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Cast The Last Stone First
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Cast The Last Stone First |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA 
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A rock in anger is so easy to throw when the truth is too hard to face Simple it is to do vice letting go and putting the stone in it’s place Let he who is without sin cast the last of the stones that lie before them Let he who is without sin do it fast before the light of day is dim My burden of guilt and shame was heavy as I carried those stones along So much weight on myself I did levy I could not carry them very long The reminder of days gone to my past bruises that stay and slowly fade Of moments in my life from those stones cast and wisdom from hurt that has stayed I will not ever cast a stone in anger while I live in a house of glass I will not prejudge or condemn another I'll forgive them, not be an a**. [This message has been edited by Magnus (04-29-2002 08:57 PM).] |
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Marsha
since 2000-07-10
Posts 7423Maidstone Kent England |
Magnus darling boy this is Utterly perfect writing, excellent phrasing in this and the lines are exquisite. As for the truth and wisdom it shines like a beacon of light, illumining and brightening the soul, and my soul in particular. Every one of us has the ability to make a choice, it is not circumstances that make us, rather it is how we choose to react to them. Like you I prefer to not act in anger, I try everything I can not to lose control of my temper, it’s not a pretty sight. And certainly not something I’m proud of, I wish I was as wise as you. You know this is exceptionally well written, I love it utterly, I utterly utterly love it  Love and warm stuff As always Mushy   To give light to them that sit in darkness..... to guide our feet into the way of peace Luke 2:79 |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
Mushy, thanx darling girl.... Wise??? Hmmmm.... A wise man is a fool who has finally learned something... Believe me....I threw my share of stones, some that I am not too happy with myself even to this day,....BuT....I didn't figure it for a long time, and now I try, and I repeat...TRY hard not to cast that stone... They leave such awful bruises that don't heal for a long time... |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (big hugggsssssss) Oh Barry, this is so very powerfully bittersweet, sweet friend, anger is indeed defined as a sin, and whenever something hurts me deeply, I usually am able to control myself and crying is how I respond, for I am not a very angry person. (sigh) This is so very touching, sweet friend, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Barry, thank you for sharing!  May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton "Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..." |
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Zinsser Senior Member
since 2001-02-27
Posts 1641Calif. |
When we learn better ... we do better wonderful write... ~~ Connie ~~ |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
Noah...admitting to a problem requires courage....doing something about it requires even more.... Thank You. |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
Yes Connie, I truly agree....unfortunately it sometimes comes late in life for some... |
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Suetang Member Ascendant
since 2001-03-07
Posts 5187Melbourne, Australia |
Hello Barry Wonderful writing and I'm sure we can all relate to this at some stage in our lives. Take care......Sue Suetang |
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