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Tramp Poet Senior Member
since 2000-01-06
Posts 754Could Be Anywhere... 
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Valley of Death < !signature-->I have been to the valley called the shadow of death and dug my own grave. At the lowest spot digging lower still buried in that desolate valley. The valley of death where the Devil does rule and demons dance and play. It’s an evil place filled with all that is vile teeming with worms of decay. Looking up from the valley hills of life hidden by the fog of reality lies. What seems only real is the pain one feels with feet mired in clay. Digging my grave in the deep of despair now I lay me down. Seems no way out inevitable embraced peeking up, out of my hole. The whispers begin a voice of friend seems they are getting louder. From the hill far away through the fog and decay piercing light as from a tower. Prayer breaking through glimpsed circle of love feelings drawing me closer. Pulled nearly apart as war is fought then standing afar, seeing clearly. I have been to the valley of the shadow of death and now it may not hurt me. I have been in my grave and awakened this day sweet Voice of Jesus has saved me. Now; you know my tale of evil and deception, don’t you lie down to die. It’s a farce, my friend a lie with no end awaken, we show you the way. ~~~~~~~ 5/00 EndoftheRoad bleeding... "Tis ink coming from his arm, Captain!" [This message has been edited by bleeding (edited 05-22-2000).] |
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PhaerieChild Senior Member
since 1999-08-30
Posts 1787Aloha, Oregon |
As usual brother dear, this is heavy!! I like it..a lot! I love the part where the whispers begin and the winning of the war. I can't stand that valley and lots of times I get stuck there. Very good!!! Poetry~ Words falling on paper, painting a dream. Shawna R. Holder Boise, Idaho |
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Alle'cram Senior Member
since 2000-02-28
Posts 1816Texas |
Dan, Oh, this is remarkable. Will give hope to so many still in the pit of dispare. I knew your pain, brother and held your hand in my prayers. With apage love forever. Marcy |
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Tramp Poet Senior Member
since 2000-01-06
Posts 754Could Be Anywhere... |
thank you, sisters for the love and support. lol can't hide behind my usual "this is fiction wall" this time, eh? and Marcy dear...even though "apage" is a typo-it still has interesting significance wouldn't you say? love to all who have been my lighthouse on the hill...your prayers are appreciated. bleeding... "Tis ink coming from his arm, Captain!" |
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Alle'cram Senior Member
since 2000-02-28
Posts 1816Texas |
OK, Dan, I just love you brother, that I know how to spell.(ha) Now, do what you do best, witness and serve God and continue to write beautiful poetry. How do you spell it? Blessings, marcy |
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ellie LeJeune Member Elite
since 2000-01-10
Posts 4156King of Prussia, PA USA |
It's real hard to forget what that dark place feels like and I'm so thankful that it's been years since the Lord brought me out of there, and i'll never stop being grateful. You poem is beautifully written and so realistic. Ellie 02 |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
I've been to that valley also, and I don't like it much. Thank God that prayer always seems to break through! Great work  |
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deleeme Senior Member
since 1999-10-09
Posts 1766NEW ENGLAND, USA |
It is beautiful to witness as it were a ressurection in this poem and the kindly and heartfelt interactions of family and their tender ties. The valley of death looms for us all in this life in the lowly valley experiences we all have at some point-- but as the Psalmist says in Psalms 23, "Yea though I walk through the valley of death I will fear none evil, for Thou art with me." That is, I believe the key to surviving & overcoming our Valley ordeals. Thanks for the thought provoking poem Dan, David "GOD GIVES- but man must open his hand." (German Proverb) |
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Tramp Poet Senior Member
since 2000-01-06
Posts 754Could Be Anywhere... |
thank you all for the comments and support. Seems we all have been on "holiday" in the valley at times...it's so important to know that our circle of love is praying for us. And possibly even more important...being that beacon of Light for others still in the valley...selah bleeding... "Tis ink coming from his arm, Captain!" |
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sgreybe Member
since 2000-04-28
Posts 209London, UK |
Dear Bleeding Beautiful and touching. Continue to walk in His way and hold on to Him, for He will never fail to lift you up! |
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jwesley Member Rara Avis
since 2000-04-30
Posts 7563Spring, Texas |
Heavy? Yeah. I agree. And I think it was GREAT! A well done, 'nother look at the "Valley". I liked it. jwesley |
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