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July 17, 2012
By Hannabug GOLD, Winona, Minnesota
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Hannabug GOLD, Winona, Minnesota
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Favorite Quote:
"Don't only practice your art, but force your way into its secrets, for it and knowledge can raise men to the Divine." Ludwig van Beethoven

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Oh when shall You come,
To take away the strife,
Of everyday life,
Which causes great despair,
We are awaiting for You to come,
But it has been so long!
How long shall we wait!
Our enemies forsake us!
We are moaning in sorrow!
We need our Savior to come back!
For without Him,
ALL is lost,
For without Him,
there is great despair.
- Inspired by Psalm 6

Psalm 6 NIV
O Lord, do not rebuke me in your anger,
or discipline me in your wrath.
Be merciful to me, Lord, for I am faint.
O Lord, heal me, for my bones are in agony.
My soul is in anguish.
How long, O Lord, how long?
Turn, O Lord, and deliver me;
save me because of your unfailing love.
No on can remember you when he is dead.
Who praises you in the grave?
I am worn out from groaning;
All night long I flood my bed with weeping and drench my couch with tears.
My eyes grow weak with sorrow;
they fail because of all my foes.
Away from me, all you who do evil,
for the Lord has heard my weeping.
The Lord has heard my cry for mercy;
the Lord accepts my prayer.
All my enemies will be ashamed and dismayed;
they will turn back in sudden disgrace.

© Ricky P., Natchitoches, LA

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this is based on my favorite psalm....
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Hannabug GOLD said...
on Sep. 30 2012 at 12:58 pm
Hannabug GOLD, Winona, Minnesota
10 articles 0 photos 141 comments

Favorite Quote:
"Don't only practice your art, but force your way into its secrets, for it and knowledge can raise men to the Divine." Ludwig van Beethoven

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Well I try to....the world is so negative i figure why add to it :) 
LunaLives GOLD said...
on Sep. 30 2012 at 12:56 pm
LunaLives GOLD, South Bend, Indiana
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Because I can!-Me "Life is a choice and death is a decision"-Lil Wayne

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I love that you write about God in such a posative light.
Hannabug GOLD said...
on Aug. 15 2012 at 9:14 pm
Hannabug GOLD, Winona, Minnesota
10 articles 0 photos 141 comments

Favorite Quote:
"Don't only practice your art, but force your way into its secrets, for it and knowledge can raise men to the Divine." Ludwig van Beethoven

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Thankyou!! most of my poems are inspired by Bible verses... Its the only thing I can write about :D
chefgirl BRONZE said...
on Aug. 15 2012 at 9:12 pm
chefgirl BRONZE, ?, Illinois
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Phillipians 4:13: I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me!

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I love it! This is like da best. Maybe because it's Bible inspired and the religion is like my life but I love it. This is a PTL poem (praise the Lord) :)
Hannabug GOLD said...
on Aug. 13 2012 at 7:31 pm
Hannabug GOLD, Winona, Minnesota
10 articles 0 photos 141 comments

Favorite Quote:
"Don't only practice your art, but force your way into its secrets, for it and knowledge can raise men to the Divine." Ludwig van Beethoven

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I like to write Bible inspired poems because well... The verses inspire me!  Lol idk I can't really write poems too good other then ones like this... Either that or they are about my emotions 
DanielM SILVER said...
on Aug. 13 2012 at 12:42 pm
DanielM SILVER, Kent, Washington
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&quot;I would rather hated million times for what i did then loved a million times for what i didn&#039;t do.&quot; - Daniel Moto<br /> &quot; I&#039;ve sought out to be the best i could posibly be but when i hit a roadblock in life what did i do, i had two choices either stay at the roadblock or i take this roadblock and make of it and go around it and achieve my goal. So, what will it be?&quot;- Daniel Mathia <br /> <br /> &quot;People take love like its a four letter word or just a phrase that you tell people or your friends all the time. But in reality love is much bigger than a merely phrase or 4 letter word. Instead love is a genuine promise or covenant to that special person.&quot;-Daniel Mathia <br /> <br /> &ldquo;Why change yourself when you were made perfect and wonderfully by the creator of everything?&rdquo; &ndash; Daniel Mathia <br /> <br /> &ldquo;If live is not hurtin then were really not living in.&rdquo; &ndash; B. Reith

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Hannabug..... I really like how you can put in the Bible in your work. I admire that! Now I really like this poem cause it has a good message. It shows how waiting is good. Pslams 6 is a good psalm. Great Job!!!!! Suggestion: why did you write a poem based off a Bible verse. Just curious
Hannabug GOLD said...
on Jul. 29 2012 at 7:40 pm
Hannabug GOLD, Winona, Minnesota
10 articles 0 photos 141 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;Don&#039;t only practice your art, but force your way into its secrets, for it and knowledge can raise men to the Divine.&quot; Ludwig van Beethoven

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Thanks! :D
Johnny99 GOLD said...
on Jul. 29 2012 at 7:36 pm
Johnny99 GOLD, Newport News, Virginia
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A rose and a flame, are just the same.

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I'll root for you.
Hannabug GOLD said...
on Jul. 29 2012 at 7:28 pm
Hannabug GOLD, Winona, Minnesota
10 articles 0 photos 141 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;Don&#039;t only practice your art, but force your way into its secrets, for it and knowledge can raise men to the Divine.&quot; Ludwig van Beethoven

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I hope someday I will get published in the magazine so more people will see these....
Johnny99 GOLD said...
on Jul. 29 2012 at 7:26 pm
Johnny99 GOLD, Newport News, Virginia
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A rose and a flame, are just the same.

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Very well written. Keep on writing about what you believe, it'll get you far.
Hannabug GOLD said...
on Jul. 29 2012 at 1:15 am
Hannabug GOLD, Winona, Minnesota
10 articles 0 photos 141 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;Don&#039;t only practice your art, but force your way into its secrets, for it and knowledge can raise men to the Divine.&quot; Ludwig van Beethoven

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Well idk if I am devout... How can I explain this... I'm not devout in like the "strict" kinda way(atleast I hope not)... I am more spiritual and I look at it as like a relationship and not a religion.... 
TraceBatWingsAndBrokenStrings DIAMOND said...
on Jul. 29 2012 at 1:12 am
TraceBatWingsAndBrokenStrings DIAMOND, Oshkosh, Wisconsin
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&quot;This gun has stopped time in its tracks, has altered the course of our fate. Destiny is shattered and timeless. Closed eyes feel the cold winds embrace.&quot;<br /> -Avenged Sevenfold

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Not going to lie, you should really expand on these. After reading 3 of your poems, I can tell you are probably very devout, and base your work on the Bible. The only thing you need to do is expand on them, and you'll be good.
Hannabug GOLD said...
on Jul. 26 2012 at 1:17 pm
Hannabug GOLD, Winona, Minnesota
10 articles 0 photos 141 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;Don&#039;t only practice your art, but force your way into its secrets, for it and knowledge can raise men to the Divine.&quot; Ludwig van Beethoven

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Thankyou!! If you are ever interested in learning about God you can comment on one of my poems and I will talk w/ you!! :D 
caitiekate GOLD said...
on Jul. 26 2012 at 1:16 pm
caitiekate GOLD, Hopkinton, New Hampshire
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&quot;Do what you want, not what you can.&quot; --Me

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even though I don't beleive in God...this was a very good poem...i like this style and i think you worked with it well!! great job and vocabulary too!!
Hannabug GOLD said...
on Jul. 24 2012 at 7:49 pm
Hannabug GOLD, Winona, Minnesota
10 articles 0 photos 141 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;Don&#039;t only practice your art, but force your way into its secrets, for it and knowledge can raise men to the Divine.&quot; Ludwig van Beethoven

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U too!!!!!
Hannabug GOLD said...
on Jul. 24 2012 at 7:49 pm
Hannabug GOLD, Winona, Minnesota
10 articles 0 photos 141 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;Don&#039;t only practice your art, but force your way into its secrets, for it and knowledge can raise men to the Divine.&quot; Ludwig van Beethoven

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:D thankyou! 
zoeisdyingtolive BRONZE said...
on Jul. 24 2012 at 7:47 pm
zoeisdyingtolive BRONZE, Kansas City, Missouri
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omg this is really good. <3
Rain. SILVER said...
on Jul. 24 2012 at 7:45 pm
Rain. SILVER, Beechhurst, New York
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Great bible usage! Keep writing, mate :)