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whipsnade Junior Member
since 2000-02-28
Posts 40 |
Repost from Critical analysis 3/9/00 North Latitude 18 degrees 25 minutes Rolling seas, wind whipped brine banshees howling through sheet and line, Three days running without a sign of land or man to attest his course as true Or gods benign. At last the storm subsides, a setting sun of deep red gold his guide, To safe harbor in Marigot north degrees 18, minutes 25. The hook is down the sails are reefed the craft secure in bay serene. Bone weary fatigued in soul the Captain rests his beaten frame On pallet wet with salt and sweat of journeys past perhaps to dream When all his hopes were not the toll. And dream he did but then awoke to view above through open hatch A piece of sky his dream bespoke of blue black velvet tropic night From which two sparkling diamond stars, Gods eyes, did flash their pulsing light,, His overseer. And from their right did trail a filigree, A stardust tail, a smile mayhaps a tear. It was astounding of a whole, this life force flashing out its call, " You are here " If I could paint he thought, what a picture it would make. It begged to be seen, that stark beauty to all conveyed. Naught before had struck such chord within his heart and mind. Should he seek it ere' again in that same place he'd find no trace For it had been as much a thing of time as point in space. A glimpse from God forever cast in his minds eye, to comfort him for now he knew, Such perfect symmetry of light and line of balanced contrast, regal sign, Could only mean there was a plan, a scheme, of which he was a part For he could not have known such beauty outside a dream. |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Absolutely lovely. Many, many thoughts come to mind...and once it has rested here awhile, I would suggest a repost into Open, so that all who treasure verse of this magnitude, might be able to share it as well... so well done, very well laid out...thank you for sharing! Since I have not yet seen your name before, a belated Welcome to Passions, and thank you for this entrance into Spiritual Journeys! [This message has been edited by Sunshine (edited 09-13-2000).] |
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Alle'cram Senior Member
since 2000-02-28
Posts 1816Texas |
Hi whipsnade, Good writing, my friend, enjoyed much...my favorite..... "A glimpse from God forever cast in his minds eye, to comfort him for now he knew, Such perfect symmetry of light and line of balanced contrast, regal sign, Could only mean there was a plan, a scheme, of which he was a part For he could not have known such beauty outside a dream." |
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BSC
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Member Elite
since 2000-02-04
Posts 2919New York, USA |
Just beautiful Whipsnade, wonderful from beginning to end. Bonnie |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
WOW! I love this! Such beauty you've described within this. I truly cannot find words right now, this leaves me in thought of so much... So I will leave in awe and ponder upon this. GREAT!! <*\\\>< Be an organ donor...give your heart to Jesus! |
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ellie LeJeune Member Elite
since 2000-01-10
Posts 4156King of Prussia, PA USA |
Beautiful poetry, lovely beyond words. This reads like a haunting melody. Ellie Summers haunting melody that awakens the butterflies, calling them to join the dance in their silent song of praise to God. eL |
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Lighthousebob Member Elite
since 2000-06-14
Posts 4725California |
 WOW, I can just feel the calm after the fierce storm of this exhaused sailer as he rests in the harbor after a near death experience. (This is quite a relief after seeing the movie "The Perfect Storm.") And then the vision and the realization that God was with him all the time watching over his fight for life with the forces of nature... This acknowlegment that God has a perfect plan for our lives, truly gives us a lasting picture of God's Love for us. God Bless You and Thank You for sharing, Bob <>< |
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whipsnade Junior Member
since 2000-02-28
Posts 40 |
Thanks to all;Have been away {out of country] for most of last 6 months and missed you all.A third career as a consultant caused by "whipsnade's corollary to the peter principle" " when you reach your highest level of occupational incompetence,,carefully note the names and positions of those in positions of authority above you and then strike"!! by outliving the *******s!!! And I was just settling in to a comfortable retirement of reading And writing and wine drinking.. Anyway I've found myself in demand in my particular field and can't afford to pass it up but truly hope to stay with you folks as much as possible.{Getting client to supply me with a laptop with world wide capability... {probably beyond my technological ability. Alle-cram sweet dear, you in particular have been a great encouragement to me as have been bonnie, wht dove and ellie,, don't despair you're all to important to me and the rest of the forum. Its a beautiful place with beautiful people.... best regards,, Ricardo |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Ricardo, visit soon, for you have much to share...and believe me...that is where IT is! |
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whipsnade Junior Member
since 2000-02-28
Posts 40 |
To Sunshine and lighthoseBob My apologies for neglecting to include you both in my thanks for your kind remarks.. Truly glad you both enjoyed it.. best regards,, Ricardo |
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