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In the blackest black of night
Sea and sky are joined as one
With no horizon, no decisive line
Of separation.
*
So if, in life, we cross into the night,
Stray beyond the edge of light,
And, excepting we atone, we remain
Sullied by sin.
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©DGA 14 September 2011 01:59
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I am a middle-aged South African woman, living in Johannesburg. I began writing poetry towards the end of May 2010. I love animals – sometimes more than people! I am back after a break. Thanks for still being here, if you are! Missed you! xxx
14/09/2011 at 4:58 am
That one has me thinking…
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14/09/2011 at 5:59 am
Hi BV, I’m not sure I used the right word – maybe I should have used ‘repent’?
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14/09/2011 at 12:29 pm
How about “Excepting we turn and follow the light”…or something along those lines?
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14/09/2011 at 12:36 pm
I agree it is clumsy as it stands Paul, but I can’t use the word ‘light’ again. One of those that I will have to revise one day, edit and re-post. Thanks for your input… Bless you.
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14/09/2011 at 11:37 am
I’ve been meaning to say, I like your new look.
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14/09/2011 at 11:52 am
Thanks, Tilly, I try out the different themes from time to time and liked this one.
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14/09/2011 at 12:10 pm
So many consider themselves “saved” by a ritual or event. It is not an event, it is a process and it is conditional on atonement and a recommitment to live “in Christ”
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14/09/2011 at 12:28 pm
Thanks, Carl, I agree with you.
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14/09/2011 at 12:29 pm
It’s a beautiful poem by the way…
Love you
God Bless You
paul
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14/09/2011 at 12:45 pm
No, I wouldn’t call it clumsy in any way…just agreeing with you and Carl. It’s a beautiful poem though.
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14/09/2011 at 12:47 pm
Thanks Paul… love you too.
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14/09/2011 at 12:59 pm
Not clumsy at all!
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14/09/2011 at 1:06 pm
I think it is – for me – Cindy. I always try to keep things clear and simple (like my brain, lol!). Thanks a stack. 🙂
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14/09/2011 at 2:03 pm
a straight forward theological statement…it is the prodigal story…of course this type love and acceptance is seldom truly seen this side of eternity
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14/09/2011 at 5:41 pm
Unconditional love (agape) is very rarely seen in this world, I agree, Brian, and then I think it is mainly felt by a parent for his/her child.
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14/09/2011 at 4:53 pm
In the blackest black of night, sunrise is just around the corner, Denise!
Thanks for the glimpse.
John
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14/09/2011 at 5:44 pm
That is very true, John, thank goodness. 😀
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14/09/2011 at 8:34 pm
🙂 Excellent
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14/09/2011 at 8:54 pm
Thank you Mark.
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15/02/2012 at 8:39 pm
This one could lead to great debate –
As can be seen, already has been!
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15/02/2012 at 10:41 pm
Oh, Col, I want to unite us, not divide us.
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16/02/2012 at 12:23 am
Debate and discussion can lead to unity!
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16/02/2012 at 8:16 am
You are right, Col, and I do hope it does! I was too tired to think straight, lol!
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