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deleeme
Senior Member

since 1999-10-09

Posts 1766
NEW ENGLAND, USA

0 posted 2000-02-27 09:50 PM

We're told we should count our Blessings,
And be Thankful for everything,
But are All blessings, Blessings--
Or can they be other things?

There is a great neutrality
Of all things, as to their worth,
That's up to us by our using
As to if they're for "better or worse!"

Is intellect and knowledge a blessing?
Without it some blessings are denied,
But it too, can become a great hind'rance
If it puffs up it's possessor with Pride!

"You can't judge a book by it's cover"
The same's true of Blessings, you see,
If unused or abused, they will bring woe
Instead of a true blessing to me.

Morality, by God is directed
But if it, with self-righteousness fills,
The sense of our Goodness, is no blessing at all
But Bigotries cause and ill-will!

A Double Irony exists
A Curse into a Blessing may change,
But also what's meant as a Blessing
Can cause some to Curse the Lord's Name.

Thus a Vice is a Virtue gone bad.
And misspent, it's to folly and shame,
But a Blessing used as God designed--
Is a "Blessing Indeed," Praise His Name!

So in counting your blessings, don't stop
But also count on well using them too,
Then your blessing can really be BLESSINGS
And God Mercies will come shining through!

"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-

Janet Marie
Member Laureate

since 2000-01-22

Posts 18554

1 posted 2000-02-27 10:15 PM

David this is exceptional...truly...
YOU are a blessing and we always get the BEST of you(smile)
take care, Janet marie

sandgrain
Member Elite

since 1999-09-21

Posts 3662
Sycamore, IL, USA

2 posted 2000-02-27 10:43 PM

Something I've known for eons but never thought of it in this way. Thank you so much for allowing your blessed talent bless all of us.

ellie LeJeune
Member Elite

since 2000-01-10

Posts 4156
King of Prussia, PA USA

3 posted 2000-02-28 02:59 AM

Dear David; This poem is a blessing to us all! Most of all, you are a blessing and I love the way you use those blessings to glorify our Lord and uplift us all! I'm blessed to have you for a friend. love, ellie

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Dennis L. White
Senior Member

since 2000-02-17

Posts 1463
Michigan, U.S.A.

4 posted 2000-02-28 10:07 AM

Every blessing is a two sided coin,
Either blessing or curse can it be,
But if GOD guides our lives for his purpose,
No telling how BLESSED we will be!

I liked this thoughtful piece. Dennis :^)

Denise

Moderator

Member Seraphic

since 1999-08-22

Posts 22648

5 posted 2000-02-28 10:49 PM

AMEN!! Wonderful, inspiring piece of writing, David!

Denise

WhtDove
Member Rara Avis

since 1999-07-22

Posts 9245
Illinois

6 posted 2000-02-28 11:01 PM

David, david, david! You have a blessing from God, and it's writing HIS work! The flow, the message, just WOW! FANTASTIC!

I think this is my favorite of yours!!!!!

Poet deVine

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Member Seraphic

since 1999-05-26

Posts 22612
Hurricane Alley

7 posted 2000-02-28 11:12 PM

Certainly a lot to think about here, sir. And so inspiring! I like this a lot. I've admired your work for some time and even proposed to you in the Announcement & Links Forum (you must not go there?)...in the post titled "Do you know what year this is?"... it's all in fun though! Thanks for the lovely read! PdV (aka Sharon)

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