The Unclean and the Hallowed

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Stephanos

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since 2000-07-31

Posts 3618
Statesboro, GA, USA

0 posted 2001-06-22 12:12 PM

The Unclean and the Hallowed

When we look upon the unclean thing
to entertain its view
our perception grows distorted
and our vision falls askew.
Then walking by our sight we question
things we thought we knew.
Our spirit’s life grows thorny then
as safer trails are lost.
The undergrowth spreads rampantly
and clearest signs are mossed.
Did we take the time to weigh our choices
reckoning the cost?

When we gaze upon the unclean thing
that casts mesmeric light,
we gain unlawful knowledge
of the evil and the right.
We should have known what’s good alone
and spoiled the urge to bite.
For the knowledge which was promised
is subjective to the core.
Not merely understanding wrong
we’ve lived it more and more,
inciting from the serpent’s ranks
a long and bitter war.

When our eyes peruse the hallowed thing
that’s lifted for our curse,
even though our search may find
our conflict seeming worse,
beyond all doubt the gears will slow
then labor in reverse.
And rest will surely follow
since we’ll be what we behold.
Looking to the mercy seat
the tried may shine as gold.
And sheep with longing eyes
will spy their shepherd in the fold.

When we watch with care the hallowed thing
our minds will be remade.
Dead imagery and darkened thoughts
with sinful roots will fade.
In currencies of righteousness
the poor in strength will trade.
And holiness will spring alive
without which none shall see
the Lord in all his splendor
and unrivaled majesty.
The sacred and profane desire your ken.
Which shall it be?

SDJ 6/2001

Joyce Johnson

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since 2001-03-10

Posts 9912
Washington State

1 posted 2001-06-22 02:56 AM

You are so wise Stephanos. We cannot play in the dirt without getting dirty and if we turn our sights toward God, his goodness will rub off on us. Right on. Joyce

Trillium

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since 2001-03-09

Posts 12098
Idaho, USA

2 posted 2001-06-22 06:15 PM

Stephen: Wonderful poem! I enjoyed it so much. You have such mastery of words.

Betty Lou Hebert

ellie LeJeune
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since 2000-01-10

Posts 4156
King of Prussia, PA USA

3 posted 2001-06-23 04:35 PM

Magnificent poetic Wisdom, Stephen! You are so gifted and I am so lifted up in Spirit by the Power of God's truth in this lovely poem! Ellie

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

deleeme
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since 1999-10-09

Posts 1766
NEW ENGLAND, USA

4 posted 2001-06-23 09:24 PM

I think you are so talented and wise in crafting such an analytic poem, discerning the effects of our basic choices between right and wrong.
  You are to be commended for your efforts, and thanked for your timely message.
          Thank You Sir,
             David

Every Day's a Blessing
And Gift-Wrapped from Above,
Share it with another
And Spread the Father's Love!!!

May You come to Know His Best Blessing

Lone Wolf
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since 2000-03-16

Posts 5842
Lansing, MI USA

5 posted 2001-06-24 12:26 PM

So many times we just jump in things without thinking them through and weighing the consequences beforehand. Great write here, Stephanos. You have much wisdom.

All writing comes
by the grace of God.
-Ralph Waldo Emerson

Lighthousebob
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since 2000-06-14

Posts 4725
California

6 posted 2001-06-25 06:11 PM

Stephans,

A very well grounded poem that offers much truth to the reader. I noticed a little more metaphoric imagery in this poem than those I've read of yours in the past.... and I really liked that. Bob <><

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