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ThisDiamond
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0 posted 2007-12-26 12:50 PM


On Christmas Came To Light

The glow of Christmas Churches
Sparkle on the snow
In my wandering way, I entered
Sang along to songs I know
Yet restlessly in spirit, my thirst
Could not be quenched
This holy place did not content
Nor could my soul be drenched
That whispering in harmony
Persisted in its voice
I watched my gathered brethren there
Took in the lessen poised
How could it be the likes of me
That squirmed and shifted so
More like a child, reconciled
Inside the churches glow
It took awhile to understand
This unrelenting need
That wouldn’t go along as planned
Nor to the flock be freed
Yet then again, I talk with Him
Best on my daily path
More closely to express within
These thoughts in aftermath
I could not pray in church that day
Among the hymns and spruce
Regalia took my thoughts away
Yet wouldn’t let words loose
The best of me to give and get
Came to the forest ears
To God my heart in pure outlet
Where He most closely hears

Copyright kkh 12/26/07


© Copyright 2007 Kathleen Harris - All Rights Reserved
Margherita
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1 posted 2007-12-26 01:34 PM


So beautiful, I love your ponderings, dear TD!

quote:
The best of me to give and get
Came to the forest ears
To God my heart in pure outlet
Where He most closely hears




I agree, during our conversations with God, silence and Nature are the best allies.

Love,
Margherita

Midnitesun
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2 posted 2007-12-26 03:45 PM


What a wonderful write, TD.
I find solace in nature, not within buildings.

Marchmadness
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3 posted 2008-01-01 11:00 AM


I enjoyed this, Diamond and I feel the same way.
                                    Ida

passing shadows
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4 posted 2008-01-01 05:30 PM


what a beauty!

much enjoyed

Magnus
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5 posted 2008-01-02 08:10 PM


This one is a beauty....Funny, we were in
church Sunday, covering scripture about the
Ark, Noah and a few select others...about an
Apostle leading the way with words that only
his faith could carry forth to another land
where hostile and doubting people awaited
him.... There was no snow...but there was
faith....and He understood.

TomMark
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since 2007-07-27
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6 posted 2008-01-02 11:50 PM


beautiful.

JLHunter
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7 posted 2008-01-06 03:10 PM


Hi, TD.

I, too, have always sought my solace from the sky and from nature.  I am too bound up in most "religious" settings to really feel comfortable.  As much as I love people, I love your idea more.  Go outside to commune with your Higher Power!

John

I prefer to be a dreamer among the humblest, with visions to be realized, than lord among those without dreams and desires. -Khalil Gibran

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