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ellie LeJeune
Member Elite

since 2000-01-10

Posts 4156
King of Prussia, PA USA

0 posted 2000-07-19 08:07 AM

As the caterpillar
is bound,
tightly in it's cocoon,
so it is necessary,
that a soul
be bound in pain.
Seen or unseen,
physical or emotional,
pain comes to every
soul.

It is only when
acceptance comes,
the struggle for freedom
put aside,
and the soul becomes
still,
and embraces such
that it is given.

For only acceptance
brings change,
growth
freedom

Setting free God's Love
in the soul.

As the butterfly
is a glorious symbol
of freedom,
so the soul that has
endured through
faith,
becomes free to love
and unfold
it's wings
to
embrace
another.

Summers haunting melody
that awakens
the butterflies,
calling them to join
the dance
in their silent song
of praise to God.

eL

Dennis L. White
Senior Member

since 2000-02-17

Posts 1463
Michigan, U.S.A.

1 posted 2000-07-19 09:02 AM

Sister Ellie,
This is So beautiful and So wise! You say so much here,

It is only when acceptance comes,
the struggle for freedom put aside,
and the soul becomes still

These are words of one who has overcome adversity, may God continue to bless you my Sister.
Dennis :^)

[This message has been edited by Dennis L. White (edited 07-19-2000).]

BSC

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Member Elite

since 2000-02-04

Posts 2919
New York, USA

2 posted 2000-07-19 04:11 PM

Oh Ellie, Such beautiful words of wisdom, and how very true they are!!! This is simply lovely Ellie, words I will read, over and over again. Thanks for sharing this. Bonnie

sandgrain
Member Elite

since 1999-09-21

Posts 3662
Sycamore, IL, USA

3 posted 2000-07-19 06:39 PM

What a mountain of truth you reveal in this piece! It's often hard to accept that God has purpose for our suffering when we're in the midst of it, except to think we're being punished for something which isn't the case in many instances. Oh to have the insight and faith of Lot...loving God unconditionally! Thank you for sharing this.

Alle'cram
Senior Member

since 2000-02-28

Posts 1816
Texas

4 posted 2000-07-19 10:38 PM

Ellie, This is a great poem!! Absolutely wonderful. You have captured so well the end results of serving Jesus. amen. Just beautiful! Marcy

"As the butterfly
is a glorious symbol
of freedom,
so the soul that has
endured through
faith,
becomes free to love
and unfold
it's wings
to
embrace
another."

Lady Lost
Member

since 2000-07-13

Posts 470

5 posted 2000-07-20 09:03 AM

I love this one...pain is another emotional that we all feel, most of us are certainly not capable of accepting it....A wise woman once told me that when I am feeling pain to offer up the prayer "Thy Will be Done"...

You can never have too much fiction; reality can be such a bore

Lynne Dale
Member

since 2000-07-18

Posts 114
Melbourne Victoria

6 posted 2000-07-20 09:25 PM

Ellie,
the poetry I've read of yours always speaks of wisdom. This is not exception. It's beautiful, wonderful,true. Words can't describe it.

kethry.
When dark of night takes your soul
Think of me and be made whole.

deleeme
Senior Member

since 1999-10-09

Posts 1766
NEW ENGLAND, USA

7 posted 2000-07-20 09:43 PM

I agree with all the previous responses , and am glad to be back(after many computer problems) to be able to enjoy it like the other. Truly within your boosom is a wisdom and faith which comes out beautifully in your poems, David

"GOD GIVES- but man must open his hand." (German Proverb)

Lighthousebob
Member Elite

since 2000-06-14

Posts 4725
California

8 posted 2000-07-21 01:21 PM

How you can take something this deep and make it flow so simply in this poem amazes me... The thought of God's Love being set free in my soul just gives me butterflies...

Bob <><

WhtDove
Member Rara Avis

since 1999-07-22

Posts 9245
Illinois

9 posted 2000-07-24 10:37 AM

Ellie this is remarkable! Stunning and so very beautiful and truthful! I'm lost for words, so I will agree with the above comments. BUT, know this is a very beautiful work!

L Tiuch
Member

since 2000-02-04

Posts 151
NY

10 posted 2000-07-25 11:27 AM

How very true! As a member of a self help group for families, accepting was the hardest thing I had to do. After resisting with all the strength I had, acceptance came and with it a new life for me. Thank you for sharing.

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