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OwlSA
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0 posted 2011-03-26 01:46 AM



MERCY
4 October 2007

Just when
the shards are sharpest
God smiles sunlight on them
and they become
His diamonds.

Owl

© Copyright 2011 Diana van den Berg - All Rights Reserved
katahdin
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1 posted 2011-03-26 02:06 AM


Just beautiful Diana, enjoyed.
Kat >^..^<

dreamgal
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2 posted 2011-03-26 02:31 AM


Really pretty I liked it alot.
OwlSA
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3 posted 2011-03-26 02:43 AM


Thank you, Kat and dreamgal.  I am glad you liked it.

Owl

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4 posted 2011-03-26 09:33 PM


~ and maybe they are his way of telling us that there is beauty if we just keep moving towards it.  Know what I mean?  I love your poetry, Owly Diana.

Alison

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5 posted 2011-03-27 04:00 AM


wonderful, see the best here, have a nice day diana,


yann

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6 posted 2011-03-29 11:48 AM


Yes, Alison, thank you.  I know what you mean.  You put it beautifully.  Thanks for loving my poetry.  Smiles.

Thank you for your lovely reply, Yann.  Smiles.

Owl

Marchmadness
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7 posted 2011-04-02 12:25 PM


Uplifting and full of grace.
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8 posted 2011-04-02 07:57 PM


this is lovely and a beautiful reflection (every pun intended) of your soul...exquisite
ethome
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9 posted 2011-04-02 09:53 PM


Beautiful concept Diana!

Eric

OwlSA
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10 posted 2011-04-03 10:35 AM


Thank you, Ida, Steaven (giggles) and Eric.  Smiles.

Owl

EmmaRose
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11 posted 2011-04-06 10:08 PM


Yes, it is surely in the eye of the viewer, whether to see the shards or the diamonds.
You are quite a diamond Ms. Owl

OwlSA
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12 posted 2011-04-07 11:05 AM


What a sweet thing to say, Emma!  Thank you.  You are right about having a choice.  Smiles.

Owl

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