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Standing in GOD's Doorway
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Standing in GOD's Doorway |
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Paul Hoekman Member
since 1999-12-28
Posts 382Harwinton Ct. U>S>A> |
I left a house a long time ago and started on a journey, to where and what I was looking for I could'nt tell you, I only knew I had to move on. I walked,I hiked for miles and years around, over and through mountains, valleys,rivers,lakes and oceans. Up and down highways, gravel roads seering heat, waist high snow with air so cold it took my breath away. Until I found a town called Grace with the Motto:"Seek his face". I spent alot of time walking fourty blocks, looking behind to make sure I wouldn't get lost and could always go back. I found a road called Hope Way and no longer did I care where I came from but felt only desire for where I was going. I was drawn to take off my hiking boots now torn, dirty and worn as well as my pack now filled with all that I had and collected along the way and left them on the corner. I walked down the soft, smooth, warm road for many miles still, until I was drawn to a house much like the one I left so long ago. There was a man on the porch who invited me up. So I grabbed the rail and climbed the ten stairs to the top. As I reached the porch I looked up and found myself standing inside the doorway with a feeling of complete peace,joy,love,hope, comfort,safe within the door jam I stood looking in through his eyes wanting to enter but paralyzed in all the feelings until a voice called and said ENTER, I can't I don't know how JUST ASK THE MAN INSIDE OF YOU was the only clue JUST ASK and the man said, HE IS OUR FATHER, HE ALREADY KNOWS WHAT WE WANT AND WHAT WE NEED HE JUST LIKES TO HEAR IT FROM YOU. Father may I come in? WELCOME HOME MY SON. [This message has been edited by Paul Hoekman (edited 01-24-2000).] |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Wonderful, Paul. The journey of a lifetime! Very well done! Denise |
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Marilyn Member Elite
since 1999-09-26
Posts 2621Ontario, Canada |
I write this reply as the goose pimples slowly disappear from my skin. I have taken that journey my friend. I have found my home, there are times when I wander too far from that house but I always am shown the path home. Well done. |
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SnglDad Member
since 2000-01-08
Posts 115Seattle area |
I THINKS ME LIKES THE OTHER ONE BETTER  GOOD JOB PAUL THANX FOR SHARING AND GOD BLESS JOEL |
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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
This is really a wonderful piece of work, Paul... You have an innate wisdom that I see surfacing more and more with each of your poems.... Nice format too... |
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Munda Member Elite
since 1999-10-08
Posts 3544The Hague, The Netherlands |
A wonderful poem Paul. Liked it a lot |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
You've said so very much with this one Paul...nice posting |
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Paul Hoekman Member
since 1999-12-28
Posts 382Harwinton Ct. U>S>A> |
Thanks again everyone for all the nice words. I was led not to sing song and rhymn this like I usually do, the Spirit wanted me to just get the Idea down. Thanks again ,YOU ARE ALL THE BEST and I'm just glad to be here. |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Paul- We are glad to have you here. This piece touched my heart in a very special way. Beautifully done. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ [email protected] |
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whiskey
since 1999-12-28
Posts 1278Australia |
Paul this is wonderful what a journey, Thankyou so much for all your replies to my poems |
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Tara Simms Senior Member
since 1999-08-12
Posts 1244Honea Path, SC USA |
Paul, I must be PMS'ing because this has me crying. How many times have we longed to hear those words but didn't know how to ask? Beautiful! Absolutely beautiful! |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
Paul this was fantastic! He always welcomes us in! Please won't you grace us with your wonderful works in Spiritual? The road is long the burdens heavy, come unto me all you who are heavy laden and I shall give you rest!< !signature--> <*\\\>< Where there is faith, there is love. Where there is love, there is peace. Where there is peace, there is GOD. Where there is GOD, there is no need. Hallmark [This message has been edited by WhtDove (edited 01-24-2000).] |
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Meadowmuse Member Elite
since 1999-12-27
Posts 3263 |
Smiling. Wonderful work you've shared with this Paul.  Claire |
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Paul Hoekman Member
since 1999-12-28
Posts 382Harwinton Ct. U>S>A> |
Thanks! Meadow  Dove  Tara  Nan  Whiskey  Marge Hoot CLUSTER OF ANGELS! ! ! ! ! |
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tracie66 Member Elite
since 2000-01-18
Posts 4713Australia |
Sometimes I've gone far from home but always managed to find my way back...Paul this is beautiful....Tracie |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Wonderful poem, Paul Enjoyable to read Liz |
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WendyLynne New Member
since 2000-01-17
Posts 6 |
Paul, I keep coming back to this one. It seems that although I began my journey first - birth order wise, that is - you passed me somewhere along the way and now I am following you. And what a wonderful journey it is. Although that road may not always be smooth and warm, this helps me to remember that all I ever have to do to get over the rough patches is to remember that God's door is open for everyone, always. Hope to see you back here soon. It soothes the soul. WendyLynne |
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SEA
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Member Seraphic
since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
Paul, this is fantastic......(she types through the tears) Just wonderful!-SEA |
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Paul Hoekman Member
since 1999-12-28
Posts 382Harwinton Ct. U>S>A> |
Thanks! WendyLynne, Elizabeth, SEA, Replys from you guys means so very much!! I suppose if #5 is now closed I look forward to seeing you all in #6. So for now goodbye My generous #5 |
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