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Sunshine
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0 posted 2001-02-04 08:27 AM



One Step

the mind is
a wonderful thing
and then
                                                            one step
our own worst foe
for if I had taken
but a step
on my way to "go"
where would I be now?
                                                            one step
and would this question
come, somehow?

we see people every day
their lives seem so serene
                                                           one step
behind the brick and mortar
it's a very different scene

behind the mind and the face
there wages a war so real
                                                            one step
it makes me cry, at the least, to sigh
for I know how they feel…

please, God…
                                                             one step
I know I ask the questions
and yes, I am bothersome
so please don't provide the answers
for those days are gone
                                                             one step
all I can ask
with a grateful plea
is that you guide
this next step waiting for me

give me the wisdom
and the grace
                                                           one step
to handle what comes
and what I may face

and so I pray…

but I don't go to the church
I turn to the land instead
                                                           one step
to walk with my head tall
as I look on straight ahead
I can dress in boots and jeans
or wear a silky shift of green        
                                                           one step
I can put my hands to the test
and come through in deep serene…

but what I fear is that one step
that might step back, not beyond
                                                            one step
I don't want to go where I've been
I care to travel on…

so guide me with the one step
the one step that will take me to
the places that I need to be
to the one that will see me through
                                                           one step
take me to the realm of good
to be the one I can
and let me find contentment
in the place I stand

                                                     one step at a time

02.03.01



Karilea
If I whisper, will you listen?...
I would rather be silent and write, than speak loudly and be bound.
KRJ





[This message has been edited by Sunshine (edited 02-04-2001).]

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Marsha
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1 posted 2001-02-04 09:16 AM


Kari dear heart, this is simply stunning, never has your work been better than it is now. Just when I think you cannot get any better you do. And you were so very brilliant anyway, would I be jealous if you were anyone else, no I don't think I would. I would simply delight in your amazing gift. Do I praise too much, no I don't think I could dear heart, because this is clearly a treasure. And I always knew you were exceptionally talented anyway, I know I'm not using the less is more theory today. Because this deserved every phrase I could think of then lots more.
I love it of course and you knew that didn't you Mmmm, yes I know!
Thank you for this treasure love
Take care love as always
           Majestic awestruck Marsha
                          
Oh I'm soooo lucky that I can call you friend dear heart, because I get to be taught by the best.  
            


Take back the hope you gave,- I claim
Only a memory of the same
Robert Browning




[This message has been edited by Marsha (edited 02-04-2001).]

Charisma
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2 posted 2001-02-04 09:25 AM


one step....sometimes we need just one step....and we all need to be guide in our lifes. Wonderful said....I truly enjoyed your words.

((hugs))
Charisma

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3 posted 2001-02-04 10:27 AM


"little by little bit by bit
little bit by little bit" - (paul simon)

one step at a time, sweet lady..... you said it well....  

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4 posted 2001-02-04 10:39 AM


Karilea~
'the mind is
a wonderful thing'


And yours is stellar in this piece.

*Hugs*
~*Marge*~



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VAS
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5 posted 2001-02-04 10:49 AM


So is that the 12 step program?

I'm trying to think of one of my favorite praise songs.  It's about one step at a time but right now I can't even think of the title.  My brain is older today than yesterday, so I guess that may be why.  Either that or I need to get some breakfast in me.  You know, food for thought. ;o}

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6 posted 2001-02-04 11:06 AM


"but I don't go to the church
  I turn to the land instead"


me too........in the bounty of God's land I feel like I'm really in church then   this is great!   -SEA

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7 posted 2001-02-04 01:41 PM


Excellent. . . reminds us that we need to go one step at a time. . . it takes a while. . . but that we'll get there. . .

Wonderful my friend. . .  

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Sunshine
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8 posted 2001-02-04 04:18 PM


Ah Marsha, you make me blush, thank you...

Charisma, I truly enjoy your responses....thank you...

Doreen....so glad to be PS'd by you....

Hugs right back, Marge, thanks!....

Virginia, perhaps One day at a time....?

SEA....wide open skies, the best Church roof, don't you think?....Thanks!....

Yes, Sven....but every once in a while, it's OK to leap, too....just as long as you've looked first!...

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