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BSC
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since 2000-02-04
Posts 2919New York, USA |
Walking up the snow covered hills, in search of the "perfect tree," the beauty of the day could be seen in every pristine valley. The scene was made for Christmas cards, blue spruce and douglas fir dressed in heavy layers of white, holding used nests of the cardinals, who were now perched on sagging limbs. And flakes were doing a winter dance, glistening as they swirled ~ gently feathering our footsteps. The steeple of an old wooden church standing atop a hill in the distance was barely able to be seen; yet so clearly, the bells were heard. As "the men" continued the search, I stood, and watched a bunny scurry away, and saw a doe and her fawn, leaping to the shelter of the majestic pines. And as I stood there, I didn't notice the bitter cold, nor feel the snow, nearly up to my knees, I felt only warmth, as if You had wrapped me in a cloak made of soft, downy feathers; a warmth that filled my heart and soul, with the beauty of the season, with the beauty, of Your world. And as a "perfect tree" was found, and as the snow continued to dance around me, There, I stood. [This message has been edited by BSC (edited 12-10-2000).] |
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ellie LeJeune Member Elite
since 2000-01-10
Posts 4156King of Prussia, PA USA |
Bonnie, this is a majestic picture of what God creates in winter and i'm so glad you enjoyed every bit of it! Love, Ellie Belief is a truth held in the mind; faith is a fire in the heart. Joseph Fort Newton |
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Victoria
since 2000-08-12
Posts 5869 |
the amazement and wonder of life..lovely bonnie..  ~Victoria~ A poem is never finished, only abandoned. - Paul Valery (1871-1945) |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
Bonnie this is just breathtaking. You brought water to my eyes as I could stand there and envision the whole scene. The 'perfect tree' really stood out to me. For God has compared himself to an evergreen tree....It's leaves don't come off in the fall, it's everlasting, just like God. Beautiful, breathtaking picture you've described Bonnie! |
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ShadowLost Junior Member
since 2001-06-23
Posts 43 |
BSC what a wonderful feeling when in God's warmth while standing within his beautiful work in nature. I loved this beautiful portrait you painted for us. Don't you wish we always had this feeling of his warmth and peace? ~ShadowLost~ ...and now these three things remain: faith, hope and love. But, the greatest of these is love. 1 Corinthians 13.13 |
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Joe Lamando Member
since 2001-11-20
Posts 124Massachusetts,USA |
Bonnie, This is so light and beautiful! And it reminded me of the time the family searched for a christmas tree and found when we got home that it had a bird's nest in it. A sign of good luck we concluded. Joe Lamando |
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2dalimit Member Elite
since 2000-02-08
Posts 2228Mississippi coast |
When we stand gazing at God's majestic beauty, we do tend to forget the reality around us. I enjoyed the picture you penned. Thanks. Keep your feet dry. Melton |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (smiles) YAY!!! Your love for Him and His beautiful winter wonderland shines in your gorgeous words! (big hugggssssss) God Bless You, sweet Bonnie, may you have the happiest holidays! (kiss on cheek) You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Bonnie, thank you for sharing! May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton |
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sandgrain Member Elite
since 1999-09-21
Posts 3662Sycamore, IL, USA |
How many tiny snowflakes did God use to make that beautiful scene? (Perhaps He'll make something nice from flaky old me! Your wisely chosen words made it seem as though I was there. Thanks for sharing.Rae |
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JoMason Member
since 2001-12-07
Posts 57 |
BSC, Your pen has just taken me through God's winter wonderland. The warmth of your spirit as I too just stood there held my hand. Jo Mason 12/10/01 |
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Joyce Johnson
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State |
This is beautiful. It makes me miss the snows of my childhood. Joyce |
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Lighthousebob Member Elite
since 2000-06-14
Posts 4725California |
Bonnie, This poem is absolutely gorgeous. A moment marked in time by here you stood in the midst of all God's creatures and the beauty of a snowy Christmas adventure. Again, my reply is simply gorgeous. -Bob |
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