Ashes To Ashes

Ashes to ashes
Dust to dust
Is this all that remains
Of us

There is beauty in ashes
For they remember the burn
The passion that lit them
So much did they learn

It’s so easy in this world
To keep looking inside
But it’s only through loving others
That the true gift resides

Pray, praise, laugh, sing
Hold hands that ached to be touched
To turn your attention to the needs of others
God’s reward to you will be much

Humble yourself and prepare to serve
Look for other’s pain
So many forgotten and thrown away
Find the one that needs to feel love and loose the heavy chains

Look deep into eyes of the people you see
Don’t pass by so quickly there may be a need
Are they questioning,  seeking or do their eyes plead
You may be the one that God asks to intercede

The joy of serving is becoming a lost art
But the Father beckons us to come play a part
Your reward will be great, your heart will soar
And the day will come soon you will walk with the Lord
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009


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Date: 2/6/2009 4:46:00 AM
This is beautiful, Laurie! This overflows with the love of Christ, who gave His life for us. We should always treat others by His example and this lovely and heartfelt piece is a great example of this love. Awesome write! Thank you for your kind words, Laurie. Knowing my son sleeps in Christ has been a great comfort to me. (it has been 7yrs.). But you never forget. Loveudu too, Robin
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Date: 2/3/2009 10:33:00 AM
very nice! Love your poems!
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Date: 1/16/2009 12:22:00 PM
Thank you for sharing this poem it fills lost in a spiritual way
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Date: 1/8/2009 6:57:00 PM
"Beautiful!"~Such wonderful words of wisdom dear lady! "Hello Precious & Blessed Laurie Ginn!"~I could feel the sincerety & love within this write! And so much truth, to the need of so many within this world! I hope that your evening is going well for you dear! And I loved this write!~"Love & Warmth To You & Your Loves, Always, John!":)
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Date: 1/7/2009 3:56:00 AM
'...look for other's pain,' ...those who have suffered have a sixth sense in spotting the suffering of others. A splendid piece with a most significant message! BRAVO Laurie! Best wishes, Keith
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Date: 1/6/2009 3:35:00 PM
There is beauty in ashes...for they remember the burn....an outstanding line in a great poem! So about this Alf thing....hate is such a strong word! = ) Come on, I was 6...cut me some slack?
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Date: 1/5/2009 9:20:00 PM
Thank you Laurie. . . hope you find others in here: http://www.mattia.ca/skykite/skykite.html :-)
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Date: 1/5/2009 7:08:00 PM
ha ha. just read this after reading your comment. related poems. really nice stuff. i hope you always treasure service of the Lord ..Nick
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Date: 1/5/2009 6:38:00 PM
Thanks for your comment But I was in the middle of posting it and It was for a friend of Mine. Great work by the way...Raul
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