Wednesday, November 25, 2015

Signals of Distress



Survival basic instincts of the human spirit to carry on
ultimately defeating the odds that try to tip the scales
running a race slow and steady we can persevere
vitality found within each beat of a willing heart
in quiet meditation we find our inner strength
visionaries pave the way for those who cannot see
allowing ourselves to dream of a better world
love and compassion hold the key to survival




posted for Poets United writing about survival
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  1. klahanieNovember 25, 2015

    Hey Truedessa,

    Fitting thoughts from your good self. Our inner strength listening to the wisdom, the wonder of the inner child.

    Thank you for your post.

    Gary

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    1. TruedessaNovember 25, 2015

      Gary,

      How have you been my friend? I haven't heard from you in awhile.

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    2. klahanieNovember 25, 2015

      I'm not too bad today, thank you. The dog has decided to take over my blog site. Somebody has to pawst, um, post on it.

      I shall now take a journey back through my screen and back to my home.

      Gary :)

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    3. TruedessaNovember 25, 2015

      I will come visit you there at your home...I feel the screen pulling me in to the sound of some Moody Blues...

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  2. SusanNovember 25, 2015

    Love and compassion are the key ... or the SOS goes unnoticed. Meditation is helping me gain more of that energy than I've had before. I know this planet has enough for all, but getting to the plenty is so hard. (BTW, Vitality is next week's prompt! I love that you brought it in here as a factor in survival.) A clever and meaningful acrostic..

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    1. TruedessaNovember 25, 2015

      Susan,

      Have you ever attended a crystal meditation? I find it very soothing and restorative as the energy flows within bringing balance of some kind.

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  3. Sanaa RizviNovember 25, 2015

    Excellent acrostic! I agree love and compassion are both the key or else the signs of distress won't come across as they should. Beautifully put :)

    Lots of love,
    Sanaa

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  4. Pat HattNovember 25, 2015

    Survival taking such a form would be a good day, instead of all the crap now at play

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    1. TruedessaNovember 26, 2015

      Hi Pat,

      Today, I will give thanks for the gifts that I do have. Wishing you a happy day there at your bay!

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  5. Sherry Blue SkyNovember 25, 2015

    Oh how I love this response to the prompt - the will to carry on, the visionaries who inspire us to dream of a better world. Sigh. Words we need to read and repeat to ourselves. Wonderfully written, my friend.

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    1. TruedessaNovember 26, 2015

      Thanks Sherry, we do need people with a vision to help pave the way.

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  6. GraceNovember 25, 2015

    I agree with you that love and compassion are the keys ~ Love the acrostic ~

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    1. TruedessaNovember 26, 2015

      Thank you Grace, I hope you are well I haven't seen you around much!

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  7. Purba chakrabortyNovember 26, 2015

    I loved your thoughts. Beautiful poem :)

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    1. TruedessaNovember 26, 2015

      Thank you for reading..have a lovely day

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  8. Jae RoseNovember 26, 2015

    Distress is everywhere - globally, nationally, locally, individually - and yet so much can be soothed by love and compassion..makes you wonder why it is so hard to achieve..beautifully written

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    1. TruedessaNovember 26, 2015

      I agree there is chaos everywhere..a little compassion can go far on many levels of need.

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  9. Carol CampbellNovember 26, 2015

    Meditation, love and compassion. All keys in overcoming! So beautiful!

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    1. TruedessaNovember 28, 2015

      Thank you Carol, I do enjoy meditation it helps to calm my inner self.

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  10. Rosemary Nissen-WadeNovember 26, 2015

    You are so right!

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  11. MaryNovember 26, 2015

    Definitely - love and compassion are key! If only....

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  12. rallentandaNovember 26, 2015

    So many people have been saved by the compassion and kindness of others. Millions more would have died if people had not taken the persecuted in. Compassion saves lives!

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    1. TruedessaNovember 28, 2015

      That is true compassion and kindness have opened many doors.

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  13. kaykualaNovember 27, 2015

    Compassion the conscience instigator and love a likely answer! Very true Truedessa!

    Hank

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    1. TruedessaNovember 28, 2015

      Hi Hank, we need more love and compassion in the world

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  14. SusmitNovember 28, 2015

    What a way to define the very word Survival - wisdoms stitched in every word...Powerful!

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