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jellybeans
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0 posted 2003-06-10 09:55 AM



3.  Thorns

Lord, in your name, we are coupled-
however unholy we have made
the linking to be and my selfishness
would loudly howl and complain
of the pain, but my spirit pleads
take not this struggle from me.

Freedom’s lifelong dream
now finally forsaken, has at last
awakened realization- this strain-
this pain that I thought was
too much to take, is instead,
painfully purposed, it is directly
embedded into my trusting.
It keeps me reaching
for thee.

Negate hostility with understanding,
let me not glory in weakness.
Replace harshness with sensitivity;
fill me with compassion
for wrongs suffered, take not
this thorn from me Lord,
instead I pray, open my eyes
and reveal the roses to me.


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1 posted 2003-06-10 11:51 AM


fill me with compassion
for wrongs suffered, take not
this thorn from me Lord,
instead I pray, open my eyes
and reveal the roses to me.

I can vouch for the fact that He's already answered part of that plea... for your compassion continually humbles me.  *S*

This is so beautiful, Lady... and I hope so much your life is wreathed in roses.

jellybeans
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2 posted 2003-06-10 02:37 PM


well if friends are life's roses, then I am blessed
thank you my friend

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3 posted 2003-06-10 02:43 PM


I think I shall learn a lot by reading your poetry, an awful lot A beautiful prayer this was.
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4 posted 2003-06-10 02:48 PM


giving my 'pen' to God has forced my pen to be patient...I know not when the prayers will come, but am thankful when they do...am glad that you find grace in my words
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5 posted 2003-06-10 10:17 PM




(big hugggssssssss) God Bless You, sweet friend, He taught me to be patient myself, and I wouldn't sacrifice this thorn from my paw even after all the despair I've faced in my childhood, for this compassion and understanding is going to come in handy for me along the way and work like the key to its keyhole! (sigh) This is wonderful, sweet friend, yay, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet friend, thank you for sharing!



May love and light always shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

Underneath your clothes, there's an endless story

***Shakira***

jellybeans
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6 posted 2003-06-12 02:51 PM


thank you so much noah, you are so kind and gracious and yes, I can 'see' that you too have your own thorn...thank you again
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7 posted 2006-06-26 11:24 AM


thank you so much
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