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kcsgrandma Senior Member
since 2000-09-24
Posts 1522Presque Isle, ME 
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Balm In despair, I reached out to you, And you lifted me. As we spoke, I perceived Your helplessness And your futile wish To make things right. In confusion, I could not tell you That all I wanted, All I needed, Was what you gave: Your caring. Your gentle voice, Your thoughtful words, Anointing my heart. Thinking of this, I see That I also wished, Not so long ago, When the despair was yours, To fix what I could not. Despite my present pain, I smile as I see How foolish we are. It is not ours To heal each other's hurts. That belongs to God. He is the Master Healer. He has given to us To be the ointment, To ease the pain Of wounded souls, Not to make whole, But to make the healing More bearable. The Physician allows us To be His instruments, To bless and be blessed. I thank Him for using you As my balm tonight. |
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ellie LeJeune Member Elite
since 2000-01-10
Posts 4156King of Prussia, PA USA |
Oh, I love this! Your faith and the tenderness of love as healing balm. A beautiful and tender poem. You really should post your poems of faith in the spiritual forum too. Love, Ellie P.S. thank you so much for your lovely replies to my poems. Belief is a truth held in the mind; faith is a fire in the heart. Joseph Fort Newton |
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pegasus111 Member Elite
since 2000-07-27
Posts 2219ocala, fl, usa |
what a lovely inspirational poem..great read dear. the woods are lovely, dark, and deep, but I have promises to keep, and many miles to go before I sleep...Frost |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
KCS~ What a lifting thought. To be the ointment to help heal another's pain - I like that !  A most inspirational offering from your heart. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
KC, God indeed is the gentlest of balms...this is lovely, thank you for sharing... Karilea If I whisper, will you listen?... I would rather be silent and write, than speak loudly and be bound. KRJ |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
This is lovely, Marilyn and very inspiring! Denise |
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Romy Senior Member
since 2000-05-28
Posts 1170Plantation, Florida |
What a wonderful way to think about the people who give you their love! As instruments of God to ease the pain! |
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kcsgrandma Senior Member
since 2000-09-24
Posts 1522Presque Isle, ME |
Thank you, my friends. This was therapy for me, as well as a gift for a very dear friend. Ellie - You are more than welcome. Your poems always brighten my day. I'll think about the spiritual forum. Thanks. As for being an instrument, that is certainly not an original thought with me, but it helps me to remember that the most common way we see God work is through other people. Thanks all for your encouraging replies. To love another person is to see the face of God. - Les Miserables Marilyn |
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Jon Mewett Senior Member
since 2000-03-04
Posts 1304 |
Inspired piece of writing.........very nice to read.........I like it. Jon |
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kcsgrandma Senior Member
since 2000-09-24
Posts 1522Presque Isle, ME |
Thank you, Jon. To tell the truth, I was very tired when I wrote this, so I'm glad to hear it reads well. I appreciate your comments.To love another person is to see the face of God. - Les Miserables Marilyn |
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kaile
since 2000-02-06
Posts 5146singapore |
Very lovely thought.... |
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kcsgrandma Senior Member
since 2000-09-24
Posts 1522Presque Isle, ME |
Thank you, Kaile. It is very lovely to have such a friend.To love another person is to see the face of God. - Les Miserables Marilyn |
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vlraynes Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-25
Posts 8229Somewhere... out there... |
Marilyn- wow...such deep heartfelt emotion you have expressed here. i felt every word as i read... isn't it a wonderful feeling to be able to express yourself in poetry...as you have said...it's therapy. what a wonderful gift for someone so close to your heart. love and hugs, -vicky "...until you have read the verse on his heart, you have not truely met the poet." -vlraynes |
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kcsgrandma Senior Member
since 2000-09-24
Posts 1522Presque Isle, ME |
Thanks for the lovely reply, Vicky. Yes, it is great therapy. For some reason, it's easier to say some things in poetry than in prose. As you know, this was meant for one particular person, but it could apply to any caring friend at one time or another. Thanks for being my friend.Love and hugs, To love another person is to see the face of God. - Les Miserables Marilyn |
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Munda Member Elite
since 1999-10-08
Posts 3544The Hague, The Netherlands |
A beautiful inspiring poem! |
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kcsgrandma Senior Member
since 2000-09-24
Posts 1522Presque Isle, ME |
Thank you, Munda. My friends inspire me. To love another person is to see the face of God. - Les Miserables Marilyn |
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