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HOLY SPIRIT [For Margaret]

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Holy Spirit, eternal friend,
Breathe now over this planet
Love in all; love without end.

One with the Godhead,
Whose agents sing from Earth
For Christ, where martyrs bled.

Revealed of the Father
And of the Son,
Eternal friend, with wings ascend

From darkness granting new light,
Ever, each day and at night,
Bring rest and respite.

Breathe now over this planet,
Eternal friend, with wings ascend
Where, for Christ, martyrs bled.

Love in all; love without end,
You who ensured for all
The Word made flesh.

One with the Godhead,
Ever, forever within the Church
From darkness granting new light.

Knit us firmly into our Faith,
That fabric of God’s saints,
Holy Spirit, eternal friend;

Holy Spirit, friend without end.

 

 

Author notes

This is a spontaneous writing although it may seem to be thought out with pains given to structure. This is not so. I suppose that, at times, I believe in inspiration. The inspiration is Christ, our God whose Holy Spirit, abroad in the world, leads one on. The poem has arisen through a single exchange with a dear AP friend.

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  • Twinstar
    January 25, 2007

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    Absolutely Beautiful!

    This is just beautiful! and such an inspiration. This Planet is so in need of prayers and thoughts of healing. I feel so blessed to have been fortunate enough to come in contact with your poetry. What a wonderful piece you have penned here. I Pray for your healing as well, Ron...
    Expect Miracles
    Debbera

    A member of the Poetic Bandits!


  • Maatkara gold member
    January 10, 2007
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    Amen

    A beautifully inspired prayer, Ron

    Reminded me of a favourite verse...

    "But the Counsellor, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, he will teach you all things, and bring to your remembrance all that I have said to you." - John 14:26


  • Kari gold member
    January 9, 2007

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    Awwwwwww this is so breathtaking, sweet, and a lovely thing that you've done for her. I am honored to know Margaret because she is a great person
    Kari


    • Lyndon gold member
      January 9, 2007
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      Thank you!

      • Lyndon gold member
        January 11, 2007
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        Gennelle, 'exactement'.

        Thank you. Yes, this verse would be the most succinct piece of scripture to embody the essence of the poem.








  • leo2
    January 8, 2007
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    At first it appeared to be a mirror poem where the second half was a reflection of the first. Or so I thought until I read the author's notes. I am just in awe of a poem of this caliber can be written impromptu.

    Sincerely,
    Leo Long

    • Lyndon gold member
      January 8, 2007
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      Dear Leo

      MargaretG will vouch for the fact that this poem was written quickly. Whether it is of high calibre, I shall stand back and let others judge. Thank you.


  • Lady Altheia
    January 7, 2007
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    I thought it was lovely. I always like reading dedications. There was a line that didn't make much sense. You might want to rework it. Here is the line "Ever each day and at night" You can say every day and at night or each day and at nightr but it is awkward sounding with both.


    • Lyndon gold member
      January 7, 2007
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      I have used commas

      the better to make the line accessible. Thank you, dear Serena, for making this more obvious to me. Ron.


  • paullallady silver member
    January 7, 2007

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    beautiful

    You spoke correctly when you said that it will
    appear to have structure. For it feels like a
    very sweet, tender, structured piece of writing.

    It reads like a prayer, a prayer of renewal and
    devotion. The repetition adds to this feeling of
    a prayer, pleading, rejoicing, all at the same time. Very touching.
    You already know that I love your writing, and this
    is another fine example of why.

    • Lyndon gold member
      January 7, 2007
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      Dear sweet lady,

      I honestly thank you very much for your sincere appreciation. At present, I am restricted with my favorites. But you are well up my list, sweet Paulette. Ron


  • MargaretG
    January 7, 2007

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    Beautiful

    Dear Ron, this is a beautiful meditative prayer, which I treasure because of its origin. I am a baby in faith, with little to say, except thank you for honouring me with the dedication.

    • Lyndon gold member
      January 7, 2007
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      Dear Margaret

      You were here at the poem before the print was dry! And, you really had no certainty that a poem would come of it. Loyalty is a virtue not to be lightly turned aside. With you, I have found a friend.
      I suppose any sincere prayer has its own beauty. Thank you for saying so. Ron.

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