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A Grander Scheme (rp with Photo added) |
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jwesley Member Rara Avis
since 2000-04-30
Posts 7563Spring, Texas 
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 A Grander Scheme Old entered these bones some time ago, somewhere between youth and now, between perfect eyes and bifocals, but always with you there. We matured as one, held the kids of our kids, wrinkled and silvered together, and now, as I sit here with your bible in my hands, the faith you helped me understand, ebbs. I still see your eyes sparkling, alight with awe, as you read passage after passage, explaining each to me along the way, telling me to believe. . . just believe. . . in a grander scheme. I open the book, ruffle through the pages - the scent of you waifs in the air - and I don't see what you saw. If His love was so powerful, so wonderful, we'd be together beneath the tree where you lay, not you alone, nor just me, but We - I wouldn't be sitting here holding your book trying to understand how this grand scheme could tie us together as one for so many years, yet leave us alone in the end. I close the book, longing for the warmth of you, yearning to believe as you, but all I see is me, sitting here holding your book... Alone. wesley james beard, jr. © sepemter 2002, march [This message has been edited by jwesley (03-22-2012 01:24 AM).] |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
There are many things He could do if He were real, my friend, the most pressing thing would make it so no little child has to suffer horrible afflictions, i.e., cancer and such. They are innocent, why should they have to suffer and die? I like this searching poem, man. ~*~ If they give you lined paper, write sideways. ~*~ |
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Paul Wilson
since 2002-07-07
Posts 4711United States |
Jimmy...My friend if this is a true story my heart goes out to you. Always remember she will always be around you no matter what you are doing or where you are at. Be strong and someday all your questions will be answered...Paul |
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jwesley Member Rara Avis
since 2000-04-30
Posts 7563Spring, Texas |
Thanks Jerry, appreciate the visit/reply. j. |
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jwesley Member Rara Avis
since 2000-04-30
Posts 7563Spring, Texas |
Paul, actually it's based in truth, although not about me, and the person it's written about (was a she not a he - but the tombstone says "wife" and I liked that tombstone)had a very deep and abiding faith and never would have questioned His way of doing anything, but that wasn't what I wanted out of the piece. Thanks for stopping by and reading and following up. jimmy |
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Ron63 Junior Member
since 2012-03-18
Posts 49Suffolk, Eng, UK |
This is a very touching and deep, thought provoking poem that gets one thinking about seperation through death. You have certainly reached me with this one. |
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Nicole Senior Member
since 1999-06-23
Posts 1835Florida |
I do like the photo that you've presented with this poem. What you've written speaks of questions that have stirred in many hearts, in one form or another. Very well done, my friend. |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
Very touching and thought provoking poem, Jimmy. Ida |
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JL Member Ascendant
since 2004-04-01
Posts 6128Texas, USA |
Deep emotional read... Enjoyed. 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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jwesley Member Rara Avis
since 2000-04-30
Posts 7563Spring, Texas |
For the visit, the read, the comments ... Thank you ron63, Nichole, Marchmadness and JL. Happy to see you here... j. |
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Alison
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
jimmy, This touches me. It's like I read it when I needed to read it, if that makes sense. Thank you - I love your poems and your photography. Alison |
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jwesley Member Rara Avis
since 2000-04-30
Posts 7563Spring, Texas |
Alison, know my heart, in all ways possible, holds you with the warmest of hugs. And I bow to the way you handle adversity. jimmy |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
So sad to lose someone you love...James |
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