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Member Rara Avis
since 2000-11-16
Posts 7450
Oregon

0 posted 2004-04-04 12:49 PM



One thing--
life’s secret,
something to cling to,
something secure...

Pluses, pluses, gains
in the foundation
of reality,
of truth.

Pluses, pluses
fill my pockets
like so much lint,
so much dust...

building up
like oxidation
on some ornate figure;
like lichen
upon a sedentary stone.

Let not the fear,
of the loss of such,
be my boss;

rather,
that which is unseen-
the promise,
now only a dream,
a hope,

let that be my reason,
my season,
my spice--

the variety
that keeps me alive
that helps me survive
and reflect
the joy and truth
of He
who is my source
of Light.

©April 4, 2004
sermon==”Pressing On,”
March 28, 2004
Dr.Paul Pryor

Whether on the shoal or on the shore,
I'll seek the lighthouse evermore.

© Copyright 2004 Virginia Salter - All Rights Reserved
passing shadows
Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577
displaced
1 posted 2004-04-04 01:23 PM


wonderful message, a fine inspiration
Grover
Senior Member
since 2004-01-27
Posts 1967
London, ON, Canada
2 posted 2004-04-04 01:34 PM


Very nice, well written.
Margherita
Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236
Eternity
3 posted 2004-04-04 02:25 PM


Beautiful. Yes, hope keeps us alive.

Love, Margherita

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