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vlraynes Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-25
Posts 8229Somewhere... out there... 
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Exhumed A danger lies in ignorance in fear of things as yet unknown The answers? here...within your reach Look closer past the words you preach With open heart enabled mind Listen...I beseech thee... Learn... For should you stay the chosen path - remain in darkness preaching light - content in lack of understand Humanity is lost... So dig... Unearth the mustard seed renew its trust in sanctity A pocketful of faith in need Now turn the stone there underfoot What lies beneath? The ash and soot of those condemned for nothing more than holding true to that which in their hearts they knew So different, they, from you and me? Are we not sisters...brothers...free to live our lives in harmony unharmed by those who disagree? Look...see the similarity? They bleed... So dig, I plead...yet deeper still For buried there beneath the rock the bones of lessons long forgot Now brush the dust from Golden Rule reminding us that tolerance need be renewed in present tense and love, above all things, exhumed ~vlraynes "My friends are my estate." ~Emily Dickinson [This message has been edited by vlraynes (08-31-2003 12:11 AM).] |
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Kaoru
since 2003-06-07
Posts 3892where the wild flowers grow |
"Humanity is lost... So dig... Unearth the mustard seed renew its trust in sanctity A pocketful of faith in need Now turn the stone there underfoot What lies beneath?" Amazing veiw from where you are.. I really love this, saving it. |
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Kielo Senior Member
since 2002-02-11
Posts 1109 |
Sometimes I wish I hadn't been in French Immersion. This is one of those times. It isn't that I'm not glad I was in it. I really am thankful to my parents for putting me through it.... its just that it would have been helpful to me had I already known what "exhumed" was. *grin* That said, the poem hit me hard the first time I read it, never mind the second, when I was armed with the understanding of the main idea of the poem. (dictionary.com, baby  ) Your wisdom is excellent, Vicky.  Kielo I love this bit.... Unearth the mustard seed renew its trust in sanctity A pocketful of faith in need Now turn the stone there underfoot What lies beneath? The ash and soot of those condemned for nothing more than holding true to that which in their hearts they knew I'll never forget you.... I know that much, despite my foolishness. |
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QjQ Member Elite
since 2003-04-18
Posts 3756U.S.A. |
fabulous penning,,, |
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Susan Caldwell Member Rara Avis
since 2002-12-27
Posts 8348Florida |
This was brilliant! Well done..."love exhumed"..sadly for some that may never happen b/c they are so caught up in themselves.. Susan |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
There are some people who don't need to hear the truth, because they speak it. You are like that, vicky. Love YOU, and not just for this, but because you are TRUE.  |
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SEA 
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Member Seraphic
since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
"They bleed... So dig, I plead...yet deeper still For buried there beneath the rock the bones of lessons long forgot" oh yes... Vicky, this is so dead on....  |
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jade dragoness Member
since 2003-01-25
Posts 76 |
shovel in hand, digging deep |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
You unearthed these truths very well. A fine piece of writing, Vicky!--so rich and full of meaning!  Linda |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
What a wonderful poem, a lesson in humanity, and something that should be given to every church member this Sunday in all of the spiritual books throughout the world. Bring it up from the ashes, Vicky...it still stands golden, and true. I am so Proud of you! |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
wonderful Vicky...I was digging all day...I should have had this poem taped and listened to it over and over... hugs M |
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Nan
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
Indeed - There is SO MUCH we can learn from looking beneath the surface of the seemingly obvious... You're a wise lady, Vicky - and this is a wonderful poem...  |
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vandana
since 1999-10-22
Posts 10463USA |
nice  |
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Paul Wilson
since 2002-07-07
Posts 4711United States |
Vicky...Beautiful and stunning are just a few words that describe this poem. It reminds me of whats going on now about the courts removing the stone with the 10 commandments on it from the building in Alabama Like Paul Harvey might say Wake up America, here's the rest of the story...Paul "To share my poems with you is to share my heart with you" [This message has been edited by Paul Wilson (08-30-2003 11:03 PM).] |
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timothysangel1973
since 2001-12-03
Posts 1725Never close enough |
Wonderful write Vicki. There are so many things that can be exhumed, if only we have the strength and the courage to dig. This one is going in the library! Tima |
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Sunnyone Member Ascendant
since 2000-07-06
Posts 5334Staffordshire, England |
Oh what a powerful message this carries, and is so needed by all of us today!!! The writing is superb, and the reading was a pleasure as always!!! ~S~ Accept these small gifts from my gypsy heart ~~S~~ |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Vicky! Thank you for this, my friend...anyone ever tell you you're wise for such a young lady? |
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Ivy Rose Senior Member
since 2001-12-29
Posts 1300MA, USA |
vlraynes...The most appropriate poem of our times. The golden rule so much forgotten in the heat of raging passions. Wars, murders, suicides, rebellion and unrest all the result of forgetting that love endures all, is patient with all and forgives a multitude of sins. ***Ivy Rose |
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angelblueyes Member Elite
since 2003-07-19
Posts 2148Oklahoma |
Vicky you always speak the truth iny our words.Nicely penned Crystal |
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littlewing Member Rara Avis
since 2003-03-02
Posts 9655New York |
Vicky . . . somehow I think this should have been posted in Spiritual *wink* What an angel you are . . . and an amazing writer at that those who do not continue to dig, lie stagnant xxoo |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Vicky~ This is just as lovely a writing as I've seen from your pen~ Why, I think I could just *hug* you for it ... Aw, shucks I am~*Huglets* ~*Marge*~ ~*When the heart grieves over what it has lost, |
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dgvarner Member Elite
since 2000-05-13
Posts 3552High Springs, Florida |
WOW! Damn girl! Thats good stuff!! .....now i'm speechless........... utterly without word...my heart doing a little dance....! hugs, g "They say that Anger is just Love disappointed..." Eagles |
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vlraynes Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-25
Posts 8229Somewhere... out there... |
I appreciate you all so much. This poem is very important to me...it is my heart. Thank you for being kind to it. Kaoru...yes...the view is not always a pleasant one, but it is interesting. Thank you. Stacey...thanks for reading and feeling this one. That means a lot to me. Hugs to you. QjQ...thank you, my friend. Susan...Thank you...and yes...it is sad, isn't it...but we can always hope that things will change for the better. Hugs to you, friend. Karen...You just know... ...thank you so much.I love you too, lady...THIS MUCH...smile Susan...thank you so much, my friend. Your comments mean a lot to me. Hugs to you. jade dragoness...yes...*smile*...thank you. Linda...thank you so much for always being ready with a kind and supportive comment. I appreciate you, my friend...*hugs* Karilea...you humble me...thank you for being you and for being a friend. Maureen...smiling at you...thank you, friend. Hugs back. Nan...I don't know how 'wise' I am...just following my heart...but I thank you from the bottom of it...*smile* I appreciate you more than you know... vandana...thank you, my friend. Paul...thank you so much for the kind words. You always make me smile. I appreciate you. Tima...thank you, my friend. So glad you like this one. Sunnyone...you're so kind. Thank you for being you, and for always leaving me with a smile. Hugs to you, lady. Martie...you know that means a lot to me, coming from you. Thank you so much...for everything. Love you much.. Ivy Rose...yes...exactly...*smile*. Thank you, my friend. Crystal...thanks so much. Glad you like this one. *smile* Sue...that they do...and I pray that all will continue to dig...and to learn...and most of all to accept and love. Thank you so much, my friend...I appreciate you...*hugs* Marge...it means a lot to see your name here. Thank you...Hugging you back. Gale...thank you...you know your comments mean a lot to me. Love you and miss you, my friend...*hugs* Love and hugs to all, ~Vicky "My friends are my estate." ~Emily Dickinson [This message has been edited by vlraynes (09-02-2003 11:38 PM).] |
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Skyfire
since 2000-12-27
Posts 3381Riding |
Hmmm, this is a thinker... I like There's nothing like a good fight with a horse to put your problems into perspective |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
(tears fall down my cheeks) God Bless You, sweet friend, this would fit perfectly in the Spiritual Journies forum as it speaks a creed we all should follow! (big hugggsssssss) Unfortunately too many turn the seed into mustard and gluttonously devour it rather than with patience hold the seed and only imagine the robust flavor it can bring to the world! This is beautiful, sweet friend, you deserve extra special angel hugs for this touching write, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Vicky, thank you for sharing!  May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton I don't need no proof when it comes to God and truth I can see the sun set and I perceive ***Live*** [This message has been edited by Mistletoe Angel (09-04-2003 08:20 PM).] |
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Skyfire
since 2000-12-27
Posts 3381Riding |
"Now brush the dust from Golden Rule reminding us that tolerance need be renewed in present tense and love, above all things, exhumed" Truer words rarely spoken I wish that the entire world could read this one. There's nothing like a good fight with a horse to put your problems into perspective |
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vlraynes Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-25
Posts 8229Somewhere... out there... |
Rhonda...happy to have made you 'think'. Thanks for coming back for another read... glad this one spoke to you. Noah...your replies are always so heartfelt. Thank you so much for the kind words. I appreciate you. If you judge people, you have no time to love them. |
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