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- virgin toys -

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childless mind of an adult,

     hurried out of preachers pew to pray,

- father insisted we bow, even during confusion -

 

tongues of foreign song,

     hands outstretched, reaching for hope,

- tears flood mothers eyes, why was she so sad -

 

never listening to numbered verse,

     yet, angelic voices serenade my youthful soul,

- forbidden laws etched into my fertile mind -

 

dissected by drugs and heathens,

     poisoned by those who saught virgin toys,

- taken to corrupt lands by way of thumb -

 

mental status fragile,

     explosive behavior destroying love,

-  danger, procede with caution -

 

difference in matrimony mirror,

     bonding males open closet doors,

- my face, I have begun to recognize -

 

years gone by, off-spring tally two,

     lonely miles traveled, mother still praying,

- destination still not met,

                         ....drawn by the image of verses, i finally read -

 

 

 

 

 

John 3:16 - For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, and for whosoever believeth upon Him, shall not perish, but have everlasting life ~

 

 

 

 

 

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Prompt:

 

Pretend we are in a room together...
tell me who you are...
why you are here...

 

 

 

 

Without Faith, I am nothing -

 

- Bear -

 

 

 

 

 

 

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  • xCandieKissesx
    August 14, 2008

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    Woah.

    childless mind of an adult,

    hurried out of preachers pew to pray,

    - father insisted we bow, even during confusion -



    tongues of foreign song,

    hands outstretched, reaching for hope,

    - tears flood mothers eyes, why was she so sad -


    Wow! Really beautiful and sorrowful. The passion was a very sad moment. Wonderful job and good luck!


    • Arkbear gold member
      August 14, 2008
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      Thank you Candie ~~

      Thanks for Hosting,

      ....bless you,

      Bear ~


  • Riftkin gold member
    August 6, 2008

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    Bear,

     

    you know your words have touch
    my lost soul with more understanding.

    I know that verse, but still do not know it.
    Can tell you it word for word.. but at times
    feel it was not meant for me.

    Not sure if I am making sense,
    but right now reading this..
    something tugged at me
    and tears are falling.

    Riff


    • Arkbear gold member
      August 6, 2008
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      The Holy Spirit speaks to you when you least expect Him to.......always keep your ears open my Friend.....He has so much to tell you,

      ...God bless you,

      Bear ~


  • islekine gold member
    August 4, 2008

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    Heart tugging journey....

    Thanks so very much for sharing...........
    without faith....none of us, are anything!!!


  • Thoughts-of-Soloman
    August 4, 2008

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    I'm much moved by the sincerity in this write Bear.

    Speaking volumes out so clear and honest, with a strength of voracity belonging to a man who doesn't turn away from what meets him but meets it admirably, asking for his strength to do so.

    'never listening to numbered verse,
    yet, angelic voices serenade my youthful soul,'

    This to me, would seem to indicate a 'closeness' worth a thousand verses.

    ....drawn by the image of verses, i finally read -

    And - Never the less every man needs to find his source of true knowledge, so he can draw further from it.

    God continue to bless you



    Sol


  • trista gold member
    August 3, 2008

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    Absolutely beautiful, my friend...

    It's a little heartbreaking mixed with amazing hope and love. And proof anyone can find peace for themselves, no matter what their past is like. I see what God has done for you every day, and in all the ways you go about trying to show others His love also. The only change you might want to make is to the typo in the John 3:16 verse. ("but" instead of "buy" ) Other than that, perfection...and I hope it touches others just as it has me.

    Love and s
    ~J.


  • ennovy silver member
    August 3, 2008

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    Spoken words from your heart about the condition a young person can be subjected to. I am so happy you read those words of promise (John 3:16) for they mean the world to me also. Keep your piety no matter what happens my friend. God loves you and so do I. Your sister in faith..................excellent poem, God Bless...novy


  • Inconspicuous.
    August 3, 2008

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    omg...
    idk if i want to clap because its amazing,
    or if i want to cry because its heart wrenching...
    these words leave me with mixed emotions...
    not about the poem itself, or the message it gives.
    but about how i should feel...

    I'm by no means religious,
    i believe in a god...
    but not one god...
    or many...
    i'm agnostic...
    but this is the kind of write,
    that makes you question your stance :]]
    thank you... its very thought inspirin


    • Arkbear gold member
      August 3, 2008
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      Thank you....

      ...and when God wants to speak to you.......you'll know it ~

      Your review touched me,

      ...bless you,

      Bear ~


  • Rheea gold member
    August 2, 2008
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    Your beauty shines through.

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