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The Judgment (Terri Schiavo)
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The Judgment (Terri Schiavo) |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania 
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THE JUDGMENT I can’t decipher this unrest nor can my mind surmise The argument that flickers in the haze before my eyes I can’t give thought to a debate of which I’m not a part That tears the fibrous sentiments of someone else’s heart If I could wake I’d see my name in lights across this land And justices who deem my care by raising of a hand Though fate will be determined in a courtroom so remote Where no judicial panel reigns, and man will never vote The date I take my exit from this unassuming stage Is a day that is already written on a heavenly page Speak not my name when I am gone, ask not if it was just It is within the hands of God I place my only trust There is no loved one competent to say what’s right or wrong I only know within this fray is not where I belong My God will speak in silent ways that we can’t understand For it is He who will refrain, or raise a judge’s hand Elizabeth Santos |
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LeeJ Member Patricius
since 2003-06-19
Posts 13296 |
Last evening, a friend helped me set aside emotion for a moment and open doors to another light...she (wink), and this poem, had an impact...you are so enlightening...thank you Liz...love to you always...hugs |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
The date I take my exit from this unassuming stage Is a day that is already written on a heavenly page Speak not my name when I am gone, ask not if it was just It is within the hands of God I place my only trust ~*~ Amen, and thank you, Lady Santos...  |
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Ratleader
since 2003-01-23
Posts 7026Visiting Earth on a Guest Pass |
Jews and Christians say God, others say other things.... But whatever the source, I believe people are given tests. Sometimes they're obvious and agonizing, sometimes so subtle no one could possibly notice, but they're tests of who we really are. Nations receive tests too, and I can't avoid the haunting feeling that we just failed one. It may be that when history books are written with America in past tense, this will be noted as a convenient reference point for talking about the way we chose to be as a civilization. ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸ ¸¸ºº> ~~~(¸¸ER¸¸ºº> |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Liz, dear friend...this speaks for so many. You are so very special!  |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
a tragic issue indeed speaking for myself, I would not want to be kept alive like that. If God wants to take me, then let Him. No sense in fighting it. |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
The day will come that even judges have to meet the ultimate judge. Hopefully, for their sakes, He will be more merciful to them than they were to Terry. Excellent words, m'lady Santos  |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
Liz, this brought me to tears..... so very touching. Thank you for this gracious lady. Hugs. |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Thank you for this dear lady. Sending understanding hugs your way. |
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JL Member Ascendant
since 2004-04-01
Posts 6128Texas, USA |
Perfect. Speaks volumes. Enjoyed your compassion. JL  |
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jellybeans Member Elite
since 2000-10-13
Posts 2298 |
oh gosh, this enlightenment helps to settle my sorrow greatly......thank you for this... |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
So true and comforting, Elizabeth. |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Nice writing...if our lives are in the hands of Judges, perhaps we should be a little more selective of who we place in these positions...James |
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