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Songbird Member Elite
since 1999-12-15
Posts 2184Missouri |
Lord, Bless this house Whose walls have held Life's hopes Yet sadness and grief Heard the joys of children Felt the bitter sting of death Bless the roof that sheltered From harsh elements of weather Bless the windows that Let in the sunlight Cheering souls Bless the fireplace Family members tended Warming many a winter's night Bless the memories Of special moments past When newlyweds' laughter Could be heard Bless the memories of the Sounds of baby's first cries Bless the memories of the past As we make memories new Refurbish this old house, Lord Paint the walls with The radiant colors Of your love Use your tools As you see fit To remodel This old house Into a place You would be honored To call your home |
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deleeme Senior Member
since 1999-10-09
Posts 1766NEW ENGLAND, USA |
Septsong, This is a lovely piece-kind of reminding me of the song,THIS OLD HOUSE. But the difference being- the old house in the song is a goner, as a foregone conclusion. Here you seek the blessing, refortification, even spiritually remodeling as life goes on-and new memeories and attachments are made. A very enjoyable read. Thank you friend, David "GOD GIVES- but man must open his hand." (German Proverb) |
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Alle'cram Senior Member
since 2000-02-28
Posts 1816Texas |
Hi Septsong, Love this. I am so sentimental and our earthly structure have the same memories and specials to us, as you have written of. Thank you for this poem. Once, I heard a message preached on "blessing this or that" in their home, you have given more meaning to that which I have heard. Lovely poem. |
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BSC
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since 2000-02-04
Posts 2919New York, USA |
Sept- I think this is wonderful. What a beautiful way to hold on to the past while stepping into the future, with His light doing the decorating. Bonnie |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
This is great! And comes at a time when I'm remodeling my bathroom  Oh what a task that is. But it can be taken more than just one way, in a wordly way, and also a spiritual way!Well needed reminder and lesson! Thank you [This message has been edited by WhtDove (edited 05-16-2000).] |
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Songbird Member Elite
since 1999-12-15
Posts 2184Missouri |
Deleeme- yes I remember that song, thought of it when I was writing this, and yes this has a little different outcome. Allecram- I am very sentimental also, I love old things and the memories attached to them. BSC- We are in the process of remodling nearly a 100 old year house that my Grandfather built and does hold many happy and sad memories, most of which I will never know the half of, while I was writing this this old house reminded me too of my own(body house) that needs daily refurbishing from the Lord. Whtdove- been doing the same as you remodling a bathroom and a kitchen too, so that played a part in the writing of this poem. Thank you all for your comments. |
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ellie LeJeune Member Elite
since 2000-01-10
Posts 4156King of Prussia, PA USA |
Dearest Rose; I love the tender way you have written this poem. As I read you comments to everyones replies, I see how it could apply to this old body too. Just think if these walls could speak? I really enjoyed reading this so much. Beautifully written too. Love, Ellie 02 |
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