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Joyce Johnson
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0 posted 2003-04-09 03:04 PM


Redeemed

My country right or wrong, I cried
With patriotic zeal,
And now with victory nearing
I kneel with this appeal.

If this released country is to be
A free and happy land,
May you guide one into power
Who loves his fellowman.

May all the foes be routed
Who'd keep citizens enslaved,
And our own government and armies
Idealistically behaved.

As Abou Ben Adam once was blessed
For the love of man he'd shown,
May populace of Iraq  find
Such great men of their own.

With peace and good restored we can
Bring all our loved ones back,
Their only purpose to protect
Our own land from attack.

B: Joyce 4/9/03


[This message has been edited by Joyce Johnson (04-09-2003 04:26 PM).]

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Justbleu
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1 posted 2003-04-09 04:08 PM


Joyce....I hope your prayer is answered!!!  Wonderful write my friend!!! Take Care!!!
Bridgette

"Somewhere, somehow, it should be possible to touch someone and never let go again.  To hold someone, not for a moment but forever." Unknown


Trillium
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2 posted 2003-04-09 04:32 PM


Joyce:  A wise and wonderful poem!

Betty Lou Hebert

Margherita
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3 posted 2003-04-09 05:00 PM


Well said. You are motivated by compassion and by a sense of justice ...
I believe in a God of mercy!
Love, Margherita

mysticpoe
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4 posted 2003-04-10 10:43 AM


Hi Joyce, the more I read your poetry. The more I see your extreme sense of fairness for all. You are the peacemaker and hope is a part of your mission. God knows our hearts and the redeemed are blessed. God be with all of us. Enjoyed your poem very much!!

mysticpoe

Joyce Johnson
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5 posted 2003-04-10 10:59 AM


Thanks to all of you.  I do so want this to be over and peace for that beleaguered country. Joyce
Flower
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6 posted 2003-04-10 01:04 PM


So well written and truth filled.

Love reading all these great writes.
I write not!

Musicmaker1969
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7 posted 2003-04-11 11:22 PM


So good!  Sure hits home doesn't it?  Glad I'm not the only one who writes about wars going on.  Well written and very well expressed.

Jesus lives in my heart!
sheriliegh@reddens.ca

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8 posted 2003-04-12 05:22 PM




(big hugggsssssss) I think the first step in this process is to first redeem ourselves and end the destruction of justice among those who truly exhibit love for this country, like the Dixie Chicks, Tim Robbins and many others who love this land but don't support war, then from there we get back to the fundamentals of equality and freedom and share them with all our neighbors! (sigh) God Bless You, sweet friend, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Joyce, thank you for sharing!



May love and light always shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

"Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..."

Shakira

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9 posted 2003-04-12 09:52 PM


Joyce, I rejoice with the people of Iraq for their new found freedom. When the statue came down, like so many others, I cried. However, I think the looting and other bad behaviors has to stop.

Hugs for Peace.  Marti


Lighthousebob
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10 posted 2003-04-18 04:38 PM


Yes, may the Iraqi people find as you have stated freedom, happiness, and a leader of integrity. I do think that your humble appeal here is very very honorable and would serve as a most ethical guideline for the new and "redeemed" Iraq. God bless.

-Bob

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