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Denise
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since 1999-08-22
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I gaze out on the misty sea And wonder if I'll ever be Set free from all this pain I feel These waves of sadness, chains of steel. I feel the gray clouds in the sky Press down upon my heart, I cry, "Oh, why can't I just see the sun? My strength is gone, my soul's undone." I took my grievance to the Lord My heart, my soul, in one accord, "When shall this end, this agony? My world's in such disharmony." He gently took me by the hand And set my feet on higher land He touched my eyes so I could see His purpose through eternity. "Although this world will break your heart My loving grace I will impart So you can see beyond the deed To look inside, to see the need. And everything in life, you see, That touches you must pass through Me And though you struggle with such pain I'll work it all for your own gain." I gaze out on the misty sea His waves of kindness cover me He set my feet on higher land; He rescued me from sinking sand. This photograph is one that I took of my favorite seaside spot, Cape May, NJ. The lighthouse is in the distance. The photo and the poem are from 1998. |
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Nightshade 
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
This is beautiful Denise. Gives one a feeling of comfort and safety from the storms of life. Chris  "Hope" is the thing with feathers- |
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ShadowRider Senior Member
since 2001-07-14
Posts 1038USA |
to wait until we really need him to uplift us onto the uncried tears of land, watching the sea of sorrow lick all around us while basking in wondrous security of His arms? Each stanza was a poem in itself, and they glow with life on the page. JkF [This message has been edited by ShadowRider (01-16-2003 09:26 PM).] |
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GG Member Elite
since 2002-12-03
Posts 3532Lost in thought |
this is really beautiful. Shows the much needed hope and truth of the Lord Great!! I really enjoyed it! Always, Alyssa - And so it was that time stood still - |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
I gaze out on the misty sea And wonder if I'll ever be Set free from all this pain I feel These waves of sadness, chains of steel Your rhyme, reason and song...perfection Denise. I enjoyed this immensely and know those waves personally  Hope you are in good spirits hugss Maureen |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Denise, this is beautiful. I really enjoyed it.  BTW, I just visited your home page. It's absolutely beautiful...... "Love makes the world go around" |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (big hugggssssssss) God Bless You, sweet friend, this is soooooooo beautiful and I wish for His waves to awlays comfort you with loves true wealth! (sigh) God Bless You, sweet friend, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Denise, 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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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
it's a wonderful feeling, yes. great picture and poem |
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enchantingvamp Member
since 2002-12-21
Posts 214Indiana, & NO there is NOT more than corn in Indiana, oughta go back to texas! |
1st thing is that the picture is amazingly beautiful, 2nd I was enthralled by the measure and wisdom and how the whole thing rolled perfectly, I almost thought I heard the waves coming in as I read, 3rd, may I have your autogragh?? smiles Nature has a funny way of breaking that which will not bend....Jewell |
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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
Yeah - A Denise post - I'm dancing.. I'm dancing.. This is an exquisite piece, my friend... I enjoyed it immensely - Set your feet on higher land - I like it...  |
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Sybil Member
since 2002-09-12
Posts 73Midwest |
"Although this world will break your heart My loving grace I will impart So you can see beyond the deed To look inside, to see the need. And everything in life, you see, That touches you must pass through Me And though you struggle with such pain I'll work it all for your own gain." ~*~ More than comfort lines, Godheart lines... thank you for this, again, Denise. |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Denise, What a beautiful verse you have pulled from the archives of your soul, and shared with one who needs to hear these words. I'm stepping up with you Nan. Thank you, dear friend Liz |
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regards2you Member Elite
since 2002-10-01
Posts 3940California |
Denise, This is impeccable in every way possible. I thoroughly enjoy it. The flow and the message, fabulous. Thank you for this, Pat ..without surrender, be on good terms with all persons.. |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
This is one I need to save and read again and again... beautiful wisdom!! *S* |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Chris, thank you. Glad you could feel what I felt when I was writing it! ShadowRider, yes, it seems to be His way. Maybe because we aren't "tuned" in to hear Him until we are at the end of our rope, most often? Thank you for your lovely comments! GG, thanks so much for reading and for your lovely comments! My awareness of my need for Him deepens the longer that I live. Thanks again! Maureen, those waves can certainly toss us about and send us in a tail-spin, can't they? Thank you so much for reading and for your lovely comments! Ethel, thanks so much! I'm glad you found it beautiful! I'm also glad that you enjoyed my homepages! Thanks for dropping by and leaving such a lovely comment there...and here! Noah, you always warm my heart! Thanks so much for being you! I'm glad you enjoyed it. Passing Shadows, thank you for reading and commenting! BTW, love your username, if I've never mentioned that before! enchantingvamp, I'm glad that you loved the picture and the poem and that you could almost feel those waves, and sure, you can have my autograph!  Nan, I couldn't receive a higher compliment from you than to know that I have set your feet to dancing! Thank you! Sybil, Godheart lines...yes, I suppose they are! Thank you for pointing that out and for reading and commenting! Elizabeth, you are so welcome. I'm glad that it touched you in your need. (((HUGS))) Pat, thank you for your lovely and touching comment! I'm glad you enjoyed it! Ruth, thank you for such a lovely comment. If I have passed along a bit of wisdom to be saved for future use, that makes me very happy! |
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