Long Self giving Poems

When we pleasantly stroll down
the streets or boulevards
of any historical city or town,
we  stops pensively and reflect deeply
by the magnificent monuments erected for the great;
and reading the engraved words,
we are astonished by the accomplishments
of...

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From the moment I am jarred awake by the obnoxious summoning of my electronic
sergeant,
To the time when my deep down soul tiered eyes finally close and the restless tossing
begins:
I am Me. Balancing on the edge...

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Like the Vikings who left us this word – ‘berserk’ 
some of us may have shown it through human reaction,
where we go berserk against disproportionate behaviors
such anger or infuriation that defines the immediate actions.

It’s still...

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Among ourselves as missionaries with and for the migrants,
our ministry enables us to explore God’s love for all people;
it may entail a great deal of sacrifice or total self-giving,
in pursuit of God’s kingdom being shared...

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When two people so choose
To join as one
The primary requirement is
Decide to love the beloved.

Then, as happens in love
Two become one in all things
Exclusive, self giving
especially sexually.

And in so doing
The love grows in togetherness
Open to...

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Mother, my hands have never wiped your sleep scarred eyes
Offered you the offering of blood, breast, and unshed tears
Temple of prayers found in you, sanctuary of troubled years
Hands crossless bleeding, caring for the child hope...

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Hallelujah! 
Praise the lord!
all the things that make me snore...
God welcomes you!
His house is yours!
Then why do you count the heads aboard?
Pray with us now!
You shall be free!
So why close the doors so hurriedly?
Those who...

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I the ordinary human being of flesh-and-blood,
Rise from vital self, like a flower blooming from the bud;
Make my inner self to extend its hold far from mundane,
And grow, like rosewood, tall toward the deep divine...

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We have a beautiful liturgy
so dramatic and impressive 
that one may be glued to it,
be involved and participate.

It presents a new movement,
along with its recurring theme,
a celebration of life and promises
that God, our Savior, makes...

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Working towards a goal no one else can see.
Believing in something no one else would believe in but me.
To stand up for yourself, your cause.
Hearing only your own self, giving you applause.

It doesn't matter what...

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O Blessed Virgin Mary, our Lord's servant-- so humble
Hearing your Seven Sorrows makes my heart almost crumble
I wish to imitate your loving prayers (and not mumble)


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"The Virgin Mary, humble servant of the Lord, was
open to...

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No question 
No change
Change to begin
Change to understand
Understand the defeat 
Understand the loss
Loss of hope 
Loss of self
Self defeated
Self worth
Worth trying 
Worth sharing
Sharing ideas
Sharing life
Life alone
Life of questioning 
Questioning my capability 
Questioning my expectations 
Expectations...

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Trust the unknown force that grew you,
From the joining of two cells.
Act of love, of self giving,
Thus to grow a newer self.

Trust the dark,the unseen aspects
Of the life we all do live.
Trust that there is...

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