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Joyce Johnson
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State 
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The poet rhapsodizes over the beautiful rose. I admit he's right in saying that its sweet beauty shows A God of many miracles, too great to understand, So marvelous are the wonders fashioned by God's own hand. The birds flying in the sky and charming us with their song, Could only be from the One who protects them all day long. The mountains, the meadow and stars that are shining so bright, Were created by our Master, who gave us day and night. But the greatest blessing we've received from our God above, Is a gift he gives to all, the capacity to love. He took a piece of his own heart and placed it in our own. If we have tended to it well, it's taken root and grown. And should we take a bit of ours to give to those we meet, We'll find our own has only grown, and never shall deplete. For it is not the being loved that brings the greatest bliss, But giving out love of our own, a piece we'll never miss. By Joyce 7/11/01 (I wrote this after our family reunion, where love flowed in abundance, handed down from our parents and originating with God.) |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Joyce: A beautiful, loving poem. A real tribute to your family and the circle of love they share. Betty Lou Hebert |
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neweyeday Junior Member
since 2001-07-12
Posts 19 |
attending where love abounds like bathing in a warm ocean baptized in electric energy lovingly done.. |
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neweyeday Junior Member
since 2001-07-12
Posts 19 |
attending where love abounds like bathing in a warm ocean baptized in electric energy lovingly done.. |
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Lighthousebob Member Elite
since 2000-06-14
Posts 4725California |
I couldn't agree more. I really liked the depth of this poem that has a great lesson to teach all who will read, heed, and put to use..... This is such a tremendous truth, the greatest gift is Love. Thank you for blessing us with Your words of love. Bob <>< |
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rwood Member Elite
since 2000-02-29
Posts 3793Tennessee |
Hello.. and very nice to meet and read you too. Your poem is so right, in the sharing and giving of the love spinging eternal. Sincerely, Rwood |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
Joyce, this was beautifully written. I love this part, as it's so very true... quote: All of it's true.  <*\\\>< |
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2dalimit Member Elite
since 2000-02-08
Posts 2228Mississippi coast |
I read "The Reunion". It was great. And this one is even greater. You are truely blessed. I like your verse...If we have tended to it well, it's taken root and grown... You are so right. Thank you for your writings. Melton |
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ShadowRider Senior Member
since 2001-07-14
Posts 1038USA |
Tis a most wonderful gift, that of the family love. How many thousands of times have we not taken totally for gran-ite the selfless offering of our famial ones, that absolutely had to sustain us during duress, or sadness. Its almost overwhelming, isnt't it...when they are all gathered together, the laughing, the sharing, the ultimate Power of Love? *soft smiles* My best to you.....SR |
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