Amy's Place .. Poetry and Potpourri .. July 16-17-18, 2004

7-16-2004 | JustAmy, St.Louie1, MamaBear and Billie

[JustAmy]

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[JustAmy]

7-16-04
Graphic by MamaBear

LOVELY BUTTERFLY
by John Khuu

Cocooned in my own blindness
I followed right after love,
Cocooned in my utter bliss
I felt what was truly love.
But. . .
I wrapped my dreams around her,
And now I fall without her.

I once flew with the angels
Flying high I felt true love,
I felt love from my angel
Soaring in the clouds of love. . .
Once.
She flew away from my dreams,
I grasp silk with broken seams.

Butterfly catchers hiding,
Caught up in their loveless sport.
They pin down anything flying
But she's out of reach from hurt
For now.
I'm no butterfly catcher,
But a lover lost out here.

I lost her love to Prince Charmin'-
An image she drew of me.
I lost heed from my believing
That she would love me for me.
But. . .
She clothed the Prince around me,
I wrapped my dreams too tightly.

Lovely butterfly she is. . .
And I, the ugly lover
Clutching silk with broken seams. . .
Flying from me forever. . .
Gone.

I love you always Huijie,
But where do I go to now?

[MeekOneGOP]

Mornin', everybody ! Happy Friday ! TGIF !!

Have a cup while you Freep !

[Alamo-Girl]

Thank you so much for the beautiful poem and graphic!

[JustAmy]

Happy Friday to you, Meekie.

Have a great day!!

[The Mayor]

July 16, 2004

Without A Bumper Sticker

Read: Acts 4:5-22

They saw the boldness of Peter and John . . . . And they realized that they had been with Jesus. —Acts 4:13

Bible In One Year: Psalms 16-17; Acts 20:1-16

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While driving in rush-hour traffic one day, I found myself behind a car with a bumper sticker. It had a yellow smiley face on it with these words: SMILE—JESUS LOVES YOU.

Suddenly another car squeezed in front of the“smiley”car, forcing the driver to hit the brakes. With that, he shook his fist angrily, displaying anything but a smiley face. I felt ashamed, until I remembered my own impatience as a driver. The incident reminded me that our actions and reactions, more than the display of a sticker on our car, show whether we really know the Lord Jesus.

Acts 4 tells us that Peter and John faced opposition from local rulers, elders, and scribes as they proclaimed the good news of Christ. But their reaction caused their opponents to start thinking. Even though Peter and John were not highly educated, the people marveled at their bold witness and realized that these two men had been with Jesus. There was no need for a bumper sticker on the apostles’ donkey. Their words and actions said it all.

Do you feel too untrained or timid to be a witness for God? If you’ll spend time getting to know Jesus, He will empower you to impress others with Himself. You’ll have boldness—without a bumper sticker. —Joanie Yoder

For me ’twas not the truth you taught,
To you so clear, to me so dim;
But when you came to me, you brought
A deeper sense of Him. —Clelland

Actions speak louder than bumper stickers.

[JustAmy]

Happy Friday, AG.

Have a fabulous day!!

[JustAmy]

"There was no need for a bumper sticker on the apostles’ donkey."
"Actions speak louder than bumper stickers."



Good morning, Mayor. Thank you.

Have a wonderful Friday!

[JustAmy]

[PreviouslyA-Lurker]

GOOD MORNING!

I start my vacation when I get off work from my f.t. job this afternoon, WOOOHOOOO! I'll be back to work Monday, July 26th. Not going anywhere, just stay around the house and rest and clean, or at least move piles around. I don't know if I'll be here while I'm on vacation, dial-up at home and don't know if I can trust myself NOT to be here ALL day.

They brought us some work yesterday and we're still working on it today, so don't know if I'll be around much today. Enjoy your day, and have a wonderful week! I'll miss EVERYONE!

xoxoxoxoxo

[Conspiracy Guy]

Have you not found the dumpster yet?

[JustAmy]

Happy Anniversary!!

Thank you for being a part of our FreeRepublic family for one year!!

[JustAmy]

We'll miss you next week.
I hope you will be able to check in at least once a day.

Have a very good Friday.
Have a wonderful weekend.
Have a fantastic vacation!!

[JustAmy]

[JustAmy]

[Diver Dave]

Mornin' Amy, Pn'P. Hope y'all have a GREAT weekend. I have great plans to do nothing - anybody want to help?

[tuliptree76]

Morning, PAL! Have a wonderful vacation. We'll miss you too!

[JustAmy]

[tuliptree76]

LOL! Morning, Amy. I hope you are having a wonderful Friday. I get to have a wild Friday night at work. hehehe. But I suppose working at night is a good thing in a way - I'm actually getting housework done this morning. I usually have no motivation to do it after I get home.

[JustAmy]

Your weekend sounds wonderful .... I think I'll join you!!