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That we are slaves is in dispute,
autonomy the bitter root,
that grows into a putrid fruit,
inedible and sick.
The cultural philosophy,
the tainted lens through which we see,
unexamined, just believed,
an old illusionist's trick.
I am in chains; I know its true,
fettered desire is nothing new,
once shackled to sin and now to You!
Who brought fire to this lifeless wick.
-Beasley
[B]Manley Beasley[/B]
Southern Baptist Convention
Fayetteville, Arkansas
[B]Wir sein pettler. Hoc est verum (We are beggars. This is true.).--Luther's dying words[/B]
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Nice!
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ManleyBeasley (01-05-2009)
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Very nice!
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ManleyBeasley (01-05-2009)
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Thanks. I'm trying to write poetry to become better at communicating doctrine in ways that grab people's attention.
[B]Manley Beasley[/B]
Southern Baptist Convention
Fayetteville, Arkansas
[B]Wir sein pettler. Hoc est verum (We are beggars. This is true.).--Luther's dying words[/B]
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Great idea only I am not poetic, so my good looks will have to do
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Christusregnat (01-07-2009), ManleyBeasley (01-07-2009), steven-nemes (01-07-2009)
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Very good poem, man.
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ManleyBeasley (01-07-2009)
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That's beautiful, sir. You've got some talent.
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ManleyBeasley (01-07-2009)
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Martin,Originally Posted by Martin Marsh
Great idea only I am not poetic, so my good looks will have to do
Can you post some of your good looks? I'm tired of the bad ones
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Very nice. Someone needs to put this to music.
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ManleyBeasley (01-07-2009)
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ThanksMartin,Great idea only I am not poetic, so my good looks will have to do
Can you post some of your good looks? I'm tired of the bad ones
Adam
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Great idea only I am not poetic, so my good looks will have to do
[B]Manley Beasley[/B]
Southern Baptist Convention
Fayetteville, Arkansas
[B]Wir sein pettler. Hoc est verum (We are beggars. This is true.).--Luther's dying words[/B]
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It's very good, thank you for sharing. I find the last stanza particularly powerful and beautiful.
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ManleyBeasley (01-11-2009)
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to those who commented on the poem.
soli Deo gloria!
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ManleyBeasley (01-11-2009)
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Poetry does help you become more fluent in communicating. Good job!
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ManleyBeasley (01-11-2009)
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I appreciate the encouragement! Thanks
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Southern Baptist Convention
Fayetteville, Arkansas
[B]Wir sein pettler. Hoc est verum (We are beggars. This is true.).--Luther's dying words[/B]
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Hey, that's good!
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