Saturday, May 14, 2011

Monumental Choices


Magpie #65


God never makes bloodless stoics; He makes no passionless saints.
~Oswald Chambers Cabbage



We build our own history like a monument for all to see
each decision and every action
a portion of clay and mortar
spreads and forms
whether it
becomes
a wall
a bridge
or beautiful monument
depends on us.




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28 comments:

  1. AnonymousMay 14, 2011 at 2:53 PM

    truth and beauty in your words.

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  2. Janet MartinMay 15, 2011 at 5:51 AM

    Beautiful, as always!

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  3. HelenMay 15, 2011 at 6:06 AM

    Great words ... words to live by.

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  4. Mommy EmilyMay 15, 2011 at 8:38 AM

    such a beautiful challenge. i'm tucking this deep today. xo

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  5. The Blog of BeeMay 15, 2011 at 10:04 AM

    Perfect.

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  6. Stafford RayMay 15, 2011 at 1:13 PM

    'We build our own history like a monument for all to see'. A great line expressing a darker side to creativity maybe, but notwithstanding the motives that build history, we are blessed with satisfying examples of art, engineering, shapes and colour to adorn our living spaces. 'Man does not live on falafel alone!' (Multiculturalism again :-).

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  7. Margaret PangertMay 15, 2011 at 7:36 PM

    "We build our own history..." What we become "depends on us." We always think our walls (or barriers) are a necessity when we actually build them out of fear. Let me be a bridge! You've eloquently made a magnificent metaphor here, Carrie.

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  8. JTMay 15, 2011 at 8:53 PM

    Great Post. It does depend on us. God Bless You.

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  9. Eileen T O'Neill .....May 16, 2011 at 3:42 PM

    Carrie,

    A beautiful written piece of poetry, to accompany the image of St Francis.
    We are to others, what we make of ourselves in life.
    The legacy we leave as well, by our actions.
    Best wishes, Carrie,
    Eileen :)

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  10. SheilaMay 18, 2011 at 6:54 AM

    a wall or a bridge....you always have such an important message in your poems. wonderful!

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  11. Donna B.May 19, 2011 at 12:01 AM

    Awesome. Really love this...

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  12. Steve IsaakMay 19, 2011 at 9:31 AM

    Excellent, perfect.

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  13. AnonymousMay 19, 2011 at 8:45 PM

    This is profoundly true. Recent history proves it out - the walls we have built between peoples, nations... why can't there be more bridges, more commonality? Isn't that the essence of being human, to love? Thank you, Carrie. Amy
    http://sharplittlepencil.wordpress.com/2011/05/19/twofer-damp-laundry-haiku-rank/

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  14. Sherry Blue SkyMay 21, 2011 at 8:52 AM

    So profoundly true, and beautifully writen, Carrie. Your photo up top is amazingly beautiful!

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  15. Toyin O.May 21, 2011 at 11:35 AM

    These are beautiful words, thanks for sharing.

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  16. Coloring Outside the LinesMay 27, 2011 at 4:08 AM

    Beautiful Carrie, thanks for sharing this!

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  17. kelvin s.m.May 29, 2011 at 10:11 AM

    ..very true Carrie...i had a wonderful reflections on your words... as for me who are having a review now for Oct.board exam...and so near facing the path i've taken...thanks for the inspiration.(:

    Take care,

    ~Kelvin

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  18. ninotazizMay 30, 2011 at 11:21 AM

    From beginning to end...monumental!

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  19. ChristinaJune 1, 2011 at 9:25 PM

    Well said Carrie. I wish there was a like button like in facebook :D. Absolutely beautiful

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  20. Poets UnitedJune 4, 2011 at 7:46 AM

    As Poets United reaches its first anniversary this coming week we want to thank you for your support. Over the past year we have grown to 250 members plus and are steadily growing. Poets United is proud to have you as one of our members and look forward to another successful year. You imagination, creativity and willingness to share with us is what makes our community such a wonderful place. Thank you for beautiful poetry and thank you for being a part of Poets United.

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  21. ninotazizJune 4, 2011 at 8:34 PM

    Dearest Carrie,
    Have been looking out for your poem...How are you dear?

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  22. Carrie Van HornJune 8, 2011 at 3:40 PM

    thank you so much everyone for your wonderful observations and comments....i have been having trouble posting comments here and on other blogs but thanks to help from a super friend at Poets United...i think i have it solved. :-)

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  23. LauraJune 8, 2011 at 4:22 PM

    magnificent carrie...so wise and beautiful!

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  24. NelsonJune 12, 2011 at 5:54 PM

    My first visit, will visit you again.Enjoyed the post, loved the read. Thanks for sharing!If you wish to follow back that would be great I'm at http://nelsonsouzza.blogspot.com Have a lovely week.

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  25. AnonymousJune 17, 2011 at 10:46 AM

    Beautiful. Fragility is so universal...

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  26. Dissertation WritingJune 20, 2011 at 6:16 AM

    That's quite exquisite one post! Beautifully write all words it's impressive.

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  27. MaryJune 22, 2011 at 5:14 AM

    I've been missing your poetry, Carrie.

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  28. ninotazizJuly 4, 2011 at 7:17 AM

    Carrie,

    How are you? Everything ok?

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