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Sonnet 29 'Do I Know What It Means To Mindful Be'

Do I know what it means, to Mindful, be? I think it always starts, with ‘knowing when’ To stop the pouring tea, to often see The stones that sit on shoulders, hear the yen For being heard… It starts with ‘More Than Me’ And moves to ‘More Than Us’, then ‘More Than We’ Till each Life in Creation must be saved, And every Danger unto each one, braved. Do I yearn for the Possibility Transcendent that looms large in every Act? And more, do I possess Humility, The Art to not reach out when I’m not backed By Him Who Chooses, offers every Grace I’ll look for Truth, and start with my own face… _______ February 15, 2019 Submitted for: Mindfulness Poetry Contest Sponsored by: Chantelle Anne Cooke

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Date: 2/16/2019 7:39:00 PM
Another melodious and altogether lovely write from you. So glad to see this poem honored in this contest! (And all the others of late!). Congratulations!
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Andrew Fairchild
Date: 2/16/2019 8:34:00 PM
Thank you for your eloquent and kindly words! I appreciate you!
Date: 2/16/2019 3:47:00 AM
You are a great writer... presenting much to ponder with your words of wisdom. Thank you for sharing your talent. Elaine
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Andrew Fairchild
Date: 2/16/2019 3:53:00 AM
Thank you for saying it! I barely feel I know what I am doing. Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow! Mother Teresa used to say something about just being 'God's Pencil'. I guess we can present ourselves to be the pencil, but it's up to God, whether He uses it.
Date: 2/15/2019 10:45:00 PM
Brilliant verse, with truth in every line! Delightful poem, Andrew! :)
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Andrew Fairchild
Date: 2/16/2019 12:39:00 AM
Thank You!
Date: 2/15/2019 10:31:00 AM
I like where your took this challenge, Andrew. Bravo.
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Andrew Fairchild
Date: 2/15/2019 12:58:00 PM
Thank You! I liked your poem on the subject very much!

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