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Silver Streak
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0 posted 2002-01-16 07:14 PM


Rules

"So then, the word of the LORD to them will become: Do and do, do and do, rule on rule, rule on rule; a little here, a little there-- so that they will go and fall backward, be injured and snared and captured."
NIV Isaiah 28:13

All rules are made for fools
With nary confidence
Copycats, robot mules
No stomach, need a fence.

I think poets, you, me
Can say what 'tis we feel
We have immunity
Look like big brains or heels.

All music in our heart
We choose to sing and play
Smile and belch, pee and fart
Do it just our own way.

Although it's very true
The rules lay at my side
With wisdom as my glue
For they are my best guide.

Rules.

Copyright: Newell Elsworth Usher
Silver Streak of Silver Springs, Florida
January 16, 2002


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1 posted 2002-01-16 07:26 PM




(sigh) So very well said, sweet friend, it is so very sad to see so many rules in our world today, but nevertheless it is necessary we have them, for we only do it to protect ourselves from foolery and acts that can hurt us. (sigh) I pray that in the future we can all live in harmony together then we can begin to lower the amount of rules to live more freedom and happiness! (big hugggssssss) We all love you so much, sweet friend, this is a very powerfully touching poem! Youhave such a beautiful heart, sweet Newell, thank you for sharing!



May love and light always shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

Silver Streak
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2 posted 2002-01-16 07:38 PM


Thank you for your sweet loving thoughts, Noah. With Christ there is only one rule, love. All laws of the prophets and God-ordained authority are derived from God's love with a need to protect the righteous from the selfish acts of sinners. True Christians are free from the law with diplomatic immunity.

Other rules should be taken as mere guidelines, as to enforce them creates bondage and enslaves men for selfish purposes.    
-newell  

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Lone Wolf
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3 posted 2002-01-16 08:19 PM


His rules are the only ones to live by.  This was wonderful, Silver Streak.  

All writing comes
by the grace of God.
-Ralph Waldo Emerson

poetryinmotion
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4 posted 2002-01-16 08:23 PM


hi bro. this is a very nice poem and so much to the truth.  i love reading your poems.  love Sis  
Irish Rose
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5 posted 2002-01-16 08:24 PM


wonderful message here!

Kathleen--(Kay)
A true friend does not love you for who you are, but in spite of who you are." -- Caroline Tran

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6 posted 2002-01-16 08:25 PM


Thank you, Lone Wolf for your encouraging words.

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Startime
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7 posted 2002-01-16 08:25 PM


I love the Golden Rule...it says it all. **big hugs** this poem got a few laughs out of me..*grin* I just couldn't help it when I saw what you were saying.

Love I leave with you whether it is in your life now or yet the essense of your dreams.

Silver Streak
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8 posted 2002-01-16 08:26 PM


Thank you, Alice. So nice to see you back here. Love you, sis.

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Silver Streak
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9 posted 2002-01-16 08:26 PM


Thank you, Alice. So nice to see you back here. Love you, sis.

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Silver Streak
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10 posted 2002-01-16 08:28 PM


Thank you, Kay for your kind words.
-newell

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Silver Streak
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11 posted 2002-01-16 08:30 PM


Thank you sweet Startime. Glad to give you a grin.

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12 posted 2002-01-16 09:16 PM


Thanks Newell !!
Big smiles coming out of Canada tonight!
Well done....enjoyed!
~Hugs, Nancy~

~Time has cast a spell on you,
  So you won't ever forget me~

Silver Streak
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13 posted 2002-01-16 09:28 PM


Thanks, Nancy, for your big hugs and smiles.
-newell

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