Reflections For The New Day
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Comment from Martie
Happy Valentine's Day, Jewell..........wishing you all that this poem means...
Genuine love
Giving unconditionally
Receiving gracefully
reply by the author on 15-Feb-2007
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Happy Valentine's Day, Jewell..........wishing you all that this poem means...
Genuine love
Giving unconditionally
Receiving gracefully
Comment Written 14-Feb-2007
reply by the author on 15-Feb-2007
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It is one thing to write what you know to be true. It is another to walk it.
Thank you.
Comment from sengwriter
Hi Jj,
Happy Valentine Day.
Wrote another on love, a piece of extreme urge.
You've made it known to all that you love to deal
the dear romance always.
Here I find the cordiality of a loving heart
is present more in true sense.
I read it and enjoyed it as you've
composed it in a very purest form.
Thank you for sharing it.
Gautam :)
reply by the author on 15-Feb-2007
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Hi Jj,
Happy Valentine Day.
Wrote another on love, a piece of extreme urge.
You've made it known to all that you love to deal
the dear romance always.
Here I find the cordiality of a loving heart
is present more in true sense.
I read it and enjoyed it as you've
composed it in a very purest form.
Thank you for sharing it.
Gautam :)
Comment Written 14-Feb-2007
reply by the author on 15-Feb-2007
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ALways a pleasure. Thank you so much.
Comment from expired: Lily
"Genuine love
Giving unconditionally
Receiving gracefully
No assumptions to blur
All that is beautiful"
These lines are so powerful and full of emotion that they couls stand alone. You are a true beauty, Jewell.
Christ has wonderful things planned for you. Stay true to Him and His vision for you. You are blessed in so many ways...praise Him and take comfort in all that He has graciously bestowed upon you!!
Love ya'...
reply by the author on 15-Feb-2007
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"Genuine love
Giving unconditionally
Receiving gracefully
No assumptions to blur
All that is beautiful"
These lines are so powerful and full of emotion that they couls stand alone. You are a true beauty, Jewell.
Christ has wonderful things planned for you. Stay true to Him and His vision for you. You are blessed in so many ways...praise Him and take comfort in all that He has graciously bestowed upon you!!
Love ya'...
Comment Written 14-Feb-2007
reply by the author on 15-Feb-2007
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I will do just that. I needed these words you've penned in appreciation of my shared heart.
Comment from Kingsland
your poem is so very well written and goes with the picture perfectly
this is for you on this Valentines day
On Love
Then said Almitra, "Speak to us of Love."
And he raised his head and looked upon the people, and there fell a stillness upon them. And with a great voice he said:
When love beckons to you follow him,
Though his ways are hard and steep.
And when his wings enfold you yield to him,
Though the sword hidden among his pinions may wound you.
And when he speaks to you believe in him,
Though his voice may shatter your dreams as the north wind lays waste the garden.
For even as love crowns you so shall he crucify you. Even as he is for your growth so is he for your pruning.
Even as he ascends to your height and caresses your tenderest branches that quiver in the sun,
So shall he descend to your roots and shake them in their clinging to the earth.
Like sheaves of corn he gathers you unto himself.
He threshes you to make you naked.
He sifts you to free you from your husks.
He grinds you to whiteness.
He kneads you until you are pliant;
And then he assigns you to his sacred fire, that you may become sacred bread for God's sacred feast.
All these things shall love do unto you that you may know the secrets of your heart, and in that knowledge become a fragment of Life's heart.
But if in your fear you would seek only love's peace and love's pleasure,
Then it is better for you that you cover your nakedness and pass out of love's threshing-floor,
Into the seasonless world where you shall laugh, but not all of your laughter, and weep, but not all of your tears.
Love gives naught but itself and takes naught but from itself.
Love possesses not nor would it be possessed;
For love is sufficient unto love.
When you love you should not say, "God is in my heart," but rather, I am in the heart of God."
And think not you can direct the course of love, for love, if it finds you worthy, directs your course.
Love has no other desire but to fulfil itself.
But if you love and must needs have desires, let these be your desires:
To melt and be like a running brook that sings its melody to the night.
To know the pain of too much tenderness.
To be wounded by your own understanding of love;
And to bleed willingly and joyfully.
To wake at dawn with a winged heart and give thanks for another day of loving;
To rest at the noon hour and meditate love's ecstasy;
To return home at eventide with gratitude;
And then to sleep with a prayer for the beloved in your heart and a song of praise upon your lips... Kahlil Gibran
reply by the author on 15-Feb-2007
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your poem is so very well written and goes with the picture perfectly
this is for you on this Valentines day
On Love
Then said Almitra, "Speak to us of Love."
And he raised his head and looked upon the people, and there fell a stillness upon them. And with a great voice he said:
When love beckons to you follow him,
Though his ways are hard and steep.
And when his wings enfold you yield to him,
Though the sword hidden among his pinions may wound you.
And when he speaks to you believe in him,
Though his voice may shatter your dreams as the north wind lays waste the garden.
For even as love crowns you so shall he crucify you. Even as he is for your growth so is he for your pruning.
Even as he ascends to your height and caresses your tenderest branches that quiver in the sun,
So shall he descend to your roots and shake them in their clinging to the earth.
Like sheaves of corn he gathers you unto himself.
He threshes you to make you naked.
He sifts you to free you from your husks.
He grinds you to whiteness.
He kneads you until you are pliant;
And then he assigns you to his sacred fire, that you may become sacred bread for God's sacred feast.
All these things shall love do unto you that you may know the secrets of your heart, and in that knowledge become a fragment of Life's heart.
But if in your fear you would seek only love's peace and love's pleasure,
Then it is better for you that you cover your nakedness and pass out of love's threshing-floor,
Into the seasonless world where you shall laugh, but not all of your laughter, and weep, but not all of your tears.
Love gives naught but itself and takes naught but from itself.
Love possesses not nor would it be possessed;
For love is sufficient unto love.
When you love you should not say, "God is in my heart," but rather, I am in the heart of God."
And think not you can direct the course of love, for love, if it finds you worthy, directs your course.
Love has no other desire but to fulfil itself.
But if you love and must needs have desires, let these be your desires:
To melt and be like a running brook that sings its melody to the night.
To know the pain of too much tenderness.
To be wounded by your own understanding of love;
And to bleed willingly and joyfully.
To wake at dawn with a winged heart and give thanks for another day of loving;
To rest at the noon hour and meditate love's ecstasy;
To return home at eventide with gratitude;
And then to sleep with a prayer for the beloved in your heart and a song of praise upon your lips... Kahlil Gibran
Comment Written 14-Feb-2007
reply by the author on 15-Feb-2007
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Simply amazing. I am stunned at the beauty in these words. I appreciate this very much.
Comment from Swtdreamz
I dreamt of love
And sought it
Passion burns - it's great to chase after something so sweet
Fueled the longing
For authenticity
Genuine love - genu-wine feelings huh? hard to come by
No longer unrequited
I know love
Is in me- I'm glad you've sound something wonderful- we all have our time
good job
reply by the author on 15-Feb-2007
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I dreamt of love
And sought it
Passion burns - it's great to chase after something so sweet
Fueled the longing
For authenticity
Genuine love - genu-wine feelings huh? hard to come by
No longer unrequited
I know love
Is in me- I'm glad you've sound something wonderful- we all have our time
good job
Comment Written 14-Feb-2007
reply by the author on 15-Feb-2007
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Love is not a feeling. It is a decision to act upon what you know you must do for another.
Comment from LarkSong
Hi ya JJ~Happy Valentine's Day...Your poem is gorgeous, both in terms of the depth of feeling and expression, as well as the artful presentation. Passionate and lushious; a beautiful example of who you are inside. Loved it.
Hugs,
Lark
reply by the author on 14-Feb-2007
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Hi ya JJ~Happy Valentine's Day...Your poem is gorgeous, both in terms of the depth of feeling and expression, as well as the artful presentation. Passionate and lushious; a beautiful example of who you are inside. Loved it.
Hugs,
Lark
Comment Written 14-Feb-2007
reply by the author on 14-Feb-2007
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You always pat me on the back with such a gentle embrace. thank you, my friend.
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S-q-u-e-e-z-e! Larky
Comment from Oatmeal
Jewell,
It has been a while since I have seen you. This is a wonderful day to see a friend like you! Happy Valentine's to you too. Your poem has love as the theme. It is written very nicely. The descriptive words were so very wonderful. I enjoyed reading it very much. I found no SPAG. No typos. No errors whatsoever. This is a very beautiful writing. I look forward to seeing you again.
Love you,
Oatmeal
reply by the author on 14-Feb-2007
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Jewell,
It has been a while since I have seen you. This is a wonderful day to see a friend like you! Happy Valentine's to you too. Your poem has love as the theme. It is written very nicely. The descriptive words were so very wonderful. I enjoyed reading it very much. I found no SPAG. No typos. No errors whatsoever. This is a very beautiful writing. I look forward to seeing you again.
Love you,
Oatmeal
Comment Written 14-Feb-2007
reply by the author on 14-Feb-2007
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Hi Oatmeal. I've been away for a little bit. Life has taken over.
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Jewell,
I did miss you! LOL Did you see? I am the new Grim Reaper! I am so very excited!
Love you,
Oatmeal
Comment from Lady Jane
Yes, love is a choice. How are you doing, jewell? I hope you're doing well. I know, it's cliche, but really, I do! This work is awesome. The use of love in this is fine, because as you said, it's all about love so why not make the word impact the reader. This poem is gracefully presented with rich text and elegant presentation. It is smooth flowing and again, invites the reader to ponder the choices he/she is making in regards to cupid's arrow :) Thanks for sharing and take care, Janelle
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reply by the author on 14-Feb-2007
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Yes, love is a choice. How are you doing, jewell? I hope you're doing well. I know, it's cliche, but really, I do! This work is awesome. The use of love in this is fine, because as you said, it's all about love so why not make the word impact the reader. This poem is gracefully presented with rich text and elegant presentation. It is smooth flowing and again, invites the reader to ponder the choices he/she is making in regards to cupid's arrow :) Thanks for sharing and take care, Janelle
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Comment Written 14-Feb-2007
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Hello Janelle, so good to hear from you. I am going ok. Time heals...
I'm happy you liked this one. I couldn't let Valentine's Day go by without writing SOMETHING about love. My focus has definately changed from romantic to the real deal. Glad you commented and enjoyed.
Comment from mjesecina
This is beautiful!!!I am really happy to read this amazing poem.!"I know love is in me."is the greatest.Nice to meet you and HAPPY VALENTINE!!!Mjesecina
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This is beautiful!!!I am really happy to read this amazing poem.!"I know love is in me."is the greatest.Nice to meet you and HAPPY VALENTINE!!!Mjesecina
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Comment Written 14-Feb-2007
reply by the author on 14-Feb-2007
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Thank you so much.
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The pleasure is mine.Love,Mjesecina