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Revelations 2:46
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Revelations 2:46 |
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Aenimal Member Rara Avis
since 2002-11-18
Posts 7350the ass-end of space 
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Wagging tongues loosed by drink insane laughter from the booth These gatherings rarer with time though all the more precious But feelings slip through quivering hands that soon forget The few hours of refuge from the storm that is come the storm of me Alone [This message has been edited by Aenimal (01-18-2003 02:48 PM).] |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
kinda reminds me of myself just last night...er, or rather this morning...  and oh my...I reply cautiously, because as ya prolly guessed, I have a few thoughts on the book of Revelations... oh yeah..chuckling, bet I'll see ya at the bar, later!  Yer my special poet pal yanno. |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Clever referral to your own book of Revelations, Aenimal, as the more well known version only goes up to verse 29. Very creative usage. I like the way that you draw the contrast between the social gathering with friends and your own aloneness. Well written! |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
Laughing...here we go!  oh my I love this stuff... rofl... |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
I guess I missed the joke? |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
oh no...Denise? no joke. In fact I think you got the point of it. Raph and I just tend to have "discussions" (laughing now.) Hugs to you both. I'm just hesitant to start my brain up this early. |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
forgot to hug the both of you. |
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Sunshine
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since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Both you and Serenity bring up valid points...such as: who determined when the Book was finished? write on... |
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regards2you Member Elite
since 2002-10-01
Posts 3940California |
I wondered the joke too and didn't want to answer for fear of being made fun of...still miss it.... no matter, I like your poetry Raph, and agree can be in a group but always have to face aloneness and lonliness...and to answer Karalea's question, God did. Hugs to you, Pat ..without surrender, be on good terms with all persons.. |
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Salty Senior Member
since 2002-11-23
Posts 669Texas |
The storm of me alone.....Oh Yeah! I have ran plenty of times from that storm. Loved your take on this....Aenimal |
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Aenimal Member Rara Avis
since 2002-11-18
Posts 7350the ass-end of space |
Thanks K, you know i live for our discussions but mostly for the hugs Denise thank you very much for your thoughts and kind words Sunshine thanks and a great question you ask.. Pat thank you for the always kind responses but as to your answer to sunshine's question, it is humans not god. There are many more revelations to be had and it is the limiting by human hands that fouls religion. But then that's just my humble opinion and I mean no offense. |
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Aenimal Member Rara Avis
since 2002-11-18
Posts 7350the ass-end of space |
Thanks Salty, you slipped in while I was writing my reply. Always have kind words for me thanks |
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regards2you Member Elite
since 2002-10-01
Posts 3940California |
Raph, Smiling here...no offense taken, but if that is the case then I have a few chapters I'd like to add. How about you? Sincere love and hugs and grins, in the name of goodwill to all.... Pat  ..without surrender, be on good terms with all persons.. "Desiderata" [This message has been edited by regards2you (01-18-2003 05:33 PM).] |
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Sunshine
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since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
And that is how I saw this, Raph, as a continuation to the Book. Not that it is right, or wrong, but... so much is still found in a blink, that I think I would like to see a sequel, wouldn't you?  |
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Aenimal Member Rara Avis
since 2002-11-18
Posts 7350the ass-end of space |
Pat in terms of personal revelations I'm sure that all of us have chapters to write. It's these revelations and lessons learned that make us evolve as people. And as for the biblical version well, i think after 2000 years humankind has earned the need for a few more revelations don't you? I would love to see a sequel Karilea and an open dialogue on who should write them this time around |
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Souls Shadow Junior Member
since 2003-01-17
Posts 29 |
". There are many more revelations to be had and it is the limiting by human hands that fouls religion. But then that's just my humble opinion and I mean no offense." I so agree.... and alone as a storm....yes....cool thoughts |
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regards2you Member Elite
since 2002-10-01
Posts 3940California |
Raph, No, I really don't think so at all. But, I am one of those who believe those who wrote the bible were inspired by God to do so and I take Rev. 22:18 quite seriously and if humanity hasn't gotten it yet, they never will. Any inspiration I have IS from God.... I do believe in the fourth dimension, and that humans have the capacity of going there....for whatever that is worth, not much, but with a dollar can buy us a cup of coffee.... I appreciate your views and honor you for deciding and choosing that which you want to believe and I know you do me and mine. May God bless us both.... Hugs, Pat ..without surrender, be on good terms with all persons.. |
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Aenimal Member Rara Avis
since 2002-11-18
Posts 7350the ass-end of space |
Thanks for the kind reply soulsshadow yes Pat I do honour your beliefs and i only offer my thoughts as a gentle reminder that not all is literal and to realize that words are written by men and are therefor easily susceptible to mistranslations, misinterpretations and agendas that we 2000 years removed from them are not always aware of. Peace and be blessed I admire your devotion and admire you as a person and that is a credit to your beliefs Thank you for your support and your kindness [This message has been edited by Aenimal (01-18-2003 06:05 PM).] |
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Souls Shadow Junior Member
since 2003-01-17
Posts 29 |
Raph... you are kind. and gentle with your words. that's awesome. I agree with what you are saying here, and the way you are saying it. excellent |
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Aenimal Member Rara Avis
since 2002-11-18
Posts 7350the ass-end of space |
Thank you souls, it's a loaded topic for some and I don't feel it should be. I think there should be an open dialogue about these all things. It's once you close your mind to new thoughts that some become slaves to ideals and dogma whereas the point of religion should be the furthering of one's spirituality. |
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Sunshine
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since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Raph, I appreciate the opportunity to open up a discussion, but unfortunately, I am not as well versed in the Bible as one should be to enter into a discussion on whether or not the Book is unfinished, or if it is finished. I am speaking solely on the belief I have within me, that God may have given us the possibility of treating His earth, and all living creatures, with the respect and love that he gave his Son, who in turn, tried to teach us. That we might change what is to be, in to what he would rather have us experience as a beginning... something similar to heaven on earth. So, I shall leave it to the more intelligent, better versed, and more mentally capable poets and writers to enter into that discussion with you, but trust me, I shall read along for the input, and discussion, that I am sure a theological theme of this nature will generate. If there comes a point in that discussion where I can offer my own opinion, I would be pleased to do so. Again, thank you for leaving behind words that have impact, and productive of further discussion. [This message has been edited by Sunshine (01-18-2003 07:38 PM).] |
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia |
sounds like, in a crowd and yet I'm on my own. Well done! Kethry Here in the midst of my lonely abyss, a single joy I find...your presence in my mind. Unknown |
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inkedgoddess Member Rara Avis
since 2002-11-19
Posts 7392Ohio |
heres my revelation:# 9 we all come into this world alone, we all leave alone, whatever gets u thru the night, its alright, alright...........end of story, |
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Aenimal Member Rara Avis
since 2002-11-18
Posts 7350the ass-end of space |
karilea one doesn't have to be versed in the bible to know that the story has not ended. The world did not end 2000 years ago but continues on and therefore i think so should our openess and willingness to change and evolve. That's all i was saying Thank you Kethry, yes that about sums it up, was a great night but all nights end and new days begin agreed M I just went on a little aside, I'm just highly interested in people's beliefs and am trying to understand them is all |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
Revelations 4:50 and I'm sleepy [This message has been edited by passing shadows (01-19-2003 04:51 AM).] |
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regards2you Member Elite
since 2002-10-01
Posts 3940California |
There would be no point to argue religion, I for one, am not religious, and refuse to belong to any organized church or 'religion'. In sincere, forthright prayer, am I led by Him to my beliefs. But, what I will say is the problem is not how we treat the earth and all living ceatures, it is how we treat God. It seems as if, somehow we think we are His equal. To truly honor Him is to automatically truly honor and take care of His, we simply could not do less if we wanted. Hugs and warm regards to all, Pat PS...It is my opinion humankind has ~earned~ NOTHING! Not even the breath they breathe. It is ALL a gift from Him, and yet worldwide we stand insolant and disrepectful of Him. ..without surrender, be on good terms with all persons.. "Desiderata" [This message has been edited by regards2you (01-19-2003 04:09 PM).] |
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