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Grover
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since 2004-01-27
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London, ON, Canada

0 posted 2004-02-01 04:27 PM



Shadowed Son


you Jesus
it was you who came
true light clothed in darkness--
so i could comprehend you
while i existed in false light
the only light i had ever known--
the black light which had given me
all the comfort i had ever asked for,
bargained for, stole and lied for;
would have died for.

the black light which teased me
like an uncle, neighbor or grandfather would--
naturally trusting in
never doubting the authenticity
of its love.

the black light which had never given reason
for me to lose faith in it:
always it gave the things which pleased me;
booze, drugs, popularity, success
and friends.

the black light gave me people
     a street car railing its way
     down one long, wide street of fun
     stopping frequently
     to take on new faces with new smiles;
     let off a few downtrodden people--
     where they were headed i never asked
     something inside me put me at ease
     their destination was of no concern to me.
     always there was the endless steel track
     which guided the street car
     always the conductor smiled
     while exchanging pleasantries--
     a gentleman. never did i feel awkward
     never did it cross my mind to get off the car
     never did i become bored:
          always there were new faces
          or exotic neon razzle dazzle
          to become absorbed in.

the night was always as close as the sky
and i was always close to the night.

the black light never blinded me
but eventually i became unable to focus any longer
no longer could i discern who were my friends--
who were my foes
the faces and the smiles grew expressionless
the conductor now shouted profanities
the racy red, blue and silver aura became a molten
blend of ooze-- flowing hot and hellish from the core
of a volcanic nightmare...

my beautiful black light was at once exposed as black death!

you Jesus
it was you who came
true light clothed in darkness
that i might comprehend you!

©2004 Grover Gall

© Copyright 2004 Grover Gall - All Rights Reserved
Mistletoe Angel
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1 posted 2004-02-01 05:47 PM




(smiles) Yay! Flourescent lights are pretty, but the True Light surpasses all their brilliance and makes even the night feel so clear and transparent! (big angel hugs) God Bless You, sweet friend, this is wonderful, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Grover, thank you for sharing!



May love and light always shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

"You'll find something that's enough to keep you
But if the bright lights don't receive you
You should turn yourself around and come back home" MB20

Margherita
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since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236
Eternity
2 posted 2004-02-01 06:22 PM


This is very well written and deeply touching. Yes the world beckons with its false lights and it is so beautiful when we learn to see beyond, when He knocks at our heart's door to make us see the difference.
Thank you.
Love, Margherita

Joyce Johnson
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Member Rara Avis
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912
Washington State
3 posted 2004-02-01 07:03 PM


I am so happy He came for you.  His hands seem to be empty compared to the worldly delights offered by the son of blackness.  But His hands offer everything that you need. I am glad you realized that. Love, Joyce
Star T
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since 2002-07-12
Posts 182
Philadelphia, US
4 posted 2004-02-01 11:51 PM


ur poem touched me in a special way...because i have a CLOSE friend who isnt saved and for whom i pray every day he's goin thru all u have gone thru.i pray that one day soon b4 its too late he'll see Jesus the Light like u have.Beautiful Poem...

Jesus died that you might live...accept that and u shall be saved.

iliana
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since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434
USA
5 posted 2004-02-01 11:56 PM


Grover, I know what you mean!  A great testimonial!
MGROVES
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california
6 posted 2004-02-06 07:18 PM


i liked this  very good


Beasley
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since 2003-11-28
Posts 682
Cheboygan,MI USA
7 posted 2004-02-09 06:12 PM


Grover,
Your praise an kindness to others is your demonstration of where you have been and what you have learned. This poem tells the story. It is good to be in cyber touch with you.love, BArb

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