How many among us have ever been seen
Removing a mote, while ignoring the beam
that rests in our own eye, distorting the truth
When "love one another as I have loved you"
is counsel we're given that comes from the Lord
conveniently spoken and often ignored
that brings into focus a glorious light
expanding our vision and healing our sight
When put into practice it broadens our view
strengthens the wounded and softens us,too
For spirits existed and lived before birth
giving each person an infinite worth
with power, potential and purpose divine
that's not always simple or easy to find
but when it's discovered a person is free
and given a glimpse into eternity
then wise as the serpent and harmless as doves
we learn to uncover the meaning of love
By serving the living and those who have died
with a smile on our face and a BEAM in our eye
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Written November 2nd, 2006
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Wonderfully written this is one of my favourites.
Timmy S Edgar -
Thank You for your kind words and Congrats on the new grandbaby!!
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wonderful
When put into practice it broadens our view
strengthens the wounded and softens us,too
Our spirits existed and lived before birth
giving each person an infinite worth
with power, potential and purpose divine
that's not always simple or easy to find
but when it's discovered a person is free
and given a glimpse into eternity
What can I say that hasn't been said already, you penned a stunning and captivating piece, it quite simply took hold of me and would not let go until I read it twice!!!! These posted, my favorite stanza's. You just an absolute pleasure to read, what a gift of expression you have. sigh...~Tia
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Excellant /intriguing/challenging
A most excellant write indeed. Your message needs to be heard around the world, especially now. According to the Southern Poverty Law Center, there are at least 400 official hate groups that exist in this country. They target the GLBT Communities, the Jewish Communities, and people of color. I don't understand why anyone hates an individual or group, just because for some reason they are different from one's self. You might like to check out the website: teachingtolerance.org, for more info on combating hate groups in America.
I'm a former Utahn, not LDS, but your picture of the LDS Manti Temple is quite nice.
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Your rhyme is gret. Your message even better.
"with power, potential and purpose divine
that's not always simple or easy to find"
Loved the alliteration here. It makes for a really strong line. Good stuff. --->pixxie<--- -
this is a good piece of poetry which you have written here, it holds a nice rhythm to the poem and the flow is very nice. i thank you very much indeed for sharing your poetic talent. spill ink and twist me into the crazy shape of love...
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A poem with great flow, rhythm and rhyme that is easy to read and understand. interesting title you have chosen for this piece - like the alliteration and metaphors as well.
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WONDERFUL POEM
Wonderful poem with terrific rhyme. Very original. Awesome message. Blessings to you. take care, sandy
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Great message piece. And flawless smooth rhymed verse.~Suseann
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Thank You for your kind words and encouragement. I can NEVER get enough....trust me.
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EXCELLENT
I like this expression of both meanings of beam. That of a beam of wood and beam of light. The rhyming flows both powerfully and smoothly. Excellent poetic composition!!!
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