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jcsparks
Junior Member
since 1999-11-20
Posts 13
Xenia, Ohio, USA

0 posted 1999-11-23 09:51 PM


Life slips from her frail body
In predictable increments,
Each day a devastating eternity
To those who bleed their prayers.
My own heart hides the uneasy thought,
Fourteen is such a young age
To die…
I marvel at the composure
And assurance she radiates,
Even though the mirror reflects
A face puffed up like a melon—
The sad byproduct
Of medical desperation.
She humbles me:
Will I be able to do the same
When my time finally arrives?
And she frightens me:
Is my faith just as strong? Or was it ever?
Or is it merely a ruse
Carried as armor for thirty years?
For I sense that her faith is genuine—
Equal to that of the ancient martyrs!
Nervous…how nervous
This stomach becomes
When confronted
With the inevitable end
That her withering
Yet glowing form represents--
Which makes my distressed soul cry out
From the Cimmerian depths,
O Jesus! What is Your purpose in this?
An answer—
Perhaps only wishful rationale—
Speaks faintly
In a child’s trusting voice,
To show the way
To Father’s home…


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Isis
Member Ascendant
since 1999-09-06
Posts 6296
Sunny Queensland
1 posted 1999-11-23 10:42 PM


Firstly welcome to Passions!! This is a masterpiece in it's own right. Dark with a twist and peace Looking forward to more, this rocks my friend.

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The more you praise and celebrate your life, the more there IS to celebrate.
~Isis~
(Daughter of Mystery)



summer
Member
since 1999-11-23
Posts 80
long beach .ca.usa
2 posted 1999-11-24 02:28 AM


i am so mezmorized by your writing...isis was ritht this is a masterpeice...thank you for blessing us with your gift...
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