From The Ashes.......

[Sally]

From The Ashes....

Somewhere in the long ago as the saying goes we have all heard

The story of a devastating fire and the rise of a beautiful bird

Called the Phoenix it arose form the ashes of total devastation

We have a city by that name yet my rebirth in a different location

The total devastation of a life shattered my past

But I rise to a bright and loving world at last

From the financial and emotional maelstrom I arise

And finally see the world through my opened eyes

Love and kindness do exist but sometimes not where you expect

I had so long pretended and tried to gain from others respect

All of the while filled with self loathing and despair

Believing that for me no where would anyone ever care

I am so glad to report that at last I am proven wrong

Reunited with a good friend now we continue our song

It would seem that nothing more could be needed

Yet we felt an emptiness that must be heeded

Yes something was still missing another part

Required to complete my still yearning heart

My friend felt it too and while happier we knew exactly why

We were always three so one more needed to brighten the sky

She has arrived and the love and joy of we three all around

With the support of such good friends confidence will abound

So from the disastrous circumstances of our collective past

Out of the ashes rise happiness, hope and love at long last

For the two best friends anyone could ever have, Lizzy and Dee Jay - my love and my gratitude.

Sally

[Guest Maria (Hilda)]

Tragedy heralding Beauty.

I'm... I'm left for words.

I'll comment later when I can amount to the task

Love, Maria.

[Guest sarah f]

I am so happy for you three. It is so wonderful that you all have each other to lean on. Each coming from wives that didn't want this side of you but coming into a home that is filled with love and support that each of you need. That is almost like a fairytale but we all know it is for real.

[JenniferB]

I am sure Dee Jay misses her old home and her Amish boy friends, truthfully her flowers. Yet the three who met in I believe Memphis and now back together. I really hope things work out. All of you have been through trying circumstances over the last few years.

Jenny

[Guest therisa]

Sally, am truly glad you, Elizabeth and Donna Jean, are finally allow to enjoin what real happiness means. Only hope, it can spread to others, so they can enjoy this.

therisa

[Cyndee]

Beautiful words Sally I have not known you, Donna Jean, and Lizzy for all that long. However I am aware of some of the history, having read back into the MTF forum archives a bit. This announcement perhaps changes some of the dynamics of the forum moderating team somewhat The Internet is great, however nothing replaces face to face human interactions.

Love to you all,

Cindy

[Carolyn Marie]

Beautiful and poignant words, Sally. The three of you have been down some lonely and difficult

roads, but the roads have converged and become one, maybe even of yellow brick.

Carolyn Marie

[Guest ~Brenda~]

The significance of what has happened is going to take time to really adjust to. I completely understand. It took me about three years or so to truly be over my divorce emotionally.

You all three have undergone a tremendous change in your lives. I am glad that you are all together to hold onto.

All my love to you Lizzy, Sally, Dee Jay

Brenda

[Guest Leigh]

fantastic. your words really paint a picture, as always...

i'm so glad for the three of you.

peace&love

[Guest miss kindheart]

I always love reading your poems Sally

<<<< hug >>>>

vanna