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VAS
Member Rara Avis

since 2000-11-16

Posts 7450
Oregon

0 posted 2002-04-01 02:34 PM

At the Rim of Decision

she was fully at peace
as she stood at land’s edge
her decision sure
her reasoning, right

she listened to the distant gulls,
the gentle surf,
as the waves unfurled
like a dressing gown
in a summer morning’s breeze,

her heart’s rhythmic pulses
lulled her to fine repose
as a gentle smile
graced the beauty
of her countenance.

never had she been
so certain
never had she felt
this peace that passes
all understanding

excitement rose in her,
she turned
back toward the village
and the gleaming steeple
before her

vows that would carry her
into her future
a future secured by faith,
a future assured
with a holy promise
that was steadfast,
pure

she barely felt
the sand and grasses
beneath her feet
yet the foundation
upon which she
placed her steps
was firm, everlasting

she knew
without doubt
this was her true path
she would follow
her Polaris
her North Star
for He
would ever be
her Lord,
her Savior,
her Guide.

©April 1, 2002

Whether on the shoal or on the shore,
I'll seek the lighthouse evermore.

skyshine

Member Elite

since 2002-02-07

Posts 3058
Beneath the northern stars

1 posted 2002-04-01 06:25 PM

Almost everyone needs to get off by themselves and remind themselves that God is always there. I know I've had to do that and it has really helped me put things in perspective. Very good descriptions in this....nice work.

~sky

I'm in charge, and I say question authority!

Martie

Moderator

Member Empyrean

since 1999-09-21

Posts 28049
California

2 posted 2002-04-01 06:45 PM

Virginia

When I first read this I felt like it was about someone about to be wed...but then I realized that the wedding was more devine..perhaps becoming a nun. In any case, the poem felt like it came from history and a young girls feelings. Nicely done!

VAS
Member Rara Avis

since 2000-11-16

Posts 7450
Oregon

3 posted 2002-04-01 07:23 PM

Oh, thank you, Martie! That's exactly the two-fold possible meaning I wanted it to have. But really, isn't it possible that any endeavor that truly feels like the right path could be following divine guidance, don't you think? She could be marrying, becoming a minister, becoming a nun. That's ultimately what I'd like this piece to be saying and you have given greater confidence that I have conveyed that meaning. Thanks again!

Whether on the shoal or on the shore,
I'll seek the lighthouse evermore.

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