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JP Senior Member
since 1999-05-25
Posts 1343Loomis, CA 
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A PRAYER Gods of fire, ignite my soul, for my passion, is but sodden ash. Gods of wind, breathe life into my heart, for it gasps for air, as it slowly suffocates. Gods of water, wash the pain from me, pain of love given away, but so selfishly desired. Gods of earth, ground my spirit, bring my being back to reality, and let me face the world. Hear my prayer gods of power, hear my plea and allow me, your servant of the universe, to live again despite the pain, despite the sorrow, sadness and tears, despite the hypocratic will, to put upon my face the smile, that my soul will never again feel. Touch me my gods, heal me. Yesterday is ash, tomorrow is smoke; only today does the fire burn. JP "Everything is your own damn fault, if you are any good." E. Hemmingway |
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Lighthousebob Member Elite
since 2000-06-14
Posts 4725California |
 I adhere to your unity with nature expressed through your poetry. The forces of Fire, Wind, Water, and Earth have great influence upon our lives. I hope that your soul, dispite all the pain and sorrow that life has instilled, will once again be refreshed to smile.Bob <>< |
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ellie LeJeune Member Elite
since 2000-01-10
Posts 4156King of Prussia, PA USA |
JP;A heartfelt prayer for peace. Lovely.. Ellie Summers haunting melody that awakens the butterflies, calling them to join the dance in their silent song of praise to God. ellie LeJeune |
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deleeme Senior Member
since 1999-10-09
Posts 1766NEW ENGLAND, USA |
JP, Appeal to higher powers- and not just personal revamping- is important significant change and blessing. God bless you as you seek Lifes enrichments, David "GOD GIVES- but man must open his hand." (German Proverb) |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Ah JP, our Marge would like this one very much, as do I! Thank you... Sunny ~~~Keep your face to the sunshine and you cannot see the shadow. Helen Keller ~~~ When you want to be loved, look within...KRJ |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
JP I enjoyed this one much  |
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BSC
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Member Elite
since 2000-02-04
Posts 2919New York, USA |
JP - Such a beautiful prayer that comes straight from the heart. Bonnie |
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LoveBug
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Member Elite
since 2000-01-08
Posts 4697 |
Such a powerful prayer is sure to be heard, my friend. "We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars." -Oscar Wilde "The robbed that smiles steals something from the thief" -Shakespea |
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Alle'cram Senior Member
since 2000-02-28
Posts 1816Texas |
Hi JP; Lovely prayer of seeking, needing and desiring God. btw, Gods all come under the heading of ONE God, whom I serve. Bless you, JP, I hope you find that which you seek. You did a wonderful job of putting your thoughts to poem. |
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JP Senior Member
since 1999-05-25
Posts 1343Loomis, CA |
Thanks all for the kind words  Alle'cram: I was wondering when someone was going to push thier personal religious beliefs on me. I may or may not be a pagan, but if I am - that would be my religious belief, now wouldn't it? Yesterday is ash, tomorrow is smoke; only today does the fire burn. JP "Everything is your own damn fault, if you are any good." E. Hemmingway |
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Alle'cram Senior Member
since 2000-02-28
Posts 1816Texas |
Yes, JP, it is your choice, which I respect. No dear, not intended to push anything off on you. That is not my place. Just offered a explaination to the difference. No harm, no foul, with me. Bless you much. Just read your poem on the web, it broke my heart for you. Agreeing with Dreamer below, you certainly are a marveleous writter. I do hope you find peace. [This message has been edited by Alle'cram (edited 06-28-2000).] |
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Lost Dreamer Member Elite
since 1999-06-20
Posts 2464Somewhere near the Rainbow |
JP, After reading your poem "Looking At Me" In Voices On The Web, then seeing this poem here, for one I can see you are a marvelous writer, and secondly my heart goes out to you hoping your prayers are answered. Bless you and may everyday become easier. [This message has been edited by Lost Dreamer (edited 06-28-2000).] |
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Lost Dreamer Member Elite
since 1999-06-20
Posts 2464Somewhere near the Rainbow |
Leave it to me, to forget to vote, so now my votes in. |
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JP Senior Member
since 1999-05-25
Posts 1343Loomis, CA |
 No problems here mates... didn't want to harsh your mellow...As Nietzsche once said "One has to requite good and ill: but why to precisely the person who did us good or ill?" Meaning? to me it means that one must take issue with the good and the bad in life but it is not necessary to take issue with those who do us good or bad... (kinda like hating the sin and loving the sinner, yes?) Okay, I've began rambling again... I'm thinking of trying to write a poem about my days as a preacher (you didn't know I used to be a Southern Baptist preacher did you?), but am having a hard time trying to figure out the angle... any thoughts?  Yesterday is ash, tomorrow is smoke; only today does the fire burn. JP "Everything is your own damn fault, if you are any good." E. Hemmingway |
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Lighthousebob Member Elite
since 2000-06-14
Posts 4725California |
Honesty is the best policy. (Don Quixote)An angle for approaching the, "Former Preacher," poem maybe to write the poem from the third person's perspective. From a God's eye view. Just a thought. Be sure to cue me when you post so I can read. Bob <>< |
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JP Senior Member
since 1999-05-25
Posts 1343Loomis, CA |
That is a good idea Light... I will try that angle and see if anything comes to fruition... any other ideas folks? Yesterday is ash, tomorrow is smoke; only today does the fire burn. JP "Everything is your own damn fault, if you are any good." E. Hemmingway |
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