Amy's Place .. Poetry and Potpourri .. Apr. 23-24-25, 2004

4-23-04 | JustAmy, St.Louie1, MamaBear, Billie, and various talented FReepers

[JustAmy]

Poetry and Potpourri made its debut on September 22, 2003

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[JustAmy]

4-23-04
Graphic by MamaBear

CROSSROADS II

Look around, lady, what do you see
The ocean coming in on the tide
Will you go there for me
Or are you just along for the ride

Walk along the beach with me
It isn't quite as dark as you think
The whole world has fallen asleep
There's only you here with me

No need to be afraid
Nothing for you to fear
Learning to love the night
Is learning what it means to be free

Look up, can you see the moon
Or do clouds fill your midnight sky
Does lightning turn night to day
Or does it flash just to say it tried

When it all comes to pass
When everything comes around
I'll be standing at the crossroads
I believe I'm sinking down

Words and Music by Tragically Single (last two lines by Robert Johnson)
© Tragically Single

[JustAmy]

Thank you for allowing us to use your lyrics to accompany today's Welcome Graphic. Now we want to hear the music! :)

MamaBear, thank you for the lovely Graphic.

[MeekOneGOP]

Mornin', everybody ! Happy Friday ! TGIF !

Have a cup while you Freep !

[JustAmy]

A Wish

I lie on the ground,
and stare into space,
the stars start to move,
into the shape of your face.

I see you there now,
looking down at me,
with that cute little smile,
that I like to see.

You say "close your eyes"
"tell me what you see"
I see only two people,
just you and me.

We're walking the shoreline,
with our feet getting wet,
the horizon turns pink,
as the sun starts to set.

We make love through the night,
on that white sandy shore,
then I hold you while thinking,
I could want nothing more.

Oh I wish I could be
in that one special place,
as I lie on the ground,
and I stare into space...

- Randy Schutte -

[JustAmy]

Happy Friday, Meekie. Thanks for bringing coffee.

Hope you have a fabulous Friday and a wonderful weekend.

[JustAmy]

Time does not bring relief

Time does not bring relief; you all have lied
Who told me time would ease me of my pain!
I miss him in the weeping of the rain;
I want him at the shrinking of the tide;
The old snows melt from every mountain-side,
And last year's leaves are smoke in every lane;
But last year's bitter loving must remain
Heaped on my heart, and my old thoughts abide.
There are a hundred places where I fear
To go - so with his memory they brim.
And entering with relief some quiet place
Where never fell his foot or shone his face
I say, 'There is no memory of him here!'
And so stand stricken, so remembering him.

Edna St Vincent Millay

[JustAmy]

Gray Eyes
Sara Teasdale

It was April when you came
The first time to me,
And my first look in your eyes
Was like my first look at the sea.

We have been together
Four Aprils now
Watching for the green
On the swaying willow bough;

Yet whenever I turn
To your gray eyes over me,
It is as though I looked
For the first time at the sea.

[JustAmy]

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[Conspiracy Guy]

I like a good Cream tune.

[The Mayor]

A Storm Is Coming! It is appointed for men to die once, but after this the judgment. —Hebrews 9:27

Those who reject Christ as Savior will face Him as Judge.

[The Mayor]

April 23, 2004

A Storm Is Coming!

Read: Proverbs 1:20-33

It is appointed for men to die once, but after this the judgment. —Hebrews 9:27

Bible In One Year: 2 Samuel 16-18; Luke 17:20-37

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We were in a small boat on the far side of the lake and the fish were biting when we heard a rumble of thunder in the distance. Looking up, we saw a mass of dark clouds in the west.

I ignored the suggestion of my fishing partner that it might be wise to start back to the cottage—I wanted to keep fishing. Then it happened! The storm was suddenly upon us. We tried to start the motor but it wouldn't go! My friend tried to row, but the rain came in sheets and the waves tossed our little aluminum boat. We survived, but I learned a lesson. Don't delay when a storm is brewing.

Another type of storm is coming—a day of judgment. It may seem far off, and you don't feel you have to hurry to prepare. You may be in good health and in the prime of life. But listen, the storm may come upon you unexpectedly.

Proverbs 1 says that disaster will strike the person who foolishly ignores all warnings (v.27). And the author of Hebrews warned, "It is appointed for men to die once, but after this the judgment" (9:27).

To heed God's warnings is true wisdom. Have you sought shelter in Christ? If you haven't, it's time to stop "fishing" and seek safety before it's too late. Turn from your sin to Christ. Do so today. —M. R. De Haan, M.D.

Oh, turn to Christ while still you may;
Too late, it soon will be—
A glorious life you then will have
Throughout eternity. —Anon.

Those who reject Christ as Savior will face Him as Judge.

[Jen]

Good morning FRiends! It's St. George's Day so go slay some dragons and rescue some fair maidens and have a great day!

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[T'wit]

A little something to help us contemplate the new day :-)

Whart was I doing last night?

[Jen]

St.George's Day quiz

1. What is the national flower of England?

2. 01902 is the dialing code for which English city?

3. In which English city can you visit the Fitzwilliam Museum?

4. If it is Summer in England, which season will it be in Australia?

5. By what name do the French refer to the English Channel?

6. In which English city was the first Boots chemist opened?

7. Who famously said "England expects every man to do his duty"?

8. Who was the first woman to fly solo from England to Australia in 1930?

9. In which English county are the headquarters of the Open University situated?

10. Name the former England cricketer who publicly stood by hair loss company Advanced Hair Treatment?

How did you do? Highlight the box below for answers.

1. Rose
2. Wolverhampton
3. Cambridge
4. Winter
5. La Manche
6. Nottingham
7. Admiral Nelson
8. Amy Johnson
9. Buckinghamshire
10. Graham Gooch

[Jen]

That is great! Have a good day. I'm off to do the w-o-r-k thing.