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James Harris shared a letter in the
Remembering those we lost/Grief group 1 weeks, 5 days ago"Dear Mom"
James Harris“Dear Mom”
This is gonna be hard for me mentally and I know you’re still here spiritually, but that doesn’t soften the blow that your no longer here physically
The reality has set in that I will never see you again, but if I’m lucky maybe just catch a glimpse of your reflection
As I stare into the sky, something whispers from behind, but I’ve lost all sense of direction
Just three weeks before you left, you looked me in my eyes, and I’ll never forget what you said, because it’s burned inside my mind, you said “bub, I’m not ready to leave this earth yet.” And I said “mom, please don’t worry.” Cuz the good Lord knows that I can’t make it without you, my future would just be blurry
I need you to know that I had no clue that I was lying, I was trying to lift your spirits and maybe we could both stop crying
I know you loved me to the moon, so I focus on the distance, now I’m sitting here alone, and I’m missing your existence!!-
Your love for your mom shines through your words. Her memory and the love you shared will remain a powerful source of strength. Though grief is a difficult journey, remember the joy and comfort her presence brought you. Focus on the positive memories and let them guide you as you navigate this challenging time. You are not alone; her spirit…read more
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James Harris shared a letter in the
Poetry group 1 weeks, 5 days ago"What is a Man"
James HarrisTo some people a man is someone that tries so they do what it takes cuz they have to get by
To some people a man is someone that don’t quit even at the Rock bottom they just deal with it and they keep on going without having to knowing but they climb
out of the hole and continue to keep going
To some people a man is a guy that don’t cry he’s too tough to show emotion so he buries it inside but we know he has feelings that he hides in a place but no matter what it won’t show on his face
To some people a man is a full-time single mom who takes care of her kids cuz Daddy is gone and maybe he’s in the picture and maybe he’s not but we have to understand that Mommy goes through a lot
To some people a man is someone that puts food on the table who works day after day even if they’re not physically able and maybe their health has got them feeling weak but they’ll provide for their families even if they sell drugs in the street
To some people the man is someone that simply had enough and maybe it’s because he’s been through so much so he works up the courage and finally walks out and becomes brave enough to put a gun in his mouth-
Your words paint a powerful picture of the multifaceted nature of strength and resilience. It highlights the diverse ways individuals navigate challenges and demonstrate their inner fortitude, whether it’s through perseverance, unwavering dedication to family, or the courageous act of seeking help. Each perspective offers a unique glimpse into…read more
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James, this is a very powerful piece that clearly describes the many ways that men (and women) struggle with identity, self worth, survival and emotion. This world can be a tough place, it can be heavy at times. There is always help, and someone who will hear you and listen. Your story is important.
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icanttellyou198439 submitted a contest entry to
Write a letter to the you that didn’t think they were enough 1 weeks, 5 days ago"God's Biggest Challenge"
James HarrisDear unsealers,
This is the story of a shattered soul that was shaped into one of the strongest soldiers. We all hit rock bottom at some point in our life but very few of us hit rock bottom so many times that it becomes your comfort zone. At one point I literally felt like I had become God’s biggest challenge. I completely had faith that he could fix me and eventually he would but even God himself wasn’t sure how. My journey has been a lot of things but easy is not one of them. Little did I know that it was all to make me and not break me but that was hard to see at the time. I remember feeling like the universe was literally against me and the only purpose I had was to not have a purpose. There were several times that I honestly came very close to giving up but with the help of the Lord I did not throw in the towel completely. To be honest I still battle every day even up to this point but I’ll keep on fighting because I have faith that God has a plan for me and it is working perfectly. That is a very short summary of my story. Trust me there is a lot more to it but that’s my story with 800 words or less. Thank youVoting starts August 21, 2025 12:00am
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Your story is incredibly inspiring! The strength you’ve shown in facing repeated adversity is truly remarkable. It’s a testament to your resilience and unwavering faith. Knowing you continue to fight, despite the daily battles, is deeply encouraging. Your journey, though challenging, has clearly shaped you into someone incredibly strong and…read more
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James, your story of faith is beautiful. It’s not easy– times when I really didn’t know what I was going to do God always put me where I belonged. Endings must happen before something new begins. Change and growth are not without a little pain, a little uncertainty and a whole lotta faith.
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mrmann submitted a contest entry to
What would the old version or you say to the new version of you? 2 months, 4 weeks agoThis post is viewable by the Unsealed community only.
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Write a poem or letter about one way you feel misunderstood 3 months agoYou don’t know ME
Lois PayneI am loving, I am caring I am kind
But you don’t see because insecurities make you blindI give freely; I love hard
But my sincerity you disregardMy attitude is one of servitude
To you this may seem odd
But it’s a reflection of being a child of GODI give props when props are due
To this I will stay trueYou want titles, a pat on the back and accolades
When I comment you think I’m throwing shadeI see the potential in you that others overlook
Your eyes show you have a magnetic hookI apologize at times my words may be sharp and blunt
But it’s 2025 and there is no time to frontLife is short, we only passing thru
Time to wake up and do what we gotta doI’m a straight shooter
But what you don’t know is that I’m a mentor and tutorI give as much as I take
But I don’t have time to be fakeDon’t have time to be sugar coating
For the world to be out their boastingThe way I live, the way I talk, the way I act
This all real it’s just straight up factsNo one wants to see me for who I am
Always thinking I’m running a scamAll I want is for everyone to live and love better
Come together so we can make some of this cheddarNo matter what I do or how I try
Someone always twisting the truth into a lieWhy can’t you see, I just wanna be me
I’m just a real sista from the hood
That’s been mis-judge and mis-understoodSo, just let me be
Cause you don’t know meVoting is open!
Voting ends June 23, 2025 11:59pm
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Lois, this is such an empowering poem! You are so right that sometimes people’s insecurities make them blind to your attributes. I am glad that you always choose to be true to yourself even when it makes others uncomfortable. This shows your strength and character. Thank you for sharing your experience!
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mrmann submitted a contest entry to
Write a poem or letter about one way you feel misunderstood 3 months, 2 weeks agoThis post is viewable by the Unsealed community only.
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TK shared a letter in the
Chasing Your Dreams group 3 months, 3 weeks agoThis post is viewable by the Unsealed community only.
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TK shared a letter in the
Chasing Your Dreams group 3 months, 3 weeks agoThis post is viewable by the Unsealed community only.
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freeindeed-biblegmail-com submitted a contest entry to
Write a love letter to something (not someone) that you love 3 months, 3 weeks agoMore than a thing...
Timbonics' 101 WillistrationsI love books but the Only One Thing
Is the Love story of God, that to me brings:
Peace and Joy, Contentment to the full-
Like carrying a baby on a baby stroll.That’s One Thing, that is more than a thing
Always blows my mind, with exciting dreams.
Though not regular dreams as when one sleeps,
Their the dreams of imagination-
That eternal relations keep.This library daily I seem to walk into
Holding life barely by the Word of Truth.
This thing is a box I’m locked inside,
Never can I get out, It is the place I hide.But there is always light on the inside,
That from the top it clearly shines.
When I look below I see nothing at all,
For the only place to go, is upward climbing the wall.Neither can you see in the dark
But the speed of light ran, and has me marked.
Inside this box that happens to be a Book;
Instruction number one is just to simply look.Then I learn, listen, and live-
No words of my own for you to give.
And no not at all am I ashamed of this,
Nothing belongs to me, I’m lucky to exist.Though may I hear no luck in vocabulary
I’ll only fear God, but not a fear that’s scary.
Rather a love-try of mutual respect,
One that walks with me and never neglects.A new life, a new mourn,
In a hidden concealed heart…
But always the same Christ,
Teaching my foolishness to be smart.I just cannot get out of the Bible,
Shoe-tying knots… For a long while.
Walking into this Cannon of Truth,
Is yes and amen to all good that’s due.Neer’ would I ever want to be released,
That for me is not a good thing.
I’ll stay chained, a slave of this Book,
Where I know Jesus saves every direction that I look 🙂2-23-25
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It is so wonderful that you find so much comfort in the word of God and that no other book compares. For so many people, the holy Bible is a source of inspiration, motivation, and soulful observation. I love where you wrote, “I’ll stay chained, a slave of this book, where I know Jesus saves every direction that I look.” This is such a beautiful…read more
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TK shared a letter in the
Poetry group 4 months agoThis post is viewable by the Unsealed community only.
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mrmann submitted a contest entry to
Write a love letter to something (not someone) that you love 4 months, 2 weeks agoThis post is viewable by the Unsealed community only.
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freeindeed-biblegmail-com submitted a contest entry to
Write a letter to your fear (Sponsored by ProWritingAid) 4 months, 3 weeks agoDear fear,
Timbonics' WillistrationsSame principle as-Dear John.
You are not leaving, So-I will!
You tell me so much-untrue,
So I am divorcing and leaving you!
Not married to you, nor addictions few-
You won’t go, won’t budge, So-I will move!Though I have no idea how,
My learns of Jesus-He makes free,
Giving me rest… And He will best teach me,
How to defeat your homemade nest of Glee.
The one you built for years on end,
A false comfort-false feeling friend…
You was/is/am not who I thought-
You’re lying surviving, dread to me brought.You can have me no more!
No reason any longer to fear myself,
For I don’t control me anymore -Jesus does!
Under His umbrella of Grace-
I’m found and completely safe!Fear… whence comest thou?
I know not-though we are parting ways…
No evil to fear for the rest of my days!
No lies beside me-Jesus keeps them away,
Though around the bend you may sit at Bay-
I see thee far off and turn to you deaf ear,
You seek but don’t find… Your voice I cannot hear!No words to you I have of my own,
Because Jesus true-builds me a new home!
You cannot have my kids, you cannot have my wife-
For you are dead my old cheating friend…
Because Jesus has ended your life!I’ve already known fear,
Now it’s time to know God-
And fear cannot win because…2 Timothy 1:7
For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, of love, and of a sound of mind.… This promised fact I trust and love!!!
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Timothy, yet another amazing piece! Fear can hold us captive and control our lives if we let it. I am so glad that you trust and faith in God has allowed you to defeat some of your fears. Keep up the great work. You have improved so much as a writer!! ♥
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Ty soooo much Harper V 😊
You are completely cool 😎
I always love your encouraging replies 🌹🌹🌹-
How sweet! I always love reading your pieces ☺
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Thank you so much Dear,
But no…
You are the sweet one
🌹🌹🌹💖🌹🌹🌹
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piperodelin submitted a contest entry to
Write a poem about your goals for 2025 5 months agoSplendid Year
Piper OdelinMovable joints, as if freshly greased.
My elbows and knees will move easily while I watch Sunsets in the East.
Silver shafts peak through honey brown, as if touched by a wand.
My hair will be healthy and shine even if I once was blonde.
Adrenaline shifts down to lower gears, even grinding to a halt.
My anxiety will melt away as I drink a strawberry malt.
Numbers steadily climb as they reach heights never dreamt of.
My bank account balance will stay full like the belly of a content dove.
Floating high into the clouds, light as a feather.
My heart will pitter patter as I read countless love letters.
Gravity bends light, and one can see for miles from atop the tallest mountain.
My pride will exude for my child from every cell as if it’s a perpetual fountain.
Spears, bullets and missiles soar through the atmosphere yet are deflected.
My armor will hold steady, and my inner peace will be protected.
Wood, stone, and concrete form a cocoon around a soft and warm oasis.
My heart will be content, as I learn to be satisfied with life’s basics.
Bombs diffuse as ancient frequencies encompass all that exists.
My ultimate wish comes true as I learn to surrender to life and simply no longer resistVoting is closed
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Piper, I love how in this poem you focus on cultivating a year full of happiness and contentment. I feel like we spend so much time thinking about how we can be better when we should focus on how our lives are already beautiful. By letting go and refusing to resist life, I hope that you are able to live like never before. Thank you for inspiring me!
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Thank you Emmy!
I am so happy to hear you enjoyed my poem.
Yes, isn’t it lovely to focus on the positives? Not always easy…but lovely nonetheless. At 54 I’ve learned that gratitude is the secret to life. ♥️
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lmtp1963 submitted a contest entry to
Write a poem about your goals for 2025 5 months, 1 weeks ago"Making Travel Easy"
Lois Payne2025, this is my goal
Stay 10 toes down and not foldWhat’s my goal
Not to let life’s challenges take controlI won’t be shaken
I’m moving forward, don’t be mistakenI’ve got my own path
Launching my biz-you do the mathThirty-two years in this game
Now it’s time to shift the frameNo more listening to that corporate voice
I’m gonna make my own choiceGod gave me the sign, now’s is the time
No more sitting back, it’s time to climbI’m walking by Faith and not by sight
My Trust in God will guide me rightNo time to second guess, I’m all about delivering success
I’ve planted the seeds, now I’m waiting on the leads
This is my passion
I’m your Travel AdvocateTaking care all your travel needs
Exceptional customer service is guaranteedI’m not anxious or greedy
My motto is “Making Travel Easy”You want to know my goal for 2025
Watch me soar and see my vibeMy Goal don’t you know
I’m living in the overflowVoting is closed
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Lois, your faith in God will help you reach all your goals for 2025. I love how determined and positive you are in this poem. By “making travel easy,” you will be able to reach new heights that were not possible in the past. I wish you the best of luck on your adventure! Thank you for sharing!
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Thank you so much, I apologize for the late response, but I am truly doing a zillion things and just checking messages. Thank you & God Bless
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mrmann submitted a contest entry to
Write a poem or letter about your best memory of 2024 6 months, 3 weeks agoThis post is viewable by the Unsealed community only.
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mrmann submitted a contest entry to
Write a thank-you letter or poem to yourself 7 months, 2 weeks agoThis post is viewable by the Unsealed community only.
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mrmann submitted a contest entry to
Write a letter to your younger self about a. challenge you faced as a child but have since overcome 7 months, 2 weeks agoThis post is viewable by the Unsealed community only.
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Write a letter to your younger self about a. challenge you faced as a child but have since overcome 7 months, 3 weeks agoI'm sorry, I can't - Because it hurts too much...
Timbonics' WillistrationsDear little me, I’m sorry I hurt you.
But I don’t wish to take it back-
Because God likes taking trash, and recycle/reform…
He Loves you more than ever. I do though wish
I could have told you that-
While you were still…A fine strapping-young lad!
You know what they say, A chip off the ol’ block…
You had no regrets…without even a pair of socks!
You were so happy! Please forgive me,
I’m 45 yrs. old now-but you’re still crying inside of me…
it’s kind of embarrassing sometimes young Timothy.
But it’s also ok, Because you’re facing all this
stuffed down in your past-where high enough couldn’t exist…
You know you can come out of the waiting room now young man.You now have gone, from beer, TV, and the old lady,
To Beautiful wine, woman, and song-Even though it’s really just grape juice…
On high demand at her command!
It’s ok, I got to get back to work-I’ll speak more when I’m done.
But yet till…Thank you for forgiving me…That’s your Super Powers!
And it’s all A-ok, Please believe me-that Super Power is in you!
You wouldn’t want doubt to steal it away from you, would you?
No way! for you’ve finally found your Savior, Shepherd, and King…
Jesus Christ the Holy Righteous One-never let your bad go to far,
in anything.Do wish though-I could of told you then,
But you know man…I knew not then myself.Love-your wife and kids’ hero.
*The glory of children are their fathers*
*And a Virtuous wife is the crown to her husband*
…Holy BibleVoting is closed
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Aww Tim, I know you have been through so much. I know the younger you would be so proud and amazed by the man you’ve become. You are now able to live life in a way that all those around you can see what a beautiful heart you have and have always had. Thank you for sharing and thank you for being such a wonderful part of The Unsealed. <# Lauren
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Miss Lauren,
Your comments and replies are always so very inspiring and encouraging! You have such a gift as to be the great motivator you are. God bless you so very much and it is such a privilege and honor to be a part of something that you started to help others…
You’re truly an amazing woman!…read more
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freeindeed-biblegmail-com submitted a contest entry to
Write a poem (or letter) about a turning point in your life 8 months, 1 weeks agoRerouted attitude from a friendly paragraph...
Timbonics' 101In a sober group on Facebook-
My friend Lynn had to say,
From a good report God gave…
“The Lord closed your last chapter,
He knew you deserved a better life.
Things happen for a good reason,
Never look back at that chapter,
It’s closed and should always remain closed.
Keep moving forward.
Your future will be fantastic!!!
God Bless”
Again this makes me cry inside,
Knowing people cared,
When all’s I did was hide.
But she’s right and I believe in her-
Words of wisdom for sure do merge…
My direction too where I’m going,
So much love from and for others-
God is surely showing!
My past is gone and the door is closed,
And thanks to her I’ll open it no more!
Creative excitement doing the right thing..
And the only indictment is to live great dreams!
Of course the good Lord is making life better-
For He cut the cords of my chains and feathers!
God gave so much in Bible, Church, and Prayer-
And His great recovery with you I will share!
A wife, a family, and a living society
God had all along, because He always loved me!
Jesus is the door of life and faith He gave is key!
For life is so beautiful, and almost too good to believe!
Therapy even to the young child within,
This mortal body who thought he’d never win!
But He’s made me a winner, and He’s made me free…
Breakfast at his table, lunch, and dinner He feeds!
He lets me go about and do good works…
Sharing with others that have doubt because of pain and hurt!
I get to go to jail and walk right back out,
Telling them of the God who cannot fail, so they can find His route!
I get to go to juvenile and teach them teens how-
To live this life before death bites, and they can see no way around!
Around the Bends that life throws at them-
They can walk straight through- on the path that mends…
Mercy and Truth leading all the straight way,
By God and for you-to see the light of day!
The same Light that guides, leading freedom-forgiving hearts…
To walk right alongside of great living and new starts!!!
… Friends and brethren, mothers, and fathers-and yes of course sisters too…
Go with the light of the right examples…
That God has shown them the way through!
And Yes, God- is Always with you!!!Voting is closed
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I love the positivity in this poem! You are so right that God is always with us, even when we feel less-than-deserving of his love. There are times in my life when I feel hopeless, but when I give it to God everything seems lighter. God’s love is truly the answer to all our problems. Thank you for sharing…I needed to read this today!
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Thank you Emmy so much 🌹 I promise all of you beautiful people make me cry all the time because of your appreciation. Happy tears sad tears confused tears sympathetic tears etc but they’re all true tears. My dad used to say tears wash the windows of the soul, I suppose he may have been right. So Emmy thank you for helping me clean my soul it…read more
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Timothy T. Willett shared a letter in the
Poetry group 8 months, 3 weeks agoA word picture of my soul...
Timbonics' 101To start at the top from the beginning
My plan was to drop myself from this living
Moving over to the left you’ll see
The pot I grew and smoked at need
Moving down will sum up the whole page
Cuz this life sux so I found rage
Up to the left is 3 empty bottles of Jack
And with one left to go you know trouble will attack
And if you drink all of this bourbon
A migraine I think is what you’ll be burning
Up in the corner with the Marlboro cigarettes
Is a tipped bottle of vodka I’ll never forget
Cuz every morning on the way to school
With coffee and vodka I’d try to be cool
Manson up there to sing about the drugs
With heroin to share my two-timed love
And a Zippo I always collected
To cook on a spoon what I injected
AC/DC is music to my ears
And Budweiser is the king of beers
And if these beers are in your fridge
Then there is a killer in the kitchen in which you live
The cigarette butt shows the most
Of how the cigarettes I smoke are gross
With Rolling Rock beer and kinky games to play
And a bottle of crown Royal I’m King of the day
The long line of beautiful Fame
Are women goddesses who make me want to change
The colorful square of cartoons down there
Is it made up fantasy so life ain’t so bear
The clown is me the poem is mine
Jail is my box and life is my time
And the poem says: “Clown in a box”
(This clown broke down cornered in his room
Inside he found no escape from his Doom
He loves his clown inside the box
Let’s shoved back down under pressure and a lock
Cuz he alone is much the same
In his empty home he goes insane
But what’s not the same as the Jack in the box
Is that he feels pain from life’s hard knocks
And we all know when life has him down
Because he won’t show the true face of a real clown
It’s no big deal because life is a joke
But his pain is real and his heart is broke
Now over time his tears are dry
Through all the years he’s had to cry
So no longer can this clown show any pain
From the box he has found only himself to blame.)
The Harley-Davidson will be my next bike
It’s been a dream my entire life
The beautiful cheeks you see from the back
Represents the only good crack
As I saw the beautiful ass
My jaw dropped down and unwinded fast
America is the land of the free
But sex drugs and rock and roll is what it is to me
When you enter the center I’m a monster inside
A suffering rebel poet freak with no place to hide
The Christmas holiday is my worst
And Pantera will always be first
The watch on the side is there to remind
It’s time to change and not rewind
And with an Irish blessing added to the list
Art doesn’t get any more modern than this.I wrote this at Correctional Treatment Facility in the year 2000, Toledo Ohio
Drawing on top done by: Julia Speedy
http://www.julialovestomakeart.com-
Timothy, your life sounds like it has been crazy! Throughout all that you have been through, you have maintained such a kind heart and stayed true to yourself. I admire that. You are so strong and I always enjoy reading your poems. Keep it up ♥
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Harper V,
Thank you so much, it is because of you and people like you that I keep on going. Keep being who you are, God did a great work on you ❤️❤️🩹❤️
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