Silver Boxes
My words were harsh and hasty
And they came without a thought.
Then I saw the pain and anguish
That my bitter words had brought.
Bitter words that I had spoken
Made me think back through the past;
Oh how many times I’d uttered
Biting words whose pain would last.
Then I wondered of the people
I had hurt by things I’d said;
All the ones I had discouraged
When I didn’t use my head.
Then I thought about my own life,
Of painful words I’ve heard;
And of the times I’d been discouraged
By a sharp and cruel word.
And how clearly I remember
All the things I might have done;
But, by a word I was discouraged
And they never were begun.
Lord, help my words be silver boxes,
Neatly wrapped up with a bow;
That I give to all so freely,
As through each day I gladly go.
Silver boxes full of treasure,
Precious gifts from God above;
That all the people I encounter
Might have a box of God’s own love.
My words were harsh and hasty
And they came without a thought.
Then I saw the pain and anguish
That my bitter words had brought.
Bitter words that I had spoken
Made me think back through the past;
Oh how many times I’d uttered
Biting words whose pain would last.
Then I wondered of the people
I had hurt by things I’d said;
All the ones I had discouraged
When I didn’t use my head.
Then I thought about my own life,
Of painful words I’ve heard;
And of the times I’d been discouraged
By a sharp and cruel word.
And how clearly I remember
All the things I might have done;
But, by a word I was discouraged
And they never were begun.
Lord, help my words be silver boxes,
Neatly wrapped up with a bow;
That I give to all so freely,
As through each day I gladly go.
Silver boxes full of treasure,
Precious gifts from God above;
That all the people I encounter
Might have a box of God’s own love.
--By Michael Bright
All photos are copyrighted © 2011 taken by Chef W. E. G.
I have reposted this poem as a gift to everyone here on Open Salon. In times of sorrow, trouble, upset, rough times, we need to find just a little peace of mind somewhere, and somehow. I have added a few of my favorite photos that were taken by someone very dear to me.
I hope this will help you make it through the troubled times that you are going through in your life right now, or maybe a little peace from the troubled front lines of OS.
Best of many blessings
Lots of love and hugs to everyone.
Take Care
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Rated with hugs
R
Jack- OMG!!!!Thank you so much for such a incredible compliment. I wish I could write like him, practice maybe one day I will. thank you hugs..
The Realworld has always been nuts, this place use to be fun and still is, but sometimes, I think the water system gets filled with FutU!!
It needs to stop!! DON'T DRINK THE WATER!! :D
~huge hug~
Do you think the super moon had anything to do with this?
Rated~
Beautiful? Thank you very much..
STOP DON'T DRINK THE WATER.. take Tinker's advice.
Yes this place used to be a blast. I just came back, and now I am starting to wonder. WHY??? What was I think?
I came back because I missed it, the people, the places they are take you too with their words. The wonderful, kind, caring, compassionate, passionate, humorous, fun loving, inspiring, people among the walls of OS. That is WHY I came back..
So lets all pull together and get it back to what it used to be..
{{{{{HUGE HUGS}}}}}}} to you my friend..
Thank you
♥R
Thank you
Thank you very much.. HUGE HUGS to you my friend
It is kicking me off line every 5 to 10 minutes. Getting rather PO at them..
So bare with me on the replies I am trying. Next time I get kicked off I am going to my cell phone.. lol
My gift for you with lots of love and hugs all wrapped up in a pretty little silver box. Hugs. Thank you
And I agree with Jack Heart, the words are in your soul girlfriend, whether they come out of your mouth (or pen/keys ;) or those of others.
Rated for a constant.
I am like you I have been away for a while so I have NO CLUE as to what is going on, and really I don't really care to know either. I got bigger fish in my life to fry and worry about. But I thought I would try to post something to help give everyone a little peace, whether in their lives or here on OS.
We all need a little peace now and then.
You are right we do manage to stay afloat, through it all.
Thank you very much..... HUGS