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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia 
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Cowards Like Me When I was very little I heard Jesus say “Follow Me.” Then in high school I heard it again from Buddha and Mahatma Gandhi. Baha’ullah and Krishna, even Muhammed visited me, each speaking softly to my searching soul and deepest psyche. And not one held a gun to my head as they all protested and called for changes to our inhumanity. And they all spoke of similar things, such as injustice and cruelty, and each one did reveal a truth... there is a greater power than me. To my knowledge, none ever espoused the belief that war was God's solution to violence and injustice. Instead I heard words such as: Namaste; Peace; Vengeance is mine, saith the LORD; Do unto others as you would have them do unto you. Thou shalt not kill. (though on this last point some shall say not not all did agree) And through all these voices I heard the word of the God I know today. Yes, I am a coward. And I think I'll remain in this company. |
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Jason Lyle Senior Member
since 2003-02-07
Posts 1438With my darkling |
I think they are all the same God.What does God care if you call him Allah,Jehova,Yaweh,or Buhdda? And as to the many scriptures? Only words written by man about thier Gods,not words Written by God for them.(or so I think) Nice piece,thought provoking.My personal thoughts are that God is bigger than one person,one sect,one race.And I think that he is disapointed in our shallow divisions. |
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Duncan Member Ascendant
since 2001-08-07
Posts 5455 |
'And through all these voices I heard the word of the God I know today. Yes, I am a coward. And I think I'll remain in this company.' Ya know, I count on you for thoughts like this. Mornin' Jiminy!  |
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Ericc Member Elite
since 2003-01-31
Posts 4178 |
This is my favorite...of all my favorites from you! Eric |
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inkedgoddess Member Rara Avis
since 2002-11-19
Posts 7392Ohio |
groovy, dont particularly believe in the big man, believe in something greater than him, where we all stem from, without division of religion, race, etc. |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Exactly, Jason. It matters not what name you use. What matters most to me is that we accept that MANKIND is NOT the master of the universe. Many people believe there is no master, and they have the same rights as those of us who hold onto some kind of belief system. Duncan, morning hugs to you, thanks for spending some time with me this morning. Jiminy  Eric? thank you for your reply. Peace to you, today and always. inked? I'm not sure if he even exists. Maybe a she? No, hopefully IT is not a sexist entity. [This message has been edited by Midnitesun (02-15-2003 11:15 AM).] |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
A searching heart is always guided from Above. You listen well. Love, Margherita |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
a tough subject for me, I don't like to get into, but I wanted to say I liked the read. |
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kaile
since 2000-02-06
Posts 5146singapore |
Kacy, I must say that the impending war on Iraq has made you churn out some of your best poetry...sorry for all the anxieties you are feeling for your countrymen and for humanity but i dig this poem....i hope you will submit this for the book..of course, bigoted, prejudiced people will dismiss this aside but you may just reach out to some, who will take a moment to reflect on what may be a novel concept and perhaps alter the way they see things and treat people for the better I love this for the thought you have put into it, for the courage you needed to voice out such views and for your concern of your fellow world citizens |
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majnu
since 2002-10-13
Posts 1088SF Bay Area |
i won't talk politics or religion here, but I have to say your narrative style in this piece was excellent. -majnu |
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bbent Senior Member
since 2001-01-07
Posts 521Alaska |
An excellent portraial of some difference between religion and spirituality.If one of the benifits of poetry is enlightenment this write shines with that potential.Enjoyed Poetess...  Live like it's your last day... |
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kaile
since 2000-02-06
Posts 5146singapore |
a not very subtle hint |
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia |
Tis good company to be in. Kethry Here in the midst of my lonely abyss, a single joy I find...your presence in my mind. Unknown |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Margherita, Dixie, Kaile, Ray, Majnu, Kethry I thank each one of you for your kind replies. At first I wasn't sure about posting this one, as it was somewhat of a 'reactive' poem to having been indirectly labelled a 'coward' for protesting war, and for encouraging others to remain civil in their responses to different points of view. I'm sure those who have called me coward have simply misinterpreted what I've said. It is our duty as well as our right to protest when we believe our leaders are taking the wrong pathway. |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
I love reading your poetry. You are a big thinker with a big heart. You inform and delight! You shine light on social issues and you share the beauty of nature with us through your open and seeing eyes. "Coward" and "Midnitesun" do not belong in the same sentence, dear poetess! Peace, Love, & Light, Linda |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Thank you for your reply, EA! Peaceful hugs to you, today and always. |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (tears fall down my cheeks) Oh Kacy, this is so very true, sweet friend, we may all call this supernatural force by different names, this spirit greater than mankind, nevertheless we all believe in this spirit so we all share the same feelings in believing in this holy spirit and it angers me to see Bush and the other leaders of the world playing the spirit! (sad sigh) If only we can all realize that, this is powerful, I vote for this so this central truth can be reinstated, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Kacy, thank you for sahring!  May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton "Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..." |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Noah, you have a heart of gold, yanno? |
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kaile
since 2000-02-06
Posts 5146singapore |
Kacy, this has to be included in the book! Man, i searched high and low for it crossing fingers...  [This message has been edited by kaile (02-19-2003 10:27 AM).] |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
well Kaile, if it doesn't? I'll prepare a special autographed copy just for you. In fact, there is a chance I might be putting a poetry and art collage booklet together soon, with an anti-violence/anti-war theme. More on that later. |
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kaile
since 2000-02-06
Posts 5146singapore |
I shall take you up on your word..LOL you dabble in art? wow, way kewl! what do you usually draw? and i believe in bumps! |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
Kacy...I'll hang with a coward like you any day... and hey??? where you been girlie??? Do I have to get Dunc off the porch and haul you back in here???  "Trees are poems that the earth writes upon the sky ... |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
LOL at you Kaile, and at you too JM! Kaile, I used to sketch and paint a lot, haven't done much in 15 years, but have a couple of projects in my brain that need to make it to the canvas. |
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bsquirrel
since 2000-01-03
Posts 7855 |
One person's path -- and I like it. |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Fantastic write Kacy! This is a must for the book! ~Hugs & a vote~ Namaste ~ Trace my body with your words.. |
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