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ellie LeJeune Member Elite
since 2000-01-10
Posts 4156King of Prussia, PA USA 
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{ This is my whimsical version of "Be still and know that I am God"} Whirly bird, Whirly bird, where are you going? No where says he,just round and around. But have you no plans, no destination? No sense of direction, no purpose at all? No I'm going round and round, cause that's what Whirly birds do. Who said it old bird? Who told you that lie? Is it written in stone? Or did you learn it somewhere? Was it a command from on high? Did anyone ever tell you that maybe, you could change directions? What me, old Whirly, change direction? Why, I wouldn't know where to begin. Begin with a thought. Or maybe a question, a question would do it. Like where am I going? Do I want go somewhere? Or, what if I stop and say to myself, Whirly birds really can take a rest. They can sit for a while and just whirl not. What me whirl not? How could you dare think it? But, now that you thunk it, I wont debunk it. I'll give it a try - oh my, this whirly bird is stopped. What a wonderful feeling. You've taught me that Whirlys don't need all that whirling! That Whirly birds really can just be. Be who they are! 02 |
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California |
Wonderful story ellie. Me thinks we all could stand to slow down a little...even just stop - and look at ourselves, what we do and how we live. Sure is a lot of unecessary whirling going on, isn't there. Michael |
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deleeme Senior Member
since 1999-10-09
Posts 1766NEW ENGLAND, USA |
Ellie, You have a marvelous ability to choose perfect imagery for your messages and craft awesome poems well worth the read. On the surface this conversation may sound silly--but oh the underlying truths for so many whirlybird humans caught up in whirlybird-(just passing the time,but not trying to go anywhere) mentality. This is another Gem to add to your Poetry Treasure Chest. Thanks so much for sharing it with us, and the special preview ,too. God Bless you, David "Our Creativity points to a Higher Creator--we couldn't have just happened, and for what ability we may possess--to God be the glory." -dlw- |
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Songbird Member Elite
since 1999-12-15
Posts 2184Missouri |
Enjoyed this very much. I love whirly birds, although I wouldn't want to be one, like you say, so much effort for no destination. |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
Great message to one of my favorite saying eh? Be still and know that I am God! We all need to quit whirling around in life and stop and take notice! Excellent Ellie! <*\\\>< There's only two ways you can go... One way you can save your riches, And the other will save your soul. Rich Mullins |
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ellie LeJeune Member Elite
since 2000-01-10
Posts 4156King of Prussia, PA USA |
Thank you, Michael, David, Septsong, and Rebecca; This was a lot of fun to write. Your heartfelt,lovely words of praise are so appreciated. I love you guys! 02 |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
Ellie..this is precious...and simply sweet.. fun to read!! nice to see your whimsey  great work!! take care, janet marie |
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sandgrain Member Elite
since 1999-09-21
Posts 3662Sycamore, IL, USA |
Love the connection in this piece. Great work, simplifying a much needed message in this day and age. |
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