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Amazed

 

Ages old, it stands so tall
Magnificent; mountain steep
Standing still yes, I in awe
Couldn’t help but simply weep.

Then it came from deep within
Words to fill the shadowed haze
Of Mighty God, my dire sin,
Creation that does amaze...

To God I; so small and frail
Amazed that He could still see
On that mountain’s leaf roofed trail
One low sinner such as me!

Author notes

Words cannot describe the things going on in my mind when I was up there on that mountain, alone with God...

The knowledge that He still loves me, desires a relationship with me, that He can even SEE me through all the beauty He created... caused me to fall silent before Him at one time... no words to speak what I was feeling... no words at all!

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  • Haiku-bless-you silver member
    December 4, 2008

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    Beautiful words that touch the heart, I too am amazed that He loves sinners like me. Thank you for sharing this remarkable mountian top reflection. Write On dear friend.

    Dennis


  • SeptemberFaith
    November 8, 2008

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    That is the beauty of God. No matter where we are on this earth or in our lives, He is always there silently... and sometimes not so silently cheering us on. I saw God once.. in the eyes of a child who was 4 years old, I had known her when she was a baby, but came to her family again when she was 4.. so I had been around her for a few weeks. I was getting out of my car at her house. She walked straight up to me and said she heard me talking to her mommy and she knew that my heart was hurting, but that everything would be okay because God loved me. She said she knew because she asked him to help me.. and God listens to prayers. She told me that God loved me.

    The love of God is an amazing sort of love. I am glad that you got to experience His love first hand.

    Criss

  • Bob Fox
    September 18, 2008
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    My

    Now this is a fine piece of poetry. the best comes out and the vision and words are picture perfect. Thank you.

  • Bob Fox
    September 4, 2008

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    My

    This is one excellent piece of poetry. So refreshing to read on a sight that mostly caters to love/sex. I must tell you I will be back to read more. Humility is never a bad thing.


  • Em
    August 25, 2008
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    Truly beautiful, I'm not sure my words would do much justice, but it was very moving.


  • Wima001
    August 25, 2008
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    This rings true!


  • drybones
    June 1, 2008

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    Fantastic


    Perhaps you have discovered why the ancients built their altars on high places.

    There are special places were we cannot help but feel close to God. Certainly,a mountain top is a living tabernacle built by the hand of God for HIs own glory.

    My special tabernacle is a quiet forest next to a waterfall. God always speaks to me there.

    Great job Melissa.

    Fred (Drybones)


  • Sharcu silver member
    May 30, 2008

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    You have a lot of friends on here, Melissa, and now I remember why. Your poetry reaches into the depths of truth and pulls out emotion, rhyme, form, and... wow... As I write I like to read back over the poem a few times just to get a better grasp, and each time I read it I find something new that I like. Your title is simple, but it describes the beauty of your poem well. You don't seem to write as much now, but I hope that picks back up because your poems are always so amazing

    --Tim


  • Samplette gold member
    May 30, 2008

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    I love your author's page pictures and this one is amazing...your poetry still amazes me. Beautiful work my dear friend.
    Sam


  • Kelli Marie
    May 30, 2008

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    This is so beautiful...that picture is awesome. You are blessed to have seen such a view with this Lord.
    A wonderful heartfelt write.
    Kelli


  • Cynthia Gaines gold member
    May 21, 2008

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    Brilliant!!!

    Thank you very much for sharing your beautiful poem with all of us. I love this one, and am so glad I stopped in to read your work today!!! Peace, Cyn


  • M0ofi3
    May 21, 2008

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    A grand rhetorical visual to complement the photo. A vision if you will.

    With the fact that Jesus' blood is on you, His Father only sees the blood. Our sin does not wipe it out. Where sin abounds, grace abounds so much more.

    It's interesting you seem caught in the idea of a tree at the edge of cliff. I would wager that it reminds you of someone so close to you. So close one would have to say it is you, or maybe what you wish to see in yourself.

    Scripture encourages the idea of being "established": to be made stable. It should be the desire of any of the Lord's children.

    I think it starts by being amazed in Him.


  • Kathleen a Nazarene
    May 20, 2008

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    Awesome!

    Yes, lone places atop Mountains can bring us to a place close to His heart! I love the rhyme & sweet flow of this piece. The progression from start to finish is a nice continuum. Nothing like His grand creation to bring us to awareness of His majesty which is expressed so well. PS: Is this your pix? Beautiful!


    • Molassis
      May 20, 2008
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      Thanks Kathleen for the wonderful comment...

      Yes, I took this picture on top of Cheaha Mountain this past weekend... then used my pic. editor to antique it... thanks!

      ~Melissa


  • apoeticinjustice gold member
    May 20, 2008

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    what a beautifully penned experience. I love this picture as well. There's nothing like a walk in the mountains to feel closer to your God. Beautifully done Melissa.

    Rory


  • heismysong
    May 20, 2008
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    Long time, no see!

    Beautiful poem, friend- thanks for sharing!


  • kirbysman Moderators member
    May 20, 2008

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    Gorgeous and wonderful. So enjoyed talking with you about this. My smile hasn't turned off yet I'm so happy for you.

    Love you much, ma'am,
    Papa Paul

  • Haiku-bless-you silver member
    May 20, 2008
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    Melissa,
    A silence before the Living God speaks volumes, knowing who He is and who we are is a humbling experience. I can relate to your words, not understanding how He could love even me. Thoughtful
    poem you have penned here, may God continue to bless you my friend.

    Dennis

  • bluedaystone
    May 19, 2008

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    I heard this was something I had to read and am glad that I did the content was touching to the heart and flowed through and stayed there just like the fog that lingers in this picture thank you for sharing.


  • Robin Candor
    May 19, 2008

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    I am blown away! Just as you gave me the finest compliment on my last write, I return the favor, I wish I had written it. This is explosive and every moment I read chilled my childlike soul. You were at your finest in every line. This has the ring of the ancient writers of bygone days and yet up to date on catching me off guard. I remember so well when I first read you and the poem about the woman caught in adultry struck me like a load of asphalt pouring over me off a dump truck, caving in on me. I have stored that piece in my emotions from very early on here at AP. I have cradled that sentiment that you penned as kind of a guide in everything I've written ever since. The forgiveness of Him. The message in that write, and then you bring me this. You have been where it counts, and you can record the moments as grandly as anyone my friend. RC


  • gullionmar
    May 19, 2008
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    lovely

    missy such lovely words from a good writer god is awesome have a great day mary


  • going nowhere
    May 19, 2008
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    breathtaking... and inspiring.


  • Puppydog gold member
    May 19, 2008

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    SO INSPIRING!!!!

    Yes, being all alone in nature brings ones heart and feelings closer to him. As an only child while growing up I would play alone in our woods, alone my favorite stream and in the fields and meadows of my grandfathers farm. I learned so much from those days which I still carry with me now and always will.


  • Theater Of Dreams
    May 19, 2008

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    I need to go...

    ...to the Mountain. I have not been in years. To be humbled, and cleansed of my pain and bitterness, so that I can approach Him, with an open heart- instead of cowering and feeling UNWORTHY when i cannot, DARE NOT, judge Him!
    The images...from the page- I would like to know where the Mountains are if you write me...I think maybe you spoke of them before? We have sky-islands here...and you have to go from the desert floor, up to 10,000 feet-
    I need to decompress...what incredible words, and images, Melissa. Almost- enough to humble my own spirit. God bless you. Oh, and I remembered...'Anna', please send my love.

    If you decide to write...it's on my page.
    All my love and wishes.
    -James.


  • ShelleyA gold member
    May 19, 2008

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    A beautiful heartfelt write. Profound. Lovely presentation. Good flow, rhyme and tone. Nice imagery. Deep expression of emotion and faith. Good word choice, alliteration and assonance. I relate very well to your feelings. Well penned dear one.

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