I, woman, do not slumber,
nor do dream of valleys deep,
no soft caress or tender’s weep.
This heart alone, it cannot sleep.
Chambers left, a night that spans
the oft reflections not outdone.
Not ten thousand lights more sun
could comfort bind, restore; this one.
I, woman, heed, and fall.
I feel too much; perhaps it all.
Let me sleep, God’s grace be kind,
I offer thee -this life assigned.
Make me woman tender, good.
Do let my heart live as it should.
Grant that I am freed, extolled.
And take the dawn’s first love tenfold.
I am, I am, woman yours, God all-told.
©2012 Linda Willows
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The aim of The BELOVED is to awaken Christian Unity, embolden Fellowship and inspire Hope. "Our hearts are confident because of God’s Love, encouraged by the joy of His Loving Presence, gathered together by the enduring power of His Spirit."
Linda's journey includes writing, prayer, and daily devotion, "surely, I know less and less as my heart empties to the majesty of Seeing Jesus Christ".
With a love for people expanded by extensive travels to more than 20 countries and work in regions of crises, she expresses a lifelong dedication to the Heart of what unites us - God's Love. Willows was the Founder and Director of a non-profit Humanitarian NGO with the United Nations. Currently she is devoted to community, writing projects and Christian outreach.
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This phrases that are magnificent, the whole creates a wonderful poem!
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Thank you, you are gracious, Antonio. I appreciate your presence and support very much. Love to you, Linda
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Fabulous feeling to this poem Linda.
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I am so glad that you feel it, Lesley, Love to you, Linda
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Magnificent poem lovely and graceful
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Thank you, Dear Stefan, and for your presence as well, Always..Linda
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This is so beautiful, Linda. It’s very evocative of the spiritual and emotional nature of women. It was a treat to read.
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Woman, I…if I am true to this one heart…it must be so for more natures than one. We are connected so. We Love so deeply, and, Each part of God’s Divine Nature and calling. Love to you. Thank you for your presence here, Linda
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Is an Hymn to the woman,,,an Hymn to the earth…an Hymn to the Creator of Light…
So Gratefulness, cause your soul is a reflection as carry that Light..
Divine the Poem and the Photo ..
My deepest Love
persefoni
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with such Gratitude for your Presence and honored by your words,dear Persefoni,.I,..All, Woman, thank you for your Own deepest Calling in this Hymm to the Divine..my inspiration. my love, Linda
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I love the grace and flow of this poem Linda…thank you and much love flowing to you xxxx
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This, I appreciate dearest Jane for surely you know Grace, live in Grace and are the Love that is Woman, to you, Linda
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I truly appreciate this amazing tribute to the magic and essence of woman. A wonderful, beautiful job by an amazing woman herself….
love to you….
Celeste
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Many thanks, Sweet Celeste. You are quite the amazing woman that I myself admire and am so pleased to call, friend, all my love to you, Linda
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May our womanly hearts be eternally vigilant and wide awake!
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surely most eternally vigilant, yes Granbee, thank you! and always Awake! I love you dearly, Linda
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Oh, dear Linda, you know I know!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Yes, I – woman. I – love!! I am lost for words that would begin to do this justice……… Namaste, dear Linda. ~ Love, Bobbie
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I – Love your words of support and friendship! You know it really goes right to my heart which like your own, oh…does so tender and lean into the welcome kindness love and support of a friend, thank you so much, Linda
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Woman, not girl, the longing to regain that innocence, to hold again the sweetness on new love. No, it is not the hearts failing, rather the hearts unfolding. I read once that 10,000 was the largest number the brain could imagine and grasp. All those nights are just one in the land of the soul, which returns her grace… She is divine… I often ask – when did God become a man?
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such beauty and grace in your words, Peter. I love the understanding that you offer that it is the “heart’s Unfolding rather than the Heart’s failing”, so beautiful. Thank you
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Very tearful, it embraced me!
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the heart must feel it, I am glad you were embraced, from me as well, Love Linda
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I think it’s one of your best. Enjoyed!
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Thank you, so glad for your presence and enjoyment! You are so valued, thanks for your support…Linda
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What a fabulous image. I very much connected to this piece Linda. It’s beautiful and I am one of those who perhaps ‘feels too much’ ~ though as you so eloquently express here — would not want to loose that sensitivity for I know it’s also a blessing, a gift and my connection to the Divine. Much Love dear one ~ always appreciate your spiritual wisdom and inspired words. ~ Robyn
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I feel this connection very deeply, my dear friend … I, woman, feel your soul, your heart, your words … sending you much love, dear Linda. ~ Always, Julie xoxox
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What a beautiful, amazing tribute to Woman, Linda, very touching; thank you, my dear sister. Love and hugs, Lauren xoxo
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