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Three Feet Above (thanks Jimmy)
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Three Feet Above (thanks Jimmy) |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced 
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Three Feet Above (a lesson on having faith) An angel told me once that heaven is three feet above us, that's odd, so I climbed up into a tree to see if I might have a chat with God. I only saw the top of the house, the backyard, the greenery, where was the light and the pearly gates? Where was God in this scenery? "Hello God, are you there?" I asked. "It's me, Dixie. I'd like to talk to you." Just then, the sun seemed a little closer and clouds disappeared from out of the blue. "Well God, I like talking face to face, so if you're there, come here to me" and then it began to drizzle, just like that so I climbed a bit further up the tree "Well God, I've come closer now, can you see? Please can you show me where you are?" The birds flew out and the tree shook when the winds came rushing from afar. With the branches creaking and tree swaying I thought to climb down and get myself dry "God, I came to you but you turn me away and I'm not understanding why." But I climbed still further up to the very top and sat there as the whole world came to sight and as I realized the tree was God's hand holding me tight the sun came again, I saw the light... All came still, the birds flew back the sun shone brightly, just like that, I climbed down, in the grass I sat... it took that to get me to see I'll never need to climb a tree so that me and God can chat. |
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Member Seraphic
since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
ahhhhha I remember this one!! I loved it then and I love it now! WONDERFUL  |
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Drauntz Member Elite
since 2007-03-16
Posts 2905Los Angeles California |
beautiful. a nice story tells another story. enjoyed. have a wonderful day, dear passing! |
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lacydee Member
since 2007-06-17
Posts 130Indiana |
awww, Dixie girl!!! This was great. I loved it. Dee lacy as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord. |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Dixie this is one finely divine piece of writing! ~ and most assuredly a  for my trove of poetic treasures!  ...Saved faster than you can say "God's Hand". Simply beautiful ~ and highly inspirational! Love & God's Light, Linda  |
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HopeS Member Elite
since 2000-12-22
Posts 4596Perth Western Australia |
Wonderful , inspiring write in finding love and light Hope |
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latearrival Member Ascendant
since 2003-03-21
Posts 5499Florida |
One of my favorites too. Good to repeat once in a while. You Are Loved. |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Wonderful...James |
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JL Member Ascendant
since 2004-04-01
Posts 6128Texas, USA |
Excellent! Excellent! Excellent... JL  What I used to do with one hand tied behind my back now requires every muscle in my body, cohesively. |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
thanks to each of you, I'm happy you enjoyed I'm so glad Jimmy reminded me of this one |
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jwesley Member Rara Avis
since 2000-04-30
Posts 7563Spring, Texas |
Well now...took me a while to get back here (did receive your email) and it was well worth the wait --- this is even BETTER than I remember (showed it to my daughter then and she loved it - need to show her again). Thank you for reposting this, my friend...won't loose it again (of course, being a man ... hmmmm! - according to my wife) Loved it then and even more so now. Jimmy |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
Jimmy you are most welcome and I thank you for remembering this one, stuck far in the back of my computer somewhere I'm so glad you enjoyed and shared |
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The Lady Member Rara Avis
since 2005-12-26
Posts 7634The Southwest |
only one word Dixie... Amazing! |
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aziza Member Elite
since 2006-07-09
Posts 2995Lumpy Oatmeal makes me Crazy! |
Dixie, This is amazing. I love it. Just wonderful. Jimmy, Thank you for asking for this poem to be reposted. I am so glad you did. Warm hugs to you both, Alison |
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Patricia Member Elite
since 2003-04-06
Posts 2160Missouri |
WOW...This is perfect. You could hear I pin drop as I read this aloud to my children! Wonderful writing, Dixie. Patricia |
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jwesley Member Rara Avis
since 2000-04-30
Posts 7563Spring, Texas |
Been awhile since I pulled this one up, but it's one I've never forgotten and like to kick to the top periodically so all the new PIPers can read it. Personally, I think it worth the read. Still love it Dixie!! Please re-post it in the latest "Open" -- 47 I think. j. |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Very, very beautiful, dear Dixie. Discovered this because I went to see "Today's Topics" and I am glad I did. It would be nice if you followed Jimmy's advice and posted it again in Open 47. Margherita |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
I don't remember this one Dixie, but I am glad it has been brought back. Hope all is going well with you. M |
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