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A Saints Dash (1910-1997)

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Just a pencil in the hand of God

tumultuous mountain ranges trod,

writing love letters upon the world

a sea of faithfulness she unfurled.

 

 

Giving the poor their souls to enrich

human needs and suffering her niche,

feeding the hungry- healing the lame

for the love of God, never for fame.

 

Assisting the destitute worldwide

with true humility void of pride,

promoting international peace

with heavenbound prayers that never cease.

 

Much more could be said about this saint

that served through her dash without complaint,

in heaven now with pencil in hand

love letters sent from the promised land. 

Author notes

I read the dash many years ago and it touched me deeply. The first person I thought of then came to mind immediately upon reading again this time.... Mother Teresa. What a dash she had and what an impact on the world. We should all be so fortunately to have such a fulfilled and meaningful dash.

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  • BluesMan gold member
    September 7

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    Now this is a dash that everybody on earth can aand should learn from. You couldn't have picked a more profound dash to write about! You rhythm and flow was well done and you rhyme was spot on. Nothing felt forced. Reading this beautiful testiment of a dash well spent, reminds me of the prayer of Saint Frances.
    Thank you so much for entering my contest.

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  • daviscth silver member
    September 1

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    What a beautiful poem you have done from reading "The Dash." What a beautiful person you chose to write about. You have created a very wonderful tribute dear. Good luck in the contest.

  • goalsv
    August 22

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    A wonderful testimony to a true women of God, she was so passionate and whole heartedly submissive to our Heavenly Father. Great job of writting.


  • Legend silver member
    August 21

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    I have not read the Dash perhaps i should.This though i have read and enjoyed it immensely That there could be modern day saints seems hard to believe, But it there are/were then this dear lady would have to have first claim on the title
    Excellent


    • Frogzter gold member
      August 21
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      Should you get a chance, it would be well worth the read my friend. It is quite profound.

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