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laryalee
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since 2000-06-19

Posts 352
Alberta, Canada

0 posted 2001-01-31 05:48 PM

It started as a tiny seed -
God's patented design;
an embryonic certainty
adrift on wings of time.

It searched for fertile pastures
to extend its sturdy roots;
and humankind rejoiced to see
the growth of simple truths.

So Faith began to flourish
in the warmth that it received;
its tensile strength rebounding
when attacked by disbelief.

But progress scorned its worth
to please sophisticated needs,
and spiritual discernment bowed
to power-hungry greed.

The Faith that carried pioneers
through hardship, pain and loss,
lies trampled under instant dreams
that carry hidden costs.

Accomplishments are hollow
and our luxuries are cold,
if we don't keep the seed of Faith
alive within our souls.

BSC

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Member Elite

since 2000-02-04

Posts 2919
New York, USA

1 posted 2001-01-31 07:04 PM

Beautiful piece Laryalee ~ and oh, so true. I haven't seen any of your work here before, so, WELCOME and I'm looking forward to seeing more. Bonnie

Irish Rose
Member Patricius

since 2000-04-06

Posts 10263

2 posted 2001-01-31 07:12 PM

I'm very impressed! This is an outstanding poem full of rich, vivid imagery and the Word of God. Thank you so much for sharing this with each of us.

Kathleen

ellie LeJeune
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since 2000-01-10

Posts 4156
King of Prussia, PA USA

3 posted 2001-01-31 08:41 PM

Beautifully written and filled with much wisdom. I too look forward to seeing more of your poetry here. Ellie

A friend hears the song in my heart, and sings it to me when my memory fails.

laryalee
Member

since 2000-06-19

Posts 352
Alberta, Canada

4 posted 2001-01-31 09:34 PM

Thank you, so much for your support and comments!
Thanks for the welcome, Bonnie! I'm looking forward to reading your words.
And thank you for your thoughts, Kathleen - I love your poetry!
Thanks Ellie - I love yours, too!
I hope to be around - wherever the forum ends up (guess everyone has their fingers crossed for tomorrow *g*).
See you all later!
Lary

Lighthousebob
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since 2000-06-14

Posts 4725
California

5 posted 2001-02-01 01:48 AM

Your poem is filled with insight and instruction and I will try to heed your warning.......... I do agree that we do need to keep Faith alive........It is at times very difficult to have Christian Faith believing God still supplies our every need according to His riches and glory when we live in a time when our needs are seemingly supplied instantly as your poem suggests......... but, today I will humble myself and say thank you to God for supplying my next breath and the desire to do a mighty work for Him. God Bless You, Bob <><

Songbird
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since 1999-12-15

Posts 2184
Missouri

6 posted 2001-02-01 08:02 PM

I enjoyed your poem very much. It is very skillfully writen and has a good message for the times that we live in. I hope to see more of your poetry.

WhtDove
Member Rara Avis

since 1999-07-22

Posts 9245
Illinois

7 posted 2001-02-01 08:50 PM

Critiques? There's not a thing I could change about this.
Your flow is beautiful! It just glided from the page. Beautifully done!

And a big WELCOME to you! I hope we'll get to see many more from you.

<*\\\><

I know not what the future holds,
but I know Who holds the future.

I don't question YOUR existance - GOD

LoveAll
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since 2000-05-24

Posts 148
B'dale, USA

8 posted 2001-02-02 09:15 PM

This is amazing! I love it! That is an important lesson that we all need to be reminded of and remember. I really like the last few lines!
God Bless and Keep Smiling

The only thing that counts is faith expressing itself through love. ~Gal. 5:6

Sunshine

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since 1999-06-25

Posts 63354
Listening to every heart

9 posted 2001-02-04 08:50 AM

This forum can add so much to one's life....
I'm glad you found it, and even more glad that you are so sharing....

BloomingRose
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since 2000-08-09

Posts 3092
Florida

10 posted 2001-02-05 06:55 PM

Accomplishments are hollow
and our luxuries are cold,
if we don't keep the seed of Faith
alive within our souls.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

I think this verse speaks clearly of the truth about keeping faith alive in all we do.
For without faith we have little hope.
Love this poem much!
Deb

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