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The Mustard Seed
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The Mustard Seed |
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latin passion Senior Member
since 2001-04-26
Posts 576 |
When I was a little girl, my mother gave me a small token of love, in the form of a charm. Encased in a small round ball about the size of a marble, was a mustard seed. She further said "This seed is a mustard seed - the seed of faith." The mustard seed, so small the size of a grain of rice. I asked "How can something this small in size handle something so big as FAITH?" My darling daughter, "as you grow, I want you to keep this token. For no matter how big of a problem that you face in life, You may have- a small amount of faith the size of this mustard seed is all you need." So I pass my token on to my love... the pen holder of my life. So as we grow in love and years on, we'll face whatever life challenges together. We'll walk that journey, hand in hand. You keep pulling me ever so gently... out of my shell. So patient, so patient... For there are times when words fail me. What can I give to you that you don't already have? I can't even measure to the pleasures you give to me day in and day out. You've touched me in places... with your spoken and unspoken words, actions and deeds. Your quiet and kind nature you give so freely. Your compassion for mankind... you give without questions. Again, what could I give to you... So, this too I say as you've said to me... "I pledge myself, the way I am, nothing phony, and don't want to be perfect, just plain ole me, is what you get..." This small seed that I hold in my hand, reaches out for yours. Hand in hand we'll face it's challenges. You are but my light, my love, my all... my soul mate through out eternity. LP |
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Corinne Member Ascendant
since 1999-10-28
Posts 5167state of confusion |
Just stunningly beautiful! Corinne |
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Auguste 
since 2000-02-16
Posts 3953By the sea |
This is very lovely and peaceful. I remember those charms quite well. My sister wore one. Michael Proust- |
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Brad Majors
since 2001-04-03
Posts 2647Georgia |
Wonderful !! I loved this!  |
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walker Member Elite
since 2001-02-11
Posts 2240Florida |
Romantic and sweet. Thanks for sharing! |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
So I pass my token on to my love... the pen holder of my life. So as we grow in love and years on, we'll face whatever life challenges together. We'll walk that journey, hand in hand. You keep pulling me ever so gently... out of my shell. So patient, so patient... For there are times when words fail me. What can I give to you that you don't already have? I can't even measure to the pleasures you give to me day in and day out. You've touched me in places... with your spoken and unspoken words, actions and deeds. Your quiet and kind nature you give so freely. Your compassion for mankind... you give without questions. ================= this is a very cool write... I loved the clever and unique theme of this.. a lovely inspire and intend. Well done poetess passion I miss you so much I cant stand it |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
LP, yes, this is very true. My adopted sister gave me a small glass ball that contained, in water, a small mustard seed. She told me the same thing. I have since believed that faith, even when it seems invisible, still exists. As does hope, charity, love, and peace. We might not see them, but that does not mean those very things cannot guide us each and every moment in our lives. Well done. |
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ParisGrl Senior Member
since 2000-06-01
Posts 610 |
I loved this poem. I have a mustard seed necklace. I don't wear it much anymore though *Laura* |
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JLR Senior Member
since 2001-02-04
Posts 1785 |
Sweet, loving thoughts...well done. |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
very beautiful writing, LP I remember the mustard seed necklaces although I never had one.... ~Wynter "The worst prison would be a closed heart". |
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Joyce Johnson
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State |
This is lovely and touching. I always liked the idea of having faith the size of a mustard seed, sometimes it shrinks to that and other times it's more th size of my heart. Joyce |
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latin passion Senior Member
since 2001-04-26
Posts 576 |
~~Corine* warmest thanks ~~Auguste* call her and jingle a memory ~~Brad* Thank you! ~~Walker* R & S was meant for sharing. thanks you ~~Janet Marie* your remarks are so kind - thank you for stopping by ~~Sunshine~~ sunshine so fitting for my poem. For we all need a little of sun in our lives.~~ ParisGrl* I will confess, I don't either, but it's near -whenever I need it. ~~JLR* thank you ~~Nakdthought* you know they are around. thanks ~~Joyce~~ A honored thank you. I couldn't have said it better than that. So with your permission -- I'll close with that. Thank you~~~~~ Day in Day out...My love for you grows. |
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