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Topic created by: Sara B.
Started: Jan 01 2008
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January 2008 Poet of the Month
Posted: Jan 01 2008 10:09 AM

Our choice for the Poet of the Month for January 2008 was an easy one.  Our Angel of Adlandpro and beloved by all will fill this forum with her wonderful poetry and related pictures.  We are so proud to announce Pauline Raina as POTM January 2008.


 


Pauline Raina 2008



 

Peace and Goodwill on Earth

 

 

“Glory to God in the highest and on earth peace, good will toward men.”

 

Luke 2:14

 

When Jesus was born in Bethlehem this was the message the angels told to the sheperds watching over their flock at night.  It still rings true to this day and as we celebrate His birth, these words are heard throughout the land.  As a New Year unfolds, God’s promise of Peace and Goodwill remains in our hearts.

 


What better Poet to bring us hope of Peace and Goodwill with her poetry.


Hello Everyone At AdlandPro!

 

My name is John Sanchez and I was given the honor of introducing Pauline Raina for this award she is being bestowed. First, I would like to say that from the moment I met Pauline I knew I had met a kindred spirit. I could instantly tell that she was a genuine person with a genuine love for people. We quickly became best friends and I made her my partner at the Person of the Week (a.k.a. Feature of the Week) forum. Then one day I discovered that she was also a talented Poet so I came up with the idea to do a forum using her poetry and my photography. It quickly became a success with her beautiful poetry. Pauline is truly one of AdlandPro’s angels and she has had a big impact on the community with her Faith, her love, her presences, and even her poetry.  :-)

 

John R. Sanchez

Goowill Ambassador of AdlandPro


Pauline Raina's Bio

 

            A VERY HAPPY NEW YEAR TO YOU ALL!

Well heres my life in a nutshell .

I was born in Delhi, had my education at Agra, where we were based as my father was in the Indian Airforce. When I was  sixteen I  moved to Chennai [Madras] worked  different jobs, till I was  twenty-six.

Married the wrong guy in  I980Sad  but the joy of my life arrived in I98I in the form of my son Ryan... I was blessed again in I985 with another bundle of joy , my second son Bobby. Today Ryan is married and both he and his beautiful wife live in Bankok and are attending Bible College there. Bobby too has just recently joined them in Bangkok to be able to go to Bible College. In I996 I was divorced...and life has been quiet and peaceful since then.Smiley

I presently live in Madurai with my 88yr old father , I  have been running a tailoring store very successfully for the past I8 yrs. But as on today I am planning a career change....lots of options..trusting God to lead  me to the right one.,,and also plan to relocate to Chennai in the near future. Presently the move to Chennai has been stalled once again due to my fathers ill health. Do keep him in prayer.

My poetry writing started many years ago, I started writing devotional songs and have quite a few of them which I sing myself and have set music to it too, after coming to Adland and meeting so many wonderful friends, John Sanchez being one of them, and his passion for photography only drew out more from me as his pictures were very inspiring. We hope to soon have our book of poetry and pictures published in the near future.

About my work:.


 

Im glad I entered the online biz; which brought me to where I am right now, here in the midst of the most friendly community  I will probably ever know. I thank  Bogdan for having the vision..and giving us ADLANDPRO....Its amazing how many lovely friends I have made here... I cannot imagine doing business without having rapport with my customers...I have learnt  this lesson from the I8 ys of  experience at my store . Doing business now has become a pleasure to work alongside good friends and help build each other up.

Oh well did I say my life in a nutshell....well apparently not, so forgive me for going on and on.:-)

Thanks again for  having featured me here...I am blessed.

Luv you all very much

Keep up the Goodwill...life is too short for hate !!!Smiley

your friend always

Pauline R.

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"In the arena of human life the honors and rewards fall to those who show their good qualities in action, for words are mere words."

- Aristotle


 

©John Sanchez

TREE OF LIFE

Barren stands the land around us
But yet we have the tree,
Rooted secure in the rock below
A succour for you and me.

Though all around may wither and die
And rough edges bruise the heel
To those who take shelter under the tree of life
Will sure his blessings feel.

For there it stands for all to take,
Their refuge and delight
In all its power and awesomeness
That’s in the Tree of Life.

© 2007 Pauline Raina


©2007John Sanchez

THE SPIRIT OF LOVE

 

 

MY SPIRIT SOARS,

AS FREE AS A BIRD,

COME DARK CLOUDS OR SUNSHINE

 MY VOICE MUST BE HEARD,

 

NO SHACKLES THAT BIND ME

FOR I WAS MADE FREE

TO TRAVERSE EVERY DOMAIN

AND IN MY SPIRIT TO FEEL

 

YES TO FEEL THE WIND

THAT IS UNDER MY WINGS

IT TAKES ME A DIRECTION

SO I COULD SEE THINGS

 

THE VIEW FROM ABOVE

WHEN LOOKING BELOW

IS SURELY SO DIFFERENT

THAT IT MAKES ME KNOW

 

THAT NOT ALL SEEMS TO BE

THE WAY THAT IT IS

ITS WHERE YOU LOOK FROM

THAT MAKES A DIFFERENCE

 

RISING ABOVE

 ALL CIRCUMSTANCES

REFUSING TO HATE

BUT LOVE EVERY INSTANT

 

KEEPS YOU FREE

YES FREE AS A BIRD

DID YOU GET THE MESSAGE

HAS MY VOICE BEEN HEARD?

©Pauline Raina



copyright2007 John R Sanchez



And as the light came forth
[title credit John R Sanchez]

Rays of hope burst into dawn,
Where there was darkness,
I see a beautiful morn,
Assuring me of hope,
And brightening my day,
Telling me I am  loved,
come what may.
And as the light came forth,
I knew I was blessed
to witness this day,
And in HIS love to rest.
For with every new sunrise,
That I get to see,
I know Im so blessed
Just to be 'Me'
Im grateful for the things that are in my life,
For dear friends and family,
And the courage to strive.
And as the dawn grows brighter into day,
I feel HIS grace upon me all the way.
©2007 Pauline Raina


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© Copyrighted 2007 John R. Sanchez

 

   GLORIOUS SUNRISE[title credit John R Sanchez]



 


I look at the sky,

Theres this glorious sunrise,

The Master painter's hand

Paints me a picture

As only HE can !

And the beauty of it is astounding!

Excitement in my heart, surmounting!

Wondering what this new day will hold,

Will promises be kept, and dreams unfold?

I cant wait to see,

What this new day has for me,

But yet this I know,

Another awesome sunrise I'll see.

For there'll come a new day,

Its blessings will bring,

From the Master's hand,

And my heart will sing !

©2007Pauline Raina



 


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Re: January 2008 Poet of the Month
Posted: Jan 01 2008 10:15 AM

Many thanks to Pauline for allowing us to present her poetry for January 2008.  She has been so kind to work on this even in a very difficult time.  I am glad I waited Pauline, it was worth it!

John, thank you so much for taking time out of your very busy schedule to introduce your friend.

This has definitely been an honor to make this presentation and to have a chance to read Pauline's bio and more of her poetry. 

To all Adlandpro members, I wish you a Happy New Year!

Sara


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Re: January 2008 Poet of the Month
Posted: Jan 01 2008 12:01 PM

Sara,

thanks for such a lovely forum and honoring Ms. Pauline Raina, in the dawing if the New Year 2008.

Pauline,

I enjoyed the poetry and thanks to John, for supplying the imagery.  A very Grand presentation.

Jim



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Re: January 2008 Poet of the Month
Posted: Jan 01 2008 12:43 PM

Jim, thank you so much for your comments and for being the first to post a response.

Happy New Year,

Sara


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Re: January 2008 Poet of the Month
Posted: Jan 01 2008 12:52 PM


Happy New Year

to all my wonderful friends!

May this year be full of excitement,

HUGS, Inspiration, peace,

many friends, prosperity,

and what ever you wish for!

Joe





Hello Sara, "Wow!" again.  Yes, I read Pauline's poetry too and she has an amazing talent of forming those thoughts and feelings in our souls, minds and hearts.  I adored her the very first time I met her and did not know of all these other talents she has.  I think it was her smile or maybe it was the way she hugged me... I don't know, but she encircled me with a warm wonderful friendship that I cherish.  Thank you Sara!!!




!!! CONGRATULATIONS !!!

Pauline,

You are one fantastic poetress!  As I told Sara above that you have that great talent to be able to form wonderful thoughts and feelings in our souls, minds and hearts.  It is what a poet is suppose to do and you do it so very well. 

Thank you for the HUGS, the warmth of our friendship and for you being you so well.

Happy New Year!

Joe


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