Restore my soul again<P><BR>How will I know it when I look in your eyes.<P>That things will be different, can I get past the lies?<P>Where do I find the words to say,<P>our love shouldn’t have turned out this way.<P>How can I restore my faith, How do I realize.<P>someday that you might want to try. <P><BR>How will I know, as I wipe away the tears,<P>How will I be sure, you’ve dealt with your fears.<P>Look at what we had, the things we’ve gained.<P>What can you do to restore my soul again. <P>Where do I find the strength, how can I realize.<P>That things can be different, and that I can try?<P><BR>How can my soul, deal with the pain,<P>How can I know, that things can be the same.<P>How did I get here, what have I done.<P>What did I do, to cause you to run?<P>How do I restore my soul, how can I realize.<P>That I can trust again, when I look into your eyes.<P>Now I am on my own, and I know you are gone,<P>Do I stand alone, and for how long<P>Will you find another to hide your fears,<P>Will you remember all my tears.<P>Where will you look, when you realize,<P>Will the love be gone, when you look into my eyes. <BR>

I wrote this about 3 weeks later.<BR>2/24/00<P>Restored<P><BR>Now you will know when you look into my eyes,<P>Things are different, I changed, got past the lies.<P>At last I’ve found the words that were hard to say, <P>“sorry love, it shouldn’t have turned out this way.” <P>With each step I take, I now realize.<P>I can restore my faith and I can survive.<P>I cried the tears of sorrow over the misdeeds,<P>Now I realize your fears, can you forgive me?<P>Look at what we had, the things we gained.<P>In truth they were fleeting, some full of pain.<P>But now in God’s strength, I realize.<P>That things are different but on the inside.<P>How can my soul deal with the pain?<P>By being forgiving again and again.<P>How could I get here? What I have done?<P>I turned to God and to His dear Son.<P>See where I found safety to run?<P>But now I am in Him, restored I realize.<P>I can trust, have faith, when in Him I reside.<P><BR>Yes, I am on my own, and now you are gone,<P>But I don’t stand alone, at least not for long.<P>You see I’ve found another in which to share my fears,<P>He calms my heart when I remember the tears.<P>So now when you look at me, you will realize,<P>I found the strength when I looked into God’s eyes.<BR>

If I could whistle over the internet I would. Wow! Great Poem! Do you mind if I print it off? God has blessed you with a wonderful gift.

Thanks Vic, I have recently separated from my wife of 10 years, and I have spent alot of time writing. It seems to heal me. Please feel free to print a copy. I am flattered. <BR>Thanks.<P>Ragston

My girlfriend and I have been going though a painful time seperating after 4 wonderful years together. I was moved reading your poem would you mind if I sent her a copy?

Yes my friend, please do. I am currently going through the same thing with my wife, and thats what inspired me to write both of those poems. <P>I hope she enjoys them and I wish you the best of luck. <P>Tim<BR> <A HREF="http://www.ragman.com" TARGET=_blank>http://www.ragman.com</A>

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by ragston:<BR><B>Thanks Vic, I have recently separated from my wife of 10 years, and I have spent alot of time writing. It seems to heal me. Please feel free to print a copy. I am flattered. <BR>Thanks.<P>Ragston</B><HR></BLOCKQUOTE><P>Ragston, your poetry touched my soul. I have written poetry in the past and may need to reach for the "pen" again soon. I empathize with you on your recent separation. I went through a painful separation and then divorce from my husband of 10 years, seven years ago now. Both of us quickly remarried and I have often regretted that we didn't attempt a reconciliation. I am trying to rebuild my current marriage, however, and need to find all the strength I can. Reading poems like yours reminds me that I need to spend more time in prayer. Thank you. May God bless you in the future, and may your wife and you find the peace and happiness you both deserve.<P>

Thank you for your kind words.I post here and the feedback helps my healing. I just starting writing recently, and it is unfortunate that it takes suffering to bring it out. <P>Take care and good luck.<P>Ragston

ragston I just wanted to tell you your poem was just the exact words I have been looking for my husband. You seem like a wonderful person. Your poem is beautiful and I have to tell you I cried through the entire reading. Thank you for sharing it.

Wow! Thank you, I can't believe the great response I have gotten. I am glad that so many people have been able to relate to my poems. If somehow my writings can affect your life in a positive way, then its worth all my personal experiences that I have gone through. <P>Good luck and God Bless!<P>Rags<P>