Wednesday, February 16, 2011

Time



I have this one moment
this fragile, translucent
piece of time.
I am not promised more
just this one
tick of the clock

May I spend it wisely Lord,
hold it close
and see the treasure
deep within;
whether of joy or pain
wealth or poverty,
see the gift
from Your hands.

May I not spend it
rushing ahead in thought
to all that must be done
to all that I fear may come;
or looking back
to all that I regret
to all I wish to hold.

Give me eyes
to see in this moment
all that Your eyes see.
Engrave it on my heart
with all that You intend
that I might grow
in wisdom and grace.

linking to One Stop Poetry today.

Inspired by this - the book, chapter 4, her talk

Blessings,
Linda
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17 comments:

  1. DawnFebruary 16, 2011 at 8:28 AM

    Well said, as usual. I especially like "May I not spend it rushing ahead in thought to all that must be done to all that I fear may come;
    or looking back to all that I regret to all I wish to hold."

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  2. MaxineFebruary 16, 2011 at 8:42 AM

    Oh, Linda, you are so talented. This is lovely. Time is indeed a gift from His hands and may we use it wisely.

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  3. ClaudiaFebruary 16, 2011 at 8:58 AM

    time spent wisely...big topic for me at the moment..loved your poem Linda

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  4. DonnettaFebruary 16, 2011 at 9:02 AM

    Oh how often I am found guilty of not using my time as I should. Of abusing the gift that He has given me.

    Thank you for this lovely reminder and encouragement to, once again, bring it into the focus and purpose for which it has been given.

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  5. CindyMagsigFebruary 16, 2011 at 11:56 AM

    Such a sweet reminder to treasure each moment that time allows us to experience. Thanks for a beautiful and powerful poem.

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  6. LauraFebruary 16, 2011 at 2:09 PM

    Oh, Linda, what a precious poem. Thank you so much for sharing it with us today. I think that time is something we all take for granted and something we should guard wisely.

    Have a blessed evening,
    Laura

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  7. nance marieFebruary 16, 2011 at 6:27 PM

    the inspiration is being passed along.

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  8. L.L. BarkatFebruary 16, 2011 at 6:48 PM

    this "piece of time"

    I picture holding it in my hands and turning it over. And you doing the same. And we are laughing together. And it is good.

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  9. deb colarossiFebruary 16, 2011 at 6:50 PM

    It sounds easy but it's not.
    We'll try ,
    together.
    It's the only way really.

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  10. Neva FloresFebruary 16, 2011 at 7:38 PM

    What a beautiful, soulful prayer.........

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  11. Brian MillerFebruary 16, 2011 at 7:42 PM

    i try to grasp each one and squeeze every bit out of it i can...but not always...

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  12. jodeelunaFebruary 16, 2011 at 8:38 PM

    Linda, what a beautiful, reflective poem that stirred my heart to pray your words back to our Father. Thank you!

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  14. B. MeanderingFebruary 17, 2011 at 3:00 AM

    The words are flowing now, Linda! This could be my plea--you reached down and touched my inner yearning and put it into words. Beautiful.
    Thank you.

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  15. ShashiFebruary 17, 2011 at 4:26 AM

    Dear Linda

    Very beautiful.. and your lines in the end made me feel it more lovely...
    'Give me eyes
    to see in this moment
    all that Your eyes see.'
    Thanks for sharing...

    ॐ नमः शिवाय
    Om Namah Shivaya
    http://shadowdancingwithmind.blogspot.com/2011/02/whispers-night-along-sea.html
    Twitter @VerseEveryDay

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  16. S. EtoleFebruary 17, 2011 at 5:34 AM

    Your words use time well and in splendor.

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  17. LindaFebruary 18, 2011 at 8:09 AM

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