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The Good Brother
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The Good Brother |
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Professor Gloom Member Elite
since 2000-07-23
Posts 3082of Depression |
Morning sun is yet to come, And his day has just begun, The basin’s surface is ice Splashes his face quickly twice Folds his blanket on the bed In prayer he bows his head, Then leaves for duties to do The years have made them not few As the monks grow fewer still, The Monastery unfills. Daylight finds him with bowed head Sunrise devotions now said Goes to garden a rocky plot, In toil glory not forgot, Chants to the hoes steady fall Stopping only for noon’s call, Praise the Lord for soup and bread, Afternoon the Bibles read Till kitchen chores then demands Use of his aged tired hands. Evening gives gladder of chore He takes time helping the poor Carry meals to old shut ins Each stop is another friend, Taking time to share prayer Always happy to be there, Hurries at his own slow pace Greets all with a smiling face, He returns through Chapel door, Pausing sweeps the entry floor. Another day passes by, And he’s no questions of why, This is the life that he chose Where he travels His Lord goes Trusting always his pathway Forever is the next day, Strives to be an example Continues long as able, Blissfully in life he trusts Happily serves Lord Jesus. Gloom |
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Silver Streak Member Elite
since 2002-01-02
Posts 3625FL, USA |
What a wondefully simple loving life, he lives. And in God, is it not only the love in one's heart that lasts? I love this, Gloom. Thanks! ((Gloom)) -newell Sharing God's Love through perfectlovepoetry.com |
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Startime Member Ascendant
since 2000-10-03
Posts 5918Canada |
STANDING OVATION!!!This is a poem that touches the soul and brings a smile...His devotion shines with silent glory and you have painted the feel and vision of it perfectly...I love it...Magnificent...**big hugs**  Love I leave with you whether it is in your life now or yet the essense of your dreams. |
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Professor Gloom Member Elite
since 2000-07-23
Posts 3082of Depression |
Thank you, Silver Streak, Somehow I thought you might like this one, I am pleased that you did. Gloom |
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Professor Gloom Member Elite
since 2000-07-23
Posts 3082of Depression |
Thank you, Startime, You are kind with your praise, I am touched by your words Gloom |
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Nightshade 
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
A wonderful tribute to the loving servants of our Lord. Chris Life is not measured by breaths you take, but by moments that take your breath away. |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
  (smiles) Yes, yes, oh my gosh, this is wonderful, sweet friend, your words encourage light and trust in our loving Lord and hope to all who reach up to the Light with arms wide open! (sigh) We all love you so much, sweet friend, God Bless You, this is fabulous! You have such a beautiful heart sweet Aszard, thank you for sharing!  May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton |
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strbbux Member Elite
since 2001-12-19
Posts 3859 |
The brother chose to serve God and therefore does not question his chores. I walked with him through your poem and it doesn't sound like a very interesting job, He must love His God an awful lot to dedicate his entire life to Him. I loved your telling of this gloom. Brought it home to me. you seem close to this subject.floria Floria |
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