~ the Narrow Roads Discerning ~

~ At last! ~ At last! As a sweet rejoinder to Him my soul cried out aloud, at last, as I marveled in the benignity of my Lord. For imparting to me, the liberal blessing of my life ... and for giving me His eternal assurances. For delivering me ... returning me to a veracious, and overt; amenable position-of-hope-and faith in Him. Yes-for-purging-and lifting; empowering and molding ... maturing me, indemnifying me in His certitude, and enduring graciously the-horrid-penalty; of my willful prides contumacy. For ne’er to trammel the ambling of my committed volition. In the greater wisdom and grace of their instruction I willingly did revolt in sheer defiance before His tender eyes of mercy. (Amid the futile campaign, (of my own bitterness)). Distinguishing only those weary days apart from the welcome and gentle fervor, of His embrace; and so, through this detachment, and His patient hands my heart’s longing was brought to know compassion and to be absolvitory. As written on my heart, and being able ... today, and thankful to Him to see. Of the many roads I have peregrinated down, illuminated upon this narrow path, of God’s all-inclusive way ... it is all I ~ have come to truly discern, of an aeolian peace. ~
The words of this poem, form the reference in shape and idea; of a heavenly amphora.
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October 6, 2009 at 12:37 PM
James, nice shape and congratulations on making the first round of the contest...Raul
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September 26, 2009 at 11:29 AM
James, I just wanted to drop by and add--Congratulations on making it through the first round in the contest. Good luck in the finals! Karen
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September 24, 2009 at 1:06 PM
Great work, James! Congratulations on being in the round-one finals! Love, Carolyn
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September 24, 2009 at 12:02 PM
Congratulations on your poem making it through the first round.Wishing you the best in the finals James. Love, Carol
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August 29, 2009 at 8:49 AM
This is a wonderful, awesome piece; I love every bit of it. You are such a great poet. Please keep writing and congrats on your poem being featured this week. Hope to read more of your wonderful poems. You are great JAMES ! Adeleke
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August 28, 2009 at 5:03 PM
Congratulations on your poetry being featured this week, excellent shape>>James
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August 27, 2009 at 8:45 AM
Excellent indeed, nice shape too
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August 24, 2009 at 7:57 AM
Mr. Long ,..Great poem Sir,...I love this faithful message !!! james
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August 24, 2009 at 4:05 AM
congratulations on your featured poem God bless you from diane
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August 24, 2009 at 4:02 AM
Congratulations on your poetry being featured this week James. Love, Carol
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August 23, 2009 at 5:16 PM
Beautiful in format and message. Blessings to you for sharing this inspirational poem with us. Congratulations on having it featured. I wish you ongoing success with your writing. Karen
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March 29, 2009 at 8:49 AM
A very loving poem that speaks well of your great faith, James!
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