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Re:SF ... I think we had this poem in our English text in school?
It is a sort of reunion then. Isn't it so, straightforward? Thank you for your visit.
posted by
anib
on October 22, 2009 at 7:25 PM
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Re: shobana
For so many I know it may only be a revision but they are also reminscences. And it is always good to meet old acquaintances. And I am glad for your continued readership and liking them, too.
posted by
anib
on October 22, 2009 at 7:23 PM
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Re: 9Star, thank you for the nice words.
Thanx and you deserved those words for you were feeling sad.
posted by
anib
on October 22, 2009 at 7:19 PM
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I think we had this poem in our English text in school?
posted by
Straightforward
on October 22, 2009 at 6:54 PM
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thank you for the nice words.
posted by
Star5_
on October 22, 2009 at 5:24 PM
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Abanerjee - Just wonderful..I took the liberty of reading up on the poet..and am so glad you led me to this revelation. I must say you are doing a fantastic job of summarizing the works of great poets.
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shobana
on October 22, 2009 at 2:50 PM
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Re: snowview
Yes, Donne, the best of his metaphysical conceits and all who then followed during the seventeenth century, intellect, science, poetry, philosophy, all inclusive. Thanks Nita.
posted by
anib
on October 22, 2009 at 10:58 AM
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Re: Rockingrector_retd
Yes, he's a brilliantly sauve poet and a great hymnodist, and works up fine concrete imageries. Will write more on his poetry. the metaphysical if I get time. Thank you ma'am.
posted by
anib
on October 22, 2009 at 10:54 AM
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This brings back memories of my college days when this poem had to be studied in great detail!
posted by
Nita09
on October 22, 2009 at 10:53 AM
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I love George Herbert's poetry. he wrote a number of hymns too, which are still popular.
posted by
Rockingrector_retd
on October 22, 2009 at 10:46 AM
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Re: Troosha
Striving for the wrong cause is what is our undoing, but we are never willing to own up our wrongs, nor are we willing to realize they were. That is the whole problem. I know what all you had to undergo, they all came crowding one after another, so just not let it cross your mind that you did not read or comment. You are one brave lady I admire and look up to. Do drop in only when you feel like. On a long term basis everyting averages out. There are days when I don't even look up my mails or blogit.
posted by
anib
on October 22, 2009 at 10:31 AM
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abanergee
There’s something to be said for “restlessness” – at the very least it keeps us striving. The only problem is that some insist on striving for the wrong things. I’m sorry I’ve not been around much (in terms of commenting on your posts…these last few weeks have left me somewhat speechless). Perhaps some days I should just leave you a to let you know I dopped in.
posted by
Troosha
on October 22, 2009 at 7:46 AM
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Re: Wigopa_
Oh, I am honored. Thank you so much for your visit and comment.
posted by
anib
on October 21, 2009 at 10:03 PM
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Re: Nileangel
As you rightly say, it is always unlimited; only that we have to transform oureslves as a receptacle to His Grace.
posted by
anib
on October 21, 2009 at 10:02 PM
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Re: WileyJohn
You'll find it interesting that he was earlier a thorough non-believer.
posted by
anib
on October 21, 2009 at 10:00 PM
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Re: clasics last forever and thank you for introducing me to this one and
My pleasure, kabu.
posted by
anib
on October 21, 2009 at 9:59 PM
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From restlessness to rest is the journey
posted by
anib
on October 21, 2009 at 9:48 PM
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I think this was a fine explanation, too! It makes sense that we would not rest in this life, for things must be earned, and toiling is one to determine one worthy of the prize as it were! sam
posted by
sam444
on October 21, 2009 at 8:11 PM
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clasics last forever and thank you for introducing me to this one and
explaining so well.
posted by
Kabu
on October 21, 2009 at 7:59 PM
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abanerjee
He was an inspired poet and thank you for sharing him...
posted by
WileyJohn
on October 21, 2009 at 7:35 PM
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Indeed, the Divines bounty tis not limited, limitless, limitless... By the way thankyou for the quote I've read that one before, so true. Blessed Be.
posted by
Nileangel
on October 21, 2009 at 7:27 PM
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I agree with Elyse this is an excellent find...One for more study for sure! Yes, God does require our toil in life and our faith, but with both of those it does sure keep us moving forward...This is sure food for thought! Well done yet again!!
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Wigopa_
on October 21, 2009 at 10:55 AM
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Re: shamasehar
After ages of restlessness came rest, baad muddat ke woh ghari aayi, when man and god came closer as never before. Waah! Apki shayari ka toh kehna hi kya, akhir shama hi toh hain aap
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posted by
anib
on October 21, 2009 at 10:26 AM
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Certainly God withheld the most precious jewel! That lay in the bottom.........our final resting place, when Man & God come closer as never before! Baadi mudat mein dil ki bekaarari ko kaarar aaya! Very well written.yeh sher mera nahin hai
posted by
shamasehar
on October 21, 2009 at 10:16 AM
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Re: elysianfields
So sweet of you to ponder this because Abanerjee has asked. Wow, that'll make me too pionder of the yonder. I keep looking forward to your highly uplifting comments, besides looking for your highly uplifting poems. That how it goes
. THNXATUN
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posted by
anib
on October 21, 2009 at 10:09 AM
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Re: Romor
The Rest and the Refreshing makes a lot of sense. Running is toil, which we tend to think that rest will spoil. Thank you for your visit and the insightful comment.
posted by
anib
on October 21, 2009 at 10:03 AM
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Abanerjee ~ what an excellent find here. I must study that poem ~ Ah...rest the final treasure - gift from God~ makes sense to me oddly enough --- but, comes from latter teachings in my life. Now, today I will ponder this, the meaning of rest, God's treasures and blessings...and all because Abanerjee asked the question: Why 'Rest' in the bottom lay?
and thanx for your typical inspiration ~ Elyse
posted by
elysianfields
on October 21, 2009 at 9:52 AM
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abanerjee, isn't that interesting, and it is true..God does not give man
Rest (cap mine) until man asks for it, and man is usually all too reluctant to ask....why?
Pride? You'd think man would learn after a few situations without rest where and Who to go to for it.Its mentioned in the New Testament in more than one place: "the Rest and the Refreshing" (caps mine)....
posted by
Rumor
on October 21, 2009 at 9:21 AM
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