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deleeme Senior Member
since 1999-10-09
Posts 1766NEW ENGLAND, USA 
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Isn't funny how we look at ourselves And see so many different faces, For the same person over the years As we experience life, go through it's phases. And even within the course of a day My visage so flexible seems, It changes with feelings, alertness and strength It brightens with my most treasured dreams. Sometimes, I hardly recognize myself Looking so tired and paled, Or when anger rears it's ugly head It becomes my head and I'm appalled! But for whatever on the outside is seen I must look more deeply within, For the "inward man" is what counts-- I must find my steadfastness in him. For tho' while the outward man perish And we see his decline every day, The inward man daily can be renewed O'ercomming change, which passes away. So my many faces won't perplex me If it's simply a matter of time, 'Cause deeply within, I'm living for HIM-- Soon a glorious change will be mine! And then I shall be like my Lord Thus my temporal changes erased, In His glory to shine, which will last beyond time And be permanently etched on my face. "Our Creativity points to a Higher Creator--we couldn't have just happened, and for what ability we may possess--to God be the glory." -dlw- |
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Lost Dreamer Member Elite
since 1999-06-20
Posts 2464Somewhere near the Rainbow |
This was so inspirational, I loved it. I feel I should say more, but it just won't come out the way I want right now. Thanks for sharing this one, it's a winner in my book. |
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ellie LeJeune Member Elite
since 2000-01-10
Posts 4156King of Prussia, PA USA |
David; thaks for sending this one along. I really enjoyed this poem. As you can tell by my prose, the inner journey with Jesus, is the only reality. That is where He dwells, that is where He heals us, and there we encounter His infinite Love. How then can we not be profoundly changed! Beautiful read once again, David. By the way, I think you underestimate yourself. Your Christlike qualities shine through and all the other stuff is just being human. All you need is more acceptance of your inner spiritual beauty! 02 |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
David that last verse really sent this one home! We war all the time between the spirit and the flesh, and we need to let the spirit control instead. As the earthly one grows older the inner one is rejuvinated, I hope! Great David! You have such a way with words. <*\\\>< There's only two ways you can go... One way you can save your riches, And the other will save your soul. Rich Mullins |
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OWPEMT Member
since 2000-02-14
Posts 63389 Noble Road West, Shiloh, Ohio 44878 USA |
We all need to take another look at our self, great job. OWPEMT |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Wonderful insights, David! Very nice poem! Denise |
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Willem Member
since 1999-11-18
Posts 139Inverness, FL, USA |
David, this is a remarkable poem, because of the way it shows the dichotomy between one's outward, usually rather nice, image and the turmoil that exists in one's heart until he or she finds equilibrium in Christ'd daily presence and His promises for eternity. Than you for reminding me. Willem |
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sandgrain Member Elite
since 1999-09-21
Posts 3662Sycamore, IL, USA |
In my younger rat-race days, I used to observe the calm, relaxed nature of some elderly people, wondering if they'd ever expeienced the rat-race, or if I'd ever experience their serenity. Now I truley believe it's more to do with a faith that's strengthened over the years. You're well on your way. Thanks for another great writing. |
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Justbleu Member Elite
since 1999-08-31
Posts 3329Oregon, Originally From Alaska :) |
I enjoyed reading this!!! So true this is!! Bridgette  "Somewhere, somehow, it should be possible to touch someone and never let go again. To hold someone, not for a moment but forever." Unknown |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Justbleu is bringing forth treasured pleasures with all of her digging in the archives...just wanted to say, David, that I'm glad to know it's not my mirror, but my inner self that needs the help... Sunny ~~~Keep your face to the sunshine and you cannot see the shadow. Helen Keller ~~~ When you want to be loved, look within...KRJ |
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