SWEET SLEEP

[Guest guest]

I wrote this in 1995 or 96 when I thought life had dished out more

than I could take. It has handed me so much more in the last 10 years

I can't even yell you. All I can say is A voice said to me my son I

will tell you when you have had enough. Till then you must learn to

let enough love in to ballance out the pain.

Overcome me sweet sleep, send me a dream

Where no one weeps, where there's never a screem

Absent from sorrow, far removed from pain

Where there's no room for any complaints

Where there's no hunger, not a single desease

Where there's no anger, where man is at peace

Overcome sweet sleep, send me a dream

Steal my last breath oh so gently please

Rev. Carl Shoenfelt

cc/1995

I have yet to let enough love in, I was not witness to much love

growing up. Abused myself much in my life, but more than that never

learned to love back very well either. Got real good at the sex, just

not so good at taking in or letting out the love. In my case I took

it out on myself, for manny others they take it out on others. I

guess my point is that we all feel helpless when we are in pain. We

must learn to reach out for the love to ease the pain, grab the

nearest hand and no we are loved by GOD, many of his children, and

know he will not give us more than we can bare! I've had Dr.s all my

life tell me I would'nt live long. Told my parents when I was 2, told

me at 16, again at 21 or 22, then I moved out west and my lungs got

clearer. broke myself up by 30 now I'll be 50 in Sept. So you see you

can't count on anythin, not even dying.

GAIN STRENTH FROM THE LOVE THAT SURROUNDS YOU take your meds and

enjoy GODS CREATIONS WHILE YOU CAN GOD BLESS YOU AND KEEP YOU SAFE---

MAY HE EASE YOUR PAIN THREW THE LOVE OF JESUS CHRIST and ALL THOSE

WHO PRAISE THE ONE AND ONLY CREATOR

[Guest guest]

Hi,

That was very beautiful, i must say. I enjoyed reading it so much. I can

relate to the abuse for sure. And yes, i did take it out on myself as well when

i was young.. but, i learned to love thru my children, my goal in my life was,

to give them all the love i never had, i tend to love to quickly, as an adult

and get hurt in the process.

I have been alone now for over 2 years since my injury and have come to love

myself more and more everyday, cause i have let go of the hurt and pain that i

was so used to...i thank God everyday now for that, well, i cannot say everyday,

i have days when i fall short of accepting his love. but, i have had alot of

love givin to me since my illness for sure...love beyond words..caring and

compassion without wanting anyting in return, i guess we could call that

unconditional love...i have truly been blessed with one person who has helped me

to turn my life around and accept my pain...what a mircle...and this friend has

never asked for anything in return. I love her dearly for all she has done for

me...and will always be greatful...thank you for sharing that with us

all...janine:)

Carl Shoenfelt wrote:

Overcome me sweet sleep, send me a dream

Where no one weeps, where there's never a screem

Absent from sorrow, far removed from pain

Where there's no room for any complaints

Where there's no hunger, not a single desease

Where there's no anger, where man is at peace

Overcome sweet sleep, send me a dream

Steal my last breath oh so gently please

Rev. Carl Shoenfelt

cc/1995