The Calling... (A Message of Faith)

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Mistletoe Angel

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0 posted 2002-09-11 11:41 PM

(All day I struggled to write anything, then suddenly these words came to me, which I dedicate to everyone in remembering and reaching out to all the victims and their families and children! God Bless You All!

)

The Calling
By: Noah Eaton
9/11/02

Silence floods all around me
Silence in prayer, hands pressed tightly
Helicopters cutting the sky like a ratchet
Mothers holding their babies closely
I'm wearing a hurricane under my collar
A lump in my throat so deep and wide
The highway feels so quiet today
Hurrying home to hear the news, going fifty-five

Gather round beneath the sky
Most precious blood, yours and mine
Listen to His calling
Words of compassion for you and I

Went through a sultry afternoon
Church bells clanging, eyes in pilgrimage
Heaven and earth I saw commiserating
Healing every wise man's hemorrhage

Gather round beneath the sky
Most precious blood, yours and mine
Listen to His calling
Words of compassion for you and I

Angels are flying everywhere now
Cheeks stained in charcoal, George Herbert's poetry echoing brotherhood
May their light embrace us dearly
Showing us this "land of spices, something understood."

They say "The heart has its reasons which reason knows nothing of."
Why must we reason with this, I'm not sure
There's visions of all our kids
Painting across a sky so obscure
God, help us, we need this
God, may your strength give us strength
I have half a mind to cry
I have half a mind to reach arm-length
One tear, a tear for sadness
Two tears, tears for grief
Three tears, tears for fear
Four tears, tears to believe
Five tears, tears of hope
Six tears, tears of promise
Seven tears, falling from heaven
Rise now, Lady Liberty is burning with kismet...

Gather round beneath the sky
Most precious blood, yours and mine
Listen to His calling
Words of compassion for you and I

In the name of Love
Embrace His calling...
Everyone get together
Listen to His calling...

"Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..."

Shakira

[This message has been edited by Mistletoe Angel (09-12-2002 12:02 AM).]

the_loner_23
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1 posted 2002-09-12 08:46 AM

This was very good. Powerful message here

Cold hands means a warm heart

WhiteRose
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2 posted 2002-09-12 08:58 AM

Lovely Noah. Enjoyed.

Toerag
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3 posted 2002-09-12 09:01 AM

Great write Knowah....

Earth Angel
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4 posted 2002-09-12 09:31 AM

Noah, I salute you! I'm also curtsying---and bowing! This was brilliant and moving!

"heaven and earth I saw commiserating"--one of the several lines that bear repeating.

The pictures you painted with your words, drew me in so completely, that I felt like I was there by your side.

Earth Angel

Moonlight Romeo

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5 posted 2002-09-12 12:30 PM

"And your people will I hold in my heart."

Thank you.

What light through yon window breaks? It is the east, and Juliet is the sun.

EarthenSoul
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6 posted 2002-09-12 02:37 PM

Noah, I have had heard His calling, and Lord, I am listening! Thank you for the powerful message.

Magicmystery
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7 posted 2002-09-12 02:40 PM

Noah!!!!! sometimes your writing still amazes me (wiping away tears so I can type) You definately have a way with words.... straight thru my heart.

and even as we hear the call we know that heaven and earth mourn this day.

I remember driving home last year.... I couldn't see past my own tears.  All day I had been at work hearing bit and pieces.... from customers filing past me with their groceries. ...none of it fit together for they all said something different... little did I know that it was ALL true ALL OF IT. As I heard it for the first time on the radio in my car.... My heart was in my throat, my stomach hurt, my eyes burnt and My jaw ached from being clenched so tight.... just to keep from screaming and weeping .... and I shook all over.

You really are a sensetive fellow so I know you understand.

Moving post, my dear.

Love, Light and Peace,

Sherry

Cherish the good memories of the past and look forward to the adventure called Tomorrow.
But above all... be kind to yourself today.

[This message has been edited by Magicmystery (09-12-2002 03:05 PM).]

NewEnglandlazurlu
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8 posted 2002-09-12 03:45 PM

Noah - thank you. This is very moving and powerful. You write like an angel.

Hugs, Marti

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with hands -- a mountain, a star, the power of the ocean.
There will come to you wisdom,

EagleScorpion
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9 posted 2002-09-12 05:09 PM

Very inspiring, noah. very heartfelt. bless your heart.

catalinamoon

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10 posted 2002-09-12 07:17 PM

Another flower of peace from you, Noah. As always, you write it beautifully.
Sandra

Nightshade

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11 posted 2002-09-12 07:31 PM

In the name of Love
Embrace His calling...
Everyone get together
Listen to His calling...

Beautiful pic to go along with your heartfelt message. hugs, Chris

Life is not measured by breaths you take, but by moments that take your breath away.

paladin

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12 posted 2002-09-12 07:44 PM

Gentle sensitivity is not a weakness.It takes a strong man to not be afraid of showing his emotions.The storms of life break the mighty oak but the slender reed bends before it to rise tall again.

paladin

TradingSpaces19
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13 posted 2002-09-12 08:16 PM

GOOD JOB YET AGAIN NOAH!

Andrea

Alwye

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In the space between moments

14 posted 2002-09-12 09:54 PM

Very inspirational and moving, Noah. I am glad you found the words to write.

*Krista Knutson*

"The truth is in the voice and also in life's small things." -Maya Angelou

GOlDsparklESS
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15 posted 2002-09-13 01:42 PM

noah, this is amazing. wow. godspeed.

LoveBug

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16 posted 2002-09-13 09:48 PM

This is a beautiful poem of faith. We should ALWAYS reach to Him, and He will always be there to hear our cries. Thank you for sharing.

Most of us go to our grave with our music still inside of us.

WhileIWasGone
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17 posted 2002-09-13 10:08 PM

Very Beautiful ....

DeaDiAmore

Singing Sparrow
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18 posted 2002-09-14 04:18 PM

very powerful, god bless america!

SS

JamesMichael
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19 posted 2002-09-15 11:52 PM

Excellent writing Noah...James

ShadowRider
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20 posted 2002-09-16 12:55 PM

Noah-you old man-in young man's clothes:

How can you know of these things, so intuitively? But of course, you are right: no matter how loud the din of chaos, the Calling overlaps it, making itself known. For it is comfort, and not tragedy, that speaks to the victims with the Great Voice.

jeff

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