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Lady In White

Member Elite

since 2001-02-12

Posts 2799
USA

0 posted 2001-04-30 07:50 PM

Dear Lord

some news came my way,
Dear Lord,
a friend
who called to say
she “had a
problem
today”

Dear Lord

her voice was strong
it did not shake
it left my
heart
resembling
aftermaths of
small earthquakes

Dear Lord

her problems, tremendous,
but she called to share,
she said
“you may have to
pick it up from here”

and laid a
responsibility
on my door

Dear Lord

I will take it on
and more

but for a moment
I faltered
questioned my strength
for I would go
to any length

to not let
this friend down;
but for a moment

I faltered
and questioned
abilities

and I asked

Dear Lord

can You see
me through this
give me a sign
that I can take this
load
and make it
mine

Dear Lord

then,
He took my
hand
to write a note
to a friend
who would lend
an ear

not for advice
no, just to share
a burden given
who would also care

Dear Lord

Miracles Happen

the friend wrote back
said “you have strength
and that I have always
seen;
you have abilities
yet to tap ~
you can live
a dream,

“you are able
to carry on
for your friend,
and you

you have my support
you have my love
in all that you
shall do.”

Dear Lord

Miracles Happen

Dear Lord

You took a vessel
of Your love
to share Your words
on wing of dove
to take Your gifts
and remind of Your
plan
that You have, for
woman and man

for in our strengths
even when in doubt
You give one voice
a reason
to shout

“I have faith in you,”

and in Your love,
You find one
to share with those
who falter a bit,
a word,
some comfort,
and that lift

Dear Lord

thank You
for all Your Miracles

and for the voices
that You pass them
through.

Joyce Johnson

Member Rara Avis

since 2001-03-10

Posts 9912
Washington State

1 posted 2001-04-30 07:59 PM

Lady In LWhite you hae a tender heart, and God will help. Sad but beautiful poem. Joyce

Marsha

Member Rara Avis

since 2000-07-10

Posts 7423
Maidstone Kent England

2 posted 2001-04-30 08:01 PM

Lady this is outstandingly beautiful. and Yes YOU have strength.

Truly beautiful, always you write things that lift me and this does love

Take care love as always
Puck

Thank you today I have much need of this

Take back the hope you gave,- I claim
Only a memory of the same
Robert Browning

Irish Rose
Member Patricius

since 2000-04-06

Posts 10263

3 posted 2001-04-30 08:11 PM

I know the Bible says "bear one another's burdens" but sometimes people can drain us. This reminded me of that verse.

Kathleen Blake

"When red-haired girls scamper like roses over the rain-green grass,
and the sun drips honey."
Laurie Lee

Masked Intruder

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Senior Member

since 1999-05-23

Posts 1231
Near golden sunsets

4 posted 2001-04-30 10:13 PM

well written verses
those who search the face of the lord are rewarded in the most unlooked for ways

Alan
Senior Member

since 2000-09-12

Posts 1499
right next door

5 posted 2001-04-30 10:33 PM

beautiful prayer. The lord will help those who ask it of him. I really liked this.

Mabel A. Dilley
Senior Member

since 2001-03-17

Posts 859
Seattle, WA, USA

6 posted 2001-04-30 10:51 PM

That's it! Go right to the top of the chain of command and leave those foot soldiers of doubt and destruction behind. Truly an awesome piece.

"I am not now that which I have been."

Kethry
Member Rara Avis

since 2000-07-29

Posts 9082
Victoria Australia

7 posted 2001-05-01 08:44 AM

Lady in White,
This is heartfelt and a faith boost. What timing you display. I needed to hear this. Thank you.
Kethry

Those of us who refuse to risk and grow get swallowed up by life. Patty Hansen.

vandana

Member Patricius

since 1999-10-22

Posts 10463
USA

8 posted 2001-05-01 10:19 AM

like this

Dear Lord,
"let the day bring happiness"

Mysteria

Member Laureate

since 2001-03-07

Posts 18328
British Columbia, Canada

9 posted 2001-05-01 10:53 AM

I like Julian's response, and we all have that place in us of hidden strength - just tap into it when someone needs you. It is a special gift we are given to help others when called upon and you will do it, as "ask and it shall be given".

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Sven

Member Laureate

since 1999-11-23

Posts 14937
East Lansing, MI USA

10 posted 2001-05-01 07:27 PM

thank you for this. . .

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To the world, you may only be one person. But to one person, you may be the world.

Martie

Moderator

Member Empyrean

since 1999-09-21

Posts 28049
California

11 posted 2001-05-01 08:01 PM

Lady--How amazing to think of the vehicles of His love...sometimes in such simple things as a listening ear...we are able to see what was there all along. Hugs!

Wilfred Yeats
Member Elite

since 2000-08-04

Posts 2704
Wilmington, Delaware

12 posted 2001-05-02 10:47 AM

This entire poem is great
but for me
I'll hang on the summation I really love:
"thank You
for all Your Miracles

and for the voices
that You pass them
through."

I love how you write

[This message has been edited by Wilfred Yeats (edited 05-02-2001).]

Gentle Spirit
Member Patricius

since 2000-10-09

Posts 13989

13 posted 2001-05-02 11:07 AM

A very soft "yes" and a tear in my eye........beautiful Lady

On the wings of words our spirits fly....and our souls are free.
~Me~

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