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I wrote this last night, hope you enjoy friends. I adapted the old Roman saying of life consisting of "shadows and dust," a bit. Shadows and Dust Sun streaked fields of amber wheat and rye each ye yields- more precious than I. Through labors in dust and toiled strife comes a sweaty browed and blistered life. With wind swept plains of golden grains -from birth thy scent of heaven wanes- she waxes with servitude and iron wrought yoked with oxen- but one, be cursed with thought! By what shall then a man number his years- sweltering days, lunar floods, or jars of tears when all thy wicked kin, be dead in sin what hath I but to again- walk therein- as beast of burden reviled in dust- and consume away my days with unslaked lust? Rocking rye and furrowed crops of gold thy beast who tills, lives as a tale foretold- like bullworks under Pharaoh's whips of old following commands of men- they die to uphold. For a mother in travail- should we weep and mourn for the little one's into this wickedness borne! Hear! O' ye cry for Lady Wisdom- all whom believe know ye well how sore she grieves! For even if she springs up as a desert rose her life be laden and riddled with woes! O' you sun streaked fields of amber wheat and rye yes, what each ye yields- thought, more precious than I! For I have naught to offer but perhaps to inspire- for my spirit refuses to work of Pharaoh's hire! But all ye beasts of burden, hath but to inquire 'seek ye first,' then shalt thou acquire- For this- it's written, be the Lord's desire. For ye shiny plowshares and shackles He can bust it is your souls- then, that be covered in rust! Yes, work and toil therein- you must... to become ye more- than but shadows and dust... ...shadows and dust. Gb, sabrefire Copyright MAS 2008 |
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 8/4/2008 8:12 pm |
Awesome!!! God Bless this wonderful talent you have Yahweh is my light and salvation.  
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8/4/2008 10:33 pm |
Amen brother. Why toil so much for the riches of this earth and desire it's gold, and loose our souls? Awesome poem. May God richly bless you more, so that you can share with us these inspiring verses. Josh
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8/4/2008 11:34 pm |
Wonderful poem, yes you are very talented. God bless! Seek ye first the kingdom of God, and His righteousness!
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8/5/2008 12:35 am |
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. . . Continue to be faithful, deliverance is near, obedience must be seen, be an unconditional blessing as He continues to bless you. This time is short, serve Him well, serving all. Without exception. Know? Yes? ? .
Meow ? .
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8/5/2008 7:14 pm |
Awesome!!! God Bless this wonderful talent you have Gby2! sabrefire
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8/5/2008 7:15 pm |
Amen brother. Why toil so much for the riches of this earth and desire it's gold, and loose our souls? Awesome poem. May God richly bless you more, so that you can share with us these inspiring verses. Josh "Did you not know that I would be about My Father's business?"
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8/5/2008 7:16 pm |
Wonderful poem, yes you are very talented. God bless! Gby abundantly! sabrefire
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8/5/2008 7:17 pm |
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. . . Continue to be faithful, deliverance is near, obedience must be seen, be an unconditional blessing as He continues to bless you. This time is short, serve Him well, serving all. Without exception. Know? Yes? ? .
Meow ? . Gb!
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8/5/2008 7:53 pm |
"For even if she springs up as a desert rose her life be laden and riddled with woes!" rose of sharon= desert rose ...seems to be the story of my life "know ye well how sore she grieves!" life is crazy and so unfair, but really who cares? hey, but that's ok... these things too shall pass- "ashes to ashes... dust to dust" God's love reaches all- growing means thinking outside the box... love one another
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8/5/2008 8:07 pm |
just curious... did you happen to see this? YOU KNOW WHO YOU ARE... God's love reaches all- growing means thinking outside the box... love one another
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8/6/2008 2:11 pm |
Hey Sabre! You are very talented. You inspired me to put one of my few poems on BC. I even had it all put in last Sat., on my friend's laptop, but tried to make it bold and deleted it all. I was already pressed for time by then, so I just left. But, I will bring it and blog it, soon. With my boss out of town most the summer, I have been pretty busy. Anyway, keep penning, you are good at it. TJ
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8/6/2008 7:00 pm |
"For even if she springs up as a desert rose her life be laden and riddled with woes!" rose of sharon= desert rose ...seems to be the story of my life "know ye well how sore she grieves!" life is crazy and so unfair, but really who cares? hey, but that's ok... these things too shall pass- "ashes to ashes... dust to dust" GBY!
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8/6/2008 7:01 pm |
just curious... did you happen to see this? YOU KNOW WHO YOU ARE... Gb, sabrefire
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8/6/2008 7:02 pm |
just curious... did you happen to see this? YOU KNOW WHO YOU ARE... Gb, sabrefire
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8/6/2008 7:05 pm |
Hey Sabre! You are very talented. You inspired me to put one of my few poems on BC. I even had it all put in last Sat., on my friend's laptop, but tried to make it bold and deleted it all. I was already pressed for time by then, so I just left. But, I will bring it and blog it, soon. With my boss out of town most the summer, I have been pretty busy. Anyway, keep penning, you are good at it. TJ GBY! sabrefire
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8/6/2008 7:15 pm |
Hey Sabre! You are very talented. You inspired me to put one of my few poems on BC. I even had it all put in last Sat., on my friend's laptop, but tried to make it bold and deleted it all. I was already pressed for time by then, so I just left. But, I will bring it and blog it, soon. With my boss out of town most the summer, I have been pretty busy. Anyway, keep penning, you are good at it. TJ
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8/6/2008 8:53 pm |
Another poetic work of art...miss your words...shades and a glimps into the soul. I'll be back after school starts...Linkin Park with my kids Saturday! Kids Rock!!! God Bless...Poetic Versifier...I am praying for you. Truth is Black and White Paula Marie
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8/7/2008 10:54 am |
Oh yeah, and when ever I see your screen name I sing in my head that line from the Jars of Clay song..."She thanks The Jesus for the daisies and the roses...someday she'll understand, the meaning of it all."
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8/9/2008 7:47 pm |
Wonderful words of great wisdom. Let all we do be for His glory unless we say when the day is done....I did it all for nought. Continue, continue, continue....your gift of words to bless all those who read it...to expound, to lift up, to convict, to delight....continue, continue, continue. Hugs, Beth
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8/12/2008 1:33 pm |
 I think you outa give up your chauffering job and write a book Gawjus, just gawjus Luv is patient, kind, unselfish, hopes 4 the best...
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8/14/2008 5:59 pm |
Another poetic work of art...miss your words...shades and a glimps into the soul. I'll be back after school starts...Linkin Park with my kids Saturday! Kids Rock!!! God Bless...Poetic Versifier...I am praying for you. Gb, sabrefire
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8/14/2008 6:47 pm |
Awh... that's sweet. I wish I would have capitalized the J in Jesus, but... When I was thinking of a name, I said to myself, I want Jesus to be exalted every time people see me on here. GB!
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8/14/2008 6:48 pm |
Wonderful words of great wisdom. Let all we do be for His glory unless we say when the day is done....I did it all for nought. Continue, continue, continue....your gift of words to bless all those who read it...to expound, to lift up, to convict, to delight....continue, continue, continue. Hugs, Beth sabrefire
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8/14/2008 6:51 pm |
Awwwww...thanks dear. So glad you enjoyed it Sister. I'd love to quit workin for Yendor's Ponytail Express...but I'm afraid The Sir rules with an iron ponytail... GB!
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8/15/2008 8:27 pm |
The concert was great! Hey, if you get a chance check out the band Alexisonfire on youtube. Watch the video for the song "This could be anywhere in the world". Lyrics below... This town has its claws Buried in my neck This town it takes lives Without mercy Without hate The streets are in distress The sun sufficates behind darkened skies The grass is growing On top of my feet I'm sinking Won't be long Before i'm too deep too run The line up seems endless Underneath the salvation signs We are the dead ones We are the lost cause We are the bend before the break Our steps seal our fate Because this city, this city is haunted By ghosts from broken homes This city, this city is haunted And there's no hope left for these souls Every step i take I leave a small piece of myself behind Soon there will be nothing left The cracks in the pavement Match the cracks in their weathered skin The sky's a brick wall The ground's a juggernaut Each day they get a bit closer Between them, i am caught As i stare in amazement i can't believe This is where i live Every breath i take I feel my lungs seal this breeze feels more like shards of glass I'm more scars than skin Because this city, this city is haunted By ghosts from broken homes This city, this city is haunted And there's no hope left for these souls Our steps seal fate [x2] This is our celebration Come join the lost souls [x2] This city, this city is haunted Walk with us now Because this city, this city is haunted By ghosts from broken homes This city, this city is haunted And there's no hope left for these souls Truth is Black and White Paula Marie
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8/18/2008 11:31 am |
The concert was great! Hey, if you get a chance check out the band Alexisonfire on youtube. Watch the video for the song "This could be anywhere in the world". Lyrics below... This town has its claws Buried in my neck This town it takes lives Without mercy Without hate The streets are in distress The sun sufficates behind darkened skies The grass is growing On top of my feet I'm sinking Won't be long Before i'm too deep too run The line up seems endless Underneath the salvation signs We are the dead ones We are the lost cause We are the bend before the break Our steps seal our fate Because this city, this city is haunted By ghosts from broken homes This city, this city is haunted And there's no hope left for these souls Every step i take I leave a small piece of myself behind Soon there will be nothing left The cracks in the pavement Match the cracks in their weathered skin The sky's a brick wall The ground's a juggernaut Each day they get a bit closer Between them, i am caught As i stare in amazement i can't believe This is where i live Every breath i take I feel my lungs seal this breeze feels more like shards of glass I'm more scars than skin Because this city, this city is haunted By ghosts from broken homes This city, this city is haunted And there's no hope left for these souls Our steps seal fate [x2] This is our celebration Come join the lost souls [x2] This city, this city is haunted Walk with us now Because this city, this city is haunted By ghosts from broken homes This city, this city is haunted And there's no hope left for these souls It reminds me of something...not sure what...hmmmm...I'll have to think about it... GB!
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