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deleeme
Senior Member

since 1999-10-09

Posts 1766
NEW ENGLAND, USA

0 posted 2001-06-23 10:17 PM

Your critical eyes cut me
To the quick and to the bone,
I feel their hurt, not helping
Despised and so all alone.

Your rash tongue lashes at me
It seems your perverse delight,
To cut me down in public
I ask, "now, is that right?"

Your haughty demeanor demeans me
Intentionally or not, I can't say,
Are we not both imperfect?
Is there not a better way?

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Your compassionate looks reach for me
To help make a change in my life,
Making me feel worth your effort
And lifting us both from sin's strife.

Your loving words can direct me
Back to the pathways of right,
Instead of demanding justice
Doooming me to eternal night!

Your humble, kind disposition
Could give me an example to embrace
You trully could be a leader
As your steps I try to retrace.
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
You don't know how much you affect me
A Blessing or Curse you could be,
So for God, my sake consider
You help shape my destiny!
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[This message has been edited by deleeme (edited 06-23-2001).]

Angel in Flight
Member

since 2001-01-07

Posts 381

1 posted 2001-06-23 10:30 PM

WOW!!! What an exquisite poem you have written for us all. It is amazing that one person can crash a persons spirit or even lift it on high. This truly does show how much power we hold inside and I do hope we all use it wisely. Thank you for this read it was astounding.

Things will get better just be happy with what has come your way today, and keep living for what may come the next.~ By Amanda inspired by Brian

ellie LeJeune
Member Elite

since 2000-01-10

Posts 4156
King of Prussia, PA USA

2 posted 2001-06-23 10:43 PM

David; i have to say the power of these words of yours is profound! Only when we stay close to God and His incredible love, can we be assured that His Love will pour forth and out of us to build and uplift one another. Ellie

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

Lone Wolf
Member Ascendant

since 2000-03-16

Posts 5842
Lansing, MI USA

3 posted 2001-06-24 12:13 PM

Very thought provoking write, David. He holds the greatest powers in His hands. It never ceases to amaze me. Wonderful!

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

Trillium

Member Patricius

since 2001-03-09

Posts 12098
Idaho, USA

4 posted 2001-06-24 12:38 PM

David: Just an excellent poem! You are so talented and write such memorable poems.

Betty Lou Hebert

Lighthousebob
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since 2000-06-14

Posts 4725
California

5 posted 2001-06-24 12:52 PM

David,

An excellent poem on what I read as being relationships... especially husband and wife relationships. The ones that we love most certainly do have a great impact upon our lives be it positive or negative. This is a poem that really makes me want to stop and consider the words that I speak. Thank you for the reminder on how marvelously interconnected we all are. Bob <><

Dennis L. White
Senior Member

since 2000-02-17

Posts 1463
Michigan, U.S.A.

6 posted 2001-06-24 09:22 AM

David,
You have shown a distinct and clear contrast in the poem you have crafted. After looking at our options side by side as you have so proficiently displayed them here, it's a "no brainer" choice! Let me edify and not destroy the precious moments we share in this life. Very thoughtful poem, well done.
Love ya, Dennis :^)

scout
Member

since 2001-06-16

Posts 175
no place owns me

7 posted 2001-06-24 12:24 PM

Nice poem. God can use any vessel (those who have accepted and those who have not), to teach us lessons or to bring us closer to Him.

xscoutx
"Son of man with one blow I am about to take away from you the delight of your eyes. Yet do not lament or weep or shed any tears." - Ez. 24:1

Joyce Johnson

Member Rara Avis

since 2001-03-10

Posts 9912
Washington State

8 posted 2001-06-24 06:40 PM

Dear David, A wonderful poem as usual. If all parents could see that it is love and kindness and praise that mold their children in the right way, not nagging and cutting words. Very nice work. Joyce

illusion
Member

since 2001-06-19

Posts 296

9 posted 2001-06-25 10:24 AM

A wonderful reminder of how some action or word may find meaning beyond our intentions or wildest dreams. What may be trivial or careless to us may be uplifting or destructive to the recipient. Well said.

rich-pa
Member

since 2000-02-07

Posts 317
New Orleans, Louisiana

10 posted 2001-06-26 07:24 PM

i really really dug the topic and the truth that it speaks, bravo my friend

"freedom is just another word for nothing left to lose..." -janis joplin

BSC

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Member Elite

since 2000-02-04

Posts 2919
New York, USA

11 posted 2001-06-27 07:38 AM

Another wonderful message David ~ We never know how much we can affect another with our words and actions...this is a great reminder to me. Thanks, Bonnie

Romy
Senior Member

since 2000-05-28

Posts 1170
Plantation, Florida

12 posted 2001-06-27 09:46 AM

God gives us the choice to use our words and actions to heal or to harm. Our choices can have powerful consequences! Very wise words!
Debbie

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