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Hypocracy....

Jealousy, envy, strife, lies, and, fire..... What bitter and poisoned fountains, these surely are Spewing forth both fresh and salt waters, at the very same time These houses built upon the shifting sands Tilting towards their inevitable crumblings.... Always learning but never growing, these petals of strident deceits Fragrant and putrid, mingled scents of their truth! Revealing themselves always, to the eyes which matter the most Eyes that within their blindness, they can never see? Walking along the shoreline, of tempered sight, these tempest Unaware of the approaching waves, poised, to carry them away, forever.... Such are the fruits of their instantiate labors The reaping, of this their soil blackened harvest! For a tree does not bare, olive branches with figs And hypocracy within Heavens sight, has a dire price For to be hot or cold, is one thing altogether But to be mired within the middle of a puddle of mud Is a petal of a different color, of darkened hues Razor sharp stems, spewing forth their venin As they spin within the wind.... An image of many faces, these chameleons, of disorders discerned Straw built houses, sitting upon the fault lines of eternity Biding their time, while unaware, of the storm of the centuries soon to arrive Like ivory and ebony, this twisted marble, of its own perverse Waters, pouring from its fountain, flowing in reverse.... ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ {Hypocracy!}

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Date: 2/22/2009 12:39:00 AM
another poetry gem from your fertile mind, I have plucked that dark flower, but cast it aside, thanks for sharing your thoughts, from barbara cameron
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Date: 2/21/2009 3:03:00 PM
Dear John, great work that unveils your talent with images "flowing in reverse." I agree with Vince's comments about hypocracy. And the words "mired within the middle of a puddle of mud is a petal of a different color" speaks volumes. Thanks for sharing! Love, Carolyn
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Date: 1/30/2009 6:14:00 PM
GREAT POEM...............DANIELLE
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Date: 1/29/2009 5:59:00 AM
I'm looking at some of these CEO's who use prayer and play on their employees faith to get what they want and wonder how long before He says too much and we see that cloud. I would like to go somewhere where it's warm, but not that warm. Hypocracy has invaded everything. Vince
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Date: 1/27/2009 12:46:00 PM
Another wonderful poem, John. Powerful yet, very honest and truthful in it's message and convictions. The last three lines - "Biding their time..." sums the emotions conveyed with an extra added punch! Very well penned. Peace always, John
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Date: 1/22/2009 7:14:00 PM
hi Mr Rhinem, your words capitvate your audience, i hope that you are well, take care, my friend, D-nyce
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Date: 1/22/2009 12:08:00 PM
Thank you John, for your thoughtful insight on my last poem, and wonderful comments on my other poetry.It is so appreciated that you take such time to read, and look deeper at the poetry that each of us submit.My last poem isn't my view of life most of the time, it's rather pessimistic, I know..but sometimes just looking around me, people seem often to have no direction or purpose, just busy, little bugs..no thought or hope.You are right..there is more than that.Faith love and hope abound!Carrie
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Date: 1/20/2009 12:13:00 PM
A very visual poem that flows well and contains so much wisdom. Very well written. Regards Heidie
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Date: 1/19/2009 1:23:00 PM
Wow, so right you are! Such vivid imagery also, John!:) Again, you depth reaches for the truth, and I admire that about you! Truth is important, essential to me, too. Beautiful work. Love, Sara:)
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Date: 1/18/2009 11:24:00 AM
John please read your soup mail.
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Date: 1/18/2009 10:21:00 AM
Wow, John this is a deeply powerful write that you have penned. So much truth is writen in this vivid and thought inspiring write. I love the mixture of words, of the pure and the soiled, the sweet and the foul. The effect is stunning. Awesome write, John. The coming storm led me to the verses that follow(Luke 21:34-36) Love and blessings to you always, Robin
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Date: 1/18/2009 10:05:00 AM
Hey to you, John! "Hypocracy" is a murky substance, "mired within the middle of a puddle of mud". One can only hope that the rain will fall to cleanse this, and that the sun will shine to dry its surface and warm its insides. A very profound write, John. Much symbolism, and imagery..one can only hope they're not sitting in one of these "straw built houses". Wishing you and yours the best..God bless....Love to you, Mikki
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Date: 1/18/2009 8:31:00 AM
Amazing truth here! Hypocracy plants a seed of distrust....how can one ever believe in the two faced words of a hypocrite? Your poem is powerful as always, and another reminder of the intense desire to mend the world with your poetry. Enlightens, reminds us of who we are....warts and all! Well done once again...you are an amazing teacher of the light! ~ Carrie
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Date: 1/18/2009 7:41:00 AM
This is great work John....straw houses on the fault lines of eternity....a lot of intense imagery in this one!! Thank you for the kind words on my writing..."Impacting, even if slightly, rewards immeasurably" I've been taking to the writing for about a month now...Im gaining confidence from people like yourself. Thank you so much!!!
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Date: 1/18/2009 2:56:00 AM
Hypocrits suck. there is not much worse than that. powerful write, as always, the spirit flows from your soul, well said! Love, Kristin
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Date: 1/17/2009 4:57:00 PM
Hi John, I am always amazed at the power of your words. Such strong messages - such truth. Written as only you can. BRILLIANT! love, Lainie
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Date: 1/17/2009 4:41:00 PM
Dear John, I am always taken by your words. They speak of a strong belief, and love for Jesus Christ...One day we shall all answer for our every deed, good or bad...no time for I'm sorry, please give me another chance...You always get my attention with your writes for there is much room for improvement in my life...until your next write, always, Christy
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Date: 1/17/2009 3:13:00 PM
Powerful write my dear brother John. You have the enlightening spirit my friend that speaks wonderful gifts through your soul. An instrument to impart great words of wisdom to uplift the masses.. wonderful write.
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Date: 1/17/2009 1:34:00 PM
wow john, you always blow me away with your passion, awesome write my friend. Blessings, ~Michaela~
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Date: 1/17/2009 1:15:00 PM
John this is so deep I had to read it twice to take it in. Written with such enthusiasm and descriptive pharasing and describing hypocracy with brilliant clarity. Great job. Laurie
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Date: 1/17/2009 12:38:00 PM
This powerful write touched me tremendously.WOW.. really got me thinking... Thank you so much for sharing this. You are a talented and gifted man. You seem so strong in your beliefs and desire to serve the Lord. Please just be careful my friend, when one judges another, the amount of judgment placed on others comes back to them on judgement day (so I have been told). My best regards always, Love, Lucinda
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Date: 1/17/2009 12:23:00 PM
Very passionately&excellently written by you John. It conveys such a message that I am not sure I agree with at this point. None of us are perfect. We all have shortcomings. Infact, some struggle their adult lives to uncover these masked painted on by abuse and fear. My God would not punish for bravery and courage of finding oneself (laying down denial) and striving to find a true gleam of light ... It is when we fail, when we judge another, for no one is capable of seeing another's soul. :)
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Date: 1/17/2009 11:48:00 AM
wow, its what Im saying in poetry with the poem [sooth sayers] . enjoyed scimming through it and have a great day.
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