Another Chapter Poem by Meggie Gultiano

Another Chapter



The clock strikes twilight in the chapel.
She lies on the floor with outstretched hands
weeping in silence, in pain
the pain of leaving this place
her home of five joyous blessed years.

She closes her eyes...
listening to the Lord's voice in her heart.

'Shalom, my daughter
I love you so much
but I know deep within you
you want to be with him
you want to share your life with him.'

'In a special corner in your heart
let me in, let me love you more
I am always with you 'till the end
I will never leave you
my peace be with you! '

The nuns start to pray and sing
glorious songs of Hallelujah to the Lord.

One by one she hands over
the veil, her habit
for five years
her symbol, her vow to serve Him faithfully.

At the choir loft children sing with tight voices
she knows there are tears, she knows
she can't contain her emotions anymore.
She cries and cries
as they sing, 'farewell dear sister, farewell'.

Passing by the corridor she sees
lovely flowers bursting blooms
gifts wrapped in ribbons of love
books touched by their smiles
and one smudged by a teardrop
neatly arranged on her working table
this, another heart warming episode.
She cannot take it anymore.

Hurriedly she goes outside
the bright moonlight seems to light her way
another chapter of her life begins...

COMMENTS OF THE POEM
Ken E Hall 15 July 2009

A powerful poem to make the heart feel her pain emotion spells the scene of another life to start...very well written Meggie another beauty nuns are only human Luvli poem regards ++++++++++++10

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Luis Alvarado 17 July 2009

Truly an inspiration from God himself. We all have new chapters in our lives that we must face at one point or another. I pray we have the strength to move into our new chapters knowing that God is always there to take us through. God Bless and thanks for sharing! ! ! ! Love you!

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Coreena Dejesus 18 July 2009

Filled with emotion a truly inspirational read. Thank you for suggestioning the read. Keep writing Meggie! Hugs CC

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Patrick McFarland 18 July 2009

To chose between two things one loves may be the most difficult choice a person can make. You capture that moment beautifully.

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Mary Joy Lumanog 18 July 2009

You know what..I also once thought of being a nun before...but then maybe its not meant for me...but you..you're already with God as you willserve him faithfully..but maybe you're fate sister..your purpose in serving God is not there alone in the convent. But still in the next chapter of your life you will see happiness.. not only by serving God but the one God chosen for you to be with..and the people sorrounds you.. I know you're happy now...and thanks for sharing...i like this!

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masked lady 15 December 2009

Meggie, clear and loud! Maybe you were meant for the convent for just 5 years. what is important is, you continue to be HIS child and servant even if you chose to be with the love of your life. VERY NICE POEM

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Sonya Florentino 10 November 2009

'At the choir loft children sing with tight voices'.. and that is what I felt, dear Meggie...my throat tightened with emotion...this is truly an inspired piece....surely one of the most difficult for you to share....not an easy choice...but one i'm sure God has decided for you after much soul-searching on your part....thank you so much for sharing this wonderful intimate confession....and you continue to serve Him the best way you can as I know you are......

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Ernestine Northover 24 August 2009

A beautiful story Meggie, so moving and so well portrayed. Excellent writing, and such a sheer pleasure to read. Love and hugs Ernestine XXX

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Rani Turton 23 July 2009

Some of life's decisions are difficult to take, but one has to take them. A profound and moving piece.

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C.R. Clark 19 July 2009

This a is a wonderfully emotional and moving piece, Meggie. There are many ways to serve the Lord and often hard decisions to make.Very often such decisions are filled with much sadness for that which is being left behind, but at the same time much joy for that which is ahead. I thoroughly enjoyed this write my friend. Indeed a 10++. My best wishes to you. Richard

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