Open Poetry #7 |
Straight To God's Ear |
Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Straight To God's Ear ~*Marge Tindal*~ Teach me, Lord, to be humble. Teach me not to boast about fancy new possessions that cost the most. Show me at my best, the way you want me to be. Teach me, Lord, humility. When I kneel to pray, in fancy frocks or faded jeans, let me know, dear Jesus, it's my soul you've seen. Bring me to my knees, Lord, if others I should pain. For I have felt the pangs of hurt time and time again. Let me not forget that others may have done me wrong. But show me how to forgive them and with my life go on. I cannot change someone else, Lord. I can only make a change in me. Any hurt that someone may have caused, now resides with thee. Show me again, my Master, what you would have me know. Let me find forgiveness by simply letting go. I leave it in your hands to judge me on that day, by the truth you know is in my heart, by the life I live today. I could hide it from others, but I can't hide it from you. You know the words I speak forever will ring true. Thank you, my Lord, for the greatest gift I bear. To simply say,"I forgive you and place you in my prayers." Remind me, Lord, to be thankful for friends of my making. Knowing each time that I love a friend, it's a chance my heart is taking. Giving of myself, asking nothing in return, help me count my blessings with the friendships I've earned. ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ [email protected] |
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LoveBug
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Member Elite
since 2000-01-08
Posts 4697 |
Marge, this is a beautiful prayer, one I'm sure He will answer lovingly. I enjoyed it a lot. "We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars." -Oscar Wilde |
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CSwtThng Member
since 1999-07-28
Posts 124 |
Another great poem Marge. It's printing right now. |
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jwesley Member Rara Avis
since 2000-04-30
Posts 7563Spring, Texas |
Wonderful Marge, I'm printing it for my son to read who will love it. |
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jwesley Member Rara Avis
since 2000-04-30
Posts 7563Spring, Texas |
Wonderful Marge, I'm printing it for my son to read who will love it. |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
LoveBug~ Honey, I am so very pleased that you enjoyed this. CSwtThng~ and JWesley~ It just really dawned on me ... the very thought that someone is printing out my poetry to share with someone else is about the greatest compliment I could receive. Thank you both so very much for letting me know. What a nice feeling to know that this poem will see be seen by another's heart. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ [email protected] |
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Rex Allen McCoy Member Elite
since 2000-01-30
Posts 2863Sippin a Timmy's in London |
Well Marge ... this is absolutely wonderful ... being somewhat of a bible thumper myself ... I can relate to a poem of prayer ... truely enjoyed this work Thanks Rex}>{{{{o> |
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First__Knight Senior Member
since 1999-11-08
Posts 678 |
Oh my Marge.....will your greatness ever stop? You rise above it all and deliever the best.. This is wonderful |
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ESP Member Elite
since 2000-01-25
Posts 2556Floating gently on a cloud.... |
I love this one, Marge! What a beautiful prayer. I want to print it out and learn it so that I can say it to God every night. It says it all so wonderfully. Thanks for sharing this one, O Great Poetess! 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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Kit McCallum
Administrator
Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
I loved the whole poem Marge, but found this verse to have the most impact for me ... "I leave it in your hands to judge me on that day, by the truth you know is in my heart, by the life I live today." Beautifully penned Marge ... I loved this! Best wishes, /Kit |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Rex~ *Smiling* at 'bible thumper'. I just try to take the time to make sure He knows I'm trying ... and to ask for His guidance. Thank you, my friend. David~ My friend, you are just the best ! Thank you for your sincerity. Lil' Lizzie~ I'm pleased to know that you are touched by what I've written. You just know that I love you ! Get that little Camilla to musing with you. Kit~ Thank you ... I'm glad that you liked that verse ... I do too. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ [email protected] |
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Honeybee Member Ascendant
since 1999-12-26
Posts 5372Ontario, CANADA |
~Marge~ What a beautiful and sincere prayer! I, too, am printing this gem out! Thanks for posting this poem, right now I really needed to read something like this. Well, I know that one thing is for sure, we here at passions don't need to pray for an angel to watch over us because we already have you here. You have a kind heart, a gentle spirit and girl you are an awesome poet Take care, Melissa Honeybee |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Beautiful heartfelt prayer/poem, Marge. Forgiveness is sooooo very important, isn't it? The lack of giving it can poison the sweetness in our souls. I guess the best way to arrive at it is to realize that everything that touches our lives, no matter how painful or spitefully intended by others, must pass through Him first before it ever arrives at our doorstep. They may intend evil against us, but He intends it for our good. I must meditate more on this glorious truth. Thanks so much for the reminder! Denise [This message has been edited by dsnyder (edited 05-16-2000).] |
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Corinne Member Ascendant
since 1999-10-28
Posts 5167state of confusion |
wonderful words to live by, Marge. Corinne |
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Nate Dogg Senior Member
since 1999-11-15
Posts 1658Georgia, Fulton |
Beautiful and soulful prayer Marge! The way you expressed it show how sweet of a person you are. Nathan |
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TerryW Senior Member
since 2000-03-23
Posts 779Louisville, Mississippi, USA |
Marge~ *sigh* Lovely, my dear! I really needed to read this today. Sometimes we forget to take time to remember those things most important to us. Thank you so much for reminding me! {{HUGS}} Remind me, Lord, to be thankful for friends of my making. Knowing each time that I love a friend, it's a chance my heart is taking. Giving of myself, asking nothing in return, help me count my blessings with the friendships I've earned Love Ya~ ~you reached inside, you touched my heart, and I am all the better for it~ Terry A. Woodson, Jr. |
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epoet Member
since 2000-05-11
Posts 291grand rapid,MI, usa |
great poem. A real inspiration to those of us who have fallen by the wayside. Thank you so much for this poem. Printing this out to share with my co-workers and friends. Couldn't have written this one better my dear. |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Melissa~ Oh, Melissa~ - you make me feel so special with your friendship. While I'm far from being an 'angel' ... please know that I do care. Thank you, honey. Denise~ I've never found anything I couldn't forgive, because I simply give it to Him. I feel I have more love to give and to receive and so I let go of the hurt. Thank you for sharing your thoughts. Corinne~ Thank you for seeing the simple truths in this piece. Nate~ Thank you, hon. I'm sincere and that's what carries me on. TerryW~ Love, you may carry the thoughts for as long as you need them ... my humble gift to you. Love you. EPoet~ Just knowing that you will share it with others is a blessing to me. Thank you. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ [email protected] |
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Lone Wolf Member Ascendant
since 2000-03-16
Posts 5842Lansing, MI USA |
Marge ~ This is a beautiful prayer. So well written. I am sending this one to a friend...I know she'll love it. It is the friendships we make in life that are the true joys and treasures of our time on earth. Thank you for sharing this!! LW |
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