the sign EVERY TIME.

((hug DOUBLE HUGS hug)) with (((lips TRIPLE lips KISSES lips)))
Thank you for posting Mr. Christian! \(^_*)/

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Thu Mar 3, 2011 4:19 PM WET
hi sunandthesea, thank you for that kind reply to this poem, yes sometimes people do see when we are in trouble, other times not...
glad you liked the poem..and thank you for your kind write

I caught a view of you
looking sad and blue
and everything in me
wanted to reach you
and when i found
the key that lay
upon the floor
of your heart
I picked it up
and opened your soul
and now it starts
finding your love
is finding a jewel
that others never saw

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Posted: Sun Jun 19, 2011 4:40 PM WET

There was a blonde woman from Crewe,
who thought she had quite the great clue.
She said, "Yes, I'm quite smart"
I got a great head start
Changed my clock yesterday at 2!"

as far as I know, this is the only poem my dad's ever written 1 year ago, at age 76
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To L____

Goodnight, my darling, my Love
Goodnight, only darling, my Love
In the morning, I'll see you,
and I will still love you
And you'll still be my Darling, My Love!


From P____ <3 kisses

Laura heart of gold
Been through nightmares still untold
Love you, treasure soul.

Caress the silent soul
when in the depths it lies,
bitten by the wind
of harsh and hurtful fires.

The logs and twigs
of careless words
bruise the yellow rose,
the depth, who knows

Bring love, bring care
bring tenderness too
Hold her tight
as tight as glue

No words can reach
no speech so fair
But hold her close
and love her there

Words can fail
as people do,
yet arms of love
stay strong and true.

Hug her till
the tears cease
and wind and fires
give way to peace.

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Posted: Thu Jun 23, 2011 10:13 AM CST

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jazzy75 Houston, Texas USA
Thu Jun 23, 2011 10:45 AM CST
A gentle and loving poem...thanks for sharing

Redex Chichesters, West Sussex, England UK
Thu Jun 23, 2011 1:09 PM CST
Another beautiful poem, your lady inspires you christian

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Thu Jun 23, 2011 4:41 PM CST
Your poem are like tender dreams, always waking with beautiful memories.

Odette67 Penrith, Cumbria, England UK
Fri Jun 24, 2011 5:21 AM CST
Words can fail
as people do
yet arms of love
stay strong and true
Beautiful

SCatlyn San Antonio, Cardiff, South Glamorgan, Wales UK
Fri Jun 24, 2011 2:45 PM CST
As in the comment above & in your poem, words can fail. I'm somewhat at a loss for words to describe this beautiful, loving poem.
It's just... exquisite

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Sat Jun 25, 2011 6:09 AM CST
hi jazzy 75, thank you also for dropping in to view and comment..glad you liked it..

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Sat Jun 25, 2011 6:10 AM CST
hi redex, thank you once again for writing on my poems, yes she really does make the poems come alive...wish you well..

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Sat Jun 25, 2011 6:11 AM CST
hi billiegirl, thank you once more for viewing and for the nice remarks, i appreciate it..

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Sat Jun 25, 2011 6:12 AM CST
hi odette, nice of you to pick out the verse and add your kind thought...its appreciated

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Sat Jun 25, 2011 6:13 AM CST
hi there scatlyn, nice to see you back here, and its always good to have you comment on my poems..thank you so much, for such a high praise on this...means my work is worth the reading...

marikia Tbilisi Georgia
Tue Jul 5, 2011 10:55 PM CST
This is such a tenderest ever tribute to love, such a strong advice from a poet who knows the surest recipe for making love enduring and time-, and fail-proof. I am happy this poem popped up on the bar so we could enjoy it again. Many thanks to you, dear poet!

Let me stay a little longer
so I can leave something
behind me
Then you can take
it and always...
remember me.