Refined Repairs

It’s not always a silver lining sought
when the spirit of self is broken…
Much better for self 
is that gold refined touch
sent forth from the forges of heaven…
Ever humbled and grateful 
for the purity of His Love
Signed,
The Clay Pot

© Debra Squyres 2013
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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Johnson Avatar
December 12, 2014 at 11:50 AM
This is a beautiful poem at Christmas time. It so captures the reason for the season. I miss you when you're gone. I hope all is well and you are in good spirit's. Would love to read a new one of your graceful gentle charms. Wishing you a warm wonderful Christmas. Your friend Bob. Peace. :)
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January 7, 2014 at 6:20 PM
You should list under personification. This is a very well expressed piece. Biblicaly sound and beautiful.
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August 13, 2013 at 2:16 AM
- Pleased to read from you again Debra. - Good words and thoughts you share. - Beautiful! - All the best to you. - oxox / / Anne-Lise :)
Johnson Avatar
August 12, 2013 at 4:01 PM
WELL HELLOOOO! :) Sure nice to see you back in the saddle. Hey Clay, whatta ya say, your spirit is revived. Absense does make the heart grow fonder. I'm so glad that you survived. :)
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