I Am Man (an idealistic view for sure, but hey...it's poetry...)

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jwesley
Member Rara Avis

since 2000-04-30

Posts 7563
Spring, Texas

0 posted 2002-03-05 09:32 AM

I Am Man

I Believe in God, in all His wonder
His essence, His presence in our lives,
yet I question His existence, His reality.

I Believe in "…doing unto others…"
in being bigger than life,
in being the shoulder for tears,
the arms of comfort,
the heart that lifts the lives of others;
yet I am guilty of transgressions upon these beliefs.

I Love, as an absolute, All things,
gently, passionately…explosively,
yet I profess an expansive distaste for much,
and have walked away when needed.

I Believe so much, in graciousness, morality, Godliness,
but have failed to live in the fullness of my beliefs.

I am man. I feverently Believe far more
than I have been able to live,
far more than I am able to give,
far more…than who I am.

I am man,
whoever that may be…
just me.

wesley james beard, jr.
© march 2002

Seymour Tabin
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since 1999-07-07

Posts 31720
Tamarac Fla

1 posted 2002-03-05 09:45 AM

Jwesley,
Amen, A very nice write.

Martie

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since 1999-09-21

Posts 28049
California

2 posted 2002-03-05 10:31 AM

Jimmy

Such an honest look at the big things we all wish to be. I sure fall short. Thanks for this.

SEA

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Member Seraphic

since 2000-01-18

Posts 22676
with you

3 posted 2002-03-05 10:34 AM

"I am man. I feverently Believe far more
than I have been able to live,
far more than I am able to give,
far more…than who I am."

how could I not relate to this? I think we all can, and do....

I love the honesty of your words

hoot_owl_rn
Member Patricius

since 1999-07-05

Posts 10750
Glen Hope, PA USA

4 posted 2002-03-05 10:36 AM

Sometimes being yourself is all you need be

~ Ruth
www.angelfire.com/pa/OriginalMinds/index.html

catalinamoon

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since 2000-06-03

Posts 9543
The Shores of Alone

5 posted 2002-03-05 12:31 PM

I am woman,
and the same thoughts assail me.
Sanra

Zinsser
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since 2001-02-27

Posts 1641
Calif.

6 posted 2002-03-05 12:46 PM

This is good.... real

Interloper

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since 2000-11-06

Posts 8369
Deep in the heart

7 posted 2002-03-05 12:53 PM

You are a man like all of us ... only a better poet than most

Fool, said my Muse to me, look in thy heart and write.

Temptress

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since 1999-06-15

Posts 7136
Mobile, AL

8 posted 2002-03-05 12:56 PM

I like this, and I would consider this being both Man and human.

lol..which sometimes, could be considered two seperate things, yanno..

but to me..they are same. enjoyed.

How grave is my condition, for I cannot find the words to say, I need you so.
~Sarah MacLachlan~

ThisDiamond
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since 2002-02-22

Posts 9353
Michigan, USA

9 posted 2002-03-05 01:21 PM

A solid write...well done. ThisDiamond

Enchantress
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since 2001-08-14

Posts 35113
Canada eh.

10 posted 2002-03-05 01:43 PM

I am man. I feverently Believe far more
than I have been able to live,
far more than I am able to give,
far more…than who I am.

I am man,
whoever that may be…
just me.
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Jimmy this is awesome! Wonderfully penned and enjoyed thoroughly.
~Hugs, Nancy~

~Time has cast a spell on you,
So that you won't ever forget me.~

Magnus

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since 2001-10-10

Posts 14135
South Carolina, USA

11 posted 2002-03-05 03:29 PM

Jimmy, I have no doubt that this poem comes
from you, from within your soul and gut...
and with so much honesty and humility...

Excellent my friend....very much so..

strbbux
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since 2001-12-19

Posts 3859

12 posted 2002-03-05 04:41 PM

Jimmy this comes from deep down inside your soul. I could feel it. Yes you are man, God created, and this is a most wonderful expression of the perfect job that He did on creating you. He has given you a tremendous soul..floria

Floria

"Alas for those that never sing,
But die with all their music in them"
(Oliver Wendell Holmes)

Mistletoe Angel

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since 2000-12-17

Posts 32816
Portland, Oregon

13 posted 2002-03-05 04:57 PM

"I Believe so much, in graciousness, morality, Godliness,
but have failed to live in the fullness of my beliefs.

I am man. I feverently Believe far more
than I have been able to live,
far more than I am able to give,
far more…than who I am.

I am man,
whoever that may be…
just me."

BRAVO!!! Yes, yes, you are a wonderful man and friend to us all, and God will always bless you with His love for you are a very loving and compassionate person that has so much love to give! (big hugggssssss) We all love you so much, sweet friend, God Bless You! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Jimmy, thank you for sharing!

May love and light always shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

Ivy Rose
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since 2001-12-29

Posts 1300
MA, USA

14 posted 2002-03-05 05:56 PM

jwesley...I think were singing the same tune. I may be a woman but I am guilty of not living up to the standard of faith in which I believe. I love the honesty in this poem. The only righteousness God sees is the righteouness of Christ. When I put on Christ...God only sees Him. I have felt that I have not met my potential in God. Yes, like you, I am giving and loving, passionate, but I still fall short in my own righteousness. **Ivy Rose

jwesley
Member Rara Avis

since 2000-04-30

Posts 7563
Spring, Texas

15 posted 2002-03-05 09:08 PM

Sy - thank you very much.

Martie - I try to be honest as I'm sure we all do, but…sometimes.

SEA - Thank you for seeing some honesty in me…I know it's hard sometimes,
             and yes, I think we can all relate.

hoot_owl - Hear, hear!

Moon - Yes you are my friend, and I never doubted it for a minute…either statement.

Zinsser - Thank you.

Interloper - Golly Gee Whiz - I love it when you talk like that!
                    Thank you much my friend - I'm honored.

Temptress - Yep to all you said my friend…I mucho agree.

ThisDiamond - I appreciate it much.

Enchantress - And hugs to you Nancy…thanks for your wonderful words.

Mangus - Very glad you liked it Mangus - kinda thought you'd understand.

strbbux - Ah my friend - tis the core of my soul - all things stem from there,
                but manys the crooked and mistaken trail one walks.  We can only try,
                and in trying, try not to deny the truth.  I truly appreciate and feel your
                 words, dear lady, but when I look around at all the wonder souls walking
                  this earth, I know I have a long road ahead of me.

Mistletoe Angel - You always bolster ones confidence, my friend, in a very special way. Thank you.

Ivy Rose - Kindred spirits often spontaneously sing the same tune, dear friend.
                walk easy...j

Tracey
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since 2001-08-29

Posts 2808
where insanity meets breeding

16 posted 2002-03-05 11:23 PM

All we can do in this life is try our best. And it sure sounds like you have done that I like the thoughts in this one.

If she who dies with the most toys wins, then can I have some toy boys please?

Skyfire

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since 2000-12-27

Posts 3381
Riding

17 posted 2002-03-06 12:29 PM

I love it!!! I think that everyone who believes in God at some point questions what you question. It may be an "idealistic view", but it's still excellent!

Just don't fall in love with me and no one will get hurt

rosepetals25

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since 2000-05-31

Posts 3076
PA

18 posted 2002-03-06 12:45 PM

jwesley,

Who couldn't relate to this poem? I know I do in so many ways. I enjoyed

It's so nice reading you again.

Hugs,
Tara

"My heart is like an open book, for the whole world to read"
- Motley Crue, Home Sweet Home

peaches73533
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since 2001-11-04

Posts 981
OK, USA

19 posted 2002-03-06 01:13 AM

A very honest write, which is more than what some would be with themselves.Some proclaim to be this way and refuse to see that they're not.He died for us because he knew we weren't perfect and not expected to be.Thanks for sharing yourself with us.
Peaches

Sven

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since 1999-11-23

Posts 14937
East Lansing, MI USA

20 posted 2002-03-06 03:06 PM

quote:
I am man,
whoever that may be…
just me.

and that is all that we can ever be. . .

well done my friend. . . well done. . .

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