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**Ann** · 07-04-2002, 09:22 PM

This is a poem I wrote a few years ago when I had been in recovery about 8 months. It means even more to me tonight, because my son just relapsed and I needed to read it again and again as a reminder to me that even with pain, there is a lot of beauty in this world.

THE RAINBOW

I watched a rainbow forming high above me,
A glorious creation from the sky.
I paused a while to contemplate its splendour
And thanked God that the storm had now passed by.

I picked a rose beside the winding pathway,
Its sweet aroma filled the summer air,
A bud unfolding, soon to burst wide open
Above the prickly thorn, it blossomed there.

The glory of the rainbows and the flowers
Would soon be lost if they were not so rare,
These gifts that follow storms and thorns and heartache
Are given for the healing hearts to share.

Hope you enjoy it and remember to look past the storms and thorns for the beauty.

07-04-2002, 09:39 PM

Ann,

That's beautiful.

Thank you !

Hugs,

MG

Debbie · 07-05-2002, 06:39 AM

Ann,

This was beautiful, thank you so much for sharing it with us.

Many hugs.
Love,
Debbie

redrose51 · 05-24-2003, 10:50 PM

Dear Ann.
that was very beautiful. Sorry to read aboutyour son. I will keep him in my thoughts and prayers

take care
God Bless

always patty

otbatx · 05-26-2003, 12:42 AM

Hey Ann.
Your poem really touches me; makes me think of my own mother. She is very active in the program and has been so loving to me during my fight with this disease. I can remember so many things I have done which have scared or hurt her, things I can't take back. I have gotten sober, though, after years of killing myself slowly; this is something I know she's been praying for. I think if it can happen for me, it can happen for anybody. I guarantee this'll be in my thoughts for a while! Thanks, U ROCK!!

SkyIsFalling42 · 05-26-2003, 11:19 AM

Ann
Your rainbow poem is beautifu. It reminded me of a saying i once read: If you cry because of losing the sun, your tears will not let you see the stars. Thank you for the peaceful thoughts.

Love in Spirit
Sky

07-04-2002, 09:22 PM	#1 (permalink)
Ann Forum Leader Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: By The Lake Posts: 25,173	The Rainbow This is a poem I wrote a few years ago when I had been in recovery about 8 months. It means even more to me tonight, because my son just relapsed and I needed to read it again and again as a reminder to me that even with pain, there is a lot of beauty in this world. THE RAINBOW I watched a rainbow forming high above me, A glorious creation from the sky. I paused a while to contemplate its splendour And thanked God that the storm had now passed by. I picked a rose beside the winding pathway, Its sweet aroma filled the summer air, A bud unfolding, soon to burst wide open Above the prickly thorn, it blossomed there. The glory of the rainbows and the flowers Would soon be lost if they were not so rare, These gifts that follow storms and thorns and heartache Are given for the healing hearts to share. Hope you enjoy it and remember to look past the storms and thorns for the beauty. __________________ “Promise me you'll always remember: You're braver than you believe, and stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think.” ~Winnie the Pooh~

05-24-2003, 10:50 PM	#4 (permalink)
redrose51 Paused Join Date: May 2003 Location: Canandaigua.NY Posts: 22	beautiful poem Dear Ann. that was very beautiful. Sorry to read aboutyour son. I will keep him in my thoughts and prayers take care God Bless always patty

05-26-2003, 12:42 AM	#5 (permalink)
otbatx Paused Join Date: May 2003 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 5	miracles happen Hey Ann. Your poem really touches me; makes me think of my own mother. She is very active in the program and has been so loving to me during my fight with this disease. I can remember so many things I have done which have scared or hurt her, things I can't take back. I have gotten sober, though, after years of killing myself slowly; this is something I know she's been praying for. I think if it can happen for me, it can happen for anybody. I guarantee this'll be in my thoughts for a while! Thanks, U ROCK!!

05-26-2003, 11:19 AM	#6 (permalink)
SkyIsFalling42 Big kitty nose hugs Join Date: May 2003 Location: Center of The World Posts: 1,261	Ann Your rainbow poem is beautifu. It reminded me of a saying i once read: If you cry because of losing the sun, your tears will not let you see the stars. Thank you for the peaceful thoughts. Love in Spirit Sky __________________ Love In Spirit, Sky Where my heart is....... http://Writing.Com/authors/skyisfalling02 "Never Give In, Never Give In, Never Give In, Never, Never, Never." ~~Sir Winston Churchill~~

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07-04-2002, 09:39 PM	#2 (permalink)
Morning Glory Guest Posts: n/a	Ann, That's beautiful. Thank you ! Hugs, MG

07-05-2002, 06:39 AM	#3 (permalink)
Debbie I used to work here ;) Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: I live in Trevose, PA & collect Barbies :) Posts: 2,016	Ann, This was beautiful, thank you so much for sharing it with us. Many hugs. Love, Debbie

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