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Just Wondering

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Real Estate Agent with Century 21 AmeriSouth Realty

How many times have we sit in the stillness of the night and thought about all things that we didn't do or wouldn't do for others?  I pose that question to all of us in hopes that we would take a chance on those that we otherwise would not.  No matter what you think, we are all in this together.dophins - Pensacola Florida Real Estate

                                                  Wandering

 

                               I wandered through the fields of death,

                               and saw the people who had no breath.

                               I wandered through the space of time

                               and saw no meaning or rhyme.

                               I wandered through the river of despair

                               and saw the people who did not care.

                               I wandered through the hearts of each

                               and saw the people I could not reach.

                               I wandered through the house of hate

                               and saw that death was their only fate.

                               I wandered through the land of plenty,

                               and saw those that did not have any.

                               I wandered through the tunnel of fear,

                               and saw the people disappear.

                               I wandered through this soul of mine,

                               and saw myself for the first time.

                               Dianne Barody

        

 

 

 

 

Comments (20)

Celeste "SALLY" Cheeseman
Liberty Homes - Mililani, HI
(RA) AHWD CRS ePRO OAHU HAWAII REAL ESTATE
Dianne:  That was beautiful and I just wanted to say you are very talented with your writing!
Aug 23, 2007 06:51 AM
Gary J. Rocks
Juba Team Realty - Jefferson Township, NJ

Diane

I found that to be very depressing, this posting should be rated.

Aug 23, 2007 06:52 AM
Dianne Barody
Century 21 AmeriSouth Realty - Pensacola, FL
Pensacola Florida Real Estate
Gary, I am sorry that you find this to be depressing.  It is meant to inspire others to help one another.
Aug 23, 2007 07:22 AM
Dianne Barody
Century 21 AmeriSouth Realty - Pensacola, FL
Pensacola Florida Real Estate
Sally, thank you for your kind words. I am thankful for all that I have been blessed with.
Aug 23, 2007 07:23 AM
Alexander Harb
Knights Investing - Mesquite, TX
Dallas, Texas Real Estate Investing

Gee, Diane... ya coulda posted a link to our Helping Those in Need post, hmm?

That woulda been cool!!

=-)

Aug 23, 2007 01:43 PM
Diane Velikis
Coldwell & Banker Busch Real Estate - Luzerne, PA
Luzerne County Real Estate
Diane This poem is like some of David's desperate psalms. Very Real...Like Psalm 102  a prayer when he was over whelmed and pours out his complaint before the Lord.... vs 17 He shall regard the prayer of the destitute, and shall not despise their prayer...
Aug 25, 2007 12:33 AM
Jo-Anne Smith
Oakville, ON

What a beautiful poem, Dianne...I hope you'll consider posting it to the Inspiration group, unless you've already done so....

thanks for sharing this.

Jo 

Aug 25, 2007 01:23 AM
Hugh Krone
Weichert Referral Associates - Hamburg, NJ
Realtor, Sussex County NJ

Diane ,

Your poem was touching and beautiful you have real talent.

Aug 26, 2007 02:55 AM
Dianne Barody
Century 21 AmeriSouth Realty - Pensacola, FL
Pensacola Florida Real Estate
Jo-Anne, thank you.  I could only post it in 5 places.  If you know how I can post it there please let me know. 
Aug 28, 2007 06:04 AM
Dianne Barody
Century 21 AmeriSouth Realty - Pensacola, FL
Pensacola Florida Real Estate
Hugh: God Bless you for your very kind words.
Aug 28, 2007 06:04 AM
Dianne Barody
Century 21 AmeriSouth Realty - Pensacola, FL
Pensacola Florida Real Estate
Alexander:  I could only post to so few groups.  I am sorry. 
Aug 28, 2007 06:05 AM
Dianne Barody
Century 21 AmeriSouth Realty - Pensacola, FL
Pensacola Florida Real Estate
Diane:  Yes it is.  Thank you for understanding it.  I just wanted others to look around and outside their world to see the hurt, lonely, and those in need of help.  Jesus said the greatest of these is Love!
Aug 28, 2007 06:07 AM
Diane Rice
Rice Prprty Mgmnt & Rlty, LLC, South Holland, IL - Lansing, IL
SFR, SRES, CNC
Dianne my sister, gifted of the LORD.....  THe Father of Lights, has truly given us a peek into a section of His Glory when He positioned you unto this subdivision in the Rain.  You have His heart.  His heart is for the poor.  Be encouraged to spill out all that's buried from within you.....  These are valuable nuggets.  There is a listening audience here waiting.  I am just one from the masses.
Aug 29, 2007 07:25 AM
Dianne Barody
Century 21 AmeriSouth Realty - Pensacola, FL
Pensacola Florida Real Estate
Diane, thank you for you gracious and most kind words.  Thank you for encouraging me to continue to write what I feel.  I thank God for allowing me to be here.
Aug 29, 2007 08:55 AM
Jason Sardi
Auto & Home & Life Insurance throughout North Carolina - Charlotte, NC
Your Agent for Life
Wonderful Dianne, I love reading good poetry.  Thank you for sharing and I sure hope you share more of this excellent prose.  I haven't written poetry in years, I miss doing it. 
Sep 27, 2007 05:11 AM
Dianne Barody
Century 21 AmeriSouth Realty - Pensacola, FL
Pensacola Florida Real Estate
Hi Jason, thanks for commenting.  I am glad that you liked it.  Never a good time like the present to start writing poetry again Jason.
Sep 27, 2007 05:18 AM
Cynthia Tilghman, Realtor® Onslow County NC Home Specialist
Kingsbridge Realty, Inc - Hubert, NC
Dianne,
That is a lovely and inspiring poem.  Thank you for sharing it with us.
Sep 27, 2007 06:01 AM
Dianne Barody
Century 21 AmeriSouth Realty - Pensacola, FL
Pensacola Florida Real Estate
Cynthia:  Thank you for taking the time to read my poem.  I love to write how I think.  
Sep 29, 2007 02:28 AM
Dianne Barody
Century 21 AmeriSouth Realty - Pensacola, FL
Pensacola Florida Real Estate
Deborah:  Thank you so very much for your beautiful words. Sometimes, I feel as if I care too much.  Yes, in my life, I have been through some fiery trials, only to emerge to a better life.  I might not have felt like it was going to be a better life at the time of the trials, but it all worked out for my best in the end. I thank God for blessing me my talent.
Oct 02, 2007 06:46 AM
Dianne Barody
Century 21 AmeriSouth Realty - Pensacola, FL
Pensacola Florida Real Estate
Deborah: It sure sounds like we are a lot alike.  My Mom always said birds of a feather flock together.  Thank you.
Oct 02, 2007 09:39 AM