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Michael
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California 
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CHILD OF GOD In the garden, were you sleeping While your Lord and Savior bled? When they asked if you were with him, Did you only shake your head? Or has denial touched your lips, To but further the shame? For as He hung there on the cross, I swore He spoke your name. Child of God, Jesus died that night, Just so that you could live. Inside I know you've seen His light, But why can't you forgive? I know not how to speak to you, That you may know I care. And I know not your heart, that's true, But I know Jesus was there. You lifted me while I was down, Till I recalled His face. We sang in love and joy renown, In Him, knowing our place. Is this forgotten to you now? Has all come to an end? Come back, dear child, you know how, And He is still your friend. Michael Anderson |
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Majestic Member
since 2000-01-11
Posts 264houston, tx. |
allegory at it's finest....wonderful poem... would you mind if I had it printed in my church bulletin? |
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Michael
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California |
Please do majestic, I don't mind at all. And TY for the kind words. Michael |
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Majestic Member
since 2000-01-11
Posts 264houston, tx. |
thanks michael....I know this will touch other's as it has me... |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
This is fantastic, Michael! This has touched me deeply! Thank you for sharing this!  Denise |
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mirjam Member
since 1999-11-24
Posts 246Auckland, New Zealand |
you know every single poem of yours that i've read has impacted me deeply - you have such an anointing over your poetry - i think i might steal Majestic's idea and do the same at my church - the last two lines especially got me. Isn't it amazing how forgiving Jesus really is - if we did what we did to Jesus to any other friend, we'd have no chance of still being friends with them...but the power of the cross overrides anything... powerful poem Michael. |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
 Michael, everytime I read one of your poems you leave me in Awe! Inspired, blessed and what messages you give us! This is a printer outter for sure! <*\\\>< Where there is faith, there is love. Where there is love, there is peace. Where there is peace, there is GOD. Where there is GOD, there is no need. Hallmark |
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Shirleeah Storey Member
since 2000-01-03
Posts 68Delaware |
Michael as always you've touched my heart. Thank you for reminding me that He's still my friend. I've questioned that lately because of situation that has happened in my life. Thank you for reminding me! Thank You! |
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Artur Hawkwing Member
since 1999-06-30
Posts 444USA |
Michael, so many skillful and sad poems you do write.  I don't know why but it hurt inside to be reading this. It touched my heart. Sometimes I am not sure I even know how to lift myself sometimes but... surely if I keep looking to God, maybe that will lift my countenance? Thanks for the read, Michael. |
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sweetcollege_girl Senior Member
since 1999-12-03
Posts 872just about where I want to be |
I have to print this poem out! It will be on my church bulletin..if you don't mind, that is! Thanks! |
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sandgrain Member Elite
since 1999-09-21
Posts 3662Sycamore, IL, USA |
Awesome!! Amazing how personalizing these lessons gives them a whole new meaning. It's ironic how often the one who lifted us later needs us to lift them. Thanks so much. |
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Michael
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California |
Thank you all for the kind words. As always, I just hope my work touches someone where they really need it and reminds them where we should all be focused. sweetcollege_girl, of course, you may print this and post it anywhere you like. Artur, I don't think I could ever lift myself up on my own, though, just keeping eyes on the Lord allows Him to do all the lifting. a sandgrain, Indeed, it can be ironic but that's definately one reason I am thankful for this forum. I do believe we are supposed to help keep each other focused and strengthen each other as God's children. (And yes, this was written on a personal level - but duly apllies to many I'm sure). Michael |
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blueyz75 Member
since 1999-12-28
Posts 138IL |
Gee, you must be pretty special to get your work published in not one but several church bulletins! BRAVO, on yet another poem from the heart! Kelly I love the male body, it's better designed than the male mind.---Andrea Newman |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
Michael be assured this is touching many! |
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maedavid Junior Member
since 1999-12-29
Posts 24Carrollton, TX, USA |
Very beautiful poem and so very true. I enjoyed it and needed it tonight. Thanks. The only way to know Love, is to Know God. |
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Femme's Father Member
since 1999-10-30
Posts 58Carrollton, TX, USA |
Michael, One of the reasons I am looking forward to meeting you is that I want to see the man that houses such a deep well of wisdom and spiritual understanding. I am also looking forward to being able to discuss and exchange more of these inner-beliefs. I think it will be very refreshing for all of us. See you on the boat...11 days to go. A man's heart often cannot see the light - because of the darkness of it's own motives.... - James David |
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Echo Rhayne Senior Member
since 1999-09-17
Posts 1495Canyon Country, CA |
Michael, just when i think you cant surprise me anymore with any more wonderful brillian tbeautiful poems, you come out with something like this!! Well done my friend!! Absolutely beautiful! ~*~ ^i^ ~*~ Love is such a lonely art, and death is but a taste. Minds are merely instruments that often go to waste! ~*~ ^i^ ~*~ |
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