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VAS
Member Rara Avis

since 2000-11-16

Posts 7450
Oregon

0 posted 2002-06-07 01:55 PM

inspired by Sunday message by Adam Janes, First Christian Church

Maybe When I’m Old

Maybe when I’m old,
I will find, again,
the old ways.

“Train up a child
in the way that he should go,
Even when he is old,
he will not depart from it.”*

Maybe when I’m grown,
I will find, anew,
the path for me.

It all looked so simple
in the youth of my days;
I forged on so eas’ly
assured of my ways.

But the valleys,
the crevices
were as great crevasse
as hours and years
of opportunities passed.

The stitches of learning,
the in and the out of basting,
flavors the tasting
of the living
of our lives.

The sharpness of the needle
the strength of the thread
lends the power to stay
where righteousness led.

Yet, as the journey goes,
knots form at thread’s end;
where is the power
to keep them from fray?

Surely it is in following
the sweet, narrow way.

©June 2, 2002
Virginia Salter

Prov. 22:6 ASB

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

Trillium

Member Patricius

since 2001-03-09

Posts 12098
Idaho, USA

1 posted 2002-06-07 03:58 PM

VAS: I think it's true that as we grow older, we usually grow wiser and don't make so many mistakes. However, the need for guidance is still there and we rely on God even more. Very well written poem.

Betty Lou Hebert

Dulcinea
Senior Member

since 2001-07-22

Posts 774
IN

2 posted 2002-06-07 05:21 PM

I hope I don't wait till I am old to remember that narrow way, well said VAS! Loved it!

Joyce Johnson

Member Rara Avis

since 2001-03-10

Posts 9912
Washington State

3 posted 2002-06-07 05:40 PM

One of the many joys of growing old. Time to reflect on the true meaning and value of life. Jocye

BSC

Moderator

Member Elite

since 2000-02-04

Posts 2919
New York, USA

4 posted 2002-06-08 06:38 AM

As I grow older I can so relate to this, seems that as we age the we even more aware. Bonnie

Mistletoe Angel

Member Empyrean

since 2000-12-17

Posts 32816
Portland, Oregon

5 posted 2002-06-08 11:06 AM

(sigh) Wow, this reminds me of a quote by Henri Matisse saying "It takes a very long time to become young" I believe that to hold and captivate and fid peace within that child in our hearts that he gives us is the key to joy forever! (kiss on cheek) May we all find His warmth in all our hearts, sweet friend, this is lovely, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Virginia, thank you for sharing!

May love and light always shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

"Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..."

Shakira

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