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jfreak
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since 1999-06-17
Posts 306
Yuma, AZ, USA

0 posted 2000-07-27 06:30 PM


I was up late last night
Conversing with my very dear friend
She told me about herself
Where she began and hopes to end
We read poetry till three in the morn
Laughed and cried
We spoke of changes in our lives
And of her grandpa who had died
I was up late last night
being blessed by my hungry friend
Her belly rumbling for food
Yet she hung out with me till the end
Making plans for the weekend,
she told me of her dad, a gift from heaven
How such a great man he is
Sitting there cleaning his Smith & Wesson
I was up late last night
praying for my tall, beautiful, friend
thanking Abba for the gift of a garden
so precious, that we take careful time to tend
every real weed that tries to choke
every real rose that blooms in the sun
using spiritual Round Up
and if I really have to, some spiritual Weed B-gone.

© Copyright 2000 jfreak - All Rights Reserved
WhtDove
Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245
Illinois
1 posted 2000-07-27 10:39 PM


Well hey there! Sounds like a late night blessing.  I love the spiritual 'round up' and the spiritual 'weed-b-gone.'  Great way to put it Brandon! I'll have to remember those. Suprised they haven't made a T-shirt of that yet  

Not sure how to take the dad thing. Is he abusive to her and you're being sarcastic or what?

jfreak
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since 1999-06-17
Posts 306
Yuma, AZ, USA
2 posted 2000-07-29 02:52 AM


The line about the father is something only she would probably understand.  She is coming to my house, her and her dad, to spend the night on their way through to Texas.   Well her dad is old fashioned and thinking something is going on b/c he and she are coming to "meet" my parents and such.  Well after her (first) previous boyfriend her dad said that any other guy that wants to be with his daughter is going to have to have a long heart to heart talk with him as he is cleaning his Smith & Wesson.  Kind of a humorous thing.  He is a great dad from what she is telling me.  I know she is a great gal.  Must be from her upbringing.

J~

deleeme
Senior Member
since 1999-10-09
Posts 1766
NEW ENGLAND, USA
3 posted 2000-07-29 07:30 AM


I like your poem here Jfreak--and your analogies of the garden-and the time and things it takes to cultivate a caring, sharing spiritual life-even late into the night. Take care, and I hope her father didn't pack any bullets!  David
sandgrain
Member Elite
since 1999-09-21
Posts 3662
Sycamore, IL, USA
4 posted 2000-07-29 05:17 PM


Your style tells me you're well informed, appreciative and have a great sense of humor.  A real pleasure to read.  Thanks
WhtDove
Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245
Illinois
5 posted 2000-07-29 10:30 PM


I have to say it's great that she has a dad who's so concerned about who goes with her. I hope the meeting goes well!  Could this be a girl that was in your dreams?

I'm glad you think her nice, maybe something will come of it. She's met a great guy  

Lighthousebob
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since 2000-06-14
Posts 4725
California
6 posted 2000-07-30 05:57 PM


Seems like you have planted some lasting seeds to bloom into future blessings... I'm glad you have the Round-Up handy because I know how those weeds like to choke out blessings... I enjoyed your sharing the night with us...  Bob <><
jfreak
Member
since 1999-06-17
Posts 306
Yuma, AZ, USA
7 posted 2000-07-31 07:43 PM


Thanks everyone for the comments.  They are all a real blessing. No Becca, she isn't the girl in my dreams, just a really great friend.  You are welcome Bob for the share.  God bless you all,

J~

Sunshine
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since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354
Listening to every heart
8 posted 2000-07-31 08:26 PM


Like the poem, and I think the Dad is great! Every daughter ought to have one like him [I did!]

Karilea
When you want to be loved, look within...KRJ

BSC
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Member Elite
since 2000-02-04
Posts 2919
New York, USA
9 posted 2000-07-31 09:17 PM


This is wonderful JFreak, how well you have written of a special night...Love the mention of the weed killers too!  Bonnie
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