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Ruby's Prayer
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Ruby's Prayer |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart 
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Dear Poet Friends...I was honored to give a eulogy for a beloved Aunt who, at age 90, passed away last Sunday. She was ready to go to her Lord, had lived a very full and happy life, and in some way, the family wanted a small poem to encompass her beliefs. Her life was in her love of God, family and friends, and in the artistry that came through in her handiwork. This, then, was the small poem that emerged.  Ruby’s Prayer Dear Lord, Like your work, My circles of love Are never done I’ve stitched my Days in time, One by one I’ve linked my hopes, Prayers and dreams By Your love’s light You’ve seen me through The good and bad, Through my days and nights My circle has now Run complete Into Your hands I now retreat But I leave behind My circles of love Just as you encircle The world from above, Surround the hearts Of my loved ones all dear That their lives are but links To your Son, who is near Let their hands link In a circle like this As in Your name, All of our lives exist. Amen. ~*~ ©Karilea Rilling Jungel 14 August 2002 [This message has been edited by Sunshine (08-16-2002 09:03 PM).] |
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alterego Member
since 2002-02-23
Posts 113Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
Lovely, really and truly, just absolutely lovely.. your auntie must have been a very special person. I'm sure she's looking at YOUR handiwork and being very proud, too. Blessings and peace, Sheila Create something infinite today - Smile!!! |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
A wonderful tribute to your dear aunt, Karilea... It sounds like she led a wonderful life...  ~ hugs from the underground burrowLyra |
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NewEnglandlazurlu Member Rara Avis
since 2002-01-04
Posts 7470A Mountain Paradise |
Karilea ~~ This was so touching a tribute and the artwork is beautiful. I hope your aunt, may she rest in peace, was able to share and enjoy your poem creations. Hugs, Marti |
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ShadowRider Senior Member
since 2001-07-14
Posts 1038USA |
We have shed years like a molting chameleon skins we have wore some with pride some with weathered leather When the Circle is finally broken the spirit is commended to repair it in heaven's workshops Life without end |
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Bill Charles Member Patricius
since 2000-07-11
Posts 10619highways, & byways, for now |
Sunshine - this is just lovely. To see 90 would be a dream come true... BC |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Karilea, I know your Aunt loved you and your poetry very very much. She was smiling and very proud of you as you read this poem you penned for her as well. How very blessed she was to have had you as a niece. She lived a very long full life and therefore was ready when God called her home. Beautifully done sweet poetess. Love the pic of the handiwork. ~Hugs~ |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (big hugggsssssss) Oh Karilea, this is sooooooo beautiful, I know with all my heart Ruby will always love you and guide you with her love as she is so blessed to have you, as a niece and now she is safe with Him and will always be making halos with her hands and placing them over you as you continue to weave these circles of love! (sigh) God Bless You, sweet friend, my heart goes out to you, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Karilea, thank you for sharing!  May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton "Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..." |
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Bridget Shenachie Senior Member
since 2002-01-23
Posts 1056Kansas USA |
Sunshine, This is such a beautiful expression of love and faith. Thank you for sharing it with us. Shenachie |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
How very lovely. *S* I think I know ladies much like her... and this is a wonderful tribute to the love and faith she lived. |
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mycafe Senior Member
since 2002-05-23
Posts 584 |
A loveliest tribute! mycafe Keep counting your blessings |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
This is lovely Sunshine...James |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
This is so lovely Sunshine and it gave me chills when I read it. The love is so evident, and I know your aunt was smiling. Hugs hon somebody tell me, please help me.... |
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bsquirrel
since 2000-01-03
Posts 7855 |
A prayer stitched up in words of the soul. Eloquent and unexplainable ... a calm reflection and remission of death's inevitability, and the love she left behind. |
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kayjay Member Elite
since 2002-06-24
Posts 2015Oregon |
The fullness of your heart for this beloved aunt truly shows. This is a lovely piece. I know your family felt so also. Ken Through rubble and trouble and dark of night |
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