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What is Your Religion?
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What is Your Religion? |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania 
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What is Your Religion? What is written in your soul? What is in your tenet’s brew? Religion need not be defined But it is well defined in you It rises with the morning sun It is the do of your command It beats in chambers of your heart And dwells within the mind and hand Every moment of the day Is a reflection of your soul It is a mirror to the self It is a voice of spirit’s goal Live your faith and live your love And ask not why of life’s delight Or of the pain or of the joy Or of the darkness of the night Give to others of yourself And in their dark a candle burn For faith is in the practiced word And peace will then to you return The truth appears in light of day In flowers of your planted seed No need to tell of your belief Your faith is spoken in your deed Elizabeth Santos [This message has been edited by Elizabeth Santos (edited 02-24-2000).] |
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Songbird Member Elite
since 1999-12-15
Posts 2184Missouri |
Very beautifully spoken, the last line is the clencher. Our lives are read more than the book. |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
Elizabeth, this is absolutly beautiful..and very inspiring...a wonderful declaration. you have such a gift of expression. take care, janet marie ...there are places inside all our souls... that have never been touched... there are places inside our hearts... that need to be loved this much... Janet Marie *I miss you baby... I love you, always.* |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
Word of truth here Liz! DC Talk, a christian aritist group says it all... The single most cause of atheism in the world today is... People ackowledge Jesus with their lips, And then walk out the door, and deny Him by their lifestyle. That is what an unbelieving world, simply finds unbelievable. <*\\\>< There's only two ways you can go... One way you can save your riches, And the other will save your soul. Rich Mullins |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
Wise words, beautifully written, as always. |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
This says it all, Elizabeth! Very well done!  Denise |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Actions do speak louder than words. *S* Well done, Elizabeth! |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
You have spoken so well what I believe to be. Your writing is super!!! |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Thank you all for your replies. Didn't know if this one would be debated. Nice to see your computers working, Denise, and Martie, when you compliment my writing, Isimply shiver.WhiteDove, I think this applies to any religion Thank you all Liz |
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Eloise Senior Member
since 1999-11-27
Posts 1096Wyoming |
Very well said Liz. Lovely poem. |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Elizabeth, The quality of your writing has not changed. Excellent piece. |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Elizabeth, my friend~ What inspiration you've penned with this one. It is calm and serene ... and that's what our 'religion' does for us. It matters not by what name one may call their 'greater power' ... as long as they have one. You are quite a lady. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ [email protected] |
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Corinne Member Ascendant
since 1999-10-28
Posts 5167state of confusion |
This takes religion a step further than a lot of us take the time to look...Wonderful! Corinne |
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devina Member Elite
since 1999-10-28
Posts 3539Cali |
This is religious poem, that everyone can benifit from Liz...well said!!!! Open arms can be the most fragile in the world... |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Sy, glad you liked this. Marge and Corinne, you understand, Eloise and Devina, thank you both for reading so much of my poetry and for your comments Liz |
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ESP Member Elite
since 2000-01-25
Posts 2556Floating gently on a cloud.... |
I think this one is so profound....as long as you have something to believe in, that belief will guide you and keep you ever. What beautiful picture you paint with this one. Love and hugs, Lizzie "Poetry is the true expression of my soul, it is my ultimate means of communication. It is my rainbow of delight." |
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