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Michael
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0 posted 1999-10-27 09:56 PM


God's Crossword Puzzle

As with any crossword, the words can be read across or downward:

God, reveal thy will that I may serve,
As this will bestow honor from any man.
I plan for works serving your cause, too,
Yet being loving over your church, glorifying all..
Seek ye first the kingdom of God, praying,
For known in mind-sets prevails man who suffers
Answers to all, that wherever love is true,
Tonight, all things are possible within Christ, Amen.

Since I couldn't get the spacing right and color coding downward is a nightmare in itself...this is what the downward message says.


God as I yet seek for answers tonight,
Reveal this plan, being ye, known to all.
Thy will, for loving first in all things
Will bestow works over the mind-sets that are.
That honor serving your kingdom prevails wherever possible.
I, from your church of man, love within.
May any cause glorifying God, who is Christ,
Serve man too. All praying suffers true, Amen.

Michael



[This message has been edited by Michael (edited 11-10-1999).]

© Copyright 1999 Michael Anderson - All Rights Reserved
Denise
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1 posted 1999-10-27 10:01 PM


Very lovely, Michael. See, I knew you were like one of those genius people, I just knew it! Great message too!

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Denise

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2 posted 1999-10-27 10:01 PM


Wow Michael! What work that you put into this. Truely an awesome piece. Glorifying God you've done well! I'm sure HE is smiling upon you! Thanks so much for the uplift I really needed this!
Seymour Tabin
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3 posted 1999-10-27 10:21 PM


Michael,
God bless, I tried sometning like this many years ago where the reader could rear across,
down every other line and upside down even from right to left, but never pursued it. Great job.

DreamEvil
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4 posted 1999-10-27 10:30 PM


Philosophical bent gives way to religious. Truly for all things there is a season.

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Skyfyre
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5 posted 1999-10-27 11:05 PM


This was amazing. I can think of no other word worthy of such a display of talent.

--Kess

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poetFemmeFatale
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6 posted 1999-10-27 11:05 PM


Jeese Michael, my head swims to think of how much time went into this little masterpiece! WOW ! You never cease to amaze me ! LOL I need to start writing with a higher degree of difficulty - you're making me look bad !! LOL At times, I have trouble just trying to express what I want, and finding the right words to rhyme!! hehe You've certainly outdone yourself! BRAVO!! ***curtsies

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Watcher666
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7 posted 1999-10-28 01:00 AM


This was awesome! Loved it!

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Christopher
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8 posted 1999-10-28 02:33 AM


Awesome job Michael!!
(psst-will you quit making it so hard for me to keep up!!!)

Michael
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9 posted 1999-10-28 06:58 AM


Well, Chris,
It may have taken God to help me finish this piece but you were the sole inspiration...better get on that horse, my next one may have a diagonal message in it to boot.

Denise, not genious, just too much time on my hands and a severe case of insomnia, I fear.

Femme, I could smear mud on you and you'd still be the most beautiful person in the world...nothing could ever make you look bad.

Everyone else, I thank you for your comments, I did dig pretty deep on this one in more ways than one, your comments are very well recieved.

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Michael Anderson

Is all that we see or seem
but a dream within a dream?



starchild
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10 posted 1999-10-28 07:19 AM


god. he's meant to be a pretty big guy.
suthern
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11 posted 1999-10-28 10:21 AM


I consider myself fortunate if my words make sense reading across... if they actually form a half-way decent poem, I'm ecstatic. However much time you had on your hands, your results still leave me flabbergasted! LOL. Methinks you got more than your share of talent... and since I know I got short-changed, I'd be jealous as hell if you hadn't used it so well! *G* Great job, Michael!
RSEvans
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12 posted 1999-10-28 12:49 PM


Michael, you sure are making us newbies look bad. I just finished my first acrostic (Love is Wonderful) and then you go and do something like this. I bet Gen rubs my nose in it too...lol (j/k...)

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Iloveit
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13 posted 1999-10-28 12:54 PM


I know I ditto suthern every once in a while lol, but will take a ditto on suthern for this one, this is incredible, no matter how much time it took

[This message has been edited by Iloveit (edited 10-28-1999).]

RainbowGirl
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14 posted 1999-10-28 01:40 PM


Michael: Superb..

HUGS

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Sunshine
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15 posted 1999-10-28 01:51 PM


You must know when you read any comment from me, that when I say "Tanfastic", I mean it!

Great job, Michael!

Balladeer
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16 posted 1999-10-28 05:29 PM


I don't even know if this form has a name. Who would attempt it? Who could do it? Well, I guess you answered those questions. I christen thee a Mikerostic!!

Truly a brilliant job, Michael. One who puts such effort into creation is a true inspiration to us all. I can't say enough.

Andrew Scott
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17 posted 1999-10-28 05:39 PM


And here I thought a double acrostic was tuff! WOW! Forward and backwards, up and down... WOW! all the way around. Most excellent and I thank you for the time and effort you dedicated to this piece. I echo all the above. My hat's off to you.
tori
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18 posted 1999-10-28 06:15 PM


Amazing I loved it..
Munda
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19 posted 1999-10-28 06:24 PM


More than beautiful....leaving me without words.
PhaerieChild
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20 posted 1999-10-28 06:41 PM


Wow!! All I can do is echo all the sentiments above...love the theme and the sentiments! Very well done!!

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hoot_owl_rn
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21 posted 1999-10-28 10:54 PM


Brillance...wow, that took a lot of work Michael...well done and a boost back up for you
Isis
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22 posted 1999-10-29 02:13 AM


Wow! All the thought and planning you put into this paid off!! Unreal

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~Isis~
(Daughter of Mystery)



wayoutwalt
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23 posted 1999-10-30 03:39 AM


no one should miss this a labor of love. your love for God and for us who need the guidance the Maker has provided through you
Michael
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24 posted 1999-11-10 06:03 PM


Please don't think me vain for moving this poem form the open forum to the Spiritual Forum. I wrote this prayer with one intent only, that it may serve God. My only wish is that it finds it's way into the spiritaul community and that it's message is clear, "All things are possible within Christ".


Michael

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25 posted 1999-11-10 06:30 PM


Michael,This is the sprinkles that top the icing on your cake. It can't get any better than that.God has created a brilliant artist in you and you are repaying him beautifully with your gratiude.
Poet deVine
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26 posted 1999-11-10 10:53 PM


Sometimes in our life, we see a talent so brilliant that we have to stand in wordless awe...as I do now with this poem...and this poet...perfect!
Denise
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27 posted 1999-11-10 11:08 PM


I'm glad to see this one here, Michael. It is wonderful!

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Denise


Julie
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28 posted 1999-11-11 12:56 PM


One of my favorites of yours Michael...thanks for posting it here too.
GOETHE
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29 posted 1999-11-11 01:04 AM


michael - loved this one. it is both unique and powerful. one version reminds me of a person in anguish at being lost along god's road and needing his roadside assistance and the other seems to be just a prayer for council and guidance as though you were merely waking up and praying for the days events. I think I'll print these out. I have a feeling I'll need this for later days. =-)


desperado

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30 posted 1999-11-12 01:05 PM


Thanks for the refresher
Echo Rhayne
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31 posted 1999-11-15 02:14 AM


WOW~The mesage portrayed here is intense...it is something most anyone (especialy those who believe in God our Father) can be truly blessed by. Not to mention the thought that went in to it with the crossward effect you did! Great job all around!


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Janet Marie
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32 posted 2000-04-17 08:26 PM


some gems are just so rare that they deserve a second showing...
this is one of those jewels...
exceptional M, truly... and perfect timing
for Easter.
this way all the new members of the M,fan club can see it...(smile)
can I be the president...pleeeeze ...
I'll even write ya a poem   LOL
later M-gator
jm(pres) *S*

WhtDove
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33 posted 2000-04-17 10:19 PM


I'm really glad to see this one come around again. I've discovered things I just didn't see the first time around.

So much thought and effort and time went into this piece. Truly exquisite Michael!

sandgrain
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34 posted 2000-04-18 09:39 PM


All I can think to add to the previous comments I agree with, is on a scale of 1 to 10, this has to rate 100!  Thanks for sharing it here, I really, really appreciate it.
achicade
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35 posted 2000-04-19 10:48 PM


AWESOME!!!!  ]
Danny Holloway
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36 posted 2000-04-20 06:15 PM


Well done "M"
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