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Discernment
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Discernment

We see the things we want to see
For nothing comes more naturally
Successfully our scope of care
Ignores the things that are not there.

But love that comes as deep as mine-
That paid the price to be Divine,
Discerns the difference in some way
Between the truth and what you say.

I always took you at your word-
But there are things I have not heard-
Some things that love would put in place,
But you have left an empty space.

For all the things you fail to do
I’m still so much in love with you,
I have no choice but to pretend
That it is really love you send.

But I know what it is love does,
And I know I’m not yours because
You would be different than you are
If I could be your shining star.

John H. Bidwell

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 Reviews of "Discernment"
Reviewed by Calendula Petal (Reader)
Reviewed on September 10, 2003
aww such a tender write. Love has to be a two way thing, both sides giving.

Reviewed by Lady Peg (Reader)
Reviewed on September 9, 2003
Wisew wisdom and reflections John
PJ

Reviewed by Susan de Vegter
Reviewed on September 9, 2003
D_A_Y_U_M ! This is felt. Every word is a morsel I've tasted at some point in my life. Well said, felt and given as the gift here in words. Thank you for sharing.

Love,
Susan

Reviewed by Tami Ryan
Reviewed on September 9, 2003
John,

You amaze me. As always, the meter and flow, superb. But this one? The message is so right ON THE MARK. Top shelf, this one! Bravo! (a real keeper)

Tami

Reviewed by Tinka Boukes
Reviewed on September 9, 2003
So bittersweet John!!

If only!!

Love Tinka

Reviewed on September 9, 2003
WOW!!! Wonderful rhythm...fabulous message...I have goosebumps!

Julie :)

Reviewed by Vesna Perkovic (Reader)
Reviewed on September 9, 2003
...HMMM..THE LAST LINE DID IT!!...(tears)

Vesna


Reviewed by Floreann Cawley
Reviewed on September 9, 2003
very good write..Floreann **

Reviewed by na na (Reader)
Reviewed on September 9, 2003
John, it sounds like we are both on a bittersweet journey thought life and the going isn't easy is it. Bill Murray

Reviewed by E T Waldron
Reviewed on September 9, 2003
Wonderful words of wisdom,John!
love that is unreturned can be painful, but the love you give is never wasted, because it comes from the right source.

Reviewed by Brittany Renée
Reviewed on September 9, 2003
Definitely being saved into my library!!

Reviewed by La Belle Rouge (Reader)
Reviewed on September 9, 2003
Beautiful, John, so bittersweet.


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