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The Great I Am

There is a beauty that lies with-in
Often hidden in a world of sin

We each hold beauty in our own way
Let us all please bow our heads to pray

I once kept my beauty hid from view
Something that I shall never again do

True beauty is born with-in the soul
And nourishing that is now my goal

I love my Lord and I love your life
Yet, all of my heart belongs to my wife

As broken down as my body may be
I’m in a great deal of pain and misery

But do you know what; that’s all ok
For it is the Lord that guides my way

And he has brought me to this place
I have an awful lot pain but no disgrace

If I am the river then my Lord is the dam
My course was altered by “The Great I am”

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Abraham L

Date: 12/21/2008 10:19:00 PM

michael this is a brilliant poem. i like the last paragraph, yes God is the one who alters our steps, so true and great inspiration

Debbie Guzzi

Date: 12/14/2008 7:28:00 PM

Thanks for you comments on "Hello Mary-Lou?" glad it made you nostalgic. I each there about for times aweek. I enjoyed the poem above especially the last two lines! God Bless Happy Holy Days-Debbie

James Foulk

Date: 12/1/2008 11:58:00 AM

very beautiful and so true. a great message.

Margaret Okubo

Date: 11/28/2008 6:00:00 AM

Just beautiful and very inspiring Michael.Those words ring with such conviction. Don't forget to thank the Lord for every pain and suffering that you have to endure. Pain and suffering keep us on a closer walk with God.Imagine how Christ suffered for us , yet He was sinless.

Diane Christian

Date: 11/24/2008 11:44:00 AM

this is a beautiful poem, God is the great i am, he altered my course too, thanks for your feeed back on my poem freedom, we are justified through The blood of Jesus JUST AS IF I'D NEVER SINNED, God bless you from diane

Christopher Higgins

Date: 11/24/2008 9:16:00 AM

Michael thank you for your honesty with the comments you wrote on my piece. I was deeply moved by them. Your poems always move me. They are words written with such love and care. Hope this day will bring you much joy. Chris.

Sharon Winter

Date: 11/24/2008 8:42:00 AM

Michael, you have no idea how much that means to me, and how needed your thoughtful comment is this morning. Let me say to you, you are a light in my life. An unexpected warmth and joy, for which I will ever be so grateful. Always close in my heart. Love you, Shar xoxo

Chitra Lakhera

Date: 11/23/2008 12:15:00 AM

Michael, this is another outstanding write from you. Very beautiful in its message. The words of hope and faith are scattered in. Very uplifting and from YOU!! Lots of blessings to you and your family! Always, Chitra

Michael Torres

Date: 11/22/2008 10:49:00 AM

Michael I wish you and your loving family the truest love that I can possibly give. I have pain in my heart also going through a very emotioanl period. I know in my heart that you are a good man and I am not perfect and I have made mistakes but I want you to know that I sincerely know you are genuine a wonderful father and husband a man who ahs overcome so much. I want you to know that my loving arems are extending out to hold you and comfort you. If Idont see you someday I will see you cont

Michaela Payne

Date: 11/22/2008 8:43:00 AM

Michael this was beautiful the last couplet was just amazing and closed the poem perfectly. A truly uplifting piece Michael :) You always make my day when I read one of your poems Be blessed ~Michaela~

Brian Strand

Date: 11/22/2008 8:26:00 AM

Beautiful poetry and form Michael.Rgds Brian & thanks for your welcome comments

Sharon Winter

Date: 11/22/2008 5:56:00 AM

Michael, you are truly amazing. I LOVE this beautiful write. Ok, I know I love all your poetry, but the "Great I Am" is just a brilliant phrase carrying so much. I, too live with daily pain but my philosophy is it could be worse, and eventually it will be, here on earth anyway. So my joy is like yours, grateful for every single moment, the love of my husband and children, the beautiful earth and God above, of course. Happy holiday dear friend. With love, Shar

Christy Hardy

Date: 11/22/2008 4:41:00 AM

When The Lord is in our life, we are cleaned from the inside out. Even though our bodies get weak, our Faith is strong...please tell your beautiful family hello for me, have a great Thanksgiving, and thank you for being my friend....always, Christy

Kristin Reynolds

Date: 11/22/2008 3:53:00 AM

I faithfilled write worthy of praise. many blessings this holiday season to you and yours, love Kristin :)