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Classic poem of the day

A STATELY ship sailed brave and free
Upon the sparkling summer sea,
The light winds blew caressingly.

The same winds blew a summer cloud,
Soft, white and warm, a lovely shroud,
Enfolding waves that were too proud.

On came the ship; the cloud she cleft:
It parted, then like one bereft
Closed over all; no sea was left.

A moment still the spotless sails
Are bright with sunshine, naught avails;
She hastens on, til......

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Member poem of the day

Mama always told me of a place Where Daddy sat beside the Creator And happiness filled She called it Heaven Like Santa Claus gifting at Christmas, Only people on the nice list get in So Mama said to read the Bible, and be obedient To pray always For the living and the dead, the known and unknown She said it was heaven's pass So every night, With heavy eyes, Feeble hands clasped together, And weary knees to the floor A ritual of supplications and intercessions were offered Grow......

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