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Tennessee Angel Senior Member
since 2000-06-03
Posts 661Tennessee |
They called him a loner...a misfit and a reject. There was something about him they just could not accept. So they turned their backs and closed their eyes. And, blindly, they went on with their lives. I can't help but wonder what it was about the man. There must have been something they just could not stand. Was it the love in his eyes? Or the beauty in his face? Could it be the promises he gave of a Heavenly place? Tell me if you know...what made them hate him so? Was it because he promised he would never let us go? Was it the kindness in his hands? Maybe the mercy in his heart? The assurance he gave us that we would never be apart? Could it be they were afraid of a man so full of light? Were they really more secure in the darkness of the night? All he ever wanted was to love them endlessly. To let them know he would save them from the raging sea. But they had no faith. They told him no. They pushed him away. They didn't run to him for cover when the skies were turning grey. They tried to solve their problems and do it on their own. He would beg them to come but they left him all alone. He would whisper to their hearts and ask them to draw near. But they would turn away and pretend they did not hear. And I cry...down my face roll tears of shame. Not for them, but because sometimes...I treat him just the same. "That man has shown himself great who has never grieved in evil days and never bewailed his destiny." --Seneca |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
TennesseeAngel~ This is a poignant piece. Fortunately for us ... He doesn't hold us up to as close a criticism as we give ourselves. He understands ... and always says 'I forgive'. Beautiful writing, my friend. Touched my heart. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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Lone Wolf Member Ascendant
since 2000-03-16
Posts 5842Lansing, MI USA |
Tennessee Angel, True so true. We always seem to look to Him in times of trouble, but how many of us remember Him when things are going well in our lives. Not many. Yet, He is always there for us no matter what comes...with His love and acceptance. Great piece.  Lone Wolf Friends are friend forever if the Lord's the Lord of them and a friend will not say never cause the welcome will not end. --Michael W. Smith |
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Aimster Member Elite
since 2000-02-19
Posts 4297Charlotte, NC |
~TA this was a VERY moving and emotional piece. you certainly tugged at my heartstrings. i often ask myself the same questions. alas, i have as little of the answers as you do. but i think that is how HE wants it to be. as for the last stanza of your poem, i think Marge is right. HE doesn't judge us near as hard as we judge ourselves. HE accepts us for what we are, both good and bad. Now if only mandkind could do the same for one another. hmmm excellent poem. take care. amy "Don't be dismayed at goodbyes. A farewell is before you can meet again. And meeting again after a moment or a lifetime is certain for those who are friends." "Fate exists but it can only take you so far, Because once you're there It's up to you to make it happen." |
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Butterflies_dont_cry Member Elite
since 2000-03-06
Posts 3733Michigan |
T.A.~ This was written with such beauty and grace...and pain. I loved this style and this message! Thank you for sharing this piece~ |
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Tennessee Angel Senior Member
since 2000-06-03
Posts 661Tennessee |
Marge -- Thank you for such a lovely response. Sometimes I just have to remind myself that He always forgives, no matter what. What an awesome God we serve. Lone Wolf -- Thank you for your kind response! It's always nice to meet more of God's people. Aimster -- Oh, if we could accept others the way our Lord accepts us. What a wonderful world this would be. Butterflies -- I am so glad that you enjoyed my work here. It truly comes from the heart. "That man has shown himself great who has never grieved in evil days and never bewailed his destiny." --Seneca |
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