From out of the Grayness
Viewing comments for Chapter 19 "A Teacher's Prayer"Reaching from the gray areas to understand life
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Comment from val fitchie
elegant and rich with a thousand metaphors and Especially unique with the computer taking the place of the Holy book. You're back in the saddle and you ain't horsin' around
reply by the author on 18-Nov-2013
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elegant and rich with a thousand metaphors and Especially unique with the computer taking the place of the Holy book. You're back in the saddle and you ain't horsin' around
Comment Written 18-Nov-2013
reply by the author on 18-Nov-2013
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Thanks so much again Val....you're the best!!!
Comment from Eleanor Buron
Yes, you could say Homer, the poet was a teacher. In the work of art - and poetry is such - a universal truth makes its appearance - and that truth is what teaches. The poet is in a way used to bring this truth about. I prayed your poem and it has power.
reply by the author on 14-Nov-2013
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Yes, you could say Homer, the poet was a teacher. In the work of art - and poetry is such - a universal truth makes its appearance - and that truth is what teaches. The poet is in a way used to bring this truth about. I prayed your poem and it has power.
Comment Written 12-Nov-2013
reply by the author on 14-Nov-2013
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Dear Eleanor: Thank you so very much for your thoughtful and kind review! I am truly honored by your touching remarks as well as your sharing of this prayer. Your words have very special meaning to me....Blessings! Vance
Comment from Maureen's Pen
Hi Vance,
So nice to see you back and writing my friend.
Your guidance in this post is filled with great imagery and examples to shine a brighter light on our path.
Well penned - I enjoyed reading it.
Thanks for sharing.
Maureen
reply by the author on 14-Nov-2013
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Hi Vance,
So nice to see you back and writing my friend.
Your guidance in this post is filled with great imagery and examples to shine a brighter light on our path.
Well penned - I enjoyed reading it.
Thanks for sharing.
Maureen
Comment Written 12-Nov-2013
reply by the author on 14-Nov-2013
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Dear Maureen: my most sincere gratitude for your kind words and encouragement. It is always a very special treat to hear from you! I hope you are well and look forward to reading more of your wonderful works. Blessings: Vance
Comment from Newsome
A very well written poem. It speaks so much wisdom. I have often wondered about free will as it seems life would be simpler if God hadn't given us so much latitude. However, I think you have given me an answer:
But I know you have a reason for free will
And understand I will make many wrong choices
And perhaps this is your intent for my learning
Yes- I think you have it right!
Well done!
Newsome
reply by the author on 14-Nov-2013
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A very well written poem. It speaks so much wisdom. I have often wondered about free will as it seems life would be simpler if God hadn't given us so much latitude. However, I think you have given me an answer:
But I know you have a reason for free will
And understand I will make many wrong choices
And perhaps this is your intent for my learning
Yes- I think you have it right!
Well done!
Newsome
Comment Written 12-Nov-2013
reply by the author on 14-Nov-2013
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Thanks so much for your very kind and encouraging words...so much appreciated! Certainly free will is a two edge sword and both of them are very, very, sharp! Blessings! Vance
Comment from Selina Stambi
A powerful prayer, Vance. You had me holding my breath and exhaling only at the final Amen.
Beautiful, impactful - and so worshipful.
God be with you this week, my friend - amen. :)
It becomes so much harder to swim(,) chasing tiny waves
reply by the author on 12-Nov-2013
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A powerful prayer, Vance. You had me holding my breath and exhaling only at the final Amen.
Beautiful, impactful - and so worshipful.
God be with you this week, my friend - amen. :)
It becomes so much harder to swim(,) chasing tiny waves
Comment Written 11-Nov-2013
reply by the author on 12-Nov-2013
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Thank you so very much for your kind and encouraging review. I truly appreciate your thoughts and good wishes! Blessings to you my friend! Vance
Comment from Gert sherwood
So nice to see you posting His Grayness
A beautiful prayer not only teachers can say this prayer I love this--
I know you have a reason for free will
And understand I will make many wrong choices
And perhaps this is your intent for my learning
Yet God, as I age in my deep pool of experiences
Gert
reply by the author on 11-Nov-2013
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So nice to see you posting His Grayness
A beautiful prayer not only teachers can say this prayer I love this--
I know you have a reason for free will
And understand I will make many wrong choices
And perhaps this is your intent for my learning
Yet God, as I age in my deep pool of experiences
Gert
Comment Written 11-Nov-2013
reply by the author on 11-Nov-2013
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Hi Gert: so nice to hear from you and thanks for the kind remarks, so much appreciated. I've been on a roller coaster of life events from business to family health matters with no time for poetry so I'm hopeful life will level out a bit and I can have time for my cherished poetry. Thanks again and blessings to you Vance,
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You are so welcome Vance.
Gert
Comment from vkmack
What a noble and lovely prayer this is. I am both a teacher and a poet (plus a lot of other things around the edges, just as you say) and this just speaks to me on so many levels. I've lost track of how many times I've found myself floundering in "whys," instead of standing in gratitude or flourishing in productivity. I have to pull myself up short, and it's not the easiest thing to do.
Favorite lines:
It becomes so much harder to swim chasing tiny waves
Of hopes, dreams, wishes, and mostly fears of being able
To keep my life afloat with the energy of purpose left only
With the buoyancy of loving to create and to teach
I have been a teacher for years, but I am taking some time away to write and do other things in this life; it's so short. I felt as though you tapped right in to what I needed to read/hear tonight.
Thanks for this lovely poem. I'm grateful that you shared. Excellent free verse. Loved it.
reply by the author on 11-Nov-2013
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What a noble and lovely prayer this is. I am both a teacher and a poet (plus a lot of other things around the edges, just as you say) and this just speaks to me on so many levels. I've lost track of how many times I've found myself floundering in "whys," instead of standing in gratitude or flourishing in productivity. I have to pull myself up short, and it's not the easiest thing to do.
Favorite lines:
It becomes so much harder to swim chasing tiny waves
Of hopes, dreams, wishes, and mostly fears of being able
To keep my life afloat with the energy of purpose left only
With the buoyancy of loving to create and to teach
I have been a teacher for years, but I am taking some time away to write and do other things in this life; it's so short. I felt as though you tapped right in to what I needed to read/hear tonight.
Thanks for this lovely poem. I'm grateful that you shared. Excellent free verse. Loved it.
Comment Written 11-Nov-2013
reply by the author on 11-Nov-2013
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Thank you so much for this really moving review. You have touched MY heart in knowing these thoughts are shared in a positive way. I did have some reservation about exposing such deep personal thoughts but you have renewed my faith in being willing to do so always. I know that now if there is only ONE person who will benefit, I will continue. Bless you for your most sincere and personal thoughts. Vance
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Oh Vance, thank you. Your work is so appreciated. Have a wonderful night.
Vista Kay
Comment from Carolyn 'Deaton' Stephens
Your poem is very well written and it is easy to see you have put your heart into it. We often as human beings, His greatest creation, falter before Him as we try to pray. I am thankful indeed that He knows our needs, even before we ask. I appreciated your last line...as a poet, a son, father, brother, etc. and finally your servant. Wonderful expression of humility. Nicely done, Carolyn
reply by the author on 11-Nov-2013
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Your poem is very well written and it is easy to see you have put your heart into it. We often as human beings, His greatest creation, falter before Him as we try to pray. I am thankful indeed that He knows our needs, even before we ask. I appreciated your last line...as a poet, a son, father, brother, etc. and finally your servant. Wonderful expression of humility. Nicely done, Carolyn
Comment Written 10-Nov-2013
reply by the author on 11-Nov-2013
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Dear Carolyn: thank you and bless you for this wonderful feedback! I'm so grateful to know that these words and thoughts are meaningful to others and thanks to you I will continue to have faith that love really works. Vance
Comment from reconciled
Hey Fox...good to see you old friend...-smile- exceptional prayer poem pf reassurance..um...confirmation. Once upon a time....I had move mountain high faith. His providence and protection....times teaching the hardening by witnessing evil perpetrated and left unpunished...um...not even acknowledged.....has left a caution sign....and I hate it....more than anything really. I ahh wrote a poem about Ann Frank........always her story moved me complete...but...while writing...it was Otto....who......troubled me.....if I were him....I think I would hate God.....forgive me......-headshake- I would so much like to know how or if he ever resolved that.....in the end...I am wondering if it is in the suffering of all these indignities He finds who loves Him and who does not.....just seems like He could reach out stop a few things ...ya know Vance.......ahhh hell cheer up...haha ...very good to see you sir love you Michael
reply by the author on 11-Nov-2013
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Hey Fox...good to see you old friend...-smile- exceptional prayer poem pf reassurance..um...confirmation. Once upon a time....I had move mountain high faith. His providence and protection....times teaching the hardening by witnessing evil perpetrated and left unpunished...um...not even acknowledged.....has left a caution sign....and I hate it....more than anything really. I ahh wrote a poem about Ann Frank........always her story moved me complete...but...while writing...it was Otto....who......troubled me.....if I were him....I think I would hate God.....forgive me......-headshake- I would so much like to know how or if he ever resolved that.....in the end...I am wondering if it is in the suffering of all these indignities He finds who loves Him and who does not.....just seems like He could reach out stop a few things ...ya know Vance.......ahhh hell cheer up...haha ...very good to see you sir love you Michael
Comment Written 10-Nov-2013
reply by the author on 11-Nov-2013
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Michael: your profound thoughts, words, and emotions are so very important to me as you have touched every fiber of my being with your many beautiful works. YOU ARE TRULY A GIFTED SOUL with a purpose that you are fulfilling very well and honorably. I'm so very glad to have you as a friend (you feel like a son) and I do love you as a son!! We have much to teach and many challenges to save our quickly rotting world. All that will do it is LOVE AND GRATITUDE!! Be well and safe and GOD BLESS YOU SON! FOX
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tHANK YOU MY FRIEND...FOR REAL....LOVE YOU-
Comment from michaelcahill
I am so very happy to see a posting from you. You were one of the first to great me here and make me feel welcome. I enjoyed this piece very much. You indeed hit at the heart of what many of us feel. You do so with great poetic expertise as well. I love how you refer to deep pools of experience as you swim chasing tiny waves. What a wonderful image that places in my heart and mind. Excellent. A beautiful piece. Welcome back, mikey
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reply by the author on 10-Nov-2013
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I am so very happy to see a posting from you. You were one of the first to great me here and make me feel welcome. I enjoyed this piece very much. You indeed hit at the heart of what many of us feel. You do so with great poetic expertise as well. I love how you refer to deep pools of experience as you swim chasing tiny waves. What a wonderful image that places in my heart and mind. Excellent. A beautiful piece. Welcome back, mikey
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Comment Written 10-Nov-2013
reply by the author on 10-Nov-2013
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Michael: thank you so much for your very kind and heartfelt words! I'm so glad to hear from you and hope I will be able to spend more time with poetry and less time with life's seemingly endless challenges. Thanks again for the inspiration.. Vance
