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Joyce Johnson

Member Rara Avis

since 2001-03-10

Posts 9912
Washington State

0 posted 2002-04-10 01:50 PM

I put them in the vase last night as stick-like ugly things.
This morning they are glorious, as if they've sprouted wings.
So many things we could dismiss as having little worth,
In just one shining moment shows a promise and re-birth.
The most attractive stranger could be one of Satan's spies
And he who is more humbly wrapped, God's angel in disguise.

Joyce 04/10/02

[This message has been edited by Joyce Johnson (04-10-2002 01:51 PM).]

aries_luv_ppl
Senior Member

since 2001-09-20

Posts 1448
Universal Mind

1 posted 2002-04-10 02:24 PM

this is so true! I love it. thanks for sharinng.

Eliza Simmons
~Flower lasts so an hour, yet spring will brings her back to life again.

BloomingRose
Member Elite

since 2000-08-09

Posts 3092
Florida

2 posted 2002-04-10 04:03 PM

Joyce,
Wise words my friend! And oh so true.

Deb

Trillium

Member Patricius

since 2001-03-09

Posts 12098
Idaho, USA

3 posted 2002-04-10 04:36 PM

Joyce: This is wonderful! Beautifully written and a valuable lesson included.

Betty Lou Hebert

Mistletoe Angel

Member Empyrean

since 2000-12-17

Posts 32816
Portland, Oregon

4 posted 2002-04-10 05:33 PM

(smiles) Oh my gosh, daffodils are one of my favorite flowers, I love them, and I know that every living thing of any size or significance can always heal and live on as He will grace our world with His love and light always! (kiss on cheek) This is wonderful, sweet friend, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Joyce, thank you for sharing!

May love and light always shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

Lighthousebob
Member Elite

since 2000-06-14

Posts 4725
California

5 posted 2002-04-11 05:13 PM

Joyce,

A beautiful parrallel are your daffodils I believe to the nature of Christ as told in Isaiah 53 where Christ is compared to a plant with no beauty that we might desire Him... But, I love what happens to your daffodils in your poem in the morning. Oh, yes I do believe when we least expect them, those ugly sticks of flowers shall sprout wings indeed. GOD bless you. -Bob

VAS
Member Rara Avis

since 2000-11-16

Posts 7450
Oregon

6 posted 2002-04-11 07:52 PM

Joyce, this has to be the best of yours I've ever read! The flow is absolutely superb and the potency of the message if fantastic. May I share? May I copy for myself, and if God ever helps me get a printer again, print it out in large print and frame for my wall?
email me, please

Whether on the shoal or on the shore,
I'll seek the lighthouse evermore.

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