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LCBS
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Connecticut

0 posted 2002-07-30 09:32 PM

Skeptical to say the least, I packed my bag that night
Read the theme of the week, I was "the world’s light"
Loading the bus with apprehension, yet excitement in the air
We gathered round the tiny chapel to say a farewell prayer
"May God Bless you pilgrims, and may your journey be safe"
"May the lord grace you, and may you grow in your faith"
I snickered as I left the room, this was simply a vacation
Not knowing at the point in time, this trip was my salvation
Fourteen hours later as I stepped off to the street
I was greeted with the smiles of the millions I would meet
Countries united in ways that I had only dreamed
All had become one in god, at least that’s how it seemed
The first night ignited a fire, within my very heart
Flames spread throughout my soul, flickered thoughts to start
Hearts entwined though prayer and song, journeys had begun
With a cross made to the holy spirit, god the father, and his son
Day by day we grew stronger, a million children of one creator
Drank the words of our holy father, often through a translator
In words that brought tears to my eyes, the closest man to Christ
Made me proud to be a Christian, made me proud that I’d suffice
With the warmth of love spread through my veins, and power in my fists
Gave me no doubt in mind nor heart that our almighty God exists
One final evening of candlelight, and vespers echoing through the air
Gave us pilgrims the feeling that someone’s soul was really there
Awakened to the early sound of raindrops christening our site
We quickly learned that this storm was a ever-losing fight
Miraculously, the clouds parted, and gave way to the sun
Heavens shone upon us ‘til the papal mass was done
Then one by one we marched away, left memories behind
But I will always keep with me the hope that I did find
I left home with doubt and distrust within him and with me
But God has come through in the end, God has helped me see

*This poem is not to preach of my religion, everyone has different beliefs. This poem is to tell you how I spent the last 10 days of my life!

Elizabeth

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1 posted 2002-07-30 11:56 PM

Lisa, this is really beautiful! It sounds like you had a really great time and that it was also worthwhile. Great work!

P.S. Good to see you back!

God bless America, my home sweet home.

[This message has been edited by Elizabeth (07-30-2002 11:57 PM).]

anya
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since 2002-07-27

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2 posted 2002-07-31 06:15 AM

I really liked this, it was very heartfelt and very uplifting to read, thankyou
anya

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Ann Arbor, MI

3 posted 2002-07-31 02:33 PM

This was nice, I'm just wondering why you didn't capitalize "god" throughout most of the poem. It sounded like a great time, you've captured it well.

~Carly

"Feelings are not supposed to be logical. Dangerous is the man who has rationalized his emotions."
~David Borenstein

LCBS
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4 posted 2002-07-31 09:24 PM

cause I'm stupid and I rarely use the shift key...I meant to though

SavingGrace
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5 posted 2002-07-31 11:10 PM

I really like this poem. I actually know of one of the churches near me that went. My church was going to go but we didn't have enough people interested. I envy you for being able to go! I would have loved to have that chance. But there is always 2005 when the next one is. I'm glad to read that you got a lot out of your trip.

~*Grace*~
You wouldn't be so concerned with what people thought of you if you only knew how seldom they did...

LCBS
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Connecticut

6 posted 2002-07-31 11:45 PM

Cologne, Germany 2005! Hope to see you there!

Ceinwyn
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7 posted 2002-08-24 03:18 PM

I've kind of dropped off the face of the earth..but reading your poem *sigh* enligthening!? is that the best word..I dunno..maybe I need a little taste or a huge mouthful of what you were talking about..I need something but nonetheless refreshing read!!

Kristen

Riley