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The Real Meaning of Love

I have never been to Calvary Nor trod Jerusalem’s path I did not suffer the crown of thorns nor felt the Roman’s wrath I did not see Judas’ kiss as he betrayed our Lord Nor Peter’s thrice denial of the Master he adored I never felt the weight of the Cross nor heard the jeers of the crowd I never flinched when He passed by His body bloodied but unbowed. His hands and feet were pierced with nails but I was not there to see The agony He suffered as He lay dying on the tree But although I was not there to help Him on his way I cling to the last words He uttered on that day For He forgave his captors...forgave us sinners too There is no greater love than this... He gave his life for you! Copyright2002 Beatrice Boyle (All rights reserved) For Brian's Aspect of Love Contest

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Date: 7/25/2011 7:16:00 PM
Congrats on 1st Place, Bea. Nice going. luv Ralph
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Beatrice Boyle
Date: 7/25/2011 7:26:00 PM
Thank you so much Ralph for reading and commenting. Bea
Date: 7/25/2011 3:03:00 PM
Congrats Beatrice on your first place win with this excellent entry in the contest luv.. continued success..
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Beatrice Boyle
Date: 7/25/2011 7:28:00 PM
Thank you Linda-Marie...I'm still way behind in replying to everyone....I'm always surprised to see I've won anything as I always hear it from the comments first! Hope everyone bears with me...I'm grateful to everyone for taking the time to comment! Love, Bea
Date: 7/23/2011 10:24:00 PM
Very lovely, Beatrice. Congratulations. Love, Joyce
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Date: 7/22/2011 10:33:00 AM
Congrats on your win, Bea. Nice going. xxxRalph
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Date: 7/22/2011 9:58:00 AM
Congratulations on your well deserved win in Brian Strand's contest "Aspects Of Love" contest Beatrice. Love, Carol
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Date: 7/22/2011 7:25:00 AM
Happy weekend and thank you for sharing your wonderful poetry with us once again Beatrice. I am going to try and write some entries for the contests this weekend also. It is still so hot and humid here but we might get some relief next week. Wishing you a weekend filled with joy and inspiration. Love, Carol
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Date: 7/21/2011 7:29:00 PM
Bea, This is so good. yes, I enjoyed this so much.hugs
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Date: 7/21/2011 3:14:00 PM
Very expressive of your faith..Enjoyed reading your work this eve..Sara
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Sara Kendrick
Date: 7/21/2011 3:15:00 PM
Good luck in the contest with this one that should grab Brian's attention..Sara

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