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The Waves
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The Waves |
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Denise
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since 1999-08-22
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 I gaze out on the misty sea And wonder if I'll ever be Set free from all this pain I feel These waves of sadness, chains of steel. I feel the gray clouds in the sky Press down upon my heart, I cry, 'Oh, why can't I just see the sun? My strength is gone, my soul's undone.' I took my grievance to the Lord My heart, my soul, in one accord, 'When shall this end, this agony? My world's in such disharmony.' He gently took me by the hand And set my feet on higher land He touched my eyes so I could see His purpose through eternity. 'Although this world will break your heart My loving grace I will impart So you can see beyond the deed To look inside, to see the need.' 'And everything in life, you see, That touches you must pass through Me And though you struggle with such pain I'll work it all for your own gain.' I gaze out on the misty sea His waves of kindness cover me He set my feet on higher land; He rescued me from sinking sand. ©10/98 An oldie repost. |
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Carol Lina Member
since 2001-11-18
Posts 94USA |
Your faith shines in this poem, this prayer...it's so very lovely. Carolina |
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Denise
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since 1999-08-22
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Thank you, Carolina, for reading and for your lovely reply! |
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SpitFire Member Elite
since 2000-04-19
Posts 2396 |
~Thank you, simply that, thank you. *Peace. |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Denise~ His movement through your words has touched my heart~ What a beautiful piece of writing~  *Hugs* ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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PoeticLicense Junior Member
since 2001-11-18
Posts 30 |
Thoughtful and inspirational, enjoyed! PL |
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Elizabeth
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since 1999-06-07
Posts 6871Minnesota |
An oldie but a goodie....  God bless America, my home sweet home. |
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Denise
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since 1999-08-22
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Thank you all for reading and for your lovely replies! I'm glad you enjoyed it! |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Denise, I really, really like this. Thanks so much.  P.S. Did I mention this is a keeper! Sin isn't fair, but God got even, grace isn't fair either. larry c [This message has been edited by Larry C (edited 11-20-2001).] |
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peaches73533 Senior Member
since 2001-11-04
Posts 981OK, USA |
I love the imagery you've used here and you can see your faith through your words. Peaches |
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Denise
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since 1999-08-22
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Thank you Larry, or should I say Gramps?! (I have 3...Nicole, 7, Christian, 2, who is in the picture with me, and Abigail 7 months). Im glad you liked it! Thanks so much Peaches! So glad you enjoyed it! |
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Eloise Senior Member
since 1999-11-27
Posts 1096Wyoming |
Denise, I'm so glad that I did not miss this one. This is absolutely beautiful. Thanks for sharing this |
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Balladeer
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since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
This is beautiful, Denise. How wonderful to have a belief that gives you that sense of peace and hope... |
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Denise
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since 1999-08-22
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Eloise! So nice to see you again!!! Thanks for reading and for your lovely reply! Balladeer - Thanks! I'm glad you thought it was beautiful! |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
What a beautiful poem, Denise.....and I loved the picture...which so very gently sets off the poem. Your rhyme was perfect and unforced and you painted a beautiful picture of faith.   Lyra |
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sodpossom Senior Member
since 2001-06-15
Posts 723N.C |
Beautiful imagery illustrated your faith very well!Nice job! |
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MyEnchanted_Melody Senior Member
since 2001-05-30
Posts 1106across the land of dreams. In your heart, I'd always be. |
"I feel the gray clouds in the sky Press down upon my heart, I cry, 'Oh, why can't I just see the sun? My strength is gone, my soul's undone.'" Ah,...the waves.....So much they seem to evoke.... and so much to tell..... Wonderful..... Thank you ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ |
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True Reflections Member
since 2001-12-04
Posts 143Ohio, USA |
Denise, This was beautiful and refreshing. The Lord does seem to have a different agenda sometimes, but I think the goals are the same. Roger |
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OWG Member
since 2001-03-19
Posts 155California |
the big guy is pleased with this I am sure....well done!1 |
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Denise
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since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Thank you all so much for reading and for your lovely replies! So glad you enjoyed it! |
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