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Casting Stones

You're not apart from others my friend Nor have you been, by God, forsaken. For in each past lay memories that rend Leaving us depressed with psyche shaken. God alone knows our past, no other man, Though many may know some tiniest part. In attempting to judge us because they can They look past the goodness in our heart. They fail to see that inner part not showing The many things that God has always known. Perhaps the price we pay is in our knowing The disbursement for mistakes we've sown. But in our hearts we must learn to forgive Others, for the wrongs directed our way. Then ourselves, for we've but one life to live And aren't privy to life's moment or our day. By God's design, the only perfect person, died on the cross- Written for a special friend, Shirlene

Copyright © | Year Posted 2008




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Date: 8/14/2009 4:16:00 PM
Tom, I am astounded by this piece! It speaks (so eloquently) of the beliefs that I, myself, hold dear. I firmly believe that being non-judgemental and forgiving is the only way we can love ourselves and one another the way that God loves us. Bravo, and congratulations on your piece being featured this week! Donna
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Date: 8/14/2009 1:02:00 PM
Congratulations on your featured poem! Laura :)
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Date: 8/14/2009 1:33:00 AM
Nicely written. Sara
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Date: 8/12/2009 6:08:00 PM
Congrats on the feature, Tom. Vince
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Date: 8/12/2009 1:52:00 AM
Congratulations on your featured poem. Keep writing. Sara
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Date: 8/11/2009 1:17:00 PM
Congratulations on your poetry being featured this week>>James
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Date: 8/11/2009 3:59:00 AM
a great write, congratulations on your featured poem God bless you from diane
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Date: 8/10/2009 5:22:00 AM
Tom - I wish to congratulate you on having your poetry featured this week – God bless you, MJ
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Date: 8/10/2009 4:27:00 AM
Congratulations on your poetry being featured this week Tom. Love, Carol
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Date: 8/9/2009 12:42:00 PM
Congratulations on being featured, Tom. Keep writing! DAS-J
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Date: 8/9/2009 10:56:00 AM
So much truth in your words. Blessings to you for sharing this inspirational poem with us. Nice dedication and use of rhyme. Congratulations on being featured this week. Keep on writing! Karen
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