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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana 
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Tarry here, please, and watch with me Somehow, whatever things might be Will be much easier to face If friends watch with me in this place Knowing that soon I’ll be betrayed Burdens my heart, but plans were made Long years before I came to earth My end’s written as was my birth So sit a while, for I must pray And it would help if you could stay I am aware my path’s my own But I don’t want to be alone Soon I’ll be laid inside a tomb But I inhale olive’s perfume And pray this cup might pass from me If God so wills that such might be Sleep on, my friends, you need your rest I know that you have done your best When you awake, you’ll be contrite That you have slumbered through the night The hour is here, it’s come to this Pieces of silver for a kiss |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
***************************************** The hour is here, it’s come to this Pieces of silver for a kiss ***************************************** And so it is ... let it be remembered as such. Well done Suthern girl. |
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Susan Caldwell Member Rara Avis
since 2002-12-27
Posts 8348Florida |
this was moving.. "too bad ignorance isn't painful" |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Yo dear Suthern, This is an excellent write. I loved your ending. Those thirty pieces of silver did come to a good end. They purchased the first Potter's field, a place to bury strangers. Love Bobby |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Maga: Thank you, my friend... a well done from you means a lot to me. *S* Susan: Thank you so much! *S* Bobby: I'm so glad you liked... thank you! *S* |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Ruth, what a beautiful, sensitive, personal tribute to/from Christ as a special Easter gift to Him! And what an interesting perspective! I love this. Owl |
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cgonzalez4711 New Member
since 2009-04-06
Posts 8 |
touched by your words |
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Chalmette Guy Senior Member
since 2009-03-11
Posts 1257Louisiana |
This is very thought provoking and cool. Loved the ending lines too. |
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LindsayP Member Elite
since 2007-07-28
Posts 3410Australia, Victoria |
Sleep on, my friends, you need your rest I know that you have done your best When you awake, you’ll be contrite That you have slumbered through the night That is a really touching poem dear Ruth, So much enjoyed. Have a happy Easter my dear. love. Lindsay |
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1slick_lady Member Ascendant
since 2000-12-22
Posts 6088standing on a shadow's lace |
ruth, ruth, ruth this is such a loving beautiful poem about our Lord |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Owl: Thank you so much, dear lady. *S* I'm so glad you liked! *S* cgonzalez: I couldn't ask for more... thank you! *S* Chalmette Guy: Your response means a lot to me... thank you very much! *S* Lindsay: Thank you so much, my friend... and a happy Easter to you, too! *S* 1slick_lady: From the bottom of my heart... thank you! *S* |
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Alison
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
Okay, I am not feeling very articulate after reading this poem (which I love, by the way). I feel gauche and unsophisticated because I can only think to say --- Wow! xoxoxo A |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Thank you, Alison, for giving me the opportunity to read this exquisite, compassionate, heart-rending thought-poem of Ruth's again on my quick stop in at Pip. Ruth, I previously thought of it as being a beautiful tribute/gift to Christ, but it is also a wonderful, wonderful gift to us, your readers. I have always been a Christian, but it is only in the last few years that I have actually thought of Christ's own thoughts of suffering and sadness at various times of his life, and have seldom (I am only saying "seldom" in case I am remembering wrongly that it was "never") if ever, read anything from Christ's point of view before your exquisite poem, Ruth. Thank you again (and again . . . oh, and again!) Owl |
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Dark Stranger Member Patricius
since 2001-03-19
Posts 13631West Coast |
ms suthern..am sure he smiled when he read it too |
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Raindance Member
since 2009-02-07
Posts 120West Coast |
This is so excellently written, and I have read it many times to feel the haunting reality. |
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Rex Member
since 2000-06-29
Posts 482Houston, Texas |
Lovely...just an excellent piece...enjoyed very much!!! Regsrds. |
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steavenr Member Elite
since 2003-11-17
Posts 4058 |
"The hour is here, it’s come to this Pieces of silver for a kiss" you've captured one of the most dramatic passages of Scripture well...very nicely done...I've often thought of that kiss and found myself astounded at layers of love therein...thank you for sharing this exquisite jewel... |
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Billie Cullimore Member
since 2009-03-27
Posts 315 |
What can I say that the others have not already said? Your poem is wonderful. God bless. Billie C. |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
I like words from the heart...James |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Dearest Ruth (for some reason, I have chosen to use your given name  ), I would like to echo all the responses that precede mine! God bless you! Love & Jesus Light, Linda  |
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Bill Charles Member Patricius
since 2000-07-11
Posts 10619highways, & byways, for now |
suthern - this poem is very touching, and the ending is with many thoughts. Nice write... BC |
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Chalmette Guy Senior Member
since 2009-03-11
Posts 1257Louisiana |
Wow....whew Suthern. And the ending lines hit hard. Great writing. |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Alison: I can't imagine you being gauche or unsophisticated, dear friend. *S* So that articulated 'wow' means the world to me... thank you so much! *S* Owl: You humble me, dear lady. From the bottom of my heart... thank you!! *S* DS: One can hope. *S* Thank you very much! Raindance: I thank you for every read... and your very kind comments!! *S* Rex: I'm glad you enjoyed... thank you! *S* steavenr: And thank you for such a generous response! *S* Billie: Thank you so very much! *S* James: Thank you! *S* EA: Thank you, sweet lady... I'm glad you liked! *S* BC: Thank you very much, kind sir! *S* Chalmette Guy: Thank you so very much, my friend... I'm glad you liked! *S* |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
I am glad I came across this now, as I missed it when you first posted it. I do love the way you speak in Jesus' voice. He was left alone by His very disciples that night, yet He understood and loved them nonetheless. All twelve of them ... Judas included. Beautiful work, dear Ruth. Love, Margherita |
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Rex Allen McCoy Member Elite
since 2000-01-30
Posts 2863Sippin a Timmy's in London |
Enjoyed your perspective of this special season  Rex |
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