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VAS
Member Rara Avis

since 2000-11-16

Posts 7450
Oregon

0 posted 2002-04-30 11:18 AM

I Need Some Mississippi

Lord,
I trust you with my life,
I really, truly do
but I’m ready for
a bit of Mississippi
instead of Colorado’s Snake.

I’m ready for
some sweet serenity,
its leisurely flow
instead of mighty rapids
that toss me to and fro.

I know You’re in control,
You’re my raft
to stay afloat
but my mind and body’s tired
of hanging on
to the bits of the lasts’ ropes.

I’ve given You the oars,
and grabbed them back
now and then.
And now I can’t consider
grabbing up
the chore again.

I need some peaceful waters,
at least I think I do,
but I know I truly must
place all my faith in You.

Yet as I wait
You’re perfect solution
to the needs in my life,
please help me, Lord,
find languid waters
and harmony in You.

©April 30, 2002

Whether on the shoal or on the shore,
I'll seek the lighthouse evermore.

[This message has been edited by VAS (04-30-2002 11:31 AM).]

Interloper

Member Rara Avis

since 2000-11-06

Posts 8369
Deep in the heart

1 posted 2002-04-30 11:25 AM

Amen and amen.

Midnitesun

Member Empyrean

since 2001-05-18

Posts 28647
Gaia

2 posted 2002-04-30 11:58 AM

Stuck in some turbulence? I remember drifting lazily on a southern river. You're right, it's more relaxing than the rapids. But when you need an emotional pick-me-up, does the rush and energy of the Rockies river keep your head far above water?

Moonlight Romeo

Senior Member

since 2001-09-10

Posts 982
The heart of you

3 posted 2002-04-30 01:20 PM

I need some of this too, every day.

Thank you.

What light through yon window breaks? It is the east, and Juliet is the sun.

Elizabeth Santos
Member Rara Avis

since 1999-11-08

Posts 9269
Pennsylvania

4 posted 2002-04-30 01:23 PM

WOW! THis is beutiful! Seems we are thinking the same thoughts today.
I love the title!
Liz

Martie

Moderator

Member Empyrean

since 1999-09-21

Posts 28049
California

5 posted 2002-04-30 10:20 PM

Peace floats on the internal river, no matter the where. I understand this turbulance ...and the great old Miss....sounds pretty good to me too. Wonderful metaphor!

KimW
Member

since 2000-03-04

Posts 268
Medford, Oregon, USA

6 posted 2002-04-30 10:22 PM

Beautiful!

1slick_lady
Member Ascendant

since 2000-12-22

Posts 6088
standing on a shadow's lace

7 posted 2002-05-02 03:16 PM

VAS...you HAD to know i would love this one...there is one thing in my blood...mississippi mud...helen

bsquirrel

Member Rara Avis

since 2000-01-03

Posts 7855

8 posted 2002-05-02 03:33 PM

Lots of Mississippi going down today, and that's a good thing.

It reminded me of going through rapids. Really enjoyed.

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