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[aid] => mick
[title] => On the Shore of the Ocean
[time] => 2004-06-11 16:56:20
[hometext] => My view of judgement day.
[bodytext] => The billows roll across the grey sky
on the beach of eternity.
The people stand in silence together,
the cursed and the captives free.
The waters of the ocean roll in;
the flood of a father's tears.
The tome of remembrance is opened
a copendium of all man's years.
A throne sits by the ocean
regal and grand in appearance.
A man sits in stature of greatness
shining with great magnificence.
The name of a person is called out
to stand before this man.
Each one comes forth and is talked to
each person given his chance.
The waves sweep in from the ocean;
they carry the wicked away
but not before more tears are added
God grieved each person not saved.
Tear drops welled up in my soul
as I saw the actions he took.
With anguished heart I turned away
I could no longer look.
He showed such love and graciousness
even for those who perished
How could I not do the same;
to those I love and cherish?
[comments] => 13
[counter] => 277
[topic] => 19
[informant] => Archie
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[alanguage] => english
[acomm] => 0
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[pollID] => 0
[score] => 36
[ratings] => 8
[editpoem] => 1
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[topicname] => InspirationalPoems
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On the Shore of the Ocean
Contributed by
Archie
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Friday, 11th June 2004 @ 04:56:20 PM in AEST
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The billows roll across the grey sky
on the beach of eternity.
The people stand in silence together,
the cursed and the captives free.
The waters of the ocean roll in;
the flood of a father's tears.
The tome of remembrance is opened
a copendium of all man's years.
A throne sits by the ocean
regal and grand in appearance.
A man sits in stature of greatness
shining with great magnificence.
The name of a person is called out
to stand before this man.
Each one comes forth and is talked to
each person given his chance.
The waves sweep in from the ocean;
they carry the wicked away
but not before more tears are added
God grieved each person not saved.
Tear drops welled up in my soul
as I saw the actions he took.
With anguished heart I turned away
I could no longer look.
He showed such love and graciousness
even for those who perished
How could I not do the same;
to those I love and cherish?
Copyright ©
Archie
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2004-06-11 16:56:20]
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Re: On the Shore of the Ocean
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by emystar on
Friday, 11th June 2004 @ 05:14:05 PM AEST
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Very interesting thoughts.
Luv, huggs,
emy |
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Re: On the Shore of the Ocean
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by yellow_sundragon on
Friday, 11th June 2004 @ 06:37:09 PM AEST
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A very heartfelt poem, Archie, and obviously on a topic that you care strongly about...
Thanks for sharing it with us... Maybe we can gain a little bit of insight on this...
Jaime |
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Re: On the Shore of the Ocean
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by Rakerman1999 on
Friday, 11th June 2004 @ 06:46:07 PM AEST
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That sir, was spellbinding to me. A very vivid mental image of the judgment we will all surely face one day.
excellent and inspirational
very well written
Larry |
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Re: On the Shore of the Ocean
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by Former_Member on
Friday, 11th June 2004 @ 08:39:32 PM AEST
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Beautiful thoughts revealed here, Archie, my friend. I truly hope it is this simple and loving.
Rita |
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Re: On the Shore of the Ocean
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by PumpkinPie on
Friday, 11th June 2004 @ 11:20:46 PM AEST
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So sad yet so very powerful in every way..I really liked your flow with each verse and the vivid way it was engraved in my mind.Very well done!~*5 stars*~
PumpkinPie |
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Re: On the Shore of the Ocean
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by ladyfawn on
Saturday, 12th June 2004 @ 05:50:12 AM AEST
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very well written, archie, beautiful images:) hugs n' love nessa
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Re: On the Shore of the Ocean
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by wray on
Saturday, 12th June 2004 @ 06:44:33 AM AEST
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| I like the metaphorical (or not?) image of what Christians expect to happen on a more spiritual level. I personally hope that the Bible is wrong and that no one will be "swept away" - that no one is truly wicked and God's just trying to scare us into being good Christian believers. That in the end we'll ALL be forgiven and welcomed and loved, even those who died faithless. Fingers crossed. |
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Re: On the Shore of the Ocean
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by lovingcritters on
Saturday, 12th June 2004 @ 10:30:37 PM AEST
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There is much truth in your poem Archie.....It was the same as in Noah's Day and the flood. Yes he will definitely divide his people from the others.......Why should the wicked get to go........they will ruin it for everyone else we know?
Wonderful way of putting it Archie.
Great Poem
love
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Re: On the Shore of the Ocean
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by freespirit on
Sunday, 13th June 2004 @ 10:45:40 AM AEST
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Excellent I love all your poetry God has given you a way with words
God Bless
Your new poet friend Dorothy |
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Re: On the Shore of the Ocean
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by Stitch on
Thursday, 8th July 2004 @ 06:00:41 PM AEST
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Chills! You gave me major chills with this one. The only suggestion I have is to use "audience" instead of "talked to." This is magnificent.
Stitch |
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Re: On the Shore of the Ocean
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by Ethereal_Engine on
Tuesday, 13th July 2004 @ 09:00:08 AM AEST
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| Wow what an interesting way to interpret judgement day. This is so much better then the line of people at the pearly gates..its so over used. A beach overcast with clouds is a more solem serious picture and more involved with nature. An ocean of tears for all those not saved...thats beautiful man. Thanks for your comment on Ways of Water. |
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Re: On the Shore of the Ocean
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by buccaneer on
Friday, 16th July 2004 @ 04:35:47 PM AEST
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this is beautiful and i must comend you for it.it has given me a good sence of what i have always thought about the future that is not real but true to come whether we like it or not.
thanks for the encouragement. |
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Re: On the Shore of the Ocean
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by deadreckoning1983 on
Saturday, 14th August 2004 @ 02:32:35 PM AEST
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| I have goosebumps still!!! this poem was amazing. Arch, i am glad for poets and people like you. peace and love. |
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