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jwesley Member Rara Avis
since 2000-04-30
Posts 7563Spring, Texas 
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The Cross Of Wood It wasn't just an old ship it was ancient. Even before it was built it's wood was old. The trees that formed it's beams and planks and mast were much older than the men who cut them down; much older than the men that built the ship; much older than all save the rock and ground upon which they grew. They'd seen the birth of Christ, seen the years He'd spent as a boy, saw him become a man, a prophet, and that's when the first of the trees was cut down; the one that formed the cross upon which He died; the rest of which now stands tall and mighty as the ship's main mast. The ship's wood is worm riddled, old and rotted now at the bottom of the sea; that is, all but the main mast which stands tall and mighty, still strong and ready waiting, waiting, awaiting His return. w. james beard, jr. |
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Lone Wolf Member Ascendant
since 2000-03-16
Posts 5842Lansing, MI USA |
jwesley, Awesome writing here. This was wonderful. He gave so much for us all. You have said it well. Great writing.  Lone Wolf Poetry should surprise by fine excess...it should strike the reader as a wording of his own highest thoughts and appear almost a remembrance. -J.Keats |
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jwesley Member Rara Avis
since 2000-04-30
Posts 7563Spring, Texas |
Thanks, LW. This was written for a theme: Wood. jwesley |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Very well written. This reminded me of those passages in the Bible that say that all of nature longs for His return, even if that was not your theme! It boggles the mind, doesn't it, how we humans are here for such a short time, but some things (like wood, stone, etc.) will be around soooooo much longer...great poem! Denise |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
JWesley~ This is stunning. I enjoyed it very much. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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Auguste
since 2000-02-16
Posts 3953By the sea |
I loved this one. He is my Hope, always...thank you...just wonderful! Michael |
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jwesley Member Rara Avis
since 2000-04-30
Posts 7563Spring, Texas |
Thanks for your comments, Denise, Marge, and Michael...they are much appreciated. jimmy |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
Ok, it's here and I'm moving it up |
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Alle'cram Senior Member
since 2000-02-28
Posts 1816Texas |
YES, YES, YES!!! Jwestley, this is Wonderful! Oh, how I loved the analogy of the wood, trees and ship with the ages to time and our Heavenly Father and Jesus. Yes, Lord, come quickly! I love this! (my 'puter ben' down, sorry for the delayed response). VERY, VERY well written. Love, Marcy |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
J...marvelous...I wonder at your inspiration, and regret not! Thank you for sharing! |
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Lakewalker Member Elite
since 2000-08-05
Posts 3289On the streets w/ people |
I enjoyed this a lot, it's very well written. I'm glad I had a chance to read this one. |
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Lighthousebob Member Elite
since 2000-06-14
Posts 4725California |
I especially liked the analogy between the cross on which Jesus died and the mast of the ship sunk to the bottom of the ocean... still awaiting the Lord's return. A beautiful poem. And Thank You White Dove for bringing this poem back up... I missed it the first time. Bob <>< |
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