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Selah
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gilead Senior Member
since 2008-03-10
Posts 1067nevada, USA 
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Driving along with the radio singing harmonies, As I take in the majesty of the sky--- A concerto of sunshine, and gray clouds Weeping tears of joy! The droplets are liquid diamonds Upon the windshield pane! My heart is light, A Leaping gazelle in the blooming meadows, That drink freely of the gift of rain! O thou most auspicious day; it is good to be alive, And to remember those who have passed this way. Selah. [This message has been edited by gilead (03-09-2010 06:57 PM).] |
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gilead Senior Member
since 2008-03-10
Posts 1067nevada, USA |
I composed this in my head as I drive home after a wonderful lunch with friends. Selah, an ancient Hebrew word of which the definition is uncertain, but its placement in scriptures I’ve read, makes me think of it as another affirmation of truth, as in amen. |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
I feel permeated by the serenity and the harmony that emanates from your beautiful words, dear Art. I know this kind of feeling when driving and detaching from worries, welcoming the awareness of the beauty of existence. You expressed it so well. Love, Margherita |
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gilead Senior Member
since 2008-03-10
Posts 1067nevada, USA |
Oh, thank you Margherita, dear friend! To cast off the burdens and cares for one magical moment, is a gift we should not allow to slip away. Your words are so apt for the blessed occasion. Love and peace! -- Art |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
I am learning that seeing Gilead listed in these blue pages always promises a most pleasurable experience. Your poetry brings me everything I desire in a poem, and this one is an absolute delight. Owl |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Yo Art, This is good use of the word. How can a great day be measured? Bobby |
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gilead Senior Member
since 2008-03-10
Posts 1067nevada, USA |
My heartfelt thanks, Owl, your words are encouraging, and inspire me to expect good things amid the inevitable difficulties we must face from time to time. Highest regards -- Art |
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gilead Senior Member
since 2008-03-10
Posts 1067nevada, USA |
Hello Bobby, thanks for reading and commenting. I suppose a measure of a good day might be that at the close of the day, one is lifted up for having made it, rather than having ended feeling unfulfilled and despairing. We have some good days and some bad days, of course, and I remember the familiar saying---"Any day above ground is a good day!" I wish you a good day, my friend. |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
A good day starts with a poem like this one, Art. Ida |
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gilead Senior Member
since 2008-03-10
Posts 1067nevada, USA |
Indeed, Ida. We have our good and bad days, but we seek to weigh the scales in favor of the good! Wishing you a good day, on this day! -- Art |
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Billie Cullimore Member
since 2009-03-27
Posts 315 |
Oh the sun shine, blesed sun shine, how we must bask in it's ray. Drink in it's beauty, live every moment to it's fullest. love to read your work..hank you . Billie C. |
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Billie Cullimore Member
since 2009-03-27
Posts 315 |
I need to correct my spelling that is THANKS not hanks, sorry Billie C. |
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gilead Senior Member
since 2008-03-10
Posts 1067nevada, USA |
Thanks for the read and comment, Billie! I usually have to edit my poems and my comments several times before I get it right, so I fully understand!  Wishing you the best -- Art |
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