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~ (And the Wayward Hopes’ Emotion) ~

~ (“ The Hope, That I Ponder “) ~





~ Oh the-wonder and sheer-brilliance; the ever wholesome beauty one awakened by the hands of God-these slumbering eyes. Wading amid the joyous-welcome of His willing arms as my soul-ascended-upon the warmth; of heavens-light. ~

~ As I tell-you ... I have-found that-God’s-love-is-genuine; eloquently poetic, and the generous hearts cry from within Him towards all of His creation-itself. Yes-the tender ambition running forever free, and the perfect and honest provision of our hearts humble aspirations. Extended by the tender-hand of our Lord’s desire for all of us of an existence-moving on forever for all eternity-with-Him. ~

~ For this peace, the greater-purpose and certain pleasure of life is the humble promise and gentle hope for all; awakening and exuding from His-many tender mercies. Pouring out for-all from within the openness of His-heart. The one-honest condition of His-love, given as-a gift-for all to grow with Him, thriving forever-amid Heavens-abide. Offered-for the-willing; and-granted for-all to-come-to know that glorious day with-Him, of an everlasting-liberty; and-so ... though in the time-while reeling I was amid-the moment-of my dolor. Driven-by-this I still could not-concur with those who-say “This-time of-our existence, is all together fruitless”.  ~

~ For-mindful of this I know the-acrimonious-of-heart-always-become the marionette-
of their-abhorrence, and-incertitude. As do the-passionate in their-yielding to this certain-way of-blamelessness and overt position of enlightenment ... overall-balance:- and hour of genuine promise. ~

~ So I say if it were-not for God’s-Grace time would-furthermore offend, but for-sheer delight the days-each one run-on to the-next while-illustrious visions of the-divine they fill each moment. When I begin-to look for-the lowly-reflection of His-loves tender purveyance. Furthering-my-resolve, and shoring-up-moreover the abundance of this-truth. Advancing-the conscious-desire of Gods-honest encouragement for-me existent in the way of this ever-open-movement and time of my-souls true transcendence. ~

~ As its overall validity moves me in its intent for me ever potently and moreover in my weary self- deeper and deeper ... ~

within.

~ So I say forever glorious and ever kindred is this wondrous and tender vision of mine. ~

~ Living purely and ever openly with God striving to be free and certain within me amid the lowly lavender- and wheat fields. Taken in- and basking in the luminance of the sun, supplicating mid conciliate winds, and maturing in the light of the affections of their love for Him. ~

~ For so touched I was by their honest faithfulness. As teeming I tarried to view them- while I did amble along amid the swaying stalks so very felicitous to be alive, and as an initiation to my Father. Upon the soul of the day, I offered again to Him for His promise culminated for me, my essence. ~

~ For alas my spirit cried out aloud with them as I marveled in the benignity of my Lord for imparting to me- the liberal blessing of my life and giving me His eternal assurances;- and for delivering me;- and returning me to a veracious and overt and amenable position of hope and faith in Him. ~

~ Yes for purging and lifting and empowering and molding and maturing me, indemnifying me in His certitude, and enduring graciously, the horrid penalty, of my willful prides contumacy. ~

~ For ne’er to trammel the ambling of my committed volition. In the greater wisdom and grace of their instruction I willingly did revolt in sheer defiance before His tender eyes of mercy. Amid the futile campaign, of my own bitterness. ~

~ Distinguishing only those weary days apart from the welcome and gentle fervor, of His embrace, and so through this detachment, and His patient hands my heart’s longing was brought to know compassion and to be absolvitory. As able today and thankful to Him to see. Of the many roads I have peregrinated down. Illuminated upon this narrow path, of God’s all-inclusive way. (“It is all I have come to truly discern”), of an aeolian peace. ~

  For I believe that life is a journey to find the realties and the open welcome of God, and to come to embrace Him in its warmth, and partake with Him in the spirit and fruits of His goodness.

    Because in an open indignation ... I walked the lonely road of denial, and carried with me a blind prejudice ... and as a result, in casting about my bitterness, I became a man defiled, and apprehensive to the end, and but for grace, I would have forever been imprisoned by the weight of its division, but because of His forgiveness, now today ... I stand in the light of His peace, and have come to know the sweeter victory, of His loves tender release.

    So it is my hope, that I would never begin again to devote myself to any other cause of such division. For I know that His love was the very spirit that carried me, even in all of my days of stubbornness, and because He has in turn given me life, for gratitude, and joy ... I wrote this as an open abandon of my heart to Him, and as an honest example and certain promise of His faithfulness and fruitfulness, that I know He is willing;- and ready to be as well for yours.

    May God continue to bless you with the warmth of His love as well, as the welcome of your heart remains willing and ready, and open, to receive it.

~ So ... so as to exult and furthermore immortalize the open sacrifice and free spirit of the Holy Father. The one and the only one to be known through the eyes of His precious Son, and so as to move to exemplify in my own innocence all three within me living now in perfect unity together as one. ~ 


~
I
went
about
to pray
one day
to Jesus,
and as I
looked around
I gazed in my way
upon a place a ways,
afar, and so I could see
the generous gapes of
the giving trees, as so
they are. Nestled down between the
broken valley ( of Gods’ open will.
As they were one better for me to
be seen, and in a greater measure
and for the long standing
passion of my fancy,
still. For yes they are the one true rare beauty’s left
in the way of this one most humble land. With
the wholesome hearts and outstretched hands.
As amid this ... the ladder days of the
summers fall, they stand at their
ready to provide their
goodness to whom ever ... may come to call. For they are
open too for the many come a feathered wing. To
bring for them the finer nature of a better thing.
With one a purpose brought forth ... by the
way of an open heart, one so softly spoken.
There they live for to serve God as
they move in the way of the pureness, and by the way
of the promise one given of His tender love, and devotion, and as
well they are one better also as a haven, and as well ... for the wisdom so honestly given and
found to be well, within the nature, of the raven. As to offer, a sweeter fruit is what they bring. As to sway they
dance. As in their joy they sing, and for the love of a life as so to renew. Another day has risen up and shines upon them mid sparkling morning dew, and if you were to hear them in the depths of your soul, you would have listened. As gingerly they move in unison. So as to shimmer in their way together, as they glisten, and as for a gift for all. A grateful heart is for them their only passion.
As it is in their way, and by our
Lord God Jesus,
One
so ...
(forever,
fashioned.) ~


~ “ God is love, and he who abides in love abides in God, and God in him. “
John 4:16 (New King James Version) ~
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~ I wanted to know this one simple truth, and to be as open and as free, and to feel for myself and see, the perfect abandon of Gods’ love for all and for me, because as it has been for me for some time now ... my hopeful prayer to the Lord for you, and my one and only solemn cry from within. ~

~ I will say, and but only and utterly for myself. As I go out upon this venture with you. I have come here today to walk a ways beyond the questions in my life.  ~

~ Into a deeper walk of faith with Him. ~

~ For as I can see it for you and for me. We both have been given in the way of the notion, an ever present answer. Born of the purpose of Gods’ perfect love and virtuous hope, and though as well ... ((should it be known and if it be but only for you and me to know)). ~

~ None the less, and most certainly nothing any better are the words that I carry to you for Him. For they are alone the greater wealth ... based upon the enlightenment of the Almighty. As deep within my soul I say, “I am this certain stubbornness so compounded and given over to the sweeter splendors, of their guiding light.” As open to Him ... what you see within me now-and within yourself, is the smile worn for both of us upon the beauty of His gape. ~

~ For as I ponder, I write for His joy ... so for to saver His delight, and if to be found you see yourself a soul made moreover- (as I have ... to be complete through Him) and when to look within yourself ... you find in Him a graceful release and when willing you are open to Him. Then in great measure ... and so to bestow. I pray that He bless you with this favor. As to go farther, I pray you too are brought a step closer and into this faithful walk with Him. ~

~ All so to make the many rooms within your humbled heart. The one’s forever to be called the places, of His abode, and so- so having said this, and so to earnestly pray for myself- I prayed to Him in this way, for this. ~

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~ “Lord I will follow You, if you show me, yes- show me.” ~

~ Of the many truths so plain to You, that me in all my lawlessness I cannot even begin to envision, and as a condition of my souls admission. I pray that I may be through Your Goodness ... made again and be granted the heart of a grateful child, and be one with You- and forever renewed by this and brought to life and made to be free and called the once retched soul ... that has been altogether forgiven;- and Lord, won't You show me this for my joy, and show me this for Your Glory? So that to believe I may follow You in all Your perfect Goodness, and Wisdom. ~

~ For I will believe You Lord if You show me “, and so to answer me, He said to me, this. ~

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~ “ Then follow Me you must My child and as a condition of your surrender so complete. It will be for you your joy, as for Me will it be My Glory ... to count your sin, forgiven. ~

~ For yes a joyful heart does know, My grace alone is sufficient;- and if you would will too. To be the one to be still and in My Life believe, and move in the way and moreover of another in peace and forever be of good faith. ~

~ Then amid the wondrous hope of this day. A long life, and a grateful heart full of My love and peace and beauty. To come to know it well and to carry it with you, for forever, will your heart be free. ~

~ If only willing you lay down all My child, and follow Me “, and so, to answer Him. I said to Him this. “~
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~ “ Then God of Love;- I call for You to further open me- as I fall before the Glory of Your name and as You would hear me. Place me upon this one foundation and uphold me through the abiding ways of its’ Truth. As I pray that through your Holy condition. You would move to carry me and take me where you would have me and do what with me, what you would. ~

~ As willing now I offer to you this, the purest desire of my open heart. ~

~ Yes break me and craft me again my Lord I pray, through Your perfect intent. So I may be before you as a new and open vessel, and instill into me all of Your Joy and Heavenly Faith, and lead me by the way of Your perfect ways of Grace, and lay me down Jesus forever with You. That I may experience this life You have given me anew- in a true and open, free abandon, and come to revel in the honest way and even spirit, and pureness, of your sweet compassion. One that lay high atop this Glorious Hope, and so that forever within Your Presence and in Your love I may rest;- God of Wisdom, bring me to know the treasure;- and honest reality of this simple way of freedom, and move me to carry to all the beauty of Your perfect heart of Peace. ~

~ As I plead for you, to take me now as you would will to find me. ~

~ Yes Jesus;- Take for yourself my soul and be the very proof for me and the sweet hope and very answer of my request, and tend to my soul, that I may know the certainty of this peaceful repose, and grant for me the clarity and honesty of Your righteousness. For invaluable, I have found it to be for me a simple wonder and the very blessing and favor of Yours, that in all of my brokenness, I haven’t any other choice today, but to seek;- and because I know now that in all my frailties, You have allowed them to drive me to my knees. ~

~ Through Your Authority Lord, Lord be open to me as now you would will to find me and promote me I pray. To this one position. ~

~ Yes Lord, mold me moreover and open me through Your patience. ~

~ So that I may for always know for myself, the very pleasure and certain reality and peace to be found in knowing ... Your Perfect Will for me “;- and so- I pray for everyone now. ~

~ “May your soul be blessed forever through your acknowledgment of Christ Jesus and may you come now to Him and be open and have plenty, and then carry with you His heart of love and boundless mercy, and may you be through Him a perfect vision of His peace and answer any question through His wise eyes, and be forever, devoted to His ways of grace, and may you find then through Him the taste of your life to be ever sweeter, and may you always come and come to willingly know Him, and moreover may you come to Him humbly. To be molded in His hands ... time and again, and may you be brought by Him. ~

To know the simple reality and honest beauty portrayed and so pronounced in the tender light and perfect wisdom to be found in the way and very promise of His truth, and that He may promote you Himself through its’ promise. ~

~ May you move with Him, forever to be certain of this, and free, and may then Gods peace be alive and living within you and always be then a blessing for you of His favor, and through His abiding love. May you be the one brought forth- to be an honest blessing for another as you walk in His ways of faith, and may you be then, one with Him, a soul made stronger, and through the perfection of the surrender, of your life to Him. ~

~ May you be then forever open to Him, and not a stranger, and for this beautiful and one heartfelt act made in an open and earnest, humble submission. ~

~ Forever may it be for you your testament to Him and may it be given, and always for another, and for always ... may your soul, be blessed “, and so as I have prayed for you, I pray in truth and in love with this one intention, because through the grace of God. ~

~ I met this simple and beautiful, and ever wonderful ... compelling and generous and open woman one day some time ago, and she carried to me ... Gods vision of a certain freedom, and simple peace,  and of the perfect aspiration He carries for all of this Hope, and as her tears by the way of the run of her cheek did fall. They paved the way for the day for her dreams to be realized in Him, and as she cried, so she wept. ~

~ Softly casting her hopes, and only sorrow upon the quiet whispering of the wind ... and for it to be told. The willing heart I did find, she had always been known by Him to be, no sweeter of a love for Him to treasure. As amid the answer of the soothing breezes, they gently caressed her as she quietly laid down midst the tears so wanted and shed for the love of the ones she beheld so dear, and waiting within the wings- within the joy of the Heavens ... lived The Wisdom of her Lord, Jesus. ~

~ For- for each tear she wept, so foretold they were already in His heart this one humble beauty, so envisioned, and being shed they were shed for His life one freely given, and with each breath she took. ~

~ She knew with His love, one given and given for all with a hopeful condition, and so ... so to speak I heard her speak aloud to Him a grateful thank you. As overwhelmed in all her honest emotion, tenderly for Him ... she wept. ~

~ Yes ... she wept. ~

~ As willingly she hoped, and prayed to Him ... tenderly and honestly, for all the sick and the hurting and the ever weary, and the broken. That still do not know His gentle soul, so open. The one who came to save the broken heart, found to be cold and alone and ever deeper in fear and crying out silently inside. ~

~ The lost one ... of His faithful bride- now amiss of the tenderness of those fonder days of youthful innocence. ~

~ The ones that had been made certain in this, and had all but given up searching. As deep within ... driven by God the remembrance of those honest days ... had been brought, to a quiet hush. Yes those certain days, when in all his given emotion and quiet honesty, the Mantis did have the heart to pray, and peace for all in the eyes of God;- was his only desire. ~

~ Amid those tender days ... when to be open their care was free, and was their thriving Hope, but some angry wind within. Came and stole their even pride, and carried it upon its’ way, and the tears rarely fell down, anymore, but when they did come, they fell as just a trickle. ~

~ As they had but all dried up, and the body had gotten stuck and stiffened, and the soul barely living. Cried out a louder and louder help, me out of the dark, because so cold and alone here ... I am freezing, and dying, to be warm, and for love, and for a new life, and an honest answer, and to be rescued- and freed and forever awakened from the prison and time, of my bewilderment, and yes, forever aware, for their comfort, and for their broken hearts, needed mending and innocence- and completion, and for the return of their open hope, and the Joy of their certain freedom. In an even greater and greater faith in Him. So compelled by this, as she cried out ... she wept for them to Jesus. ~

~ For Him to come and reign in their heart forever, and reestablish it. Yes to its’ once mighty position of faith in Him. The one brought about and granted through the perfect way of His willing and ever compassionate ... free and loving spirit, and all so to echo in the sweet promotion of its’ peace, and her tears to be known now. Are being heard by Him still today, and have served to weigh heavily on Gods ear. ~

~ As her tears, have convinced Him to convict and bring me to Him, and I know Him now. He is forever faithful to her open heart. To the ever faithful soul, of her precious tears, and now ... so am I because free today. ~

~ Here I am and weeping too, to Him, for you, because of His compassion offered and perfect love shown to me, and as I am overwhelmed in all my gratitude, and because my Lord, God Jesus ... He heard me- even though I could just barely cry. He cried for me, and so yes as well, He saw her crying there. Full of her tears, and honest prayers, to Him for me, and the sweet fact, that somebody actually cared, and understood, and cared just enough to ask God to find and hold up and bring my hope back for me. ~

~ I am eternally grateful to Him. For His Love, and because tenderly for Him and for the many and the few like me, and for you. I know, still, she can be found there today. ~

~ Until the time He comes again ... Yes until then she prays for peace for all, and for a true freedom in Him. Yes for all the sick and tired and the broken, and still faintly Hoping. That still carry the desire, to be open. ~

~ As forever moved by this, to the Hope for all the world, to The Lord Jesus. In complete abandon to Him. Willingly, and for a sweet release in Him. For all, tenderly ... she weeps, and so, now here in the light of this new day with Him and with you ... “I pray that it may be said of me, in the certain promise of this humble venture. That I spoke the blessing of His words of light and of love, and of peace and truth and life”. ~

~ Because being myself a man that desires as well to be forevermore, honest with Him, and having taken many steps and great care in the proposition and greater purpose of my peaceful ambition, and as this is my thriving hearts perfect hope and very treasure for you. ~

~ I know that the goodness of ones soul ... though in times it may run adrift ... Rests in the measure of real divinity ... not alone within the narrow, impermanent wake of it’s shortcomings. ~

~ (No but rather), within it’s absolute abandonment of this to God, and what it is willing to learn from Him, and moved to forgive, and so ... so it is that the beauty abounds in it’s way of yielding initially. ~

~ For I know, enchanted are the humble, and enlightened are the eyes’ of the truly open. As their sweet love for their gift of life is deeply rooted in their honest consideration of this, and their very answer given to His tender calling. To come know Him, and move together with Him in the fervent way of this pure devotion. ~

~ As it has been seen by Me as well for you and graciously kept, and is now sown and so upheld by Him for you. Through your complete abandon to its’ awesome prudence, and while alive, and with your free spirit ... moving within the promise of this fond emotion. ~

~ Taken- upon the journey ... your joy forevermore will be captured through your opened Eyes’, and held up for you as you are brought moreover to know Him, and be with Him and be forever, opened by Him. In the very welcome and wondrous awakening to be found within the pleasure and perfect company;- of His Peace. ~

~ So ever forthright, and certain. Wild eyed and adamantly screaming and living amid you. Eagerly, He awaits you, here with this hope, humbly standing up for you. For He is the certainty of this promise (of brighter days). Crying out naked before you, and arriving now and forever to be, (the sweet perfection of your joy). Found amid this season and within the openness of your heart and poring out and shining brightly before you, and burning within the blazing height ... ((of His honest devotion.)) ~

~ For He is this truth alive inside you and wailing, and so He is to be seen. ~

~ For steadily you can hear Him in His honesty. As passionately and ever earnestly ... this hope of His can be found to be running. High amid the wonted howling, aloof ... the simple calling of your dreams, and so it is to be aspired ... (this His one ambition). This simple dream that longs for you to come and find Him this day. ~

~ As He is our Lord and God and tender favor, and ever gracious, Heavenly Maker. Yes our Creator, Lord and Lamb. Your open- and tender and ever willing blessing of true companionship and freedom. That can be felt here amid this lowly offering, and found aloft the very spirit that lay aloof the sweet intent and honest nature of His willing heart.~

~ Given for you and for me, and openly revealed here for all. In the hopes that all would be moved to come to see Him, in His natural beauty and sheer totality and very reality, and so be brought in turn by Him to know this for themselves. The precious treasure and the simple value, and honest vision He carries for all, of a new and wondrous hope, and perfect blessing of peace. ~

~ The one so exemplified here in view of me now. The one that stands to be here forever, Patiently waiting. As it is the one simple promise of His given and given for all the ever willing hearts to befriend, and so, forever waiting patiently within you. This vision of Him. ~

~ It is in Him in whom Your very soul, can so depend. ~

~ For I believe ... never is their a more proper use of the will. Than a heart that is moved by this alone and brought to live with Him. Within this ... His one intention. For Heaven is the greater hope for all! All who would will to know Him, and move to show Him, in His mercy ... and so now so as I am moved just to say ... I know it is the hurting and the humble, and the poor and needy ways, ever present in the heart of the faithful. That to honor, He does move moreover to cherish, (((just as I do ...))) and so again, I say. ~

~ If were I to die today. ~

~ There is nothing that I would rather have more of in my heart. Than that of the Lords Forgiveness, and if ... through His Mercy, I were to have the opportunity to live again today, a more fulfilling life. ~

~ Then there is nothing in this moment, (((that I would want to share more of with another))). Than the Healing Power, of His Saving Grace, and if through His Goodness. I were to have it all today. ~

~ I would want nothing less than this. ~

~ An abundance of His Love, and the Character of His Compassion, as I would want it to remain to be as well for all one everlasting. The Perpetuation of His Peace, and if were there to be anything I could give for Him and give for another. ~

~ I tell you that if I had my way. (((“ I would just have to give))), Yes just give it all away, and so ... so in the event of this, my souls submission. If when to be shown the Goodness, of God’s Mercy, Forgiveness and Grace. I were to have, through the promise of His perfect gift of this, His wondrous favor. These ever pertinent and ever so invaluable treasures placed in my care and protection. ~

~ Then through this acknowledgment and ever greater honor, and through the virtue sown by the way of their life sustaining power. ~

~ Then upon the awakening of this slumbering hearts souls admission. As an honest extension of my love and gratitude, and faith in Him. With great joy, I would be so compelled to never move to barry them, again. ~

~ As moreover and so moved would I be ... to bestow them in their truest nature and always by the way of the way they were given to me ... ((as openly)), and as freely, (((and for the better good of His Glory))), and forever for the souls security of another. So as well they would come to know, and be opened by Him, and be shown for themselves. ~

~ The very fervor to be found in the pleasure, and company, of His Peace. ~

~ So now as I move within the way of this one grace, and honest reverence to Him. I know now for myself, and only through the presence of this truth. ~

~ That there lies, no grater notion of true freedom. Because I know. That in my own life, and in my own ways, I have served in the futileness of my days, but only one master ... and only to bind the spirit of this world, (((and only so to find...))) ~

~ Yes... only through the goodness of Gods’ love, (((have I been found and found here today)))! For I know that I am this darkness, ((so compounded)), and given over to the warmth of His shining light ... as through this, I have been given the eyes to see! ~

~ For when I am moved to ponder, (((this life and my position))), and my importance and priority amid the essence of life ... His perfect vision. A broader idea, one in nature to picture and open and one righteous. The one ever prominent and freely given permanent fixture? ~

~ (I do also, now believe). For through His faithfulness to me, it has been graciously revealed to me. To answer this one simple question. A question of true relevance, and one more, and better of a proposition in the kind. Must there be. ~

~ For when to ask myself, ((I know now it depends)). ~

~ On what foundation do I stand upon, and where does my treasure lie, and in whom do I place these visions of all my hope? Before when to pass on. I’m brought to lay my tired soul on down ... (to rest forever in peace with Him). Within the open arms, of God? ~

~ Because, I have seen this for myself, through the evidence of His grace and faithfulness to me. That good will is sewn, and clemency is seen to be for all, the very movement of His compassionate heart. ~

~The one sown, and so honestly offered and unselfishly given, and yea so shall the soul rejoice today and lay upon the gentle approach of His love. ~

~ For this hope is the one promise of His ... given for you, and for me and for all. Here and now, and is the one promise, (((“ That I proclaim for myself and for you here today! “))) That is ne’er ... (((Ne’er to be broken))). ~

~ The one glorious impart and gift of His kinship and kindness- that He has so upheld for us all. As Jesus’ life of peace has become the pardon. For all of the unfaithful souls, of the acrimonious and of the vile, and stubborn, and selfish, and is the one hope of His being sown now for you, and shown in the way of the open, determination of His heart. ~

~ As it is the one brilliant right He has so bestowed and so typified unto us all. ~

~ Yes ... the one trust He does always afford the broken will to befriend and walk beside, of His ever close provision. The one so confirmed here with me now. Within the movement of the moment, and within the forthcoming, and sweet perfection of His Grace. As it is the one found and so contained within this very venture, and generously revealed to me here and given in the light of His own desire. ~

~ For all to experience the quickening, and come to know the epiphany to be found amid this ... His proclamation for all- of a new day of freedom, and perfect peace. The one that is being sent out to you now, and is eagerly, and in all my ways, being faithfully sought after by me and so exemplified for you by Him, and for all here within the certain proof, and perfect glory, and steady advance. Of the honest innocence, (((and openness))), of this humble page. ~

~ For I have found. Forever wondrous and aware ... (“ Gods’ Love “ is honest, and certain, and is the champion and simple answer of the ages)), and is the one sweet condition and ever keen and warm embrace))). (Solely owned and softly proposed and is told to be tenderly woven for the gentle completion and earnest endeavor ... Of the eager and willing heart who so desires to follow after, and remain open to Him). ~

~ (For as it is unconditional ... ((and willing to be known)) ... I know today for myself, for certain, it cannot be broken. (((For His Love is brilliant, and will remain to be, forever free))). (As it is the one sweet intention and perfect gesture resting upon the foundation and very nature of His ambitions. That are forever arriving, through His honest desire and greater hope, and are carried in the way, and in view of this simple calling for all...) For an open union with Him of peace)), (and as it is moreover,) (a generous offering)) and remains to be, a simple choice))). ~

~ (It so exists to be captured as it stands to be a wondrous and glorious opportunity.) ((To come to know Him))... (and as it is unbridled and boundless, and pure), and ever so compelling)). ((It is the one, and the only guarantee of true freedom to be found)). ((Found briskly cast about and followed after faithfully)) (in the hour of the graceful, (and bold abandon carried verily upon the way and in view of the soothing winds, and can be seen rising ... in the honest song “ of the falling leaves “)). ~

~ (((“ Sweetly singing “))), ( of the Author of true freedom and of an honest peace, amid the quiet beckoning and simple reality of the ever spirited gift of His refreshing affection, and of the joyous devotion of His welcome. That can be viewed in the stillness, (and felt, in the kind reflection- and certain comfort and very calm and quiet tenderness of the soul of all). (Who would will to carry with them this ambition and take the time to look, and lend an ear to Him, and listen )... and come to move within the generous way, ((of His gracious acceptance)). ~

~ ((As it is found to be alive and well and faithfully thriving.)) Well within the hope of this simple dedication for you. ~

~ (As it is one, honest reflection and simple beauty, of His very heart. The one I have found here, and found to be forever arriving, and evolving within me now, and in the sweet emotion and awesome power given within the pure beauty of each and every new moment). ~

~ (For it is the one graciously, sent out and is sweetly pouring down in the spirit for me and for you, and for all, (from the heart of the Heavens)) (in the forthcoming and even christening and certain movement,) and peace to be known ... amid the humble song, and tender calling))). ((Of the many, fallen leaves.)). ~

~ So, amid this passion, and in view of this idea, and as I gaze in awe ... amid the promise, of this Simple Wood. ~

~ It is the true beauty of this I am one yonder seeking. For as I walk in Your way. High atop my faith in You. Brought by Your love, Jesus I now believe that when broken and willing to move I fall on You. Your love as well will open and move to carry me. ~

~ Because I can see ... (as I have been made aware), that the start of a new freedom, is the simple vision of Hope for all, of God, and is the one honest vision born, and born one of the fruitful meditation, of His soul. One softly, and simply, spoken. ~

~ As it is the one tender desire. To be found through the ever weary eyes. (As it is the one sweet emotion awaiting the humbled soul that has been made certain), and is willing, and ready to remain to be, (now and forever open). ~

~ For the willing heart, does lay open to what struggle and strife this life, may bring. For the willing are well and aware of the awesome blessings that will come. In this certain time of opportunity. ~

~ For freedom for all is granted by God and is given the eyes to see the great passion of His Heart. Rising and forever evolving in the honest emotion of His Grace, and is brought through His Hope to rise to this position. All through a life lived openly for all;- and for the one. As it is seen to be one love sown in peace. ~

~ For it is the one condition of His that is sown for all of the soul, through the standard and goodness of Jesus’ peaceful words of mercy, and is found in the steady advance and revealed moreover in the nature of this. His purest devotion given for all, and shown through the perfection of His love in faith, and so, so as this beautiful freedom is found and does rest in measure and solely and alone upon the given surrender. The one complete abandon to be found within the open heart of the broken will. As well it is a willing devotion. One given the very sight to see, and the mind to dream. ~

~ To take a jaunt upon the merry winds of this gracious opportunity. ~

~ For it is the peaceful pardon and certain reasoning for this season, and is the one blessing given and given for all ... of the Fathers foremost desire. As it is seen by me now to be the one perfect example of His love. Offered here to me as well, and patiently moving ... in the way of the gentle spirit, of His wayward hopes’ emotion. The one tender grace, one born and born of His chance, and granted for all, and so- so it is intended to be one ... a simple adaptation, alive and well and abundantly thriving. Well within the heart of a new born child. ~

~ To be alone and picked up by Him and swept away. Alive and wandering free. Tossed about and around within the hands of the many winds of peace, and so away goes the one ... the gentle chipper leaf. Sent adrift, and amid the fall, apart from the day, in the way of the perfect warmth. One shown to him in the beauty and simpler days of his fonder youth. ~

~ As when to look upon that day just as he was then one quickened in the spring now his spirit wandering is found again, and recalling the scene. ~

~ As now he is a new hope for me, taken aloft the care and gentle notions of God and aloof the hearty welcome of the breeze. A ways apart from the one, the one so tender, the ever tender timber tree. ~

~ As the Father for him will sew a new place in His heart as well, and one alone I know, as will I, a perfect home. As I have been the one to be granted the eyes to see. ~

~ That yes ... freedom knows well these standards of the gentle heart, and stands patiently in the shadows of its wisdom, and remains in the noble pursuit of their perfection. The ever tender nature sown of honesty and love and humility, and faith. As it is this peaceful vision born anew for all each day, of God’s Almighty Grace. ~

~ As now as I stand in view and amid the essence of His light. This graceful dance of this peaceful heart, has come to see that in the end ... this freedom, really never falls far ... far from the breadth of the tree. ~

~ So:- now Jesus, as I set out upon this journey with You. On through the pleasure (of this tenderly given wooding grace. On down this simple leafy path I’m on. Up upon the ever general awakening and relative crispness of these leaves). I am seeking the ever deeper depths of this reality, as it would be revealed to me. The true source of my strength that lies within You- of my hearts’ security. ~

~ (As to be told by You. Yes ... (Jesus Your life has faithfully shown to me)), that love, is the very treasure found and born and offered to all through the pure devotion and hearty welcome of Gods’ open will. ~

~ The spirit that when captured ... to be made complete, it should be seen ... as this simple pleasure of His, and should be the one freely accepted by all in the effort and shared in with another in the honest and (bold abandon) ... for all of the soul to come to know and move moreover openly, (in the willing) ... and ever peaceful advance, (of this gracious opportunity.) ~

~ (So in the advent of this awesome moment with Him, and ever compelling state of Grace. Granted to me through your promotion to me, of His perfect heart of peace) and as an answer to the calling and reality of loves’ true brilliance)), I move. Above the simple reverence and quiet chatter. As I leave behind me (where they lay), the awesome well of the echoing laughter ... of these many crisping leaves. ~

~ As accordingly... (through the ever sweet ... sweeping spirit), and perfect guidance (of the Fathers love, (onwardly) I am carried away. Within the very instance of this season ... to know the grace that plays upon this day of their generous abandon, and as they offer theirs’... (So willingly, I offer Him mine.) ~

~ As gingerly ... my feet move to lay just as effortlessly atop them. As humbly I aspire moreover in my endeavor, to view them more freshly ... upon the tender devotion of the days end, (and so);- so as to see their very essence)). I have now been brought awhile with You to ponder, and as it has been felt by me. I see now they are the very fruit of the gentle falling of His open will, and while I am seen forever amid the general divinity of one ever holy laughter. (Gracefully ... and forever running within the sweet bliss of these gently frolicking leaves). Rides the one welcome of my hearts’ release. The simple truth of my souls undying passion. ~

~ As they are the true variety, seen on the ground here now and in view of my eyes and quietly playing. As they are so upheld by Him in the presence of my heart and crying out amid their raving. As they are for me the sweet joy ... (brewing) for the open beauty of this soul to see, and while they are taken aloft ... amid the awe of the whispering of the traveling wind. ~

~ Being the devotion and main stay for me now and simple resilient heart of His honest love for us all, in sweet abandon, and as they have come to rest here ... upon the innocence and endeavor of this new page. ~

~ Jesus You are showing me they are forever willing to know God, in His true goodness, and are humbly asking to be taken and brought to life to live forever with Him. Within the very Hope of this moment, and amid the joy to be known hereafter, and be, graciously picked up and broken again by Him. Only to arrive to play again another day, upon the honest reality and certainty of His welcome, and as now I know now these leaves will come to play more beyond this path I’m on, “The one way higher, narrow and winding”. His very will it is this day I am finding. For all to remain to be as docile;- and as free. ~

~ As so to secure ... (so my soul gives way to Him), To lean beyond myself. As I bend a knee moreover... Only to raise a hand. To pick up one from this leafy jest ... a broken ... but still ever tender- wooding leaf. ~

~ As to find now, amid the very beauty that abounds ... I see I carry Gods’ open soul in the bold reflection. Given in this simple declaration, and very instance of this, awesome moment with Him. ~

~ One sown in the certain playful, and ever peaceful nature;- the true overall innocents and simplicity of His loving ambition. Shown now and now offered by Him to me, and carried in the way of the honest willingness of its’ soul, to evolve and embrace it’s true purpose. Which is to remain, forever open to Him. ~

~ As I can sense now, that it is to have an even greater fortune. As it has been proven now to me by Him. To be yet another awesome extension of His love. The one given through the passion and very pureness of His loving heart. The one that only through His grace I have now found. Justly defines His very nature. The one that carries the very likeness of You Jesus. As You are the perfect example of this loving ambition of His. Given for us all, and woven through the tenderness and majesty of His hands. ~

~ To be the one sweet abandon of the soul and honest picture of His love. Molded and given moreover, to reveal to all His true desire and tender calling for all to come and rest in Him, and be carefully crafted by Him again through the perfection of this measure, and fall ever gracefully and forevermore and in the way upon the Glory of His welcome, and be transformed and forever renewed by this, and set about and within the remain of the open well- and calling of all of the other, of the faithful, and be granted an ever tender heart. Gently opened through the graceful hands of the One who moves in the honest reality and the pure goodness and true beauty of loves raw emotion. ~

~ Arriving here and now within the blessing of the moment and resting well upon the foundation of His intentions, and as it is the one quiet conviction of His, and certain promise. ~

~ It is the one condition of His to be found. Found within the very vastness of His heart. For all who would will to remain as well. In the very presence and company, of His Peace. ~

~ For I have found that peace is for the starving and His love is for the willing and the hopeful ... and so humbled by this are the eager and the open. For forever grateful is the soul that is crafted, yes molded moreover in this way. Through the gentleness of His hands. ~

~ For it is to be for me the gift of this ... His one aspiration. Shown here ... As it is one sweetly granted to me through His purpose and now brought to me within the awesome movement, of the moment, and shown to me- here in the pureness of His overall commitment, to its’ perfection. ~

~ One found to be well and so evolving and awakening here within the shear beauty of this precious wooding leaf, and as now I believe that it carries within its ((very vernal) the very answer of my hearts’ belonging ... forever longing to be free. I want to befriend the meaning of it’s purpose ... and be opened forever more by the very precept of its’ truth. ~

~ One shown by You Jesus to be universal, and found ... within the very soul of its peaceful emotion. ~

~ The beauty and notion behind the movement (captured and sown in view of its’ nature). The one that through my eyes ... only through His foresight I have now been given the  Grace to find. As for me, here and now I say, what I hold in my hand, I can sense, His promise for me I carry in the form of this simple gesture. ~

~ For Him, like the way of the leaf, to always remain open to me, and move moreover gracefully to prove to me His honest welcome. ~

~ The one forever endearing and ever glorious gift of His kinship ... so carefully and faithfully known now to be for me, precisely hand crafted, as it is seen by me. To be this very purpose so involved and evermore maturing me amid the rapture. In the way of His promise and very wanted esteem. ~

~ The one so established, here and now, through the pureness of His desire, and joyfully and honestly offered to me. As I can see. It is the one standard that stands for all as well. To be one freely granted. ~

~ As I know now, it has been sown, through the precious conditioning and thriving nature and awesome purpose of His Love, and is being extended now to all and so exemplified. ~

~ ((Within the sweet advance and passionate surrender)) being brought to life and entrusted to me now in this very moment and open will, and free emotion of this quiet and ever spirited and gifted movement of my pen. As it is carried along to all now within the joyful soul... of this precious fallen fruit, (as the simple answer of His love for me). ~

~ So ... as it is the beauty of this notion ... carried upon the way of this new page, and as it is as well, yet to be the one so defined in the flight of it’s’ peaceful duty ... and being the devotion made to be the one written to, and being the patient way of His free emotion. It too has a hand in this. Gods’ ultimate, and graceful plan. ~

~ As it is just one more example for all ... for Him to extend His honest soul as another pure and open promise of this truth. Sent out to you and me now from the humble position of His giving, and ever endearing- heart. ~

~ (As in my own heart) I sense the truth revealed to me here in this lesson ... was mine to be found and found from well before my beginning, and in this given emotion and in the joyful spirit of the days peace ... forever in abandon, and with His love for me ... in all ways in His mind, and all for His Glory... and for the sweet and gentle (maturation of my soul). ~

~ His intention in the event of the sheer beauty of this moment, for me has been seen, and now in my heart so accepted and beheld and upheld for me by Him, and as I have come to understand and as I desire to live a life ... as enchanted, and be brought to know, the richer pleasure of His grace, and as I am a man as well, alive and alone and lost without the welcome, the simple companionship and generous nature of my Creator, and while I am moved by the lowly beauty, of this gentle wonder. This forever endearing ... picture of His love I move to hold, within the company of my hand. ~

~ In lieu of the tenderness of it’s hope, I move in peace with Him ... with His love. To bring this pride of mine in stride, an honest measure closer. In view of the rising of this emotion. The joy;- forever mounting within the willingness, and resting upon the openness of my soul. ~

~ “So to be evermore (open with Him. (Now never more do I wish to travel, or carry)). The heavy burdens forever carried in the way of the weary ... songs of the acrimonious”. ~

The meaningless and ever erroneous;- melodious voices, that I too alone have carried, and now have come to find to be a group of song. That carry the burden of a life;- without any real notion of true love, and while I have been opened to the beauty contained in the sweetness of the Fathers Love. I want to be taken a bit further. ~

~ As I have walked a spell with Him now ... on my journey with you. Upon this narrow road, and as I have come to know for myself the proof of this other worldly way, of solace, and separation. The one away from the gentle hand and daily devotion of the true love of God. ~

~ I now desire to know more of God. For I do not fancy the certain depth ... of this soul kept ... and left unwilling. ~

~ For I have known this diversion of the will;- all from my humble beginning, and I have come to partake in the taste, to know the very harshness carried in the simple devotion, (Of this ever) (sinful fruit)). ~

~ (So, my soul does know now ... just where it is going), (and that I have been made by Him, and that I too belong with Him), and now to gesture in the way of the reality of this pure devotion. ~

~ (It is my intention, ((and greatest ambition, (((and moreover my honest declaration))) to be as open to Him)))). So, (ever so humbly) ... ((as well I move)) moreover to give back to Him... the openness of His welcome for me (in the honest), and complete abandon to Him, ((of mine)) and so ... so encouraged by Him now, to let go ... I move to set my one captive spirit free. ~

~ To be born again and be taken aloft to Him. (Well amid the free hand of my Father.) To run and laugh and play again and soar like the leaf ... as one with Him to a new height even higher and higher above the nature of His love. ~

~ To be brought ... to finally live in freedom and with a new hope and standard and rise up through Him to rest in peace through the example of His life of love, to walk in joy beside Him. High upon the mighty structures of His true intentions for me. ~

~ To so be cast again ... and be set apart by Him amid this world. As a new and evolving individual, and live this life just as humbly ... and as freely ... As the open examples ... I have now found to be, the sweet endeavor of His promise for me carefully opening me and faithfully carrying me along ((and maturing me in this purpose)) and gently bringing me forever and in the way and in view, within the simple presence ... of this truth). ~

~ Shown now in the complete and ever joyful abandon of its’ spirit ... and so sweetly revealed to me here. In the surrendering... (of this final page) ... and now as I walk today. I will stroll along in grace, all about the way. ~

~ (In this sweet rejoinder to me)) of His calling))) and certain repose of His peace)))) and throughout the wealth of the rest of my days. ~

~ Amid this promise of His honest welcome and perfect  faithfulness to me. ~

~ The one to be found and found here. ~

~ (Found aloft and simply calling). Mid the joyous nature in view... ~

~ (((Amid this))), His tender ... and ever endearing, ~

~ (Wooding- Hope!) ~


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~ and so, so for all of you, these were the precious words, amid the presence of this hope, that He gave to me, as He said to me this. ~

~ Look to me
now, be open, and listen.
For amid the Glory of My presence,
Life is a true gift to treasure, and though
your faith in me is fragile, and though you
may stand before Me many times over. Broken
and scattered into many peaces. For you to know
My child, and for you to be certain. I know your hope
in me, is frail, but the remainder of Your soul. I know
earnestly desires to know more of My truth, and be
opened by Me, and to live in peace. So come and
follow after me My child. For I can see. Life for you has
lost its’ flavor, and alone you bare the sorrow apart from
My Desire. As it is My desire. To free you from your struggling.
So if willing now you will come with me. It is certain, your life,
will be made anew, and so you may believe. Be humble my child
and be open. As it is good to be in agreement with me, and when
you come to me. Know that in Me you may rest. For it is certain,
your hope. Is always well with me, and through your joyful and
generous, and faithful abandon of your life to Me. To know. You
will grow to find My grace alone, is sufficient. For through this
you will come to know true victory, and see your fragile faith, perfected.
For it’s only in your complete abandon to Me my child. You will be truly
opened, and find how Great I Really Am! For My child you see a peaceful, and
abundant life, moves in love with this one desire, and a faithful spirit moves willingly,
and seeks to remain open to Me, and the unshakable promise of my love, and Truth.
I Love You My Child ~ I Want to Bless You. ~” My Grace is sufficient for you,
for My strength is made perfect in weakness. “ ~ 2 Corinthians 12:9 (New
King James Version) Revealed to me ... Through the Grace of Christ
Jesus ~” In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall
direct your paths. “ ( Proverbs 3:6 (New King James
Version) This is my final edit ... and I dedicate it
to ... ~ The tender, and
forever inspiring hearts,
of Andrea Odeh, and
my Wife and Children,
and best friend (Steve
Vogel) or better known
as Steve-o. “ Thank you
all for your perfect dedication
to me in this venture ... May God
forever bless you, and keep you safe ... Your openness to me ... is that fantastic
something, that I pray, never will I ever be moved to forget “... ~


~ Poem Written For You By: ~ James Lee Long ~




Author notes

~ For both of My brothers, Timothy Hall Long, David Patrick Long, and to my Mother Judy Shelly Long, and Father:- Robert Hall Long...(Who has Since passed of Cancer- God love Him_ ... and daughter Raquel Paddila. and family ... (You have all of my love dear heart.

It has taken me 10 and a half years to write this poem, and if you have a computer that can read it to you... and even if not... it is my hope, that it may forever bless you! ~

~ In the creation of this poem, I wrote several other poems, yes about 20 in part, and adapted them for the poem ~ Simple Wood ~ itself... The original ones (some of them) you can find, along with all of my poems, on " www.poetry.com " under the name, " James Lee Long "! The up to date ones are here on this site... and on this site http://urbis.com/jamesleelong37 my hot mail is http://urbis.com/jamesleelong37 ~

~ I thank you for taking the time to read this... ~

~ I pray that God has blessed you through this reading and kept you, and has arrived to meet you where you are, and I pray, may His perfect peace, and simple joy, and honest love, come and overtake you, here and now, and hereafter in your heart this season! ~

~ P.S. my review on... ~

~ " Don't Believe the Sin, Look Deep Within " Written by the honest artist, " fire angel ", on this site! ~

~ " Wonderfully thought out, openly known, and gracefully put! " ~

~ I just loved it! ~

~ jamesleelong37 ~


~ P.S.S. ~

~ I wrote this poem to some really peaceful music, and the one that I chose as the background music for it, was sung by The gifted artist " Brother Iz ". The song that I chose was " Somewhere Over the Rainbow ", It gives the piece a serene feel, as it to me sounds like a lullaby... and if you want...! ~

~ Put it in on a loop... If you can find it to play along with it... I pray that it, with this poem... would come to bring a perfect peace to you! ~

~ jamesleelong37 ~

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  • JM Kenyon silver member
    December 29, 2008

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    This was very long, but very inspiring. There's too much to think about after one reading, so I will have to bookmark to go back.

    Your faith and dedication to that faith is very apparent and moving. I like that I didn't find a reference to any denomination but rather an all consuming, all inclusive love of God and all His love, wonders and mercy. God would not care from which denominational well faith might spring, so long as the waters flow to and from Him.

    A deep, lovely write. The dedication of time and spirit are evident.

    s an dbest wishes always... ~Genie~


  • Patpowers silver member
    December 28, 2008

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    Thanks for this bit of inspiration...we need this at a time like this. Brilliant work although long.. THANKS AGAIN!


  • Dead Hair
    November 6, 2008

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    Wow, you weren't lying when you told me this is long.
    I appreciate your thoughts, and I am glad that you feel inspired enough to share your faith with others!


  • myrataal silver member
    October 7, 2008

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    I came, I read, and I saw ...

    a man, inspired and saturated by God and pouring out the words he found whispered into his heart, carefully written in passion, patience and in neat presentation.

    I am glad for the trophies on this work of a decade, but I also know that the true Gold is ancient and kept in our eternal Home.

    May the Lord bless you and keep you, my friend, now and forever.

    Enjoy your Journey of Light.
    Myra


  • Errant Panther gold member
    September 28, 2008

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    I have posted a link to this in our groups Library section as the reading list is to be kept for posting our in house challenge poems.


  • james119
    September 28, 2008
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    lots of reading and lots of truth

    Thanks for entering

  • pelo801
    September 27, 2008
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    362 lines, border lines fanatic, but i must admire your conviction. oi


  • stylization
    September 27, 2008

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    Okay then. It's way too long. I got distracted. Cut it down. Poetry is meant to be written fully and then stripped bare to the bone, as opposed to prose, which wshould be written thinly and then added to. Delete some of the contests it's already won. The page is ridiculously long. I can't say I agree with the topic, but if it's something youy feel passionate about, go for it.


  • CountryCousin
    April 16, 2008

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    I believe that.

    grannyeri has my feeling on this. I definetly felt it was lengthy and it held my interest for awhile. I believe you could have broken all of this up into several parts. That way it can be read at different times. I say this because you have something very real and passionate to you to say. I also feel it is important to read. It does not mean the piece is not worth my time. I just wish that I could sized it down to get the full jest.


  • grannyeri gold member
    April 10, 2008
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    Wow - this is long, long long, for me an epic. See you have entered it in many contest and have won some awards for it too. Can certainly see that you have put much time and thought into this poem for these people you admire. Quite an unusual title for this write.


  • j-ay rose
    April 9, 2008
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    thanks for your entry.


  • Charley-
    March 17, 2008

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    nice

    Hello there and thanks for entering the contest i thought your piece was really good and a very good read too.Thanks again for entering and best of luck


  • iamthebeatles
    March 11, 2008

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    I must admit that I have not yet finished reading it, i will assure you that I will. I commend you on such a long piece with such a great message, and to have taken eight+ years to write something like this is in my mind one of the most amazing accomplishments ever. Congrats. I will finish reading more later and tell you more of how I feel about it, yet so far I have not seen the connection it has with my contest.
    *peace*


  • Dave Powell
    March 7, 2008

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    I like the fact that you shapped this poem in the form of a tree, that added depth to the title and to the poem itself. I found the poem a bit on the verbose side and many of your sentences seemed to start with 'and' or 'as.' I think that this poem would be the better for some trimming of excess verbiage. These are my opinions, take them or leave them. Thanks for sharing this poem in my contest.


  • 2lullabyhaven
    March 6, 2008

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    This is definitely heartfelt for sure, I believe that, but it is not quite what I am looking for at this time...but thanks for entering it and sharing


  • aeolia
    March 6, 2008

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    It's tedious-- well, at least for me, as I'm not a Christian and have no intention of becoming one. Brevity is usually fantastic at making an impact, if you seek to convert or just move people. Just saying.

    It's interesting, though. I love investigating Christian theology.

    hiraeth.

  • HopelessRomantic
    March 6, 2008

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    Not to rip on the piece...but isn't it a little narcissistic to be entering this poem in every contest that pops up that allows prewrites? especially considering the motives for writing the piece in the first place?

    Sorry...I don't mean to insult you in any way...I've just seen this poem a LOT.


  • realist07
    March 5, 2008

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    This is a very nice peice it is flawless i really like this it is long but it is great and it is conformation for me and i thank you for sahariing this with me. have you check out my cry of a sinner you might like that i love this


  • second-born
    March 4, 2008

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    wow...this write definitely shows that you have God in your life...though the piece is fairly long...the message is very clear...thank you for sharing this peice...


  • BloodmoonFox
    March 3, 2008

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    o0

    wow thats alot to read am going to say that was real good what i read and leave..(walks away slowly then sprints) BYE!!


  • Epistomolus silver member
    March 3, 2008

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    [Rhyme and Meter Workshop]

    I think that you are using this opportunity to post to the Rhyme and Meter Workshop simply as an excuse to spread your religious doctrine.

    I will not comment on the merits of your content, but I ask you to remove it from the list and replace it with a poem that is more in keeping with the stated purpose of our group. This poem has no meter nor rhyme; it is freeform in most places, concrete in others, and wholly inappropriate to this list.

    ~Epistomolus


  • maralisa silver member
    March 2, 2008
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    wow this is a adorable yet very very long personaly i have my own beleifs


  • Uncle Haku
    February 29, 2008

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    This was way too long, and fairly repetitive. If I wanted to hear about god for the amount of time it took to read this, I'd go to church. I'm sure you feel very strongly, but your author page is more a place for this kind of thing.


  • MerelyMadness
    February 26, 2008

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    I'm not anti-religious in any sense of the term. But I'm not entirely sure that this was worth all the time it took to read. However, I appreciate your entry in my contest. Thank you.


  • obscenegesture
    February 26, 2008

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    Can't say it was worth the time it took to read it. Then again, that could be anti-religious prejudice. You decide. It's obvious you've put an amzing amount of effort into this, which I can respect. But it's just not my cup of tea.

    Also, it has more of a "proze"-feel to it than a poem usually should. But that's nagging ofcourse ^^

    Good luck with the contests though.

  • grannyeri gold member
    February 25, 2008

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    This is sure entered in many a contest - wish you luck in them all. A poem that takes that long to create has had a lot of thought gone into it and I am sure you are pleased with the results.


    • everyone1 gold member
      February 25, 2008
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      Thank you!

      I am working on typing up 4 more... They are for a fur tier frame, and will have all of the seasons in Eden in them!

      I have 2 of them already on this site, and would love for you when you have the time to have a look...


      I am calling the 4 of them... ~ A Season in Eden ~ I hope that you will like them...?
      I thank you for you praise of ~ Simple Wood ~!

      I am honored that you were pleased!

      Thanks again!

      ~ James ~


  • warrior-eagle
    February 25, 2008
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    Lord I will follow You, if you show me. Yes show me. ~


    Thanks for entering my contest.
    I very much like this. It is very well done,
    very inspirational. Good job.

    ..Simply Me♥


  • Arrianna MacEwan
    February 25, 2008
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    Thank you for your entry. I have read this before and still adore it the second time around. Good luck in the contest


  • redmarkonthewall
    February 25, 2008
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    I appreciate your entry, but I don't think you actually read the short amount of words I wrote for the contest. Very simple and short. So since you have not done what I asked, like some others I have noticed, I will be forced to DQ you. However you are more than welcome to reread the contest criteria and submit another poem. Thank you for trying anyways.


  • Poetess12
    February 25, 2008

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    I like this poem. the imagery is amazing. I like how it takes shape in the beginning. Thanks for your entry in my contest.


  • daviscth silver member
    February 25, 2008

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    I'm so pleased to see that you have won some cups with this my dear. I love it just as much now as I did the first time I read it.
    Thanks so much for posting in my contest and all the best of luck to you at judging, Cathy.

  • eternal-devotion
    February 25, 2008
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    Stunning.

    I found this very beautifully done in the shape of a tree just as the words portray it. Your title says this as well. Your thoughts on Christ are well explained. I find that you truely care for mankind and only want them to believe in our Lord and you have portrayed this so very well in your writing. Good poem over all.

    • everyone1 gold member
      February 25, 2008
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      Thank you so very much!

      The tree was a leaf in the begining , and in the tree at end it was intended was there to prove for all to know that if we are as open to God, we realy never do fall far from the foundation of His intentions and purpose for us, which is to be made again and to grow and be nurtured through His love, and find through Him the reality of our of our given originality!

      ~ Thank you for you interest again in this poem, and may God bless you now and forever for your openness and time...

      ~ James ~


  • Room without doors gold member
    February 25, 2008

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    Outstanding

    This reminded me of Blake in some ways. You have such amazing devotion to God and you write with a sense of deep inner peace. This poem shows an amazing gift. Thank you for posting.

    • everyone1 gold member
      February 25, 2008
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      Hey!

      ?! Are you having any trouble adding a feature or getting any dropdown boxes when you try? Or do you think that it may be my computer!

      Thanks!

      ~ James ~

    • everyone1 gold member
      February 25, 2008
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      Who is Blake?

      I don't know of many great writers, except Poe, Frost, Dickeson... Who is Blake?

      Anyway... Thank you for you thoughtful coment! I am honored...!

      I will read more of you soon!

      God bless!

      ~ James ~


  • Talking Toni gold member
    February 24, 2008

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    Amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    This is just as good as the first version...You completely abandon all to God and ofer up never ending praise and worship giving yourself completely to him. Exactly what he asks of all of us. You really open up your heart in this and though it is long it kind od chonicles your spiritual walk with the Lord and your dee desire to serve him. I love how you also put God's perspective in this too, by adding that is graceis sufficient enough for us and the scrpitures that you quote really tie your relatioship with Christ together nicely in this poem. Thanks for once again sharing !!!~~~Toni~~


  • vampira1665 silver member
    February 24, 2008
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    Wow, now that was a long piece. I too liked the form. Very creative. Nicely done!

    Vampi


  • melphleg gold member
    February 24, 2008

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    long

    This reads like your journal full of prayers, answers and poems. It is long and at times seems disjointed, but such is a journal. It is certainly full of praise and honor. It shows a heart that is abandoned to the Lord.


  • suseann
    February 24, 2008

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    James,you've certainly out done yourself in this. Emotive and meditative while deeply prophetic. I for one, am grateful to be included in prayers sent from the heart. It's a testament to your faith.And he knows,believe me. He knows of the love you feel for all beings he created. He is afterall, "love" pure and simple. If he has wrath within him,who could find fault. All our failings of folly he tolerates. As a parent,he would. But just as a fraility human parent.A child's short comings still pain him,doubtlessly. Anyway,you've done a phenominal work here my friend.Bless your heart.~Suseann


  • gullionmar
    February 24, 2008
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    well done

    jamie this is very well written and no improvement is needed when the words come straight from our lord and savior truly a blessing to read once again mary


  • xRAYEx
    February 24, 2008
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    That was really long and definately different... wow

  • crosscountry07
    February 24, 2008

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    It does seem to me that this is better than the last time I read it! Keep up the good work, its amazing! -Liz


  • motel silver member
    February 24, 2008

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    namaste

    it took a great commitment to write this work & the underlying theme, of an open grateful heart moving towards something Greater, is one that resonates with me. love the image of the leaf at the start of the work and the tree at the end...how nature makes one receptive to awakenings...the connection with each other and beyond. will make a copy of it and come back to it, when my delusions begin to run rampant and need to be grounded. thank you indeed.

    • everyone1 gold member
      February 24, 2008
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      Thank you so much!

      I am truly overwhelmed and elated by your beautiful reply and relation and understanding of this work!

      It is true...

      Life is a gift to tresure!

      To be open to it is the thrill, and the resounding gift and blessing...!

      You definitely got this point, and the welcome love of our Father God and Lords, love and simple welcome...!

      I tried to use the lief and the tree, in direct corrilation to oneanother and to the love of God that I feel awaits us all...!

      Be it the paper that I was writing on and the moment and the pen that I wrote with, and even the pure beauty of each momentn, and even through Jesus' life of love and peace... All to arrive in the end to be purest examples of the will of God, to match our will when we are ready. As I believe He is truly moved to prove this to us all, through His mighty purpose and grace...!

      When we are ready, to strive each of us, towards each one of our individual purposes, because truly I believe...

      We truly never do fall far from this ultimate desire His ...!

      Thank you again...

      You are dear to my heart... and I am so very peased that you were open and willng enough to see Him... I pray your heart will remain this way, and that peace will always be there to greet you, and that you are taken by Gods wonderous love, and made to be free!

      ~ James ~


  • Jalalbad gold member
    February 24, 2008

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    I am a firm believer in Jesus Christ, It ha been revealed to me that only the blood of Jesus will save me. This is my way. thanks again for posting.
    Judy


  • Lyrical Rain
    February 23, 2008

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    This is entirely too long. It has taken me almost 2 days to read this. But i do like this piece. I actually shocked me because I thought because of the length it would be boring but instead i was truly blessed by it.


  • ShadowsMidnightRose
    February 23, 2008

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    This was very interesting, and very different from what I've seen.
    Although sadly I have to DQ you for not following my rules, this was way too long, and has already won trophies...


  • cafegroundzero gold member
    February 23, 2008

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    That you are crafting this is both inspirational in itself and shows hard work & clear thought will pay well

    I scanned this since I am in the middle of a study of Hart Crane's "The Broken Tower."

    When I read your "Simple Wood," I am reminded of Rilke. Have you read his work?

    By your leave, good sir, I had asked to return to this after my evening nap. Had actually done some bill-paying (gasp! oh yes!) AND some 'creative' (modest cough and laconic grin) work today. But that left me exhausted, & the nap delayed turned into a night's sleep.

    So now I'm reading again this, and reading more slowly, now that I have been somewhat refreshed with a night's rest. Too, am sick with flu, some sort of virus maybe that's brought on bad bad headaches.

    The form is lovely. I wonder if you could print some on the old fashioned roll computer paper, using a better quality paper & ink maybe, but still in scroll fashion, and have it put on the finer quality wood scrolls to one could read the poem by unscrolling. Was this part of your intent?

    Have you read Bread of LIfe magazine? They would accept shorter poems such as yours, maybe. You could write to the editor to ask where you might publish your poem. Mr. James, I would encourage you to consider the wider market of Christians who do not much get on the internet. To have a printed copy of Simple Wood, maybe with some revision as the Holy Spirit and your critical eye do discern, might be a way for you to better share the love of the Holy Word.

    I must return to bed. I've a lingering headache, phlegm in the throat, and struggling with a little flu demon. Pray for us. Thanks.

    John Tarik


  • Porcelain Princess
    February 23, 2008
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    What family member do you want to be?


  • TizMoi
    February 23, 2008

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    Thanks for entering my contest. I saw the length of this and gasped - Thinking should I like many others, scroll through this, apologise and say this is far to long but I stuck with it, mission eventually complete. This is written from the heart and soul but very concise and in several ways truly exquisit.

    I really liked the shape of this poem and it was well worth reading.

    Your faith is awe inspiring and in this I do believe you've been gifted in your writing. "God works in mysterious ways". Good luck in the contest and thanks for making me read this.


  • La Tua Cantante
    February 23, 2008

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    Okay to be truthful. I didn't read it. I scrolled through it. I like how it makes pictures of trees, and I know that it really would mean a lot to you if I really did read it, but it's too long, I have the attention span of a squirrel, and it just wouldn't work. But thank you for entering, I'm sure it's a great poem, but I'm just not up to reading that much.


  • warrior-eagle
    February 23, 2008

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    By the way, I didn't realize it was in my contest.
    I will finish readng it tomorrow.


  • warrior-eagle
    February 23, 2008
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    This was very long, but worth reading.
    And may God continue to bless you
    with the writing.
    I read about half of it,
    shall finish soon as am working on something right now.
    BUt amazing..what i read was.

    ..Simply Me♥


  • Flight of Dragons
    February 23, 2008

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    Undescribable

    untouchable such is. This poem was very long and extremly tedious. Reaing it takes awhile but all the same, Your mind is completely at the mercy of something larger. Myself not a christan, I was totally entranced by this poem and felt lost within my own mind. Amazing just amazing. Your words are awe inspiring. Keep your faith close to you and bless you too (from one person wishing luck to another rgardless of faith)


  • Brooklynn Tainted gold member
    February 22, 2008

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    wow no wonder it took so long it was amazing, beautiful, and just jaw droping god job its wonderfull


  • Creatress silver member
    February 22, 2008

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    honestly I couldn't get through it all because I have to get to work but I loved what I read so I wanted to say so!
    cool form!
    Creatress


  • Amanda K. Martin
    February 22, 2008

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    wow... it really took you 8 years to write this? Anyway it was verygood and meaningful... because it came from the heart. This poem was most deff a blessing to read!


  • storiesuntold gold member
    February 22, 2008

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    Most Beautiful write here

    The first poem could be a leaf or a christmas tree whichever is most nice

    I found between the peoems it is a very long piece and almost lost my atention but it was very good .

    I didnt see anything that was said that was taken out of context

    Yes I did enjoy it and the improvements and parts added are just as great

    Myself I wouldnt change a thing for it is written from the heart

    In the end it made me feel very blessed to be asked to read it once again . For the whispers of God as he plays through our fingertips are too preciouse to change

    God was always there and as I said above he does work through us to create such masterpieces for others to read

    Well worth the read I loved it

    The enetering it in a contest just know their will be ones who will complain because of the length and the width but if they read it the whole way through they will see it in full glory


  • xorandomxo
    February 22, 2008

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    This was long,
    but worth reading.
    This is a very nice poem.
    Love the shape.
    Thanks for entering.
    good luck.

    Unbreakable♥


  • leander Moderators member
    January 11, 2008

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    I have tried to read all of this but I guess my attention span just wasn't long enough
    The subject matter isn't really something for me since I'm not a religious kind of person, but I truly want to say kudos to you for managing to write those most beautiful shapes with your words very well done!

    Leander


  • Frogzter gold member
    January 8, 2008

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    Wow! What more can be said here that hasn't been already! Truly amazing... loved the form and flow... although a bit long, well worth the read!

    Blessings,

    Frogz~

  • storiesuntold gold member
    January 4, 2008
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    Amazing write indeed

    Through our whispers about the pages we share I know he is truly there for upon our fingertips he does dance and spreads his word at every chance .


  • georgie
    January 1, 2008
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    sorrry not christian and too long to read even fer me and i read a novel a day
    georgie,
    xxx


  • quantumsurveyor
    December 29, 2007

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    This has appeared again calling for critical comment: The extended layout of this is so extreme - it needed the screen to be reduced to an unreadablen fifty percent to show the shape. Any worth in this inordinately long ramble is lost in the confusion of words.


  • Purplelovechild
    December 28, 2007
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    Excellent


  • Purplelovechild
    December 28, 2007
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    I Love the layout


  • Catressa gold member
    December 9, 2007
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    What a beautiful write..


  • earthstar
    December 4, 2007

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    The length should not be the issue here. It a love letter to God. I love the amount of faith and love that can not be seen in words. The feeling of Love for our God. I do not think God cares about the length. I bet he is honor by your love. I think your auidence is to God. You are allowing us to share a special write. Which clearly comes from the heart. There are no empty words in this write. Thank you for sharing it with me. Sometime faith is a dauting prospect in the end it comes out just as wonderful as this write.


  • adsaige
    December 2, 2007

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    Wow, the length of this...it was very daunting...I near fainted. But as I continued to read, I loved the poem and they you formatted this. It's a shame that you had to spend points to prompt this lovely piece of talent. Honestly, I would like to give a few constructive critism. First off, the lenth should be chooped..that way you might get even more reviews [how have you managed to get 143???}

    Hte message of this was enitrely beautiful, thought provoking and lushily spiritual. I loved it!

  • quantumsurveyor
    December 1, 2007
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    It would surely serve the purpose better if the length and content were severely pruned and edited. As Danna Hobart suggests: there are spelling errors that any poet should contain and remove before publishing - there are many more than she picks up on.
    Could be better to write a neat litany in stylised form hence clarifying rather than clouding the message. From small acorns....
    That so many contests have been entered and failed should say something although the persistence must be admired.
    Not for me then even if the Christmas tree shape is clever if redundant as it adds nothing to the poem per se.


  • Lucian Valcor
    December 1, 2007

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    im a honest person and so i wont lie to you, this was a very long poem in a series i cant keep my mind on one subject that long expecialy when im not passionate about it sorry i thought i would comment since you spent points to promote this

    Lucian


  • neverseenfor
    November 30, 2007
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    i like the way you wrote.it is a very good writing .


  • Jalalbad gold member
    November 27, 2007
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    WOW WOW WOW!
    I loved this. Your art is amazing and so are your words.
    Judy


  • moonbumps silver member
    November 27, 2007

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    Oh my, this was a biggie but such great faith deserves a pat on the back! I will go over it again when I'm more awake but it's time for bed now!!!
    xxx


  • PastelMoons gold member
    November 23, 2007

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    Yes this is long, but it is worth the time, and the effort.
    I read it very slow,

    as to grasp and absorb your thoughts;

    your heart;your soul.
    I love the Christmas tree
    in the beginning, that was a nice
    and clever touch..
    To be honest I quite enjoyed this...
    And I have no problem with long writes,

    I read books after all, ;)
    and if they keep my interest,
    the longer the better--
    (As it was in this case)..
    I am moved by your devotion,
    and your writing is concise,
    poignant, and truly beautiful.
    Thank you for sharing,
    and allowing me the pleasure
    of reading this exquisite
    piece!
    ~Pastel

  • michaeline
    November 21, 2007

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    I truely in awe and admiration just being allowed to read such a work of art as this.Your commentary and surrealism even in sight is truely astounding.Thank you for giving me such new insight and meaning into my own life.You truely are doing the Lord's great work.I give you all compliments but they would not compare to this piece of art.Thank you again.Michaeline


  • Ithica silver member
    November 20, 2007

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    I have to say I can't really give an accurate comment because it it going to take me some time to read it all let alone process the information! I will book mark so I can read it a leisure. It is something that one needs to lose themselves in for a while. Remember it did take YOU eight years to write this. That's is alot longer than some marriages last these days!!! I admire your dedication!


  • uziphiel
    November 19, 2007
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    god^ sorry

  • uziphiel
    November 19, 2007

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    that was a rather long but beautiful poem your words were defined in such an array of bitter fruits and your renoun for Go


  • Danna Hobart
    October 14, 2007

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    The only thing simple about this is the title.

    I am sorry, but I really don't care for preachy poems. I noticed some spelling errors, (like "peaces" where it should be "pieces" and "grater" instead of "greater") The repetition became tedious for me, and the ellipses became annoying.

    You speak of the glory of God's name, and yet you do not even use it. Frankly, if I wanted to read this sort of psalm, I would go to my Bible.

  • cafegroundzero gold member
    October 11, 2007
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    This is indeed an opus

    I am still reading it. I read the first floret.

    What do you mean by "Within the naure of the raven?"

    I'll book mark this and look at it more later. I must work on job applications now. Just got back from th;e clinic.


  • Nicole Cudworth
    October 9, 2007

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    It seems as though you put you rheart and soul into this. The love you have for your Lord is abundantly clear... thank you for your submission!

    Love and luck in all you endeavor.


  • Spiritual Nature
    October 8, 2007
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    Thank you for sharing your joy and love of our Lord God.

  • vampira1665 silver member
    October 8, 2007

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    Amazing

    I am not sure what to say. For one it is way early, probably should have read while more awake.

    This was very moving. I am going to read it again.

    I like the idea of creating a series out of it too, as the last person suggested. But like I always say, "This is your work, your heart and soul, you leave it as you see fit."

    Wonderfully done!

    Hugs,

    Tisha Rene


  • Elrenia
    October 8, 2007

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    The first part has wonderful form. I must confess, though, that the grammar and misuse of punctuation caused me to abandon the effort; not to mention the length of the whole thing. I would suggest breaking it down into smaller bite and creating a series from it.

    Thank you for sharing.

    rous


  • wingsofgold25 silver member
    October 2, 2007

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    Too long Too long

    Boy, I write some long poems but I believe this will set some kind of record.
    I am sorry it was just too long to keep my intrest. and I coulden't keep it on the screen. But what I did read was very intresting. Good Luck in the contest.


    • everyone1 gold member
      October 6, 2007
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      < Please read these two poems...

      ~ In abandon ~ and Awhile Sat Whittling... Thank you... They are far shorter than ~ Simple Wood ~

      ~ James ~


  • Tarja
    October 4, 2007
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    Are you here?

  • Tarja
    October 4, 2007

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    What is it that I can help you with... if you don't mind meeting me in the chat box to discuss this I'll be more than happy to help


  • Midnight Lace
    September 29, 2007

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    In a world that is filled with so much strife and confusion, it is such a pleasure to come here and just simply get lost in poetry of this caliber. I really needed this escape. Thank you for sharing your work here at Allpoetry and keep that pen handy!
    midnight lace

    • everyone1 gold member
      October 4, 2007
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      < Again!

      I thank you for your honesty, on this poem... and so well, and as it has compelled me, I m trying, to create a master piece, but no one has ever seen my vision, as you have... Would you help to make it complete!

      I need a collaborator on this poem... Anything that, for what you can see, that could be added, please let me know...

      May God bless you and keep you... warm in His arms, and forever safe!


      ~ James ~

  • Tarja
    October 4, 2007
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    *Long exasperated breath* DONE! Moving... I can definitley understand why it is the second most popular piece right now. Wonderful job.


  • Tarja
    October 4, 2007
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    You said it took you 8 years to write this... it's going to take me at least 8 hours to read it all


  • HeavenScent4U
    October 4, 2007

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    i'm sorry, i started reading this and although i'm sure it is a wonderful write, it was so long that there is no way i could have stayed with it long enough to grasp anything definite, again, sorry. best of luck in the many contests it is entered in. be well and be blessed


    • everyone1 gold member
      October 6, 2007
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      Please read these two poems...

      ~ In abandon ~ and Awhile Sat Whittling... Thank you... They are far shorter than ~ Simple Wood ~

      ~ James ~


  • Procrastination
    October 3, 2007

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    Very good poem, clear of your faith I suppose.
    Good luck in the contest,
    Chemical Kisses,
    Emily x


    • everyone1 gold member
      October 6, 2007
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      Please read these two poems...

      ~ In abandon ~ and Awhile Sat Whittling... Thank you... They are far shorter than ~ Simple Wood ~

      ~ James ~


  • MarriedToTheDevil
    October 2, 2007

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    just a thought....you entered my competition to be in my family, but what do you want to be?
    message me yes?


    • everyone1 gold member
      October 6, 2007
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      Please read these two poems...

      ~ In abandon ~ and Awhile Sat Whittling... Thank you... They are far shorter than ~ Simple Wood ~

      ~ James

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