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Caught between two Powers
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if every emotion i had were to die
except one


the one i have left would be of you


how can this be when a savior
means everything?


i am possessed by whatever it is
you have


i can't let go, don't see why i should


yet, i know i'm on shifting sands


what to do...


is there no other way, must it be
one or the other?


yes it must...you have usurped first
place from  god


now it is a continual battle within to
give him priorty over you


to be fair, that's my fault not yours
you warned me of your powers


 i didn't believe in them... until now


but... it is only now, that i know how
totally all consuming you are


it is only now, that your mesmerizing
power, has become all encompassing


you are so aloof yet,
when you give, its everything


you won't release me


 god won't accept me
with you in his rightful place


I can't put you in a lesser position
you hold most of my thoughts captive


talk about being caught between
a rock and a hard place


how about being caught between
two powers


both of which speak love


both of which demand your all


both of which remain inflexible


is there really a choice?


you would still consume my thoughts
if i gave you up


but...god would eventually re-establish
his rightful position,and help erase them


now, i feel more alone than i ever have


a wise person would go with the eternal


am i wise...?


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 Reviews of "Caught between two Powers"
Reviewed by Helen Downey
Reviewed on September 12, 2006
Interesting and filled with much wisdom!

Reviewed by Rhonda Galizia
Reviewed on August 19, 2006
"You" has already made the choice of your one true God: now, "you" must choose to keep the integrity of that choice....or lose it, to the mere power of a human...of whom, I would ask, "Whom do YOU serve?"

This is an excellent, thought-provoking write, Eileen, that delves into recognizing the spirit BEHIND the choices. Well done, good and faithful servant!

LOve&Hugs, Rhonda

Reviewed by Taylor Ryan
Reviewed on August 18, 2006
Beware the wolf in sheep's clothing! Quite an interesting write Eileen tug of war you've got going on there peotically and not an enviable challenge. Best time to listen to the one true God for the answers and be glad to have been blessed with the discerning mind that can recognise and overcome the challenge of those who practice to deceive.
Love,
Taylor

Reviewed by Miss Pandora (Reader)
Reviewed on August 17, 2006
I like the change of pace here Eileen...each thought or consideration very firmly has its rightful place within this poem...what a situation to have to reason. It leaves the reader with quite a conundrum. Love Panda :)

Reviewed on August 17, 2006
Eileen,

Much wisdom from your pen today; very well penned! BRAVA! I will keep you in my heart and prayers! God bless you, dear heart!

(((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in Tx., Karen Lynn. :)

Reviewed by Richard Cederberg
Reviewed on August 17, 2006
The closer we press in to the True Source, the harder it will become. The more revelation we are given about who the Most High God really is, the more we will fight against those that want to derail our faith.

It is a war!

In the three months I've been here in the Den, I've seen a remarkable upswing in many that are curious and have begun looking up.

Reviewed by Janet Parker
Reviewed on August 17, 2006
I really like this change of pace, Eileen. I know you and your deep faith. And I know my own deep faith. But sometimes I think I love my mate more than God because I can see and touch him.

Reviewed by Peter Paton
Reviewed on August 17, 2006
Eileen

I like Robert's comments down there below...
His are closest to my own feelings on the subject...

" Draw nearer to God "...
And I also concur with Jerry, you should do more of these Catch 22
poems..

Love and Blessings
Peter

Reviewed by Myrna Badgerow
Reviewed on August 17, 2006
Quite an interesting and provacative sruggle between faith and want... the writing style is powerful. Nice work.

Myrna

Reviewed by Jerry Bolton (Reader)
Reviewed on August 17, 2006
Different offering from my friend and I like what I read. The mechanics of the poem, the free-style, if you will, support the mental and soulful wrestling in good stead. Yes. You need to do this more, Eileen.

Reviewed by Tinka Boukes
Reviewed on August 17, 2006
A bad spot to be...but I am sure you are the wiser one to know without GOD... HE would not be...!!

Love Tinka

Reviewed by m j hollingshead
Reviewed on August 17, 2006
enjoyed the read

Reviewed by jude forese
Reviewed on August 16, 2006
give god his due heaven and dreamers their due dreams ... that's wise ...

Reviewed by Vesna Perkovic (Reader)
Reviewed on August 16, 2006


am i wise...?

YES..your are! For that God is within him ( the Beloved) so you're not ignoring HIM ..are you?

Rather liked this vantage point..

exceptional piece dear Eileen..
your poetry always makes me ponder..and that is good!

Vesna:)

Reviewed by Nicoletta Poulakida (Reader)
Reviewed on August 16, 2006
oh, very good poem Eileen, strong subject! i know what you mean... i will save this.

xx

Reviewed on August 16, 2006
Beautiful work of wisdom. God bless you queen

Reviewed by Dove JoAnne Cromp (Reader)
Reviewed on August 16, 2006
((((precious Eileen )))) I felt this beautiful poem's meaning..Your stiring the masses to lead more to His light...When we continue to focus on being a light, we focus on our true Divine apointment..we are incredibly blessed~~~Your a wonderful role model for so many..Keep these treasures coming..

Love & Healing, Dove

Reviewed by robert millette
Reviewed on August 16, 2006
reminds ma all to much of my use of alcohol, or my mis-use of it. I Love God with all my heart. And rather than asking God what he can do for me, i ask what can i do for him. (His answer was "draw nearer to me")

Been told more than once, "you can't serve two masters"

Reviewed on August 16, 2006
There is always something or someone that we emotionally attached to in life; and it is difficult to shake that off.

When given the time to choose, or part with, the emotions that goes with what you will lose is very real and is tormenting you.

I have this moments all the time.

Wonderful write, and this speaks for so many!

Sandie May Angel a.k.a. Sandie Angel :o)


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