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AngelShell
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since 2000-03-01

Posts 446
not heaven nor hell so...

0 posted 2001-04-12 01:32 AM

I will not praise thy name,
But more thy being,
I will not bow at thy feet,
But more at thy steps,
I will not live for thy will,
But more for thy idea,
I will not love thy master,
But more thy friend,
I will not preach thy words,
But more thy lessons,
I will not follow thy lead,
But more at thy side.

Allan Riverwood

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since 2001-01-04

Posts 3502
Winnipeg

1 posted 2001-04-13 12:00 PM

No replies? I think this poem is incredible, I'm sending it to the top. And until it gets a few replies, I'm not going to reply to anything else in here...
It's a shame that nobody has yet welcomed you to this forum, I had assumed you'd be welcomed eagerly. Guess it's up to me to say "welcome to Spiritual!"
~Allan

Concieted?? Impossible! That would be a fault!

Stephanos

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since 2000-07-31

Posts 3618
Statesboro, GA, USA

2 posted 2001-04-13 03:14 PM

I thought the structure of the poetry was good, and thought provoking.

I don't think I agree with the sentiments of the poem (if I understand it properly)...but maybe I'm hearing  something other than was intended.

Since Message is the prime importance of a poem in my opinion, I did not initially want to respond (not that the poetry was bad- it was actually good).  Yet I couldn't bear to see Allan not reply any more!  And I did want to welcome Angelshell also. . .

Welcome to Spiritual Journeys Angelshell.

Stephen.

Child of the Stars

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since 2000-09-07

Posts 1658
Ann Arbor, MI

3 posted 2001-04-13 06:30 PM

Ohh, I liked this! Interesting thoughts, very interesting.

~Carly

There are pleasures in poetic pains that only poets know......~Unknown

AngelShell
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since 2000-03-01

Posts 446
not heaven nor hell so...

4 posted 2001-04-13 08:38 PM

I think you did indeed get the meaning of this poem right Stephen.
It isn't glorifying our lords place in my heart because I believe he is glorified in the churches enough.
I wrote this to try and convey some of the feelings I have, although, altimately, not all of them.

Thanks Allan, you're a good friend.

Carly, thank you too.

Lighthousebob
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since 2000-06-14

Posts 4725
California

5 posted 2001-04-14 01:37 AM

Angel Shell,

You have expressed much wisdom in your short poem on life. In my opinion, I believe this to be a worthy, modern day, wedding vow from a young woman to her husband. I am your friend and companion and not one to be trampled over. A very good message indeed. Bob <><

AngelShell
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since 2000-03-01

Posts 446
not heaven nor hell so...

6 posted 2001-04-14 09:13 PM

Thank you very much Bob

Trillium

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since 2001-03-09

Posts 12098
Idaho, USA

7 posted 2001-04-15 06:51 PM

I haven't seen any of your work here before, but you certainly are a welcome addition. Very thought provoking poem.

Betty Lou Hebert

Fading Away

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since 2001-03-14

Posts 3131
Lynchburg, Virginia

8 posted 2001-04-16 09:52 PM

I'm glad to see you posting in here, Angel. Nice poem you have here. The structure really caught my eye. Very nice work

--Marie

subconsciously, i think i can eat so much to make my stomach hurt, instead of my heart.

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