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rwood Member Elite
since 2000-02-29
Posts 3793Tennessee 
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There lies a little island Just off the coast of your heart Here is where I waited for you As I watched you fall apart You came to the shores of sorrow And cast them in, one at a time I tried to comfort you with breezes of love Buy you let them blow right by One morning I sent a rainbow To greet you, in the sea spray But just before the colors burst forth You turned your back and walked away I've seen you cry, both day and night So I sent my truth upon wings But you ran away, you were afraid And you hid in your suffering I sent you a message in a bottle My words of love I insribed Day after day, it weathered and lay In the forgotten sands of time You came to the shores of loneliness And cried out in the moonlight I sent shooting stars to accompany you But despair had made you blind You Pounded the beach with anger And stirred the ocean's wrath And when you were spent, and did not relent I put treasures along your path I saw you once, on the very edge High up on the rocky cliff I knew what you were thinking, and still I held you steadfast in your step You walked into the sea of cold From betrayal and disgust I washed you gently to the shore And still you refused me of trust You built a great tower, up on high And in it, a beacon was lit I thought you were finally looking for me But instead it was just the ship Still you came to the shoreline, and I Sent you a gift afloat I wanted you to see, that I'd relieve thee If you'd have faith and hope I gave you a tiny vessel In which you could gracefully sail Over to me, even through the rough seas Evil would not prevail! Still, you questioned the journey And doubted the strength of the craft But you climbed aboard with nothing to lose And I sent swift winds to your back You clung to the bow before you Knowing not, where you would go The ocean tossed you about for days But you found me in your soul Oh, my child I embrace you And welcome you to my home There is peace, in and around you Never more, will you be alone There are people all among us That have braved the sea of life Welcome to Paradise Island! I've been waiting for you, my child |
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Alle'cram Senior Member
since 2000-02-28
Posts 1816Texas |
Dear rwood, This is one of the most beautiful poems I have ever read. God protects and shields the lost without their even knowing and in the middle of the storm we finally cling to His open arms. This is just beautiful. Bless you. Really touched me. Marcy |
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ellie LeJeune Member Elite
since 2000-01-10
Posts 4156King of Prussia, PA USA |
Dear R; How magnificant is this poem and the analogy of the island and the sea. You wove it all with the thread of His relentless, passionate Loving pursuit. I feel so touched and I want to tell you that I so love everything that you write and can't wait for the next one! Love, Ellie 02 |
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deleeme Senior Member
since 1999-10-09
Posts 1766NEW ENGLAND, USA |
RWOOD, I am awed by the absolute splendor and the genius of the imagry you used here in this well thought out poem of God's determined and seeking love despite the almost endless unappreciation,rebelion,and self inflicted hurts of the sinner. The end results: once again, you've produced a marvelous message which deserves a wide readership & exposure. Thank you & God bless you, David "Our Creativity points to a Higher Creator--we couldn't have just happened, and for what ability we may possess--to God be the glory." -dlw- |
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rwood Member Elite
since 2000-02-29
Posts 3793Tennessee |
Dear Alle, Ellie, & deleeme, Thank you humbly as I prayed for days on this one. Only because I have been there . Even in my darkest hours he sends me elegance. I'm determined to share his majestic beauty. The treasures that I wrote of are the kindred spirits we meet along our path. Someone that helps open our eyes and our hearts to him. I thank God for all of you being there for me to share this with. With Love and respect, Rwood |
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BSC
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Member Elite
since 2000-02-04
Posts 2919New York, USA |
Oh r - WOW - What a beautiful poem, the imagery was magnificent....I guess we are, or have been in many the same places, but you just captured the feelings so eloquently.... Your gift is amazing and I thank you for sharing your heart.....Bonnie |
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sandgrain Member Elite
since 1999-09-21
Posts 3662Sycamore, IL, USA |
A masterpiece! Only possible with the Master working through you, rwood. So richly blessed I am to be among you and others on this forum. Your scenes are so vivid as I see myself once there so unaware of God's outpouring love in beauty and care everywhere. |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
This is exquisite, Rwood! Very beautiful! Denise |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
This is the most excellent, touching Masterpiece I've seen! WOW! This one really touched me. How He send us those natural signs and we turn before seeing them, just not waiting quite long enough. How we end up in that sea, being tossed about, and finally, finally, we open and let Him in! This was just FANTASTIC!!!! BRAVO! |
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rwood Member Elite
since 2000-02-29
Posts 3793Tennessee |
Bonnie, Sandgrain, Dsnyder, and Whtdove, Thanks for reading these words. I'm so happy the message is clear. And so happy to pour out what he gives me. The inspiration and encouragement in this forum are also a great catalyst. Thank you all! Sincerely, Rwood |
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Dennis L. White Senior Member
since 2000-02-17
Posts 1463Michigan, U.S.A. |
A beautiful vision of the patience of God and tender mercies that are ours if we but claim them! Excellent flow and imagery make this piece come alive. Thanks for sharing this Gem. Dennis :^) |
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Scarlet Lady Member
since 2000-02-11
Posts 242Midwest |
Hello rwood! Well I must say it is a special piece of poetry to me when you feel like you yourself could of written it from experience. As I read this.....one thought kept coming to me over and over......this sounds so personal! I felt as though this poem was written just for me by the hand of God. You really have captured the heart of God for His children in this one. And you did it so beautifully and with power. Thank you so much for taking such care to listen while you wrote! A true masterpiece from the Master, through a yielded vessel. Lynne |
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rwood Member Elite
since 2000-02-29
Posts 3793Tennessee |
Dear Illusion, Your comment is so heartfelt because all I want is to be that vessel. And to be worthy of it. The blessing is mine in the spirithood of the ones it touches. Thank you all again. Sincerely, Rwood |
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LoveBug
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Member Elite
since 2000-01-08
Posts 4697 |
This is such a beautiful poem! It's amazing how blind we can be to God's wonders, but it's even more amazing how He still wants to guide us home, although we are undeserving. Keep up the good work! "We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars." -Oscar Wilde |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Regina, I had to go hunting. But what a treasure. I'm keeping this one for sure. How beautiful a gem this is to me. The past is history and the future is a mystery, but today is a gift and that is why it is the present! |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (big hugggssssss) BRAVO!!! God Bless You, sweet friend, I'm so happy Larry pulled this from the archives, this is soooooo breathtakingly timeless! (sigh) Oh my gosh, this is the perfect parable to prove that His love never fails us, and His love will always bring us comfort, solace, and cheer! (kiss on cheek) We all love you so much, sweet Regina, this is marvelous! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Regina, thank you for sharing!   May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton |
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Opeth Senior Member
since 2001-12-13
Posts 1543The Ravines |
You most definitely express your faith rather well. I enjoyed reading this. Opeth |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
A tremendously moving poem! Beautifully done. Betty Lou Hebert |
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rwood Member Elite
since 2000-02-29
Posts 3793Tennessee |
Larry: Thanks for saving any part of me. This piece is my most treasured inspriation. I really had someone else's hand in this. So you're saving something more than I could have ever wrote. Hugs! Noah: You're angels brighten my day just as your words always do. Love and Hugs. Opeth: Those are magical words to me. As that is a poet's goal. To exress what they need to convey. Thank you dearly!  Trillium: Thank you very much for the read. So happy you thought so. Many thanks indeed! Sincerely, Regina |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
What an exquisite poem that radiates your faith, love and strength from him. Regina, I have to tell you this is flawless, simply flawless, and beautiful. ~*~ The Very Best Of The Season To You And Yours ~*~ |
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rwood Member Elite
since 2000-02-29
Posts 3793Tennessee |
Mysteria: I am touched by your reply. This truly is something that came completely out of my faith. We are so flawed ya know. But that's the beauty of it all. He is always there waiting, watching, hoping. Much Love and Faith to you in this season and always! Sincerely, Regina |
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