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The Gift
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The Gift |
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Marsha
since 2000-07-10
Posts 7423Maidstone Kent England 
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The Gift  It was a gift he said, not just for me but for all I couldn’t believe this man could halt my fall The spiraling out of control tumbling that was me As I searched but didn’t find an answer to mystery He said so softly I almost didn’t hear him speak Follow me and I knew he held the answer I seek Come and lay with me and I will satisfy the need So I went to him watched him plant truths seed  It was so simple he said, listen with all you are I couldn’t believe that he could be my hearts star The light that I sought but never found in anyone The warmth that caressed me came from his sun He asked me gently why I sought any answer at all And in asking he answered my questioning call Hear what I say he said placing the words in me So I sat and heard him solve life’s boundless mystery  It was too hard to watch, but I couldn’t walk away I couldn’t understand why they were scared anyway They had welcomed him only one little week before And now they were hurling abuse and hate once more He was so gentle he saw my tears and said don’t weep I'm not going far for I have a special promise to keep Then they took him and I cried all the night through So I waited for him to come back to see if he was true  It was death I saw it through my veil of despair’s tears I couldn’t believe he was gone I was swamped by fears They let me take him at the end of that dreadful day I found some of his friends and then we took him away I used my tears to wash the blood from his beloved face And not having anything else I used linen not fine lace I covered him and l left him lying alone and so cold So I took my pain and waited for my spirit to again fold  It was quiet in the garden, where I walked in despair I couldn’t believe I would ever again see him there They said I was foolish to think he would come for me Suddenly he came towards me, my Lord I could see My heart knew him before my eyes drank in the sight My Lord was there and my soul took wings in flight That was the gift he had brought for me and for all He broke death’s chain and his love answered the call  Marsha Take back the hope you gave,- I claim |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
AMEN  |
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Sven
since 1999-11-23
Posts 14937East Lansing, MI USA |
And again. . . Superb Marsha. . . just really superb. . . -------------------------------------------------------- To the world, you may only be one person. But to one person, you may be the world. |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Oh, MyMarshaLove~ I don't believe you've ever written finer ! So touched was I at finding this render from your heart. My dear, my dear ... it is written with so much love and dedication to Him ... You've taken your writing from your soul ~ and I thank you so much for sharing it with me. Love n' hugs~ ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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Kit McCallum
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Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
Wonderful Marsha ... this is such a powerful and positive piece! You wove the journey of this special occasion beautifully ... such a lovely and inspirational message you have shared with your words. Thank you!  Best wishes, /Kit |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Marsha--This is breathtaking writing!!! |
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ellie LeJeune Member Elite
since 2000-01-10
Posts 4156King of Prussia, PA USA |
Amen! Marsha, this is an exquisitely written poem of the death and resurrection of our Lord...it could only come from a heart that truly knows Him! Ellie A friend hears the song in my heart, and sings it to me when my memory fails. |
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Katherine Chandler Member
since 2001-03-07
Posts 280Florida, USA |
Marsha, this is exceptionally well written. The beauty of your words and the pictures was a gift to me. I'm searching for answers and in your words I may have found what I have needed for a long time. Thank you for having great love of Him to write this masterpiece. God's blessings, Kate Genuine poetry can communicate before it is understood. |
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deleeme Senior Member
since 1999-10-09
Posts 1766NEW ENGLAND, USA |
Marsha, This is a mervelous, even awesome presentation! I am glad Marge called it to my attention. It was well worth my time- Keep up the wonderful writings! David No Better Place do I know God Bless us All!!! |
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Honeybee Member Ascendant
since 1999-12-26
Posts 5372Ontario, CANADA |
Miss Mushy Marsha, this was an inspiring, lovely, heartfelt write! Thank you for sharing this with us! Take care, Melissa~ |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Marsha: This is so beautiful in every way and truly a gift to all of us who read it. Thank you. Betty Lou Hebert |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Marsha, Though I'm not a believer I recieve your words They are the best I've ever heard. Wonderful write. |
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KokoStewartKoomoa Senior Member
since 2000-12-04
Posts 580Waikiki, Hawaii |
This was a splendiforous poem! Awesome. i sent it to my friends and my sister . Absolutely lovely, Marge! Aloha with warmest regards, Koko |
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Cerenity Member Elite
since 2000-02-16
Posts 2637Escondido-California |
Hi Marsha, This was so truly beautiful, thank you for the reminder that there is someone out there that really cares, Love, Cerenity "God doesn't have to be reminded that we exist. |
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tracie66 Member Elite
since 2000-01-18
Posts 4713Australia |
Dear MM this my friend is an exceptional piece, you have written this so beautifully...well done God bless ~HUGS~ Tracie~ Love is the life of the soul... |
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Balladeer
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Marsha, you are an exceptional lady in so many ways,,,,,, |
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Paula Finn Member Ascendant
since 2000-06-17
Posts 5546missouri |
Yep this is my sis alright....wonderful darlin |
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VAS Member Rara Avis
since 2000-11-16
Posts 7450Oregon |
Beautiful piece, Marsha and certainly good to see you here. Hope your Easter was really special! |
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Fading Away
since 2001-03-14
Posts 3131Lynchburg, Virginia |
This is very touching, Marsha. The pictures are beautiful.. a perfect piece for Easter. Thank you for sharing! --Marie subconsciously, i think i can eat so much to make my stomach hurt, instead of my heart. |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
Perfect! This was done just beautifully! I enjoyed this one much  |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Wonderful poem, very well written! *S* |
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Dennis L. White Senior Member
since 2000-02-17
Posts 1463Michigan, U.S.A. |
Marsha, You have combined the wonderful truth of our Savior in poetry and images. I was blest by the reading of this excellent poem and reminded that Christ did not die for me alone, He died for ALL. Thank you for sharing this "Master" piece. Dennis White :^) |
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Wilfred Yeats Member Elite
since 2000-08-04
Posts 2704Wilmington, Delaware |
Marsha - Were it not for Marge - I might have missed this - and that most certainly would have been a tragedy - absolutely a fantastic post - and I am mst grateful you've posted it! |
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Songbird Member Elite
since 1999-12-15
Posts 2184Missouri |
Well I have missed seeing you here and now I find this, you have really outdone yourself with this! Glad I found it. |
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Marsha
since 2000-07-10
Posts 7423Maidstone Kent England |
I thank you everyone for your wonderful words but I cannot take credit for this. The original inspiration came from Margie girl who's poem In HIS Hands, sent me to pray in our hospital chapel. I knelt there in the morning sunlight and spoke to our Lord, who's peace on Easter Sunday seemed to pass through the air itself. I don't really know how long I was there, but I don't think it was truly very long. I then toddled off to my work which was tedious and at the same time very hectic. When I had a break due, instead of heading into the canteen to be poisoned or into the garden to look at the ducks I sat at my desk and this gift appeared under my pen. I knew at once that it was a true gift, it is totally unique. I have had poems appear before but normally they do need a little tweaking. This is in exactly the identical form it was. The pictures are from the stations of the cross, and again I didn't have to search for them they came almost by magic. The story of this poem is loosely based on Mary Of Magdela, or so I thought when I read it out loud. So I thank you, each and everyone, you all are a blessing to me. I wonder what I did to deserve such fabulous friends. May his light shine ever on you all Love and warm stuff Mushy  And Margie girl, thank you for the inspiration, thank you for your gift. Take back the hope you gave,- I claim |
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