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jellybeans
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0 posted 2004-10-20 02:35 PM




from the given path
that safety had need to follow
to where the grass appeared greener
one seemingly harmless
nibble at a time
I wandered
blinded that my straying footsteps
were taking me to where provision
no longer sustained
nor was easily provided
each bite became harder and harder
to come by

one soul ripe
for the losing

I angered at the situation
angered at my choices
in the beginning my rantings
more than overfilled me but when
words alone remained to sustain
no matter how bitter
they must be eaten
eventually my store ran dry and
silence prevailed

one soul ripe
for the picking

danger ever on the loose
had me in sharp focus
but ninety-nine left behind
the Sheppard rose
against the impending threat
gentle entreatings
combed the waysides
from the lost and the helpless
He claimed

one soul ripe
for the finding



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Sunshine
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1 posted 2004-10-20 02:43 PM


I truly understand the anger...
one day I shall fly off the handle
at all I've been given to deal with...
and I only pray
that I will be able to do so
as gracefully, and eloquently, as you have.


Gentle Spirit
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2 posted 2004-10-20 02:46 PM


danger ever on the loose
had me in sharp focus
but ninety-nine left behind
the Sheppard rose
against the impending threat
gentle entreatings
combed the waysides
from the lost and the helpless
He claimed

one soul ripe
for the finding


It is wonderful when we begin to find ourselves and when the shepard allows us too....very well done JB.

The greatest beauty on earth, is
found in the hearts of those
who love....

suthern
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Louisiana
3 posted 2004-10-20 02:59 PM


in the beginning my rantings
more than overfilled me but when
words alone remained to sustain
no matter how bitter
they must be eaten
eventually my store ran dry and
silence prevailed

one soul ripe
for the picking

Oh, lady... I took a different path... but know this place well... and that's just one of the reasons I applaud this poem... and one person's progress from human frailties to faith.
Excellent work!!

Cpat Hair
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4 posted 2004-10-20 03:27 PM


hugs my dear friend... it is always such a treat to read you and to see a bit inside the ehart of yours..

you never fail to humble me.... and I am thankful for that.


DavePage
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5 posted 2004-10-20 03:39 PM


Brilliant

Dave

jellybeans
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6 posted 2004-10-20 04:42 PM


thank you all...your love and guidance and acceptance of my struggles have helped me greatly, if not for this place to post who knows where I might be....thank you all...I only hope I return the love you have given
Sunshine
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7 posted 2004-10-20 06:12 PM


You always do, little one, every time
you share yourself...

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8 posted 2004-10-20 07:03 PM


OhSweetJellyGal~
This is tender - touching tender~
A render from a loving heart~
I am sooooooo thankful each time I see a post from you~
(You KNOW the why~)

I thank The Shepherd for YOU~
*Huglets*
~*Marge*~

~*When the heart grieves over what it has lost,
the spirit rejoices over what it has left.
- Sufi epigram <))><

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EvocativeVerse2
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9 posted 2004-10-31 10:00 AM


Hey jellybeans. OMG! What a piece. I know you posted this some time ago but I just got around to reading it...so back to the top of the list it goes. Loved it!

Remember, if you're not part of the future, you're history!

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