Refined (Thoughts as I graduate)

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LoveBug

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0 posted 2003-05-23 12:03 PM

I'm coming out of a major writers block with this one. This are my thoughts, and really my testimony for my life so far, and especailly this past year.

Ascending to the goal
I climb my hill
As many have before
I see their stains
Their blood upon the sharpened rocks

I see their blood, and I do not mind
That mine turns the stone red anew
I stumble and catch myself in time
To realize that they’ve stumbled too

I reach a plateau
I rest for a moment
And then I notice, as I move my arms
That they are strong
I began with nothing
And, here, halfway to my goal
I find that, as I flex my arms
I have grown

I am a heroine
Strong as an Amazon lady
And ready to take the next step

----

I find myself in the mist of flames
Their heat surrounds my form
Bathed in sweat
My eyes are seared
As I look up to the sky

What have I done to earn this fire
That I should be plunged into this flame?
Why must I endure this trial?
I reach to the sky and call His Name

And then my wisdom grows
I know
That God placed me in the pit
Into the mist of fiery trial
That He put the hill before me
So I could climb and be strong

He placed me in the fire
So it could refine me
And right in time
When I thought the heat
Would melt me to the core
He took me out

He, with His strong and loving touch
Molded me into something beautiful
His handmaiden
Beautiful indeed
But strong… stronger than any had seen

Oh, make me Thine forever
And should I fainting be
Lord, let me never ever
Outlive my love for Thee

[This message has been edited by LoveBug (05-23-2003 12:18 AM).]

Joyce Johnson

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1 posted 2003-05-23 11:21 AM

This wonderful. And congratulations on graduating. Joyce

Margherita
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2 posted 2003-05-25 03:40 PM

These are beautiful reflections, LoveBug! The sacrifices have lead you to the goal, beautifully guided by the One.
Congratulations for the poem and for your graduation.
Love, Margherita

MysticDreamer
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since 2003-04-21

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3 posted 2003-05-26 07:56 AM

Your first two lines say it all.
"Ascending to the goal"
"I climb my hill"
and having reached that goal you've found another. An excellent write.
Thanks for sharing this.
Good Will Always,
Mystic Dreamer

LayItDown
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since 2003-05-17

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4 posted 2003-05-26 11:28 PM

Isn't it wonderful that God let's us in on the PROCESS that is underway in our development? Otherwise we would simply be spinning...unaware that we are on the Potter's wheel.

Love,
LayItDown

Mysteria

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5 posted 2003-05-27 02:11 AM

Congratulations on your graduation and on the wonderful reflective poem for this small part of your journey. Having reached a milestone toward your goal, I can't wait to read how you walk on with his help to get to the summit.

Mistletoe Angel

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6 posted 2003-05-30 11:35 PM

(does happy dance) Oh Erica, we are all soooooooo proud of you, dearest friend, I graduated last year and it was atough time for me but I got strong in the end and now I embrace the stars with a stiff upper lip as I know He has a plan for us all and destiny will be ours! (smiles) I just love that Amazon Lady analogy, sweet friend, you rock girl, God Bless You and congratulations, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Erica, thank you for sharing!

May love and light always shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

Underneath your clothes, there's an endless story

***Shakira***

Marilyn
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7 posted 2003-05-31 10:15 AM

Very nice write Erica. Congrats on your graduation! As you continue on your path always remember he is our strength, even when we think we have none of our own left.

Marilyn

Marge Tindal

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8 posted 2003-05-31 01:40 PM

LoveBug~
How quickly the years have flown since I first met you~
You've matured into such a lovely young woman~

I so admire the talent in you ...
Congratulations on the graduation, sweet poetess~

A 'turning' write~
*Huglets*
~*Marge*~

~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~
noles1@totcon.com

mysticpoe
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since 2003-02-28

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9 posted 2003-05-31 06:49 PM

Very nice, enjoyed.

mysticpoe

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