Thursday, September 2, 2010

Here and Heaven


Imperfect Prose take a look you will love it!

Sometimes the distance between the deliverance and the trial
can seem to be a million hard miles.
And at times the distance between bitterness and peace
can seem to be a far ocean we could never reach.
sometimes the distance between despair and hope
can seem to be an endless gravel road.
And at times the distance between our doubts and our faith
can seem to be many worlds away.
Yet, the distance between each one of these
is simply the space between the floor and our knees.



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35 comments:

  1. Kim HylandSeptember 2, 2010 at 6:21 AM

    Wow! From the utterly complex and despairing to the simplest act of humility and freedom and hope. Simply beautiful. Thank you.

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  2. Coronet BlueSeptember 2, 2010 at 7:11 AM

    I love this-short simple yet so complex! Great poem.

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  3. amySeptember 2, 2010 at 7:27 AM

    there is such wisdom here in these verses... beautiful. thank you.

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  4. Brian MillerSeptember 2, 2010 at 7:43 AM

    which can sometimes seem the greatest distance of them all...excellent write...

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  5. LeslieSeptember 2, 2010 at 8:00 AM

    I like this, very much. So many have written this week, each in their own way, using their unique gifts, about bowing down to be lifted up. Thanks for being a part of that Spirit work, today.

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  6. LeslieSeptember 2, 2010 at 8:01 AM

    P.S. Love the Carl Sandburg quote in your header.

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  7. MandaSeptember 2, 2010 at 8:02 AM

    This is powerful.... I gracious reminder!
    Bless you :)

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  8. keLiSeptember 2, 2010 at 9:18 AM

    oh, to cross that space with consistency. it's what i need and yet so often i forget...

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  9. signed...bkmSeptember 2, 2010 at 10:35 AM

    a call to pray and grace in this piece...lovely...bkm

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  10. AnonymousSeptember 2, 2010 at 10:59 AM

    I love this! So much gentle power!

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  11. Sam LiuSeptember 2, 2010 at 11:14 AM

    Your every poem is uplifting, a powerful and beautifully written reminder of our common humanity.

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  12. steviewrenSeptember 2, 2010 at 11:28 AM

    Wow....you tell it girl! I really like this piece. It's from the heart.

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  13. UnknownSeptember 2, 2010 at 11:41 AM

    This is beautiful. This is true.

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  14. ClaudiaSeptember 2, 2010 at 11:44 AM

    wow - this is beautiful - and so true - and indeed it's such a small distance and can look like a canyon...

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  15. Mommy EmilySeptember 2, 2010 at 11:52 AM

    this breaks my heart with its beauty, its truth. thank you, for linking and loving him and being broken with us...

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  16. Dulçe ♥September 2, 2010 at 2:07 PM

    I so much agree with this ... Great ly done...as always Carrie!

    D.
    :)

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  17. RachelSeptember 2, 2010 at 4:02 PM

    Great poem leading us to the importance of prayer!

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  18. Nikki (Sarah)September 2, 2010 at 4:31 PM

    this is written perfectly and I so agree with what you said. So true.

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  19. Carrie Van HornSeptember 2, 2010 at 4:43 PM

    Thank you everyone for all your support and wonderful comments...you all have made my day!
    :-)

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  20. LindaSeptember 2, 2010 at 5:11 PM

    Your beautiful poem speaks volumes to my heart. Thank you.

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  21. LauraSeptember 2, 2010 at 7:25 PM

    So gorgeous! I"ve felt those million miles--that wide open sea. Thanks for putting it to word. So lovely.

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  22. marieSeptember 2, 2010 at 9:41 PM

    so very true.

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  23. rebeccaSeptember 3, 2010 at 9:32 AM

    lovely, so well said....

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  24. WeaselSeptember 3, 2010 at 9:41 AM

    A wonderful post! =)

    -Weasel

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  25. Carrie Van HornSeptember 3, 2010 at 10:39 AM

    Thank you one and all....i am having fun visiting all of your blogs...hope everyone has a wonderful weekend! :-)

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  26. Southern GalSeptember 3, 2010 at 12:40 PM

    Oh, I love this!

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  27. Eileen T O'Neill .....September 3, 2010 at 1:28 PM

    carrie,
    your words are very profound.
    I think this poem should be included in some printed form. I think many people, would find great comfort in reading your words.

    Best wishes, Eileen

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  28. Carrie Van HornSeptember 3, 2010 at 3:00 PM

    Thank you Southern Gal, and Eileen i have so enjoyed reading your beautiful words as well. :-)

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  29. MarySeptember 3, 2010 at 3:03 PM

    OMG, Carrie, this is a wonderful poem. The way you expressed this sentiment is phenomenal. This poem deserves a wider audience!

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  30. Carrie Van HornSeptember 3, 2010 at 3:13 PM

    Mary you are so sweet to say that. I feel that way about so many things that you and many others have written. That is what is so wonderful about blogger...being able to share our thoughts and poems with others that love poetry and writing. Thanks for all the encouragment! :-)

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  31. Templeton's furySeptember 3, 2010 at 4:21 PM

    i agree with mary...this is honest and beautiful!

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  32. EllaSeptember 3, 2010 at 8:00 PM

    Wow, I sure can feel and relate to this~
    I think my distance might be between my brain and my feet..trying to get me to move and go do more.
    I love how you can reflect so much of life's experience or lack of it, in your words~ Great job~

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  33. UnknownSeptember 3, 2010 at 9:08 PM

    absolutely beautiful!

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  34. UnknownSeptember 5, 2010 at 6:12 AM

    fabulous.
    and so glad to be here... looking forward to reading around and getting to know you

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  35. WhitesnakeSeptember 5, 2010 at 4:45 PM

    Brilliant!

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