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1 Corinthians 13

For by one Spirit we are all baptized
From this precious stream the Lord gave us drink
A gift for our soul, a gift to be prized
A gift of free will and the gift to think

We are all baptized into one body
Made in His image, we all dwell as one
The flow of love our soul doth embody
This gift of the Lord cannot be outdone

All have been made to drink of one spirit
Love your neighbor; quench the thirst of your soul
The stream of life, accept and don’t fear it
Quench your thirst from the stream and take control

A gift of the spirit, a gift indeed
Give thanks to the Lord fall down and concede

 

 

 

Author notes

Shakespearian sonnet


Italicized lines are direct Biblical quotes from the following verse:
1 Corinthians:
13.  For by one Spirit we are all baptized into one body, whether we be Jews or Gentiles, whether we be bond or free; and all have been made to drink of one Spirit.

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  • cindy4
    March 22, 2008
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    Well written. I like this a lot. God is surely loving, and he is always loving us.

  • Eusebius
    November 12, 2007
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    bravo

    A fine, fine sonnet with a marvelous cadence and a simply superb flow throughout! bravo... bravo... bravo...


  • grannyeri gold member
    November 12, 2007

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    So many sonnets you have written, about nearly any topic. Liked this one using the parts of the verses from the bible - fits well into this write.Think a comma after Give thanks to the Lord, might be in order in that last line.


  • artis
    November 12, 2007

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    what great blessing the masters of God's words penned us, the flowing of all that's holy spirited

    into our souls like fresh morning dew, if we open the floodgates to his love, excellent work as always~~~Artis


  • anaisnais
    November 11, 2007

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    As beautiful a piece as ever you write, always delighted to read!


  • Swan song gold member
    November 10, 2007

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    This is lovely dear Pureion thought and smooth in tis flow. Thought provoking also. I was just reading about the walls of Jericho Wow!


  • Grateful
    November 7, 2007

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    it just beautiful spiritual poem with a touch of immortal spirit. i deeply enjoyed it. very sweet words.
    keep dancing with your own spirit to enjoy the life.
    all the best - sukhdarshan


  • Desire gold member
    November 5, 2007

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    Holy Moly!!

    Magnificent piece You have penned and love the presentation of this one
    Powerful message brought forth to touch deep!!
    Thank You for sharing Your Talent Sweet Soul

    Keep that quill dancing
    Best wishes to You in the contest
    Many blessings too
    and much love~ Desire~*~


  • sunny day
    November 5, 2007

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    Oooooooooooooooo, this is truly magnificent and the use of the quoting for the first line of your quatrains was sheer excellence as only our sonnet Queen can achieve so perfectly. The rhythm and rhyme are superb and made it flow softly like that stream of life. Imagery abounded as my mind's eye beheld His soul which was all over this piece. Tha background threw this right over the top and made it another masterpiece from your pen so golden. Best wishes in the contest, though this sounds like a sure winner to me. Love you my friend, Joyce


  • second-born
    November 5, 2007

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    Oh my...this is so lovely...I loved the opener of your poem...very strong and very true indeed...and the rest of the poem is very true too...this is my first time that I read this verse and I'm glad you've shared it...


  • Cup-a-Joe
    November 4, 2007
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    It blessed Me

    Beautiful words, against a wonderful background.
    Awesome!
    Joe


  • PerVirtuous
    November 4, 2007

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    I am not qualified to comment on religious poetry except to say I like it and it is well constructed.


    • Amera gold member
      November 4, 2007

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      Thank you but spirituality is not necessarily religiosity. The Bible isn’t corrupt denominational interpretation corrupted it.


  • jo-el
    November 4, 2007

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    nice way to bring it back around. those first 2 stanzas are very exceptional in form, rhythm, sound and wisdom. the whole piece is put together well especially for the adaptation of scripture. i'm very familiar with this passage as it has always been a very controversial chapter argued over between different denominations particularly between fundamentalists and charismatics or pentecostals. but what you have focused us on is the spirit and sum of the whole book. where the point was to illustrate oneness, too many are divided over the interpretation of the last few verses in that chapter. but your approach was excellent. most well done


  • azure85 gold member
    November 4, 2007

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    What a beautiful sonnet on the chapter about love, written by your wonderful pen in glorious strokes of poetry!


  • Faeryn
    November 4, 2007

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    I just love your spiritual poetry, Amera, its so beautiful. Lol, reading this a second time I realize this is what my pastor was talking about during the service. I really like the third stanza and the couplet.
    Have a great day!
    -Tay-


  • HaleyMary
    November 4, 2007

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    Beautiful write, Sis. I love the background you chose for this piece. So beautiful. Wonderful flow, as well. I liked the part of baptized in one body the best. It made me think unity and a thought of if on a deep spiritual level if we are actually all one in this world together. Good luck in the contest.


  • Melodies
    November 4, 2007

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    A radiant sonnet...

    Worshiping in poetry is a blessed way to show thankfulness and appreciation for our lives and God's bounty. Your poem is inspiring and joyful and is a great pleasure to read. I love sonnets that have a couplet at the end. It sets off the poem. Well, if you know me, I love couplets, period. Fine writing, Amera!


  • JohnnyD gold member
    November 4, 2007

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    Amera,

    Well me cubbie, regardless of our minor differences, we most certainly are very similar in the spiritual arena. this was marvelous, very well done. New tree for you tomorrow.

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