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Dowling · Frequent Guest Joined: 17 Feb 2006 Posts: 67 Location: UK

Look into my eyes,
tell me what do you see?
A woman of pure hate,
or a woman in need?

Of love that was denied?
And then pass judgement on me..
for it is then you will see,
I'm like you, trying to breathe.

Dowling

yorbcbud · Posted: Mon Mar 20, 2006 10:18 am Post subject:

I have a little something for all to read.

Go placidly amid the noise and haste, & remember what peace there may be in silence.
As far as possible be on good terms with all persons.
Speak your truth quietly & clearly; and listen to others, even the dull and ignorant; they too have their story.

Avoid loud & agressive persons, they are vexations to the spirit.
If you compare yourself with others, you may become vain & bitter; for always there will be greater and lessor persons than yourself.
Enjoy your achievements as well as your plans.
Keep interested in your own career, however humble; it is a real possession in the changing fortunes of time.
Exercise caution in your business affairs; for the world is full of trickery.
But let this not blind you to what virtue there is; many people strive for
high ideals; Be yourself.

Especially, do not feign affection.
Neither be cynical about love; for in the face of all aridity & disenchantment it transcends time and space.
Take kindly the counsel of the years, gracefully surrendering the things of youth.

Nurture strength of Spirit to shield you in sudden misfortune.
But do not distress yourself with imaginings.
Many fears are born of fatigue and loneliness.
Beyond a wholesome disipline, be gentle with yourself.
You are a child of the universe, no less than the trees & the stars; you have a right to be here.
And whether or not it is clear to you no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should.

Therefore be at peace with God, whatever you conceive God to be, and whatever your labors & aspirations, in the noisy confusion of life keep
peace with your soul.
With all its shame, drudgery & broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world.
Be Careful. Take Care. Strive to be Happy.

cdnexpat · Posted: Mon Mar 20, 2006 11:52 am Post subject:

Good posts, from both of you. peace and understanding. Very Happy

Bob

yorbcbud · Posted: Mon Mar 20, 2006 10:29 pm Post subject:

Dowling. I found another thought you might like, while we are talking about these sort of things. Cool

'In the Name of God' by Louis Littlefair

When a child who is hungry and thirsty,
Cries out in great pain
‘Allah, be merciful, send me some water,
Send me some grain. ’
Does the great Jehovah turn away in disdain?

When a child cries out in anguish
In the cold and bitter dark of night,
‘Jehovah take pity, send me some blankets
And an Angel for light.’
Does the great Allah, turn away from his plight,
Just because the name just wasn’t quite right?

When a child cries out from the slums of this world,
‘Dear Jesus, save me, I am alone and I am weak.’
Do the great lords, Brahma and Vishnu, say,
‘Sorry, whom did you say you seek,
No, nobody of that name here,
Perhaps you should try again later,
Maybe next week.’

When a child cries out on the long and weary track,
‘Brahma, Vishnu, Lords!
I am lost and in the wilderness
And can’t find my way back,
Give me direction Lords, to show me the road,
Lighten my burdens Great Lords,
Lighten my load.’
Does the great Lord Jesus,
The Blessed Saviour of mankind, say
‘Well, I would really, really like to help you child
But the problem is, you see,
You are un-baptised
And by the way that you speak, it is obvious to me,
That you are not one of mine.
So after careful consideration, I feel I must in these circumstances,
You understand, most respectfully decline.’

Isn’t the great and powerful God of the Universe
Above all of this!
He hears the widow and the orphans in their plight,
Whether they are
MUSLIM, JEW, HINDU, CHRISTIAN
YELLOW, RED, BLACK OR WHITE
No matter the address given
And even if the name
Just wasn’t quite right.

vitalsigns · Lounge Wizard Joined: 25 Dec 2004 Posts: 2784

TO DOWLING

Look into my eyes,
tell me what do you see?
A girl from Ukraine,
or a girl from BC?

Of love that was received
From Jesus, the Lord, from above
For it is then you will see,
I am like you, trying to just be.

Dowling · Frequent Guest Joined: 17 Feb 2006 Posts: 67 Location: UK

Excellent poem, yorbcbud, and very true..

TO VITALSIGNS

I look into your eyes,
let me tell you what I see..
I see the pretty young woman
that I wished I could be.

So then you talk about love,
of a pure life that was allowed,
and as much as I want it,
it's bodies that litter my ground.

evil_dudette · Posted: Tue Mar 21, 2006 1:33 pm Post subject:

dowling r u muslim ??????

Dowling · Frequent Guest Joined: 17 Feb 2006 Posts: 67 Location: UK

If I was, you shouldn't sound so surprised.

Russia has millions of Muslims and many regions which are exclusively so.

evil_dudette · Posted: Tue Mar 21, 2006 1:37 pm Post subject:

nop i was just curious Smile

i hope my ques wasnt rude Cool

yorbcbud · Posted: Wed Mar 22, 2006 3:20 am Post subject:

Don't sweat it, Evil one. Dowlings cool. When I saw the pic, I asked if she had explosives around her waist.
You're a little young to be that evil, aren't u? Twisted Evil

vitalsigns · Lounge Wizard Joined: 25 Dec 2004 Posts: 2784

TO MY BEST FRIEND DOWLING

I look into your eyes,
and all I can see is pain
A woman who once was alive
Now lives in the shadow of death

So when you talk about hate,
of a pure hate that is in your heart,
As much as I want to understand,
I'm convinced, you have lost your mind.

evil_dudette · Posted: Wed Mar 22, 2006 12:09 pm Post subject: