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Beauty for Ashes

You gave beauty for ashes When my fire was burning low You gave beauty for ashes When my light was an ebbing glow. When my trust had turned to dust I dropped my sword that edged toward rust, But You gave beauty for ashes, And healing for pain You gave faith for the doubting, When my life was a fading mess You gave peace in the windstorm. Blew my mind... Peace; Through great distress. In my cloud of fire and ice You took it all, Your sacrifice. You gave beauty for ashes, , Refreshing as rain, You give beauty for ashes, And lift me again.

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Victor Buhagiar

Date: 4/19/2024 2:14:00 AM

Loved your spiritual poem. Plenty of thoughts to meditate on. Keep them coming.

Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 3/22/2024 5:07:00 PM

such a soulful poem, BJ. It resonated with me for it seemed to address the healing power of acceptance and grace. Beauty for ashes is such a delightful phrase. Your words left me with a sense of hope and resilience. Well done. Faving, have a great evening, Sara

Daniel Henry Rodgers

Date: 3/22/2024 11:36:00 AM

Dear BJ, What a soul-stirring testament to resilience and the transformative power of grace. Your words capture the profound journey from despair to the renewal of the healing and restoration found in divine love. I loved how you conveyed a sense of gratitude and awe for the beauty born from trials through poetic imagery and heartfelt expressions. This is a beacon of hope, inspiring us to find strength in adversity and embrace the promise of new beginnings. - Blessings, Daniel