[This message has been edited by regards2you (03-31-2003 11:33 AM).]

Brad,

Yes, sir, they really, really are!

Thanks for taking the time to read and reply, I didn't think anyone would.

For, this slaps me in the face; things I personally don't want to consider, loving person that I am, smiling here, it is a point of wonderment...what does ~He~ think, of the world of us?
What does ~He~ want, and always did?
And, I am still thinking!

Again, thank you for responding,

Hugs, Pat  

[This message has been edited by regards2you (03-31-2003 11:52 AM).]

Alyssa,

I understand your almost laughing.
This is not what I intended initially.
I started to write a poem abt. sending one's only son, off to war, to save others,  and comparing it with how God felt/feels sending His only begotton Son to save others.

Unfortunately, lines kept rhyming unintentionally, and rhyming is not my forte, but, had to go back into poem to adjust rhymes and meanings to make them fit  and somehow ended up with this.

It makes me smile too and am surprised got two responses. Well, knew you would (grins).....And, I give Brad a lot of credit. He's a brave soul.

I think what I described unwittingly is the fact that ~no one~, none of us are good. That is ego-busting to the extreme, and few can admit it. Thus, no replies, me thinks. To keep this short, there is only One who is good.

Thanks for the well done. It takes one to know one. You astonish me, being as young as you are.

Hugs and love, Pat

..without surrender, be on good terms with all persons..
        "Desiderata"

Kaile,

Would enjoy going more indepth right now, however, PG & E, our electric and gas service is  interrupting out serv. from 9AM - 3:30 PM, weather permitting to allow them repair work at main facility...soooooo, am trying to get everythg. done before and have little time to reply.

The no one is good, not even one, is from the bible....wish I had more time.

Why not shiny faces, for we all feel we are decent, loving, caring.....and I agree, we are....as much as is humanly possible...given the "ego"...

Guess the key word is humanly...gotta go...thank you for your input..

Hugs,  Pat

..without surrender, be on good terms with all persons..
        "Desiderata"

[This message has been edited by Aenimal (04-01-2003 12:21 PM).]

Linda,

Thanks for responding. Probably is the fear of millions. I personally don't feel it, but, am sad my children and grandchildren haven't found what I have...yet, but who can really know that, it is such a personal, spiritual, mental and emotional experience.  As said, this isn't what I had intended to write and technically it is open to anyone's interpretation.

Kaile,

I think you magnificent! Love your poetry, your sensitivity and growth.
But, I do not have faith in humanity, as a whole!

I am not as decent or caring or loving as I make myself out to be. Can only speak for myself, and in spite of considerable spiritual, mental, emotional (physical, too, tsk!) growth, my motives sometimes have motives...

Raph,

Having been atheist myself I can relate to what you are saying. I ~should~ want to evangelize and try to convert everyone who crosses my path...that is my job and yet I've no desire to do such, I thought because I remember when if anyone said Jesus to me in the FAR past I could have vomitted on the spot...He, a fairy tale to me, for sure....However, could just be all the sheep are in, and we are close to the end.....so therefore need to evangelize unnecessary, for when that happens it will be too late.....but for anyone frightened there is always genuine prayer, and I'd like to  believe that person would be answered, as was I... I feel blessed in that no one'attitude toward religion angers me...to each his own....thanks for taking your time to read and to reply. (PS, I used to be angered when someone tried to tell me how I should believe, many years ago)
that was then and this is now....You are right we all are on a journey for the what and why...may you find peace of mind if you don't have it...and, thank you Raph, for the great write.

Sue,

Appreciate your opinion. Again, this is open to interpretation and I wouldn't argue with anyone regarding it. Thank you for your time and ideas. Very aprreciated.

Hugs and love to you all, Pat

..without surrender, be on good terms with all persons..
        "Desiderata"

B.Bent,

Sorry cannot remember your first name. Thank you for taking your time to read and reply. You are soooo very right, there is plenty to be learned here.

I think there is lots to be learned in this  thread, and I sit here with shiny, smiling face considering:

Brad Majors, Raph, BBent and Pat,

all came together in mutual respect with not one negative word. To me, that is a "thank you, God" for putting these people in my life that I might learn and grow more.

And, I thank all of you. Your opinions important and interesting.

Hugs, Pat

..without surrender, be on good terms with all persons..
        "Desiderata"

Pat~
'A ~prayer~ like a sneeze'

I've sneezed all day for you~
*Huglets*
~*Marge*~

~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~
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