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The Stone and the Statue
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The Stone and the Statue |
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XOx Uriah xOX Senior Member
since 2006-02-11
Posts 1403Virginia 
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A stone, on the floor of the temple. Was discontent with the way things were done . Great respect was shown to the statue that stood. But, the stone on the floor received none. "They honor you", he said to the statue. "They bring you flowers...you are praised and adored". "But, all they do is walk upon me". "You are worshiped, while I am ignored". "We started out the same", said the statue. I was once the same as you. We were One stone, and from this One. The artist made us two. You were the first to be focused upon. With vision, his hammer he would wield. But, his image of you would not come forth. You always refused to yield. With the slightest tap you would cry out , OUCH !!!! No matter where the chisel would lay. "How dare you hit and harm me !" " Leave me be ", you'd always say. While I, would wait and wonder. At the meaning behind each blow. Patiently looking toward the day. When the meaning of it would show. And, as I endured each blow, each cut. Unwanted pieces fell away. And, in this, lies all the difference. Between what we are today. The artist did not create me. When all the unwanted parts were purged. The beauty that had been within. Simply took form and emerged. And therein lies all the difference. How we think and what we bear. That is why I AM what I AM, here. And you my friend, are there . |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Uriah, I'm going to appreciate your poetry very much. Welcome to Passions in Poetry! Please, check your email for a Very Special Message! " It matters not this distance now " Excerpt, Yesterday's Love |
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ThisDiamond Member Rara Avis
since 2002-02-22
Posts 9353Michigan, USA |
This is incredible in it's design. Well thought out, inspired and raw! The message came clear, resounding as the hammer to the stone. Like your style very much. Welcome to Passions. ThisDiamond |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
 I'll be watching for more...great poem! Welcome to PIP. |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
WELCOME TO PASSIONS! What an excellent entrance post! I will be on the lookout for more of your words. ~Smiles & Hugs, Nancy~ In the midst of winter, |
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XOx Uriah xOX Senior Member
since 2006-02-11
Posts 1403Virginia |
Thank you all for the kind comments and the warm welcome. |
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StevenS Senior Member
since 2005-09-21
Posts 945L. A. (Lower Alabama) |
Almost missed this one. I've a pile of stones in my back yard that are calling my name. :-) Enjoyed! http://www.stonesstones.org |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
So glad this came back.... now enjoying it for the fourth time...  |
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The Lady Member Rara Avis
since 2005-12-26
Posts 7634The Southwest |
How did I miss this one??? I have only one thing to say... WOW! |
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Paul Wilson
since 2002-07-07
Posts 4711United States |
Uriah...Wonderful story of what we start out as and how we become different from each other. Looking forward to reading more from you. Enjoyed very much...Paul ~~To share my poems with you is to share my heart with you~~ |
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shades of paul Member
since 2005-12-14
Posts 370In Reality |
A Good One, Uriah. Welcome..........paul shades of peace,love,and happiness to you |
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Susan Caldwell Member Rara Avis
since 2002-12-27
Posts 8348Florida |
Wonderful! I am so glad I stopped by this morning to enjoy your words. "too bad ignorance isn't painful" |
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MGROVES
since 2004-02-01
Posts 3802california |
enjoyed  My spirit will rise |
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