Open Poetry #34 |
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Faith |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738![]() |
Here I am upon my knees (Like this - or would you like me prone?) Tell me what you'd have of me tell me how to approach throne and if there is a ledger kept with all the smiles the tears I've wept can I call in favors yet? Am I in the black regret with all the dumb things I have asked edging me toward the red? If there's any thing I've done that made You smile a birth to sun in some other galaxy Here I am upon my knees praying-- transfer my account-- and punctuated: "pretty please" "Give it all to her" I beg and yet I hear her faithfully whisper: "not my will but Thine" stinging steel winds etching leaf she sings, a rasp humility "Faith" it is the mustard seed and knowing her, profound... |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
"Faith" it is the mustard seed and knowing her, profound... ~*~ Yes, exactly... |
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MGROVES![]() ![]()
since 2004-02-01
Posts 3802california |
thankyou ![]() |
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GG Member Elite
since 2002-12-03
Posts 3532Lost in thought |
![]() need i say more? Actually... yes. ![]() There. Always, Alyssa He was a man of sorrows |
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LeeJ Member Patricius
since 2003-06-19
Posts 13296 |
this displays so much love and faith in self...tremendous penning...but then, you always top the last poem you've written...your delightful to read...thank you Hugs |
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Susan Caldwell Member Rara Avis
since 2002-12-27
Posts 8348Florida |
Faith...something I struggle with.. Beautiful Karen... ![]() ![]() "cast me gently into the morning, for the night has been unkind" |
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Nightshade![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
Wonderful Karen. hugs, Chris ~The soul that can speak through the eyes can also kiss with a gaze~ |
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JL Member Ascendant
since 2004-04-01
Posts 6128Texas, USA |
This is a beautiful poem. And, in time you will see that, that small mustard seed gives birth to an enormous beautiful tree of life. This is an astounding write. JL |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
Tell me what you'd have of me tell me how to approach throne and if there is a ledger kept with all the smiles the tears I've wept can I call in favors yet? Am I in the black regret with all the dumb things I have asked edging me toward the red? If there's any thing I've done that made You smile a birth to sun in some other galaxy Here I am upon my knees praying-- transfer my account-- and punctuated: "pretty please" ===================== Look em in the eyes KA...you dont have to beg anyone for anything.... and? all of us wish we were this "dumb"..for you are poetically brilliant... ![]() ![]() ![]() Among the kingdom of the winds ... |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Karen I know I've said it before, but it bears repeating...you are so lovely!!! ![]() |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
yes it is the profound ... damn K, how do you do this. ![]() have I told you yet how much I enjoy your words? ![]() Only you hon, can do it the way you do!! |
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garysgirl![]() ![]() ![]()
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
it is the mustard seed and knowing her, profound... Yes, profound.....just as you and this poem are, my friend. Heart hugs, Ethel |
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Aenimal Member Rara Avis
since 2002-11-18
Posts 7350the ass-end of space |
damn. constant struggle, specially when you begin to believe that maybe faith is just an opiate..less it's faith hill..then its a hottie. both are important in their own way i suppose. yeah sorry im drifting. life's slapping me around again and insomnia is a biiii... |
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Dark Angel Member Patricius
since 1999-08-04
Posts 10095 |
see how beautiful you are! sooo much love felt in this, brilliant penning m'lady...as always ![]() ![]() ![]() into this night i wonder, it's morning that i dread, another day of knowing of, the path i fear to tread. |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
Touched to tears here, dear friend. You are so special. ![]() |
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Paul Wilson![]() ![]()
since 2002-07-07
Posts 4711United States |
Serenity...Touching and very kind words , enjoyed very much. Faith and knowing the person you write of is indeed the seed of you...Paul ~~To share my poems with you is to share my heart with you~~ |
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Kaoru![]() ![]() ![]()
since 2003-06-07
Posts 3892where the wild flowers grow |
Ugh, you never fail! Ever! I love what you do. |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
First, hugging megs, just 'cause she's a doll. ![]() And thank you all, and jo-jo? nodding, you knew, didn't you. Yes, lady, that one was for you and your family. ![]() Much love to you all, and thanks for reading. |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Beautifully expressed, Karen. Very touching! |
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Broken_Winged_Angel Senior Member
since 2000-04-06
Posts 994Small Town, Somewhere |
Another one to add to my ever growing library. This was sensational. BWA |
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*Alli4000*![]()
since 2004-03-21
Posts 3188The World of Poetry |
This is SO nicely written...enjoyed~ ~Alli~ Happy 2005! |
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Mysteria![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
To have faith is one thing, and giving it quite another. You seem to do both well, especially the latter. Carpe' Diem |
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Dark Angel Member Patricius
since 1999-08-04
Posts 10095 |
yer still bootiful ![]() as is your poem m'love. Mxx all I can taste is this moment, all I can breathe is your life, cause sooner or later it's over, I just don't want to miss you tonight.~GooGooDolls~ |
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ThisDiamond Member Rara Avis
since 2002-02-22
Posts 9353Michigan, USA |
Very cool write Karen: How we do twist and turn upon the branch... You always do such a sensational job with so many unique themes. TD |
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vlraynes Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-25
Posts 8229Somewhere... out there... |
Beautiful, Karen... This...and you... ![]() "When the power of love overcomes the love |
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vandana![]()
since 1999-10-22
Posts 10463USA |
nice ![]() |
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choshi Senior Member
since 2004-01-01
Posts 1184New York |
Oh Yes!!!!! |
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suthern![]() ![]()
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
If I tried to highlight my favorite lines, I'd be repeating the poem... This is so powerful... wrenching... excellent! *S* |
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