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DieterTaljaard
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since 2008-06-05
Posts 8


0 posted 2008-06-08 09:49 AM


Walk this lonely road by myself
Life of bliss had, times changed
Everything the world over mine
but there was emptiness

Searched to fill emptiness
From light to abyss of darkness

There's times thought had it all
Soon realized more distant from the start
sadness invaded,filled with emptiness
the lies,the fear I became

In the mouth of abyss I laid
An empty soul,devil filled with pleasure

In weakness turned to pray
one thing which I never tried
Give up myself,who had it all
Dying mortal,giving up all
Christ intervened,resurrection of spirit
Found what was looking for

Love,joy happiness
filled my soul,this emptiness

I became whole,living in Christ
able to see,never alone
Even in darkest times

Christ with me,waiting
Let go,him take control

That what gave the devil control
Flesh lives devil,spirit only Christ
May have,may have walked alone in flesh
in spirit,was never,never alone
Christ's been there,been there waiting

© Copyright 2008 DieterTaljaard - All Rights Reserved
Earth Angel
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since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215
Realms of Light
1 posted 2008-06-08 09:55 AM


Hello, Dieter! Welcome aboard the pip ship and into our family of kindred spirits!

I was very moved by your debuting poem. It is very inspirational and spiritual and gives hope to those whose life does not appear to be on track.

Yes, Christ's love was there all along. It just took you awhile to recognize that and welcome Him into your life! I am so happy for you!

Beautifully written!

Giving you a warm, welcoming pip hug,

Love & the Christ Light,
Earth Angel

leoni_v
Member
since 2008-05-28
Posts 54
Mpumalanga, South Africa
2 posted 2008-06-08 10:00 AM


Hi there Dieter, glad to see you here! I joined after finding this site for your mom!

Deeply moving poem, and I am so glad for you!
Hope to read more of your work.
Leoni

DieterTaljaard
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since 2008-06-05
Posts 8

3 posted 2008-06-08 10:09 AM


Thank you for the invitation and the remarks :-)

It's amazing the feelings of one's life can bring so many words to write.
This specific one was inspired by my own experience of God's love in my,once before broken,life.


Alison
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4 posted 2008-06-08 12:48 PM


Dieter,

Welcome.  I will enjoy getting to know you here on these pages of blue.

Alison

Margherita
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since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236
Eternity
5 posted 2008-06-08 04:19 PM


Welcome to Pip, Dieter!

Thank you for sharing your journey towards the awareness of Christ's love, that brought you peace and joy.

Lovely first entry.

Love,
Margherita

OwlSA
Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347
Durban, South Africa
6 posted 2008-06-08 05:59 PM


Thank you for sharing, Dieter.  I am glad you are healing now.  What a wonderful transformation Christ brings!

- Owl

A Romantic Heart
Member Ascendant
since 1999-09-03
Posts 5496
Forever In Your Heart
7 posted 2008-06-09 07:22 PM


Welcome to PIP, In Chist alone...is your happiness~

He heals all those who are broken hearted~

~ARH

JamesMichael
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since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336
Kapolei, Hawaii, USA
8 posted 2008-06-09 07:51 PM


Enjoyed...James
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