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Lighthousebob
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since 2000-06-14
Posts 4725
California

0 posted 2001-03-08 08:10 PM



His Utopia Dream

Barefoot walking
on newly conquered
territory
under muse of
St. Francis of Assisi
poetic arms held high
unto heaven's sun and moon
seeking guidance
from within
onward Jesuits
walking forward
as neophytes joined
for the kingdom
for the kingdom
is not food or drink
but righteousness
peace and joy within
walking forward
rolling back frontier
converting natives
building missions
to incorporate all people
unto the heavens
they grew this land
and in truth
the land prospered
from a handful
to many thousand
cultivating farm workers
from down under
California
Guaycuras south
and Cochimies north
of Loreto joined
looked up to a short man
strong in spirit
weak in pride
walking forward
with strong hands
and heart
of Father Serra
brought to life
His utopia dream.

-Robert E. Michaud Jr.-


© Copyright 2001 Robert E. Michaud Jr. - All Rights Reserved
ellie LeJeune
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since 2000-01-10
Posts 4156
King of Prussia, PA USA
1 posted 2001-03-09 07:01 AM


Bob; Magnificently said! Lord give us lofty dreams and Your Grace to realize them!

A friend hears the song in my heart, and sings it to me when my memory fails.

BSC
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since 2000-02-04
Posts 2919
New York, USA
2 posted 2001-03-09 02:14 PM


"walking forward" ~ beautiful poem Bob, wonderful message. Bonnie
walker
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since 2001-02-11
Posts 2240
Florida
3 posted 2001-03-10 02:08 PM


This is not only a beautifully expressed poem, but it tells the story of so many good christians, taking the word of God to others.Thanks for sharing.

A quarter of a century must pass, for the writer to understand what and why he writes.

WhtDove
Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245
Illinois
4 posted 2001-03-10 03:01 PM


Very well written, with a great message!
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