Open Poetry #48 |
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A gift to span the distance |
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luminosity Senior Member
since 2005-11-18
Posts 813![]() |
I retrieved the cross you gave me from the car I left behind after the motor blew I had taken it from my pocket and put it there because I was afraid it would bend, the metal was so soft and luminescent and I knew it was safe there, oh but I do have to add that I put it in my pocket instead of around my neck because I do not wear jewelry and had not decided where I wanted to hang it, I used to have it on my monitor but when we moved offices...well I am now writing to tell you that the cross you gifted me with has found its home. It is hung around the rearview mirror in my car, your gift a connection to span the distance between. When it sways from the many bumps and potholes, it reminds me to pray. I pray for you for me for forgiveness and for Hope I pray a lot for Hope. Hope is all that keeps the spirit from dying. Hope was given to span the distance between this world and the next, but so many souls are barely hanging on, so many in need of help in this world that I think perhaps Hope is overloaded. And so I pray, when I see the cross swaying in life's turbulence I pray for Hope. [This message has been edited by luminosity (02-01-2012 12:11 PM).] |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
This is eye-wellingly beautiful, so very especially the part where the cross swaying from the bumps and the potholes reminds you to pray. I, too, pray that you will be forgiven and that your hopes will be realised and that the 2 of you will be happily and deeply re-united. Owl |
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Nicole Senior Member
since 1999-06-23
Posts 1835Florida |
Hope is a rare commodity, and sometimes all one can do to get through it all is to pray for that. Nicely done. |
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LeeJ Member Patricius
since 2003-06-19
Posts 13296 |
lovely write, and yes, hope is what keeps the spirit from withering...however, reaching out to others and putting ourselves behind, also helps... |
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suthern![]() ![]()
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
it reminds me to pray. I pray for you for me for forgiveness and for Hope I pray a lot for Hope. Hope is all that keeps the spirit from dying. Hope was given to span the distance between this world and the next, but so many souls are barely hanging on, so many in need of help in this world that I think perhaps Hope is overloaded. Oh, lady... this went straight to my heart, lubricated by tears. Hope may be overloaded... but that you have such a precious reminder to pray is proof that Hope just takes a nap now and then... She never really leaves our lives. *S* Ordinarily, I'd wish you a smooth path. *S* But instead... I'm claiming the next pothole swing of gift. *G* Love you, O&O! |
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luminosity Senior Member
since 2005-11-18
Posts 813 |
OwlSA we will sadly probably never 'see' each other in this life, but we are connected nonetheless...by an ampersand of all things *smile* Nicole, thank you very much LeeJ thank you, and yes, praying hope for others actually fosters Hope in ourselves Suthern, you get every swing, *smile* it is the cross you sent me ![]() |
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suthern![]() ![]()
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Oh, my... Oh, my. *S* Now my tear ducts are really working overtime!! *S* God and Toe sure did give me a wonderful friend when they gave me you!!! *S* (((HUGS))) |
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suthern![]() ![]()
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
And I forgot to put this in my library... that blonde thing, yanno. *G* |
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JL Member Ascendant
since 2004-04-01
Posts 6128Texas, USA |
Yes, a gift indeed is in hope. Very much enjoyed the read. JL ![]() Love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul,and with all your mind. Love your neighbor as yourself. |
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Michael
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California |
Glad you got that out where it can shine... That doesn't belong in a pocket you know. ![]() Michael |
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tracie66 Member Elite
since 2000-01-18
Posts 4713Australia |
a beautiful write, well penned. Love is the life of the soul... |
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bel1e Senior Member
since 2006-07-24
Posts 1631 |
~~a moving tribute, L~*~*~ |
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jwesley Member Rara Avis
since 2000-04-30
Posts 7563Spring, Texas |
Not just a collection of beautifully chosen, smooth flowing words and phrases, but a collection that is not trite in any way, shape, or form. A lovely, thoughtful piece on an old, enormously written about, subject. Appreciated this in many ways. j. |
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Alison![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
Maybe hope is overloaded but still it allows us all to cling to it, doesn't it. Good poem. Great thoughts. A |
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luminosity Senior Member
since 2005-11-18
Posts 813 |
thank you all so much.....it seems so long since I wrote this......sigh |
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