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ellie LeJeune
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since 2000-01-10

Posts 4156
King of Prussia, PA USA

0 posted 2000-02-20 08:29 AM

As the mighty oak stands proud and tall,
so, too, this soul that's grown in truth.
As the tree began a seedling, nourished
                by the earth.
This soul began a pure and virgin child,
        untouched by human wounds.

     The sapling, in its first years,
            was green and young.
So, the soul remained youthful and innocent.

Even though storms must come with raging winds,
            to knarl and ravage,
the oak grew in beauty, deeply rooted, as she was
        one with nature and the earth.
[Many years would pass, before the soul would
            embrace this truth].
Touched also,was the soul by the storms and furies
           of those who tended it.
    They loved not as nature loves its own.
    But with distorted souls and sick minds.
The soul grew in this disease and was sickened.
      But He who gives life to all things,
gave the gift of Faith to the soul, that It
                 would not die.

As the oak tree grew through all the seasons,
                so the soul grew.
The seasons of the years had their way with
                    the tree.
   Winter blew her winds to disrobe her.
Stripping all her green life, or so it seemed.
Also, the soul, in darkest hour, was disrobed,
     of all her earthly attachments.
And, therefore, appeared, as the tree to be
             devoid of all life.
    Unseen to the eye, the great wonder,
He who loves all, was bestowing upon tree
                 and soul.
For through the dark, seemingly dead winter,
and darkest hour of soul, He nourished both
            with earth and Grace.

       Spring came, as it always does,
    and roots embedded in soil, as the souls
          were entwined in Faith,
      brought forth buds and new life.
So then, did His Grace bring forth courage
            and hope to the soul.

     Summer clothed both tree and soul
            in all their beauty.
         Oak stood proud in glory,
      and soul began to see her gifts,
          and blossom in His Love!

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WhtDove
Member Rara Avis

since 1999-07-22

Posts 9245
Illinois

1 posted 2000-02-20 11:24 AM

This was Magnificant! I love the way you use the tree. God can do all things!

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There's only two ways you can go...
One way you can save your riches,
And the other will save your soul.
Rich Mullins

Janet Marie
Member Laureate

since 2000-01-22

Posts 18554

2 posted 2000-02-20 12:56 PM

this is wonderful Ellie..excellent anology use of the tree, very creative...
and as always...thank you for your ever sweet replies to my poems...you give me the gift of a smile, each time I read them!
take care, janet marie

deleeme
Senior Member

since 1999-10-09

Posts 1766
NEW ENGLAND, USA

3 posted 2000-02-20 08:04 PM

Bravo, Ellie, you share with us another masterpiece of analogy, and bring out deep spiritual truths in the process. Understandably, because this is deeper than some poems we see, it may not be appreciated by all. But if it is meditated on, the truth will be instilled and planted in the minds& hearts of many. Keep up your Lovely Labors of Love, David

"Our Creativity points to a Higher Creator--we couldn't have just happened, and for what ability we may possess--to God be the glory." -dlw-

Geo
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since 1999-12-29

Posts 73
Nebraska

4 posted 2000-02-20 10:08 PM

ellie, you've done it again! What a beautiful message and well presented! God touches us so much through your writing!

mirjam
Member

since 1999-11-24

Posts 246
Auckland, New Zealand

5 posted 2000-02-21 02:54 AM

Man Geo is absolutely right - your writing really impacts me! I love your analogy of the oak tree - such strong, deeply rooted trees. A book me and Kamla analysed for a paper we did at university last year used a similar comparison... You certainly are a soul deeply rooted in your faith, and your writing builds others up - keep up the good work! (i sound like a primary school teacher - hehe now all i need is a stamp!)

ellie LeJeune
Member Elite

since 2000-01-10

Posts 4156
King of Prussia, PA USA

6 posted 2000-02-22 02:00 AM

Dear Rebecca, David, Janet Marie, Geo, and mirjam: You guys are so beautiful. Your praise and encouraging words are felt deep in my heart. Most of all, the love you all send my way, is wonderful. Thank you so much.
Love back to you! Ellie

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Denise

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Member Seraphic

since 1999-08-22

Posts 22648

7 posted 2000-02-22 02:40 PM

This is excellent, Ellie! Very lovely!

Denise

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