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Beautiful poem. Man is made in the image of God but seldom acts god-like.
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posted by
A-and-B
on December 2, 2005 at 2:36 PM
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Nice words and lovely picture
There's an element of 'When you walk through the storm' from Carousel in here - my favourite ever musical.
posted by
malcolm
on December 2, 2005 at 10:58 AM
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poetjpb
Thank you too!
Jo
posted by
brisbane_artist
on December 1, 2005 at 4:41 PM
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Jomei
We have been taught for a long time to seek 'conscious contact with the God of our own understanding.'
I went to the Harlem Gospel singers a while back and I cuddenly understood
"Direct Conscious Contact"
It changed me and my perspective enourmously.
Thanks for the comment,
Jo
posted by
brisbane_artist
on December 1, 2005 at 4:41 PM
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Tiel
OK We say we either turn towards God or away. We grow to be more like God as we draw closer to spirit and purity. Everything that turns us awy from God murkys the water everything that turns us towards make it clear and transparent. So the more we drop 'falseness' - which is what our defenses are - denial- the more God like we become.
Others may have a different take though.
Glad you dropped in.
Jo
posted by
brisbane_artist
on December 1, 2005 at 4:39 PM
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avant-garde
Glad you enjoyed,
Jo
posted by
brisbane_artist
on December 1, 2005 at 4:36 PM
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redlunar
It is good for you isn't it?
I am glad for you (and me too)
Jo
posted by
brisbane_artist
on December 1, 2005 at 4:35 PM
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Wonderful as always.
posted by
poetjpb
on December 1, 2005 at 4:34 PM
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Jo
There is much humility in this poem. Those things we would rather not face can turn into beautiful things with a bit of patience and attention. Thanks.
posted by
Jomei
on December 1, 2005 at 3:32 PM
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brisbane
Wonderfully expressed. I can relate. We have all been in flash floods and murky waters. I have grown, become stronger, it has increased my faith. But I don't feel that it has made me more like God. Wish it had. Can you give me a quick rundown on your insight on that point?
posted by
Tiel
on December 1, 2005 at 3:26 PM
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Jo
Simply beautiful.
posted by
avant-garde
on December 1, 2005 at 12:26 PM
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brisbane,
yes, I have been made to look at these murky places -- your poem's query and answer is quite poignent. Well done.
red
posted by
redlunar
on December 1, 2005 at 11:49 AM
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