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Open Poetry #42

On St John of Damascus

ilsm
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since 2008-04-13

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0 posted 2008-04-16 08:18 PM

What makes a man rich?
Not influence or learning
Nor yet high office.

Profound faith and sacrifice,
And the power of prayer.

(John of Damascus succeeded his father to high office in Syria, and was very wealthy and influential despite being a Christian in a Moslem country. It is said that he was wrongly accused of treachery against the Caliph, who ordered his right hand to be cut off. That night, John prayed to the Virgin and his hand was restored.)

Robert E. Jordan
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since 2008-01-25

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

1 posted 2008-04-16 08:38 PM

Ilsm,

This is very nice work. I rather like it.

Bobby

shyvl
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since 2008-04-11

Posts 531
texas, usa

2 posted 2008-04-16 09:25 PM

Stimulating verse to learn from Success is within. Thanks for sharing
sharyn

Seoulair
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since 2008-03-27

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Seoul S.Korea

3 posted 2008-04-17 12:57 PM

interesting. nice poem.

JamesMichael
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since 1999-11-16

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4 posted 2008-04-17 04:34 AM

Enjoyed...James

A Romantic Heart
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since 1999-09-03

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Forever In Your Heart

5 posted 2008-04-19 04:03 AM

God measures a man by his heart, he hides his treasures in his heart, there is where you will find all the riches in the world ....

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