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Member Rara Avis
since 2000-11-16
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0 posted 2001-08-13 09:47 AM



At the River
Virginia Salter

when we gather at the River
do we reach into it to drink
is the water that’s flowing
sweet or does it stink

what has joined the ripples
riding ‘round and over rocks
how fast is the running
is it threatening the docks

when its flow is serene
are we placid, too, in kind
do we lift our feet to ottomans
rest on figments in our mind

when it roils and subdues us
do we clamor for a seat
devoutly shouting our allegiance
to the God we choose to meet

is that when we listen
is it easy then to hear
do we seek beyond the eddies
only when we’re filled with fear

© August 27.  2000

© Copyright 2001 Virginia Salter - All Rights Reserved
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Member Patricius
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1 posted 2001-08-14 01:09 AM


I guess it's true we tend to pray the hardest when we're afraid or feeling thretened somehow.  Hopefully we say as many or more prayers of thanks, for all the other times and blessings of everyday.

Betty Lou Hebert

2dalimit
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since 2000-02-08
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2 posted 2001-08-16 07:30 AM


I like this very much. Quite challenging.

Melton

deleeme
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3 posted 2001-08-16 10:23 PM


Virginia,
  Your words are well spoken and the thoughts you challenge us with is very thought-provoking.
  Thank You,
    David

Every Day's a Blessing
And Gift-Wrapped from Above,
Share it with another
And Spread the Father's Love!!!

May You come to Know His Best Blessing

cpalmer
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Phoenix, Az
4 posted 2001-08-21 01:59 AM


Thank you for this insight..all to often do we depend on the Lord only when it is convenient for us...good lesson!
Cindi

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Member Rara Avis
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5 posted 2001-08-22 06:47 PM


Wow!  I love it!  Well done indeed, Virginia.

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