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El_Campeador
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0 posted 2003-09-09 08:58 AM


“Forgiveness is the fragrance the violet leaves on the heel that crushed it.”

Fulfilling your calling with all of your heart,
Ordering your skills toward a great work of art;
Reaching a level of brilliant success,
Giving your all, hoping to bless.
In a moment of time, everything lost,
Violet crushed, heedless of cost.
Evil given in place of beauty,
Now there is nothing for others to see.
Even as the deed drifts away
Something greater has happened that day:
Smell the last gift that was given away!


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MERCURY
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1 posted 2003-09-09 09:12 AM


Good poem
Earth Angel
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2 posted 2003-09-09 10:04 AM


“Forgiveness is the fragrance the violet leaves on the heel that crushed it.”

~ So poetic--and poignant... Simply lovely, Dear Ben!


Linda

Kahlil
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3 posted 2003-09-09 10:06 AM


You are so right, and this is brilliantly written.  I've read it many times already and am keeping it for "one of those times".
~K~

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4 posted 2003-09-09 10:40 AM


Ben, this is beautifully written. I really
enjoyed reading it.
Hugs  
Ethel

Kahlil
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5 posted 2003-09-09 08:34 PM


I just have to give this a bump.  It's too special to drift away....   ~K~
QjQ
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6 posted 2003-09-09 08:35 PM


i enjoyed this write very much,,,

               

JamesMichael
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7 posted 2003-09-09 08:41 PM


Nice thoughts...Dr Laura always says you can forgive but not forget...James
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