Notes About The Poem

A Strong Flame flickers 
In the distance
Moving toward you
When it is time to shine,
Shine.
When the time has come
To dim your lights, be silent, 
Speak with your eyes and heart.
Watch the new amber radiate in the midst.
Flickering flames are approaching; 
Some have come to refuel you. 
Prepare to welcome their glowing energy. 
Receive them well. 
When the givers of the new light
Come to embrace you,let them !
Remember: For all things, there is a season.
"You cannot forever be the giver", 
become humble, as a gracious 
receiver is also blessed.
Let them give, for it is written. 
"It is more blessed to give, than to receive". 
What is hidden in the passage is. 
"Not allowing a person to give, 
because of your pride, 
is also cheating them out of their blessing”.
“Let them who hold the strong flames,
now restore you,".
And be grateful.!

 

Gracious Receiver

A Strong Flame flickers 
In the distance
Moving toward you
When it is time to shine,
Shine.
When the time has come
To dim your lights, be silent, 
Speak with your eyes and heart.
Watch the new amber radiate in the midst.
Flickering flames are approaching; 
Some have come to refuel you. 
Prepare to welcome their glowing energy. 
Receive them well. 
When the givers of the new light
Come to embrace you,let them !
Remember: For all things, there is a season.
"You cannot forever be the giver", 
become humble, as a gracious 
receiver is also blessed.
Let them give, for it is written. 
"It is more blessed to give, than to receive". 
What is hidden in the passage is. 
"Not allowing a person to give, 
because of your pride, 
is also cheating them out of their blessing”.
“Let them who hold the strong flames,
now restore you,".
And be grateful.!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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Lindley Avatar
August 9, 2017 at 7:19 PM
STRONG MESSAGE, WELL DELIVERED. A pleasure to read this fine poem.. A fav.....
Acquah Avatar
August 10, 2017 at 1:20 PM
The one who understands this must use to giving and now understands the blessing in receiving (smile)..thank you for commenting.
Mhangwa Avatar
July 30, 2017 at 12:06 PM
Nice work here Vicki!!!
Acquah Avatar
July 30, 2017 at 5:34 PM
So appreciated ??
Sands Avatar
July 24, 2017 at 7:01 PM
Excellent Vicki! I love it :)
Acquah Avatar
July 30, 2017 at 5:36 PM
Your comment makes it all worthwhile my friend thank you.
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