Sharing a poem I wrote earlier this month. Initially I titled it Examination Day, but after going back and forth with hubby about all the possibilities- I just went with the sheep by still waters…
May your self- reflection always reveal an abundance of grace within, that you may be able to abundantly give it. For such times as these…
I have an idea…
for you
to keep you from judging your peers,
to help you not criticize your neighbor –
the one who brings out your fears…
that person you just don’t get
yet.
Am I judging my peers, criticizing my neighbor?
Do I? Am I?
I have an idea, for you-
to keep you from logs in your eyes,
to keep you from tripping over them
to guard against compromise,
to help you listen, really listen to another
not just think your thoughts
while they talk
and you supposedly listen,
waiting to interject- and inject your
poison.
Do I listen, really listen?
Does my compassion and empathy rise
or do I just wait to stop pretending
I’m listening?
Do I listen? Do I lie?
I have an idea for you,
to keep you from corrupt
communication
to help you not discuss with others,
what was never meant for discussion.
To keep you from speaking lies, disguised
as truth, or masqueraded as prayer
but lacking the one thing that matters
before words are ever spoken about another :
love.
Is grace my motive to speak?
Do I love that which I speak of?
Am I guilty of slander or gossip?
Do I hate?
Do I? Am I?
I have an idea, for you-
one to keep you shining like gold,
one to help you reign in your tongue
whether you’re young or old:
Do you grumble under your breath,
murder others with your speech,
excusing your comments and conversation
before you begin to preach?
The words that flow from your mouth,
may seem wise in light of today,
but if you don’t stop the flow,
how can you ever pray?
Jun 11, 2017 @ 10:46:49
Scheduled to repost this for next month. Super thoughts!!! THanks.
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Jun 11, 2017 @ 12:45:34
I appreciate your appreciation of these words…thank you for reading and sharing. Thank you for being present with me on the journey! 😉
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Jun 11, 2017 @ 18:15:43
Your site is truly professional. And you are just such a FUN LOVIN’ gal! Bless you lots!
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Jun 11, 2017 @ 13:21:06
I love this. I love poetry that makes me think and that I can connect to . Wonderful!
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Jun 14, 2017 @ 13:00:10
I am grateful to here that you connect with my poetry! I am working on a manuscript for a contest – but your words help remind me that there are some who do connect with the words God gives me and allows me to write. Thank you.
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Jun 14, 2017 @ 13:01:48
How exciting to be working on a manuscript! Good luck in the contest!
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Jul 20, 2017 @ 14:45:12
Your poem is true and very moving, inspired! May God bless you as you work on your manuscript.
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