And what do you do; a thank from high
You know you have been blessed; numbers telling you why
And then you are told; again and again
Thank you from my soul; thank you back then
I walked passed the note; standing there
It all started back then; and where
I listened to a lady; she told me her past
I started to shake; it did last and last
I wondered; why are they saying this; how can they say?
That they were abused; sitting there calm way
It just lit up inside me; I was not alone
There are others out there; in front of me; a tone
And from that day; when I realised there was more
I strove forward; I did explore
It was hard; an immense task
It was horrible; but it does not last
Seeking for information; I did find
Many others out there; thoughts unwind
And now I know I am surrounded; many more
And I know there are many out there; not to ignore
So from that moment; that thought in my head
I need help; I need care instead
So I pass back; to the lady that cared
Who helped me help many; if I dared
((((hugs))) Thanks to my third therapist
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Saturday, May 19, 2007
Friday, May 11, 2007
Praying for the end
Hiding; running; scared of sight
Dealing with this night after night
A little girl; so small and true
Is given over to the horror of you
Lost and alone, she enters its lair
A home of peace; frightened to be there
It is a kitchen; in a normal home
And a father dominates from the throne
And in he comes, no one is there
The fright builds up; it is time to scare
To be alone; five seconds with him
You live a lifetime; in this sin
And everything whirls; what will he do
Is he to say anything; do that to?
And you freeze; rabbit in fright
Not again in his spotlight
And when he retreats; and you are safe again
How many hours till it happens; that sin
Will he follow you into this room
Stalking you; bringing you doom
And when you are supposed to be calm
Reading a book; your torn to harm
Is he coming into this place
Filling your head with such disgrace
And finally; where do you go?
Do you tell someone; tell someone you know
And when you do; they dismiss it with ease
Looking at you like you have a disease
And so your thoughts turn to the end
Hoping to get out of there; hoping to descend
Wishing to disappear; wishing it gone
From night to day; feeling torn
The horror pain; easy to forget
It is the remembering; such a threat
Years on; you remember the pain
And over and over you experience it again
Dealing with this night after night
A little girl; so small and true
Is given over to the horror of you
Lost and alone, she enters its lair
A home of peace; frightened to be there
It is a kitchen; in a normal home
And a father dominates from the throne
And in he comes, no one is there
The fright builds up; it is time to scare
To be alone; five seconds with him
You live a lifetime; in this sin
And everything whirls; what will he do
Is he to say anything; do that to?
And you freeze; rabbit in fright
Not again in his spotlight
And when he retreats; and you are safe again
How many hours till it happens; that sin
Will he follow you into this room
Stalking you; bringing you doom
And when you are supposed to be calm
Reading a book; your torn to harm
Is he coming into this place
Filling your head with such disgrace
And finally; where do you go?
Do you tell someone; tell someone you know
And when you do; they dismiss it with ease
Looking at you like you have a disease
And so your thoughts turn to the end
Hoping to get out of there; hoping to descend
Wishing to disappear; wishing it gone
From night to day; feeling torn
The horror pain; easy to forget
It is the remembering; such a threat
Years on; you remember the pain
And over and over you experience it again
Wednesday, May 02, 2007
Knife in my heart; recovering memories
The images;the pain
Agony and despair
Wishing I was anywhere
Anywhere but there
Stuck in these memories
When will the come
Seeing these new images
Nothing; not fun
It is past; it is gone
I cannot worry now
I am releasing the pain
Releasing and how
Wishing to get the memory
The pain and despair
Living on the road
A road to somewhere.
SCARY THOUGHTS AND IMAGES
12.16 3 May 2007
Agony and despair
Wishing I was anywhere
Anywhere but there
Stuck in these memories
When will the come
Seeing these new images
Nothing; not fun
It is past; it is gone
I cannot worry now
I am releasing the pain
Releasing and how
Wishing to get the memory
The pain and despair
Living on the road
A road to somewhere.
SCARY THOUGHTS AND IMAGES
12.16 3 May 2007
Saturday, April 28, 2007
Memories of that Night
Memories of that Night.
I wish you could hear me; hear my pain
Thoughts of you return again and again
You are far away from me now
The guilt is felt; every day and how
I have thoughts of him at this time
Thoughts of him and his crime
Making me cry; to hard to bare
I am no longer sorry; I cannot care
I cry and cry to release it out
Shaking my head; wanting to shout
Why does it have to be this way
Why do I have to pay?
I huddled alone; feeling it go
It is awful; I just have to know
Why did this happen; what did I do?
A little girl; now has thoughts of you
And many of us out there have this thought
The care and comfort of others I sought
To show me; that they are not all the same
That they all do not play his game
I remember now; what you did
I remember how I just hid
I went away; and was not there
The song I went to; so I did not care
And then what did I do; after the crime
I turned around; and washed for a time
Then I shouted out loud at you
I just knew what I had to do
So if you look; I tell the world
Of what you did; little girl unfurled
But I cry a tear every night
As I sit and bare the horrible fright
I wish you could hear me; hear my pain
Thoughts of you return again and again
You are far away from me now
The guilt is felt; every day and how
I have thoughts of him at this time
Thoughts of him and his crime
Making me cry; to hard to bare
I am no longer sorry; I cannot care
I cry and cry to release it out
Shaking my head; wanting to shout
Why does it have to be this way
Why do I have to pay?
I huddled alone; feeling it go
It is awful; I just have to know
Why did this happen; what did I do?
A little girl; now has thoughts of you
And many of us out there have this thought
The care and comfort of others I sought
To show me; that they are not all the same
That they all do not play his game
I remember now; what you did
I remember how I just hid
I went away; and was not there
The song I went to; so I did not care
And then what did I do; after the crime
I turned around; and washed for a time
Then I shouted out loud at you
I just knew what I had to do
So if you look; I tell the world
Of what you did; little girl unfurled
But I cry a tear every night
As I sit and bare the horrible fright
Saturday, April 14, 2007
The Road of Memories
I see the road, years have past
The road not used; memories fast
The road it hides beneath the bridge
Feeling the fear at it ridge
And as we turned the corner; at its end
The fear raised within me; not its friend
The horror that was to come; not again
Feeling afraid; breath at its end
And as I passed the stop lights
I felt the fear of that night
The road of safety; is at its past
The thoughts endure; and hold fast
I continued on; breath is held
Feeling in my heart; tradegy swelled
I hide, I linger and feel the fright
I try to dismiss thoughts of this night
I hear the bells; I see the scene
I see a tree; thoughts are green
I remember back; a moment in time
Where I had to hide; from this crime
I remain; again and again
Searching for a meaning of the end
I remain in this memory now
It repeats for years and years and how
A second or two in time
My heart it lurched; reaching its prime
And what to do; it remains with me still
I fight against it with all my will.
I cannot change what is in the past
It is with me; it does last
The thoughts are there, frightening away
I have endured them for another day
The road not used; memories fast
The road it hides beneath the bridge
Feeling the fear at it ridge
And as we turned the corner; at its end
The fear raised within me; not its friend
The horror that was to come; not again
Feeling afraid; breath at its end
And as I passed the stop lights
I felt the fear of that night
The road of safety; is at its past
The thoughts endure; and hold fast
I continued on; breath is held
Feeling in my heart; tradegy swelled
I hide, I linger and feel the fright
I try to dismiss thoughts of this night
I hear the bells; I see the scene
I see a tree; thoughts are green
I remember back; a moment in time
Where I had to hide; from this crime
I remain; again and again
Searching for a meaning of the end
I remain in this memory now
It repeats for years and years and how
A second or two in time
My heart it lurched; reaching its prime
And what to do; it remains with me still
I fight against it with all my will.
I cannot change what is in the past
It is with me; it does last
The thoughts are there, frightening away
I have endured them for another day
Thursday, March 15, 2007
Trust
Can I now trust
After years of pain
That the person I love
Will not do it again?
How can it be
From a silent call
My life in turmoil
Feelings about to fall
How do I feel
Now that I know
Will they be staying
Or will they just go?
Only time will tell
If our friendship is fair
Full of understanding
And full of care
So I hope
I have a friend
Who understands
A bond that will not end
After years of pain
That the person I love
Will not do it again?
How can it be
From a silent call
My life in turmoil
Feelings about to fall
How do I feel
Now that I know
Will they be staying
Or will they just go?
Only time will tell
If our friendship is fair
Full of understanding
And full of care
So I hope
I have a friend
Who understands
A bond that will not end
Monday, February 19, 2007
Skin Choice
There is now a new feature today at www.whitedovesnest.com. I have made available a "Skin Choice" to allow visitors to choose which look they want as they visit the site.
There are three choices - my particular favourite is "union". The inspiration behind each of the templates can be read at "About this site" or by clicking the following link
http://www.whitedovesnest.com//index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=126&Itemid=45
Enjoy!
There are three choices - my particular favourite is "union". The inspiration behind each of the templates can be read at "About this site" or by clicking the following link
http://www.whitedovesnest.com//index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=126&Itemid=45
Enjoy!
Thursday, February 15, 2007
And what would you do?
I walked forward; knowing the dread to come
The clouds were heavy; gone was the sun
I went from the store; my shoulders down
My thoughts awash; my face a frown
I walked towards the lot; over to the side
Wishing I was anywhere; wishing to hide
And as I reached the door; it was wrong
I knew I could not care; I knew the song
The face I see it; years in advance
I have just remembered; this awful glance
I had to sit in the car; next to a pedophile
Not caring; rest my thoughts for a while
I was a teenager; not knowing what to do
My thoughts; depression thinking of you
I had to travel; many a time
Waiting; hating; for the crime
I know; I forget it now
Too many times; I count and how
My memories don't match; there's no glue
Not knowing what happened; I have no clue
And so now, I sit and live this life
Knowing any moment; it's memory strife
Why did no one help me; when they could
Living with this pain; called my childhood
The clouds were heavy; gone was the sun
I went from the store; my shoulders down
My thoughts awash; my face a frown
I walked towards the lot; over to the side
Wishing I was anywhere; wishing to hide
And as I reached the door; it was wrong
I knew I could not care; I knew the song
The face I see it; years in advance
I have just remembered; this awful glance
I had to sit in the car; next to a pedophile
Not caring; rest my thoughts for a while
I was a teenager; not knowing what to do
My thoughts; depression thinking of you
I had to travel; many a time
Waiting; hating; for the crime
I know; I forget it now
Too many times; I count and how
My memories don't match; there's no glue
Not knowing what happened; I have no clue
And so now, I sit and live this life
Knowing any moment; it's memory strife
Why did no one help me; when they could
Living with this pain; called my childhood
Saturday, February 10, 2007
Everlast
It came from nowhere; a glimpse of pain
Nothing I saw; and everything to gain
The world went slow; my sight grew dim
I knew what was coming; a memory of him
And what to do; when I was in control
I had responsibilites; I could not fall
I gripped the steering wheel; and held fast
I knew the awful memory; would not last
It rose within me; I know it is there
My thoughts they tell me; not time to care
So on this day; as I was driving along
I knew this memory; cannot belong
So I chose to forget; the pain that is there
To say to myself; a road to nowhere
I shouted it down; and shook my head
Not today I said; filling me with dread
I drove on, through the roundabout
The memory it shook me; of that no doubt
I saw but nothing; but I felt its scare
I will forget today; too much to bare
So now days later; I continue on
Wondering when it will next come; feeling forlon
And will it be there again today
I just hope; it will go away
But I know it follows me with its grin
Of that I have no doubt; but I will win
For I know; it is in the past
It cannot get me; I will everlast
Nothing I saw; and everything to gain
The world went slow; my sight grew dim
I knew what was coming; a memory of him
And what to do; when I was in control
I had responsibilites; I could not fall
I gripped the steering wheel; and held fast
I knew the awful memory; would not last
It rose within me; I know it is there
My thoughts they tell me; not time to care
So on this day; as I was driving along
I knew this memory; cannot belong
So I chose to forget; the pain that is there
To say to myself; a road to nowhere
I shouted it down; and shook my head
Not today I said; filling me with dread
I drove on, through the roundabout
The memory it shook me; of that no doubt
I saw but nothing; but I felt its scare
I will forget today; too much to bare
So now days later; I continue on
Wondering when it will next come; feeling forlon
And will it be there again today
I just hope; it will go away
But I know it follows me with its grin
Of that I have no doubt; but I will win
For I know; it is in the past
It cannot get me; I will everlast
Wednesday, January 31, 2007
Take my hand
A green field
Filled with a distant sound
A black crow
Gathered all around
Through the valley
I hear a cry
It is you saying
You are standing by
With arms encircled
And thoughts a fresh
Wishing me joy
Wishing me happiness
Take my hand
And follow me through
I want to tell you
I am in love with you.
Written for my husband
Filled with a distant sound
A black crow
Gathered all around
Through the valley
I hear a cry
It is you saying
You are standing by
With arms encircled
And thoughts a fresh
Wishing me joy
Wishing me happiness
Take my hand
And follow me through
I want to tell you
I am in love with you.
Written for my husband
Thursday, January 11, 2007
Travelling

The tickets are about to be purchased for our trip to America.
We are looking so forward to attending and being part of the healing festival at www.healingthroughcreativity.org and also visiting many tourist spots on the American east coast. I look forward to the Kennedy Space Centre, New York, Graceland and much more. The kids are looking forward to Sea World!!!!!
The plane ride will be long (some estimates are 30 hours or longer!) and much will be gained by my whole family.
Can't wait - its only 5 and a half months to go!!!!! I already have my art submission ready and busily getting ideas for creative poetry.
We are looking so forward to attending and being part of the healing festival at www.healingthroughcreativity.org and also visiting many tourist spots on the American east coast. I look forward to the Kennedy Space Centre, New York, Graceland and much more. The kids are looking forward to Sea World!!!!!
The plane ride will be long (some estimates are 30 hours or longer!) and much will be gained by my whole family.
Can't wait - its only 5 and a half months to go!!!!! I already have my art submission ready and busily getting ideas for creative poetry.
Thursday, December 21, 2006
A piece of paper
I see the lights
There up ahead
Feeling empty inside
Feeling self dread
I see the sign
Looking back and forth
I see a road
One south; one north
Where do I turn
When I am so alone
Where am I going
In my self torture zone
What am I doing
Where do I head
Would I be better off
Sick and feeling dread
Why is it so empty
Why is life at times so hard
Where do I fit in
Sick and feeling scarred
Why must I sometimes
Feel this way
Feeling lonely on
This lovely summer day
I look up ahead
I continue on
I have a piece of paper
To keep me from feeling gone
From far away
I hear a call
It is ok
I won't let you fall.
There up ahead
Feeling empty inside
Feeling self dread
I see the sign
Looking back and forth
I see a road
One south; one north
Where do I turn
When I am so alone
Where am I going
In my self torture zone
What am I doing
Where do I head
Would I be better off
Sick and feeling dread
Why is it so empty
Why is life at times so hard
Where do I fit in
Sick and feeling scarred
Why must I sometimes
Feel this way
Feeling lonely on
This lovely summer day
I look up ahead
I continue on
I have a piece of paper
To keep me from feeling gone
From far away
I hear a call
It is ok
I won't let you fall.
Saturday, December 02, 2006
Blanket
A safe surround
The blanket lies
Aside the river
Broken all ties
No conditions and no thought
Just peace
And heaven
Feel like it ought
One day I will reach out
See the scene
Be there quietly
Change to green
Thanks to a friend
The blanket lies
Aside the river
Broken all ties
No conditions and no thought
Just peace
And heaven
Feel like it ought
One day I will reach out
See the scene
Be there quietly
Change to green
Thanks to a friend
Monday, November 27, 2006
What next?
I took a look
A second past
I knew I saw it
I could not last
What was there
That scared me so
What was it
That I did not know
And just why did I
Not want to see
Why can it
Not let me be
And if I remember
What then do I do
I know something is there
Can it be true?
A second past
I knew I saw it
I could not last
What was there
That scared me so
What was it
That I did not know
And just why did I
Not want to see
Why can it
Not let me be
And if I remember
What then do I do
I know something is there
Can it be true?
Wednesday, November 22, 2006
The Forgotten One
I hear a song
A voice from far away
Calling out
In the darkness
A tear drop falls
And finds its way
Landing at my feet
I look down, the tear a puddle
Where am I
What am I doing
Why am I here
What is this about
I ask others
I seek their understanding
I have no idea
Which path to take
A sadness fills me
I shed a thousand tears
And then I hear a calling
A little person whispering my name
Where am I
In all of this she says
Why not take care of me
I turn and listen, I hear my own voice.
A voice from far away
Calling out
In the darkness
A tear drop falls
And finds its way
Landing at my feet
I look down, the tear a puddle
Where am I
What am I doing
Why am I here
What is this about
I ask others
I seek their understanding
I have no idea
Which path to take
A sadness fills me
I shed a thousand tears
And then I hear a calling
A little person whispering my name
Where am I
In all of this she says
Why not take care of me
I turn and listen, I hear my own voice.
Thursday, November 09, 2006
The Painting
It sat upon the wall
Above a fireplace; showing fall
The picture was there for years
In the place of many tears
I cannot remember its detail
Pierce my heart; as a nail
It was but orange; I do remember
Thoughts like fire and burning embers
It was large; looking over the room
At the end; it did but loom
Watching over the scene
Of my memories; it does but lean
Is it a picture of a road?
Or perhaps a river; my thoughts slowed
It could be a chain link fence
A forest of trees; stark and dense
I saw it there as my childhood passed
A downward sorrow is but cast
It stood above me in the room
As my father created my tomb
What stories would this painting tell
It would see my living hell
It would know what happened to me
My thoughts hurt; please let me be
So what if the painting were to speak
What would it say; wisdom to seek
And if I cannot remember this scene
Just what does that really mean?
For six years; this painting saw
My thoughts meek; I do withdraw
From what happened in this place
My memories; they try to erase
Years have past; the painting still there
I remember; it brings back the scare
My memories amiss at the end
The painting knows; it can but mend
So what do I seek from this painting now
As my thoughts furrow my brow
Could it be that I cannot know
The horror too much for me to grow?
If I remember what the painting knows
My life is thrown; my thoughts close
I am frightened of this scene
Of what my memories can but mean
So I forget; the room for now
I continue on with life; thoughts disavow
I one day will remember the painting
Steady myself; my thoughts are waiting.
Above a fireplace; showing fall
The picture was there for years
In the place of many tears
I cannot remember its detail
Pierce my heart; as a nail
It was but orange; I do remember
Thoughts like fire and burning embers
It was large; looking over the room
At the end; it did but loom
Watching over the scene
Of my memories; it does but lean
Is it a picture of a road?
Or perhaps a river; my thoughts slowed
It could be a chain link fence
A forest of trees; stark and dense
I saw it there as my childhood passed
A downward sorrow is but cast
It stood above me in the room
As my father created my tomb
What stories would this painting tell
It would see my living hell
It would know what happened to me
My thoughts hurt; please let me be
So what if the painting were to speak
What would it say; wisdom to seek
And if I cannot remember this scene
Just what does that really mean?
For six years; this painting saw
My thoughts meek; I do withdraw
From what happened in this place
My memories; they try to erase
Years have past; the painting still there
I remember; it brings back the scare
My memories amiss at the end
The painting knows; it can but mend
So what do I seek from this painting now
As my thoughts furrow my brow
Could it be that I cannot know
The horror too much for me to grow?
If I remember what the painting knows
My life is thrown; my thoughts close
I am frightened of this scene
Of what my memories can but mean
So I forget; the room for now
I continue on with life; thoughts disavow
I one day will remember the painting
Steady myself; my thoughts are waiting.
Monday, October 16, 2006
This is why I love you
Submitted by Black Crow
The light I see within your eyes
The sparkle I see in your smile
These are the things that are true
And this is why I love you
You are an inspiration
To all that need to feel
That someone out there cares
To help so they can heal
Your courage is exceptional
Your heart is full of love
And this is why I adore you
My beautiful white dove
The light I see within your eyes
The sparkle I see in your smile
These are the things that are true
And this is why I love you
You are an inspiration
To all that need to feel
That someone out there cares
To help so they can heal
Your courage is exceptional
Your heart is full of love
And this is why I adore you
My beautiful white dove
Saturday, October 07, 2006
What is a friend
A leaf does slip off a tree
And silently falls down
It glides backwards and forwards
And lands on the ground
The next leaf does fall
And ponders down as well
It silently gathers to the ground
Where all the others do dwell
And what if the leaves were sorrow
My tears falling still
Would you be there to catch them
Chasing all my will?
A friend will catch the leaf
And turn it all around
They will offer their advice
Turn a smile from a frown
They will see the leaf
And put out there hand
And grab it well before
The tears fall to land
So here is my hand to
Catch your fallen tears
Your sorrow and your heartache
A true friendship through the years
A leaf does slip off a tree
And silently falls down
It glides backwards and forwards
And lands on the ground
The next leaf does fall
And ponders down as well
It silently gathers to the ground
Where all the others do dwell
And what if the leaves were sorrow
My tears falling still
Would you be there to catch them
Chasing all my will?
A friend will catch the leaf
And turn it all around
They will offer their advice
Turn a smile from a frown
They will see the leaf
And put out there hand
And grab it well before
The tears fall to land
So here is my hand to
Catch your fallen tears
Your sorrow and your heartache
A true friendship through the years
Monday, October 02, 2006
Poem
Whitedove is currently reading "The Wounded Heart" by Dr Dan Allender
A poem:
The night is dark
But I can see
All the things
You mean to me
Your gorgeous face
Your beautiful smile
Your love for me
Makes it worthwhile
The joy you bring
The happiness you give
Makes me realise
How to live
You are so strong
In all your pain
The courage you show
Keeps me sane
I love you dearly
My loving wife
You and the girls
Are my life
A poem:
The night is dark
But I can see
All the things
You mean to me
Your gorgeous face
Your beautiful smile
Your love for me
Makes it worthwhile
The joy you bring
The happiness you give
Makes me realise
How to live
You are so strong
In all your pain
The courage you show
Keeps me sane
I love you dearly
My loving wife
You and the girls
Are my life
Saturday, September 23, 2006
Celebrating 10,000 unique visitors
Wow - I am amazed.
10,000 unique visitors to www.whitedovesnest.com!
Hope you have enjoyed your visit and return shortly.
Thanks to all the continual contributions I receive throughout the year to make this site what it is.
((((hugs))))
Whitedove.
10,000 unique visitors to www.whitedovesnest.com!
Hope you have enjoyed your visit and return shortly.
Thanks to all the continual contributions I receive throughout the year to make this site what it is.
((((hugs))))
Whitedove.
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