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"The healing of the will by love"

Like Birds Waiting for the Rain Like birds waiting for the rain We huddle on benches where All the old men used to sit They died and were born again We are here as they were there So we should get used to it Time is irrelevant but For a timely reckoning A sometime reminder what Is drawing us beckoning We follow without question (For whom would we ask it of?) The deeply felt suggestion Nothing is stronger than love Old men there are old women too Of any age for each of you And what will I do? Never mind I am one of the left behind Aslant beneath the autumn rain But I am drawn as anyone Though wounded and weary of pain If only they could feel the sun These broken wings would rise again: The healing of the will by love +Steven Curtis Lance Copyright MMVII

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Reviewed by Charlie

Reviewed on November 12, 2007

Again, I just can't get over your alliteration -- it's so subtle, but it's lovely. I read it outloud, but then I have to force myself to ignore the fluidity of your words so I can extract the meaning -- in this case, they were one. --Charlie

Reviewed by Leo Durrant

Reviewed on November 12, 2007

"I am one of the left behind
Aslant beneath the autumn rain"
Very vivid. Just like the stones in the picture -- watching and waiting. Then you soften it with the "healing of the will by love."
One of my favorite songs is called "Love is Stronger Than Death" by The The. This piece recalls that same hope.
Sorry it's been a while since I've commented on one of your pieces. Just know that I read them all.
Leo

Reviewed by Lew Duffey

Reviewed on November 12, 2007

A likeness of me. Growing old and hurting but still with hope.
Wonderful write.
God Bless,
Lew

Reviewed by Karla Dorman, The StormSpinner

Reviewed on November 12, 2007

Powerfully imaged and penned, Steven. Well done.

(((HUGS))) and love, Karla.

Reviewed by Chrissy McVay

Reviewed on November 12, 2007

Love the photo you chose to go with poem.

Chrissy

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