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luminosity
Senior Member

since 2005-11-18

Posts 813

0 posted 2006-05-24 11:20 AM

If forgiveness were a simple matter
a mere uncurl of fingers
would drop this hardness of heart
splat.
But not so.
It is more like a cactus
that has grown as did I
its prickly barbs
just inside my skin.
Removal threatens life and limb.

My limited reasoning
finds no plausible solution;
ignorance only pretends numbness.
But faith is strong and I trust in You
to work the best in me.

Though I asked,
I thank You now for not
yanking it out by the roots.
And when I protest
at the speed of the progress
please remind me Lord
that I
am Your
biggest obstacle.

passing shadows
Member Empyrean

since 1999-08-26

Posts 45577
displaced

1 posted 2006-05-24 12:29 PM

nice one

I'm keeping this in my library because I need it

thank you

XOx Uriah xOX
Senior Member

since 2006-02-11

Posts 1403
Virginia

2 posted 2006-05-24 01:58 PM

ah ::smiles:: Yes! Yes! Yes!

(((( luminosity )))) :: bows ::

saving.

luminosity
Senior Member

since 2005-11-18

Posts 813

3 posted 2006-05-24 02:05 PM

thank you both......it has been long since I wrote, and I think now I see that it was a lack of honesty with myself that was holding me back......

Earth Angel
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since 2002-08-27

Posts 40215
Realms of Light

4 posted 2006-05-24 02:08 PM

Luminous One ~

Your luminosity lights up these blue pages!

Love & Light,
EA

suthern

Member Seraphic

since 1999-07-29

Posts 20723
Louisiana

5 posted 2006-05-24 02:22 PM

I probably should read those last lines daily... but I'd still be a roadblock. *S* Beautiful write, dear lady!

Honeybee
Member Ascendant

since 1999-12-26

Posts 5372
Ontario, CANADA

6 posted 2006-05-24 08:52 PM

YES! Absolutely LOVE this....I think all of us can relate and I'm printing this out as a much needed reminder

Melissa~

Intellectually I know that Canada is no better than any other country. Emotionally I KNOW that Canada is the best country in the world!

Honeybee
Member Ascendant

since 1999-12-26

Posts 5372
Ontario, CANADA

7 posted 2006-05-28 12:34 PM

BUMP!

This wise and inspiring poem deserves many more replies!......

Marge Tindal

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since 1999-11-06

Posts 42384
Florida's Foreverly Shores

8 posted 2006-05-28 11:51 AM

Luminosity~
You live up to your name in this penning~

The shed of your word-light is simply amazing~

I so enjoyed the comfort of this penning~

Thank you for sharing ...

*Huglets*
~*Marge*~

~*The sound of a kiss is not as strong as that of a cannon, but it's echo endures much longer*~
Email - noles1@totcon.com

SEA

Moderator

Member Seraphic

since 2000-01-18

Posts 22676
with you

9 posted 2006-05-28 12:18 PM

I really really liked this, especially the ending..

Skippyrick
Member

since 2006-05-16

Posts 150
Rohnert Park

10 posted 2006-05-28 12:34 PM

YES:

I put in my three cents for this poem. Have you sent it anywhere to be published? I know that is a question easier asked that acomplished.

Thank you for this one.

Rick

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