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One Thin Dime
There comes a time in each mans life when self is not enough.
We wake one day, hopes gone astray, and look upon our stuff.
Unsatisfied, we cry inside, we’ve wasted so much time.
The things we have are meaningless, worth less than one thin dime.
Yesterday we had a dream; we’d make it to the top.
From others we’d gain envy, the cream of all the crop.
But from the top we gain a view of things we’ve never seen.
We see the toes we’ve stepped upon while chasing down this dream.
In looking down upon their frowns the thought to us occurs,
That reflective frown you’re seeing friend, I’m afraid that frown is yours.
Success is not about ourselves, not something to be gained.
For what success can be achieved from causing others pain?
Come down from that high pedestal, down from your high plateau.
Come down and build relationships, the seeds of love to sew.
From seeds of love comes true success, from seeds of love life grows.
You'll find that frown turned upside down, now washing those hurt toes.
I’m thankful for the things I’ve had, from them this lessoned learned;
Material things within this world are destined to be burned.
But love endures forever. Love stands the test of time.
I would not trade one ounce of love for ten million one thin dimes!
By: Michael E. Moore
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| December 13, 2007 |
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"For what success can be achieved from causing others pain?"
Well....we've heard of the corporate ladder, haven't we? :-) The essence of the world's definition of success causes others pain. That's the idea behind competition. One winner, or perhaps a few, with many losers. Thank God for the Gospel, we can all be winners (successful)! |
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| December 13, 2007 |
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Wow Lara! I have not listened to Creed in years!
"With Arms Wide Open" used to be one of my favorite songs!
I may have to go download that now that you mention it! |
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| December 13, 2007 |
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| Lara, I have heard that Creed is sort of "closet Christian", is that not so? (Sorry Michael, off topic) |
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| December 13, 2007 |
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Mike, great comment. Thank God for the Gospel!
I have been spending some time in Ecllesiates lately. I like this verse found in chapter 9, verse 11:
I have observed something else under the sun. The fastest runner doesn’t always win the race, and the strongest warrior doesn’t always win the battle. The wise sometimes go hungry, and the skillful are not necessarily wealthy. And those who are educated don’t always lead successful lives. It is all decided by chance, by being in the right place at the right time. |
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| December 13, 2007 |
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| I was thinking that Creed was a Christian band also. |
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| December 13, 2007 |
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| This is great Michael! Such a strong message and well written. |
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| December 13, 2007 |
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| I like it, I also love Country and Christian Rock and maybe a little rap But mostly the Old Hymns of The Gospel. God Bless, Doyle |
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| December 13, 2007 |
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| Good one, Michael! So true! And Ecclesiastes rocks!! |
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| December 14, 2007 |
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Yesterday I wrote this little poem after pondering on how many people are focused entirely on self. Then this morning as I was parking my car at the train station I saw the following:
God truly amazes me! |
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| December 14, 2007 |
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| Cobb County, eh? I used to live in Kennesaw. |
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| December 14, 2007 |
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Kennesaw, eh? Imagine that!
There's a great catfish house in Kennesaw, can't remember the name. Do you know of it? |
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| December 15, 2007 |
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| No catfish for this cat! I'll bet the place wasn't there when I was (1975/76). It was a pretty small town back then, at least to my fuzzy remembrance. |
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| December 15, 2007 |
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It's growing like wildfire now Jen.
I actually live in Dekalb County, right near Perimeter Mall.....was that here in '76? |
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| December 15, 2007 |
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| There wasn't any malls there at all back then, I don't think. I don't recall ever going to one close to home. Seems like to go to a mall we had to go to/on Peachtree. I don't know if that was the name of the mall; I know there is a street or boulevard there by that name, right? |
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| December 15, 2007 |
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Laughing.....yeah Jen......we have a Peachtree Street....in fact, at last count there something like 235 roads in Atlanta with the name Peachtree.......we feel like tourists will spend more if they're confused....always stopping to ask directions!
You probable went to Lenox Mall |
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| December 15, 2007 |
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Re-reading my last comment: grammar mistake! Should read: There weren't any malls... Lenox Mall doesn't sound familiar, but I don't like malls, so it's very likely I've blocked the name of it out of my brain! :-) |
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| December 16, 2007 |
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What a wonderful message for us, and an incredible piece of writing! |
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| April 10, 2008 |
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Brother...this is kinda good! hehe
THANK YOU FOR DONATING YOUR POEM, TESTIMONY and YOUR TIME TO THE BIBLE STUDY!
Blessings brother and so glad you are my friend~ |
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| April 10, 2008 |
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Wow Cheryl......I am honored that you think that much of me to include me and my story.....You are da bomb! Wait a minute! Bombs are destructive (watch your tongue Michael). You're not the bomb! You are the opposite of bomb. You are the anti-bomb! Bombless. unBOMBenable!
I think you get the idea.
What I am trying to say is THANK YOU! |
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| April 10, 2008 |
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God knows everything that we have need of before we ever even think about it ourselves. He says for us to lat up in store in Heaven and He well take care of our needs. In the book of Matt. 6;19 He says Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal.20 but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and thieves do break in and steal. 21 for where your treasure is , there your heart well be also. This goes with your poem brother , don't Use you brother as a rung in your ladder to success because you well never be happy with all the riches and success you might gain. Thank you brother Robert Olson
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| April 18, 2008 |
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Awesome, Michael! so beautiful put!!!!
I use to listen to Creed when i came into recovery, thinking they were a Christian band
"Based on their frequently spiritual lyrics, some observers lumped them in with a new breed of alternative-styled Christian bands that had begun crossing over to the mainstream; however, Creed tried to distance themselves from being pigeonholed as an exclusively religious band out to convert their listeners. "
Stapp had been studying law at Florida State University, but eventually dropped out to pursue music, a decision that led to conflict with his anti-rock & roll parents (his father was a Pentecostal minister).
I love thier one Album Human Clay it gave me HOPE when I first came into recovery in 1999
ANYWAYS I loved the Poem and got such great insight from it Thank you Michael!!! |
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| April 18, 2008 |
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Hi Donna!
Thank you for your kind words. I too listened to a lot of Creed. In fact, now that you mention them I may have to go back and re-listen now that I have a more solid foundation. I just found a website that contains all of their lyrics. Looks like I have some IPOD uploading to do!
Might as well plug a couple others, eh? If you like this poem you would probably also enjoy these:
The Pain of Jabez
Hell Is Not That Hot
Life Threw Me a Curve
Weeds of Seeds
You said "I love thier one Album Human Clay it gave me HOPE when I first came into recovery in 1999"
You may also enjoy this:
Get Your Hopes Up
Thanks again for tuning in my friend!
Bless your heart! |
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| April 18, 2008 |
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Donna:
I now have 29 Creed songs loaded on my MP3 player!
These are going to make some great "unwind" tunes when I am riding the train home from work! |
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