Tag Archives: lost

Abyss

Posted on December 11, 2012 by russtowne

I know too well what it’s like To linger on the jagged edge Of a deep and dark abyss. I’ve felt its powerful pull And heard its siren song. “Give up! Give in! You can end your pain and shame. … Continue reading →

Posted in Adversity, Dealing with Pain & Grief, Poetry I Wrote | Tagged abyss, allure, cure, dark, darkest days, deep, distant memory, edge, endure, false friend, Friend, grateful, Hope, jagged, jagged edge, like, linger, lose, lost, powerful, pull, renew, smiled, strength | 13 Comments

Where Do Dreams Go To Die

Posted on December 10, 2012 by russtowne

Where do dreams go to die? It could be an awful terrible place. But don’t caterpillars turn into butterflies? And drops of water become snowflakes? Perhaps dreams are like that too When they’re crushed and all seems lost. Maybe they … Continue reading →

Posted in Dreams, Poetry I Wrote | Tagged butterflies, caterpillars, die, dies, dreams, drops, even better, lost, maybe, snowflakes, sought, water | 4 Comments

Often an Ending Occurs to Create Space for Something Much Better

Posted on December 9, 2012 by russtowne

This post is dedicated to anyone who has lost a loved one or is going through other tough times. It is a short quote. It has been my experience that much great wisdom is often contained in but a few … Continue reading →

Posted in Acceptance, Dealing with Pain & Grief, Loss, Quotes I Love | Tagged butterly, caterpillar, dedicated, loss, lost, loved, proverb, thought, world | 6 Comments

“It Was A Love Thing”

Posted on August 27, 2012 by russtowne

Here is a great example of kindness being love in action: Teacher Danielle Caroll lost her ring but was pretty sure she knew which garbage truck it was in. She left a note on the truck about it and to … Continue reading →