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sandgrain Member Elite
since 1999-09-21
Posts 3662Sycamore, IL, USA |
The Empty Egg Once I read a story that stuck with me About a spring project and student, Jeremy, Who had a learning disability, Causing some efforts to appear quite silly. A plastic egg was given to each student To hold some sign that new life was evident. Buds, bugs, leaves, etc. were in eggs returned, But Jeremy's was bypassed, in concern. Perhaps he didn't understand The new life project she had planned, As he'd retuned his egg but it was empty, So she ignored it to save the humility. Jeremy raised his hand up high, Asking, "Why didn't you open mine?" "It's empty. Didn't you know what to do?" Jeremy smiled, "Yes, it's empty like Jesus' tomb" |
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BSC
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since 2000-02-04
Posts 2919New York, USA |
Oh Sandgrain, What a beautiful poem, and what a beautiful message...Thank you for sharing this...Bonnie |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
I remember that story. You've put into some wonderful verse. |
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deleeme Senior Member
since 1999-10-09
Posts 1766NEW ENGLAND, USA |
No one had the copyright on insight, and sometimes it seems to proceed from the most unlikely places. I loved your poem, Sandgrain. When it comes to Jesus tomb, we have every right to make something out of Nothing! Our fulness comes only because it was made empty! Thank you for the precious reminder, 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- |
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KimW Member
since 2000-03-04
Posts 268Medford, Oregon, USA |
Very beautiful poem and message! I am in awe with the feelings and warmth drawn from the poems in this section of the Forum! I look forward to reading more of yours. Kim |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Oh wow! This is wonderful, Sandgrain!  Denise |
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ellie LeJeune Member Elite
since 2000-01-10
Posts 4156King of Prussia, PA USA |
Dear Sandgrain; How lovely and what a wise little boy. He grasped what most people never get. love, ellie 02 |
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Pepper Member Elite
since 1999-08-19
Posts 3079Southern Florida |
A lovely story and a lovely poem ... Enjoyed this much, sandgrain ..... |
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rwood Member Elite
since 2000-02-29
Posts 3793Tennessee |
The wisest of them all, we overlook such applications of the heart so much. I'll treasure this piece! Sincerely, Rwood |
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sandgrain Member Elite
since 1999-09-21
Posts 3662Sycamore, IL, USA |
Thank you Bonnie, David and Kim for reading and responding so kindly. WhtDove, I'm amazed how you remember all these. Denise, ellie, pepper and rwood, thank you each and I'm glad you all found the story touching. |
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