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June 25, 2006
Fix
This Saturday I proctored tests all day. I often get contemplative when I do this and do a bit of writing. I did not write the following this Saturday, but found them in my notebook and reworked them a bit. They are not the most subtle bits of writing, but present some decent thoughts....
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"Ain't it funny how we call it a 'fix' and it don't fix a thing."
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Fix
it might be just rountine
like the seatbelt and the keys
turned to start the engine
the hand that reaches to the radio
is it to tune things in or out
and does that heat
that pain
that prayer
even have a chance to be remembered
in that constant absence of silence
that chills with coolness
whatever is it that you feel
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silence
why is it that you fear it
and won't let yourself near it
is it because you'll hear it
the beating of your heart
the crying of your heart
the longing of your heart
it's in silence that he whispers
be still he says and know me
he died on earth to show you
the beating of his heart
he feels the aching of your heart
you are the longing of his heart
his love it cast out fearing
Personal Growth or Lack Thereof | By jackdas | 11:14 PM
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Neil,
Thank you for sharing your work! I really appreciated how both pieces dealt with the issue of silence. I'm reading a book called the "Celebration of Discipline", and it has really convicted me of my need to be still and let God speak to my hurried heart. Thanks again for sharing. It’s SO good to think about such things.
Posted by: Heidi Vincent at June 28, 2006 11:14 AM
