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sandgrain Member Elite
since 1999-09-21
Posts 3662Sycamore, IL, USA |
The drawer of gloves was a sight There was black, red, yellow and white Some new, some stiff, from small to huge Some without mates, others in twos Leathery thick or warn so thin I saw no use in any of them But to plant a rosebush in the yard I wore the thick black ones, leathery and hard My fingers were spared from the thorns By these stiff old gloves I'd warn Then a single plastic yellow one I wore to get a cleaning job done The white pair, practically worn through, Dusted crevices where a rag wouldn't do The red ones with elasticity, For painting, had worked perfectly. Each served a purpose on command, covering a well intentioned hand. We're each very much like a glove. Jesus within, gives us purpose with love. |
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since 2000-02-04
Posts 2919New York, USA |
What a terrific poem, you seem to be able to make one think, using the most common things. Gloves, it's great. Thank you for all of your kind comments to me, and for sharing yourself here. Bonnie |
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ellie LeJeune Member Elite
since 2000-01-10
Posts 4156King of Prussia, PA USA |
Dear Sandgrain; Great analogy. We are the only hands that Jesus has. The image that we are the glove and He the hand inside, is very profound and yet so simple. Lovely! love, Ellie 02 |
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deleeme Senior Member
since 1999-10-09
Posts 1766NEW ENGLAND, USA |
Sandgrain, I say with all sincerity, I admire how you put thoughts and ideas together, like a perfect marriage unting the outward object with the inward truths, simple and yet sublime--like the hand and glove. What obvious wisdom, and ability are manifest in your precious poetic nuggets. Thank you so much, I appreciate 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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clynng2003 Junior Member
since 2000-03-01
Posts 13 |
Great poem! You have a gift, keeping letting us see it! |
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mirjam Member
since 1999-11-24
Posts 246Auckland, New Zealand |
far out you continue to inspire us with the most simple things! What an awesome poem, thanks! |
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rwood Member Elite
since 2000-02-29
Posts 3793Tennessee |
Wow sandgrain. You help us see so much in so little. I appreciate and admire this ability. The depth in which it travels is so close to the heart. Thank you so much for the inspiration and wonderful poetry and comments. It's a true blessing to me. Sincerely, Rwood |
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Pepper Member Elite
since 1999-08-19
Posts 3079Southern Florida |
You always impress me with your enormous talent and wisdom Sandgrain ... This piece is simply wonderful, my dear ....  A soul that writes from the heart and shares it, truly gives a gift extraordinaire! Shannon |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
LOL @ those analagies. You have many more where those came from don't ya? hahaha... Yes, you've done a great job with this mom! Stories and analagies everyone can relate to. Thank you for being here! I'm so glad to be able to see you share what you have with others!  <*\\\>< 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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sandgrain Member Elite
since 1999-09-21
Posts 3662Sycamore, IL, USA |
Bonnie, ellie,David, clynng, mirjam, rwood, pepper and Wht.Dove, heartfelt thanks to each of you for your encouraging comments. Some of the stories, I've heard or read long ago, so they're not all my origins, but I love setting them to verse and am delighted others find food for thought in them. Guess that's what much of my poetry consists of.... analogies. God bless each of you. |
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Alle'cram Senior Member
since 2000-02-28
Posts 1816Texas |
Sandgrain, I almost missed this one. Wow!! It is a great poem. The most common thing (like a drawer of gloves) and turn it into such a powerful, flowing message. Thanks for sharing. I wish I had this kind of talent!!! keep 'em coming. Marcy |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
imaginative and inspiring...wonderful words of lessons of life. very nice sandgrain. take care, janet marie |
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