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Story Embers wrote a new post 7 years, 4 months ago
By Catherine McBride
Baby’s feet are tender, tiny, pink, and sweet;
Rosebud toes are curled tight, wrinkles soft and deep.
Baby’s feet are clumsy, and fumble as she tries.
Hands and knees and triumph, t […]
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Story Embers wrote a new post 7 years, 4 months ago
By Sophia White
Last August, a young man in my church killed himself. He came from a large family, and our community loved him. I decided to chronicle the impact of his death, because a Christian suicide is a […]
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I’m so encouraged! I’ve recently been thinking about this topic, and wondering about the necessity of my portrayal of suicide. Even though I’ve seen friends who I thought were happy believers end their own lives and have been depressed myself, I wasn’t sure how writing about suicide would help other readers who may not fully understand. This article has really helped me see the importance of not omitting it, but rather dealing with the root issues springing from it and offering hope to not only the characters, but future readers as well.
Thank you!!!
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Hey, I’m glad it helped, and I’m so sorry you’ve been through this too. If you’ve ever got further questions feel free to look me up and I’ll be glad to help.
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Thank you for the offer! I’ll be sure to look out for more of your writing from this point on!
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Thank you for this hard yet necessary article, Ms. Sophia. These are difficult and essential things we must deal with, both in writing and in life itself, and I’m grateful that you took the time to give them to us so thoughtfully.
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Thank you. I have had to think about these things myself quite a lot lately, and if it helps anyone else, and so on, you know.
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Wow, I am so sorry your friend died that way! How are you handling it?
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Thank you, and if you want to learn more, hop over to my blog (linked in bio) and look in the “So That Others May Live” category. There should be another post on the subject coming soon, once I get the mental space for it.
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Thank you for your honesty, Malissa. But I think you may have misunderstood the intent of the article. Sophia mentions that “a suicide victim is guilty and forfeits the opportunity to repent.” She means that the person can’t seek forgiveness prior to death, not that they’re incapable of receiving forgiveness. As you pointed out, that part is up to God.
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Story Embers wrote a new post 7 years, 4 months ago
By Maddie Morrow and Savannah Grace
One of the most common tips writers hear is “Just write.” Though that’s a true sentiment, it’s also deceptively simple. How are you supposed to write amid school, family, […]
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Great advice to take it a step at a time. I love the encouragement to start gradually and have grace when you fall. Setting boundaries and prioritizing are also super important. Great tips, guys! Thanks for sharing!
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Glad you enjoyed it!
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Glad you liked them!
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Thank you, I’m glad you enjoyed it.
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Story Embers wrote a new post 7 years, 5 months ago
By Anne of Lothlorien
I’m yesterday born; I’m a thousand years aged
I’m a song just composed and a hundred times played
I’m as loud as thunder and as soft as a whisper
I’m your best friend’s face and the […]
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Wow, this is absolutely beautiful. <33
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Aw, thanks Evelyn. <33
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(Echo Evelyn) A masterpiece! Good Job!
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Thank you, Dakota!
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Anne, I don’t have words after reading this. It brought tears to my eyes. <3
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I’m honored that it touched you so much. Thank you! *hands over tissues*
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I LOVE THIS!
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I’m glad you love it. So do I. 🙂
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*breathes out softly* That was so touching, Anne! I’m printing this out and putting it onto my poetry wall. (With all of my favorite poems!)
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Now I might cry! I can’t believe I made someone poetry wall. Thank you so much!
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Oh, Anne! This poem is simply breathtaking—you’ve really outdone yourself! ❤️ I think this is one of my favorite poems of yours! 😍😍😍
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I’m so glad you loved it, Mariposa. It’s one of my favorites as well. Thank you! <3
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This was beautiful, Anne. So, so beautiful <3333
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Aw, thank you, Savannah! <3
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I’m glad it brightened your day, Emily C, thank you!
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I love this so much!! You are such a talented writer, Anne. ❤
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Aw, thank you Eden! <3
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I love this!
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I have no words . . . this is so beautiful and inspiring!
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I honestly don’t like poetry unless it’s a song. Most of the time. But this… breathtaking.
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Story Embers wrote a new post 7 years, 5 months ago
By Dakota
In a desolation that’s fraught with danger,
Here I stand alone, a stranger.
In this land not my home, I’m sent as a minister;
Yet from the ground to the sky, nature is sinister.
Up in h […]
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Wow Dakota, this brought me to tears. Maybe it’s just been a tough couple of months for me, but this spoke to my soul. I was so blessed to be able to read this. Aside from the message of hope, the rhyming and word choice you used were amazing and so lyrical. Thank you for sharing–never stop! Keep it up for the Lord, Dakota! <3
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You are welcome! I’ll be praying for you. 🙂
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Love this – so encouraging!!
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Thank you! 🙂
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Amazing job, Dakota! I think the first two lines “In a desolation that’s fraught with danger” and “Here I stand alone, a stranger” are my favorite and how they rhyme and all. Great poem, once again!
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Thanks! 🙂
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Story Embers wrote a new post 7 years, 6 months ago
By Emma Huckabee
I was born with the sun on my skin and the wind in my hair.
Everywhere I looked, I felt the beauty of creation
And the hurt we bring to it.
Autumn’s tradition perplexed me as I str […]
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Emma, this is beautiful! Thank you so much for sharing. 🙂
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I’m so glad you enjoyed it! 🙂
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This captured my heart, Emma. I loved it! <3 Thanks for sharing. 🙂
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Thank you so much! I’m so glad. 🙂
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Wow – I absolutely love it! 😮 Thank you for writing it!
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Thank you! I’m so glad you enjoyed it! <3
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So lovely! Great work!
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Your comments on Moonflower actually prompted me to write this poem. Thanks so much for guiding me toward more imagery!
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Beautiful! I really like the detail. Great job, Emma!
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Thank you!! 🙂
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Emma,
It makes my heart so happy to see your poetry on here! <3 This poem is a jewel, so wistful and deep. Your message was beautiful and true. And your poetry…it lived and breathed and was so…real. Love this so much! <3-
You make me so happy!! I respect your taste in poetry and books SO much–you have no idea how much this means to me. <3 *hugs and love*
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Thank you, dearest!
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Thank you so much, dear! I appreciate your support so much! *sends bunches of hugs and sunflowers*
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Aww, thank you! <3
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Thank you so much, love! <3
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Story Embers wrote a new post 7 years, 6 months ago
By Sarah Wiens
Father! Father! What are you doing
Sawing the branches of our apple tree?
Won’t the tree hurt with all those cuts?
Won’t it look ugly?
No, my child, I’m pruning it,
A job that must be […]
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This is so beautiful. Really got me thinking, about my own life. A very true analogy, wonderfully crafted!!!
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ps: I also play the piano and love it!!! though I doubt I am half as good as you.
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This is so pretty! As a girl grown up in the country, I’ve seen the pruning of trees and have heard by younger siblings ask some of this questions. And now I enjoy it as a spiritual application. Thank you for writing this!
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Wow! This is a wonderful poem!
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I love this allegory and the conversational style of this poem!! Really nicely done. 🙂 I hope to see more poems from you sometime!
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Wow, Sarah, this is beautiful and poignant. What a creative reminder of God’s faithfulness and sovereignty over our lives. How many times have I been that child–questioning my Father as he prunes me? This is so sweet…it was such a blessing to read it <3
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Story Embers wrote a new post 7 years, 6 months ago
By Cainon Leeds
I’ve come all the way here to talk to you.
I have come from birth
and teething rings and standing up and falling down
and stealing toys and riding bikes and building forts
and telling li […]
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Wow. This is gut-level honesty and it’s awesome. I love the setting and the truth you’ve packed into this poem! Nicely done!
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I love this poem so much! The emotion is so raw and real and vulnerable. Thank you. 🙂
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“It’s simple enough and I do believe, but I’m not dying to tell you, and it’s killing me…” I think I’ll have to add that to my Big Book of Quotes. 🙂 I totally agree with Sarah and Emma.
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Wow – this is one of the best poems I’ve ever read. Thank you so much for sharing it!
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Love it! Thank you for writing this – so inspirational!
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What a beautiful piece…I love the honesty. Thanks for sharing!
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Good work on this! I like the real life feel of it- it’s complete and open honesty.
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This is my struggle and I so appreciate how you put it into poetry. Thank you for sharing from your heart. May God be our motivation and our inspiration to share with the world!
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I love this poem every time I read it. It is so honest. Great job!
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Story Embers wrote a new post 7 years, 6 months ago
Many people write stories—but few achieve the uphill climb to publication. Aspiring writers look at how far they need to travel and start feeling so dismal that they’re tempted to quit. They worry that their wor […]
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This could not have been more timely.
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That’s exactly what I was thinking.
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If you click the Pinterest button at the bottom of the post, the graphic with the title should appear as an option. 🙂
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Story Embers wrote a new post 7 years, 7 months ago
By Sarah Spradlin
My soul weeps,
and its tears glisten in the fading sunlight;
emotions run out into the open, empty air of aloneness.
On my skin, they trim their graves with salt and
leave the ground […]
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Oh, just woah!! That is SO beautiful, Sarah!
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Awwww! Thank you so much, Ariel!! I’m so glad you enjoyed it. 🙂
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*clutches heart* How do you do words. Your poetry is one of my most favourite things <3
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You are one of my most favorite things!! <3 Thank you so much for reading! 🙂
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My soul is so…overwhelmed with the beauty of your words! Somehow, your mention of Moses’ sandals just hit the right spot in my heart and your ending is perfect! Lovely job, Sarah. I love your poetry so much <3<3
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Awwww! Thank you so much for taking the time to read, Libby!! I’m so glad that it spoke to you. <3 That part with Moses' sandals was one of my favorite parts to write!
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Wow, I think you just taught me the meaning of “achingly beautiful.”
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<3 Thank you so much, Catherine!! I'm so glad you took something away from it.
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Thank you!!
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Story Embers wrote a new post 7 years, 7 months ago
By Libby Powell
Inspired by the sunset seen through the thick smoke on Edmond’s Beach, Washington. Because Edmund is one of my favorite names, I changed the spelling.
Unbroken mists upon the wat […]
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This is beautiful. I like it!! 🙂 <3 Thank you for posting your poems, Libby.
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Ahh, dear Libby, you write such beautiful things. ❤ Thank you for sharing a piece of your heart with us.
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Sorry, I didn’t mean to post my comment on yours, Dakota. My bad.🤦♀️
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Eden,
That’s okay! 🙂
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Thank you Dakota 🙂 You’re so encouraging and sweet <3
@eden-anderson Thank you, too <3 Your comment means so much to me!
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This is lovely, Libby! Breath-takingly vivd in its dreamy way–if that makes any sense… 😁❤
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Aw, thank you, Abby 🙂 That made my day!
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This was beautiful, Libby – thank you for sharing it!
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Thank you very much, Savannah <3
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That was so captivating! I LOVE the way you wove that beautiful poem together! The mystery, the drama all in that short poem… GREAT job! One thing, (just as a suggestion) it seemed just a little too short. You gave such an amazing beginning that the last half just seems a little short. But that’s only my opinion.
Keep it up for Him, with Him, and of Him!
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Libby, this is beautiful. I love the way the prose seems to sway like the water. It’s such a peaceful, sing-songy poem. Great work!
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Aw, thank you Katherine 🙂 Your comment made me smile – I so appreciate your encouragement <3
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Story Embers wrote a new post 7 years, 7 months ago
By Kate Flournoy
I don’t have a temple; I barely have a prayer.
In the hollows of this empty church, I know that You are there.
I find You in the silence, in the way the shadows fall,
I find You in my he […]
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This is a masterpiece! I glad to find poet with a heart for the Lord! Excellent work!! 🙂
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Thanks!
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Simply stunning. I’m struggling to find the works for this. This is such a beautiful call to seek God,even when we don’t deserve his love. I could feel the heart in this and related with it so deeply. Thank you for blessing us with this stunning poem. To God be the glory!
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Amen. 🙂
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*hugs this poem tightly to my chest* This brought both tears to my eyes and lightness to my heart. A breathtaking combination, my dear.
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Aww, thank you. <3
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I love this so so so so so so so much. Thank you so much for sharing your heart. 🙂
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Yay! 😀
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Wow, Kate, I love this incredibly much! <3 This resonated with my heart. Our God is so merciful, even when we can't offer him much – and I love how you shared that with us.
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I’m so happy it was a blessing to you.
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*joins you*
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Thanks. 😉
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Some how, you always manage to steal my breath away with your poetry. You have such a beautiful way with words, Kate. ❤️❤️
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Aw, thanks for the encouragement. <3
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Oh, Katy, you hit the nail on the head! AMEN! I love this poem so much!
It’s a blessing to see your faith shine so bright through your writing!
GREAT JOB!!!
The only thing that will last is the difference we make for eternity!~S. I. K.-
Amen!
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I think God had you write this for me Kate. Thank you. And I thank God for what you have written. It gave me chills, I was moved by it and I hope I can learn from it. I desire to become more than the rut that I have fallen into. And I need God to make me into a temple that he would be willing to enter and to reside in. Thank you so much Kate.
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The best thing about sharing my writing is knowing God used it to touch someone else. <3
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Story Embers wrote a new post 7 years, 7 months ago
By Katherine Baker
Something magical is floating from the firepit,
Something beautiful in faces that are fire-lit.
A strange song crackles between wood rings, slowly fire-bit.
Our party encircles the […]
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Wow… so beautiful. Kathrine it’s so beautiful! Thank you! <3
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You’re so sweet. Thank you for reading it!
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Thank you very much!
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Love it! Not only does it remind me of the warmth of standing near a fire, but it also reminds me of Moses and the burning bush. When we see God’s glory, we then reflect it to others, which you displayed at the end of the poem. Again, beautiful job!
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Wow! I hadn’t even thought about Moses. Praise God that his word is constantly reflected in the words and actions of his people, even when they don’t realize it! Thank you for reminding me of that story. You made my day!
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Katherine, you had me shivering! I could feel the blaze on my fingers and I was breathing the smoky, crisp, cool air as I read! This is just gorgeous 🙂
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I’m so glad you could feel all those things in the poem! Thank you so much for encouraging me.
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Ooh, this one is awesome! It makes me feel like dancing.
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Dance away! I’ll join you!
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Thank you!
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I’m so glad you could feel it so deeply. That’s really encouraging.
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Aww! Thanks!
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Story Embers wrote a new post 7 years, 8 months ago
By Sarah Spradlin
I understand your hesitation, dear one.
Life has fallen so far from perfect.
You’re left shattered,
staring at the broken pieces of what was your normal life,
struggling to find the […]
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Oh my word, Sarah! This piece is so encouraging and speaks to me on such a deep level. <3 Thank you for sharing!
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Hey girl!! I am so glad that you were encouraged by reading my poem!! <3 🙂
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I’m so glad you decided to submit this, lovely. It stands out as one of my favorites and the more times I reread the more I appreciate it! I hope you continue to show your face around here.
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Aww!! Thank you, you lovely human. 🙂 I’m excited to be here and to share!
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*hugs this poem* Every time I see this, it makes me happier. Thank you for sharing, Sarah! It’s awesome to see you here <3
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Ah! Cindy!! I missed you! I’m so excited to be here!! 😀 Thank you for reading!
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*bear hugs* Thank you so much for reading!! 🙂 I’m so glad you enjoyed it! 😉
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This poem is so beautiful and uplifting and it really touched me more deeply than I can say. Thank you for writing, I felt like this was a gift from God. (:
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*hugs* I am so glad, Heather! Thank you so much for taking the time to read it, and know that I’m cheering you on through whatever you’re walking through! <3
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Sarah, what else can I say that everyone else hasn’t already said? This is such a wonderful reminder to me and I’m so grateful I read it. Thank you! <3
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Thank you so much, Libby!! I’m so thankful for you taking the time to read my poem! <3 🙂
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Hey there, Sereena! Thank you for reading it! I’m so glad that it was helpful. Cheering you on! <3 🙂
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Thanks so much, Martha!!
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!!! Sarah!! It has been way too long since I read any of your poetry. This was like finding a familiar face unexpectedly. 😀 Welcome back!
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KATE!!!! I’ve missed you so much, my friend! Thank you so much for reading!! <3 🙂
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Sarah, you made me cry! This is stunningly hopeful and compassionate and uplifting, all at once! Thank you so much for blessing us all with this poem. I hope to see your work again!
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Your comment made my whole morning, Katherine!! 🙂 I am so glad that you liked it and that you took the time to read it!!
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🙂 🙂 🙂 Thanks so much, Brooke!! You were definitely one of my first readers. xD <3
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Story Embers wrote a new post 7 years, 8 months ago
By Katherine Baker
My heart is red in a world that’s dark;
my Savior’s blood colors me stark
amid a sin-swept world of gray.
Now I’m seeing everything this way.
Gray clouds gather in the sky;
gray is on […]
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This is really pretty! Thanks for writing this. 🙂
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Thank you! I’m glad you liked it. 🙂
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Thanks for sharing this powerful poem!
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It’s very beautiful!
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You’re so sweet. I’m glad it impacted you. 🙂
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Beautiful! I love it!
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Aww! Thank you!
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Gorgeous! This holds such a powerful message. 🙂
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I’m so glad you liked it. Thank you for the encouragement!
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Beautiful job!
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Thank you so much!
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Wow! Gave me shivers! Well done, it really spoke to me so thanks.
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Shivers? Wow! I’m so glad God spoke to you through me.
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This is so beautiful! <3
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Thank you so much, Lin! 🙂
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Katherine – so true and so wonderful. <3 Thank you for sharing this piece with us. I cannot say how many times I've lived this poem…and I am so blessed to be able to read it 🙂
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Thank you so much! Believe me, I’ve lived it too. I’m so glad it blessed you!
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You grabbed me from the title!! I love metaphors, and this one is no exception!! Well done, you poet you! Keep up the great work. 🙂
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Thank you so much! I had lots of fun messing with the metaphors in this one. I’m glad it shows!
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Wow, that was beautiful! I love the amount of truth you put into it!
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Thank you very much! It’s really encouraging to hear that you picked up on God’s truth in my words.
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Story Embers wrote a new post 7 years, 8 months ago
By Libby Powell
It’s hard for me to sayor describe what I feel;though I’m physically better,it does take time to heal.
It all began with meand a thoughtless inspirationthat caused an injuryand cut off m […]
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Wow… thank you for sharing your gift again with us, Libby. It’s beautiful to hear how God’s grown you through this. A wonderful reminder for all of us. 🙂
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Thank you, Emily. Every time I think about my injury, I am reminded of God’s grace in revealing himself to me. He is such a great God!
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Oh, just wow, Libby! What an amazing and inspiring poem. Its a hard thing to learn, but its very real once you feel it. Thank you!
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Ariel, thank you so much! God has taught me so much through that time. I am so touched that you were inspired by it! <3
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This is so honest and deep, Libby! What a beautiful encouragement to keep on, even when things are hard. Thank you for sharing your story. ❤️
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Thank you, Eden <3<3 That means a ton to me. I am so glad you liked it!
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Libby, this was lovely. What a beautiful and honest reminder that even in the hard things, God is still right there beside us. God blessed me with this poem, and I’m so grateful you shared it. <3
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Dear Katherine, thank you so much for your comment. <3 Knowing that God used this to encourage you makes me so happy and grateful for his grace! Our God is truly amazing, isn't he!
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Wow, this really hits home for me. I’ve never had a super serious injury but having scoliosis surgery left me unable to do a lot of the things I wanted to as a young teenager and the struggles you talked about were definitely there. The hardest thing was probably not being able to pick up my little sister due to weight limits and having to rely on everyone else.
But in the end, I am really glad I went through it for so many reasons. The most important being I got saved the next spring!! Really with all that time to think it changed a lot of my perspective, and somehow it really helped with the bad self-image I used to have. God definitely used it for purposes of his own and looking back I know I wouldn’t have had it any other way.
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Indeed! For the glory of God!
Thank you so much for sharing your story with me. Knowing that I am not the only one who has gone through this sort of pain as a teen is encouraging, and hearing how God used your health issues to bring you to himself is amazing! Praise him!
I know that as painful as it was, I wouldn’t have changed anything for the world, either. Thank you so much! <3
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Wow. First off, thank you for being honest. And then, I love how much hope this has and how much power there is when you surrender your story to Christ. Keep writing, girl. You’ll move mountains. 🙂
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Thank you, Sarah! I’m so happy that you liked this <3 Your comment was so encouraging!
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Story Embers wrote a new post 7 years, 8 months ago
By Anne of Lothlorien
I built my first coffin when I was thirteen years old.
Father said it wasn’t good enough.
I built another. And another. For five years, they were never sati […]
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That was so beautiful! I’m crying thick tears. What a sweet, sad story.
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Thank you Katherine!
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*sniffles* I remember this. I’ll man the tissue box. Come and get some, people.
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*takes three*
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*empties tissue box* Your going to have to go find some more, Kate.
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C’mon! I need some too! ;P
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*dutifully doles out boxes to each of my weeping readers*
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Umm…can I have one? *sniffles*
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Well and truly told, Anne. This is a powerful story.
Also, I’ve always wanted a younger sister so this really got inside my head in a big way.
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Thanks, Martin.
Wow. I am… happy and sort of guilty but mostly happy it struck you on a deeper level.
You can adopt me for an honorary sister if you want. I’ve adopted around four people, and been adopted by even more. XD
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Well done, Anne. I love everything about this short, but beautiful story. I was fighting tears for most of that last quarter.
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Thank you, Fledgling! It means a lot to know people enjoyed this.
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Anne, this is beautiful. I love it so much! The story felt so rich and real and sad…thank you for sharing this beautiful art. ❤️❤️
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You’re welcome and thank you!
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I swear I’m not crying.
*lip quivers*
Okay yes I am. 😛 Beautiful job! <3
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😛 It’s okay to cry.
Thank you. <3
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*sniffs*
That was so sad. I’ve always wanted an older brother, so it really hit home for me. But it was beautifully written!
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Awww, thank you.
It always makes me proud when my writing hits people on a deeper level.
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Well, now’s your moment to be proud. I liked it so much that I sent my brother a link to this… which reminds me, I need to make sure he actually reads it…
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That’s awesome, Bella!! Thank you for sharing this.
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It’s been too long since a story has made me cry. This one did it.
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I’m… honored? That it made you cry? I mean… yeah. 🙂
Authors… the only people who like making other people cry.
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This is honestly one of the best short stories I’ve read.
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Oh my goodness. That almost brings tears to my eyes.
Thank you so, so much!
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Anne, this was beautiful from the first words to the last. Thank you. <3
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Aw, thank you too! <3
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Why, thank you!
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Thank you, Eliza! I’m glad you enjoyed it.
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Thanks a bunch, Madelyn!
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Thank you.
I always seem to put some certain degree of sorrow in my writings, but I think I always do because it shows how redemptive and healing God’s love is, and the joy is that much greater.
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Love this so much!!! It hurts just as much and is just as powerful as before the revisions. It has been through the fire, and the sharpened blade cuts the deeper for it. *sniffles*
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Thank you, Corissa. 😉
I was upset that I had to change it at first, but now I know it truly was for the better.
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I have a huuuge soft spot for sibling stories. Very nicely done :-}
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Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you.
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<3 Thank, Emma.
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I’m so happy for you, Anne! 🤗🤗🤗 This story touched my heart from the beginning to the end. 🧡
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Thank you, Mariposa!!! I love this even more knowing you created the artwork for it!! 💙💙💙
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Anne, wow. This is just…wow. Those words don’t describe many stories I read, but this… you have an amazing way of writing and this beautiful story came alive and touched my heart like few have. I’m so glad you got published and I’m so glad I got to read this. Thank you for sharing this piece with us. <3
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Libby, you have such an amazing way of making people feel special! Thank you so much, I feel so honored.
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Wow!!! Just absolutely beautiful!! The style was amazing and you wrote it perfectly something I rarely see with this style. Really great job on a very inspiring story.
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Thank you!! This style of almost sad but still hopeful story is one that I always feel at home writing, in an odd way.
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this was so touching, Anne! One of the best short stories I have read. Yeah…sibling stories always get me.
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Thank you, Ariel. Yeah, they always get me too.
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Gorgeous! I was tearing up!
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*hands you tissues*
Thank you, and btw, I love your profile pic. ☺
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Absolutely beautiful without being trite. The hope shines all the brighter for being tempered with sorrow. Well done, Anne, it was a delight to read!
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I’m glad you enjoyed it!!
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Wow, Anne!!
So engaging and it flowed beautifully!!
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Thank you, Alatheia!! Glad you loved it.
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*Gets a tissue box and cries* This was so touching I was dying inside when Penny died. Amazing work Anne! keep it up!
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*cries with you because even I, the one who killed Penny off, can’t help it*
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Thank you so much,Gail! It almost makes me cry seeing how many people love my words.
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Thank you! I will try. 😊
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I’m sorry, I just had to laugh at Anne’s reply XD
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That was so beautifully sad. So, so, so sad. But so, so, so beautiful at the same time. *applauds while holding back tears* Great job!
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Thank you Ninja!!! Sad and beautiful was exactly what I was going for.
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Beautiful. I just about cried
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Well, you did better than me, cause I cried while writing it.
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This story has no business being this good…
So polished, so emotional, so *real*… My word. This is a beautiful story, like a perfect flower on a quiet grave.
Simply outstanding.
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I’m sorry about the tears, but I meant it all! You truly have a talent for writing… I would buy a book like this in a heartbeat. Keep at it! You really do have every ability to succeed in a field that requires so much. X)
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THIS IS SO GOOD
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*hands tissues* Thank you. 🙂
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Speechless am I. Speechless.
What.
On.
Earth.
Did.
This.
Girl.
Write.?????????
*Falls over helplessly*
This was absolutely AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Anne, what on earth????????? THIS WAS SO STINKING AMAZING I CAN’T BELIEVE HOW AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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I just wrote a story, that was all!!! *panicked look*
For being speechless that was a lot of words. XD
Seriously, I am so very glad that you liked it.
(Yes, I know I’m almost a year late replying :P)
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This is really sad…but soooo good 🙂
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Thank you, Abigail! 🙂
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Well, there goes my heart… Maybe next time I can just give it to you instead of having it ripped out. JK. That was fantastic, the style was very captivating!
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Sorry, I’m not accepting hearts for breaking at this moment. 🙂
Thank you, I’m happy you enjoyed it.
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Well, there goes my heart… Maybe next time I can just give it to you instead of having it ripped out. JK. That was fantastic, the style was very captivating!
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Thank you so much! 😀 Keep writing!
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Aw, thank you so much, Evelyn! I’m glad you loved it. I’ll definitely keep writing.
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I hope your heart is healing nicely, and I’m sorry/proud/sorryreally that I made you cry. 🙂
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Oh. My. Goodness. This is just…beautiful. Thank you so much for sharing it.
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This is a well-written, beautiful, bittersweet story. Now I have those same unshed tears as Mrs. Crofton.
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Story Embers wrote a new post 7 years, 9 months ago
By Libby Powell
There was black.And there was white.
In the silence of the morning mist,a golden halo frames a pale face,set and stern,stiff above a coal-black gown thatbrushes against the shiny marblein t […]
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Oh, wow, Libby! You nearly had me in tears at the end! That is SO beautiful!!!
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Wow, thank you so much! I value your comment highly and am so very glad you liked it! 🙂
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You made me cry, Libby. This poem was so sweet and sad. Thank you for speaking the truth.
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Ach, you all are making me cry now! <3 Thank you so much!
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I love, love, love this, Libby!! *warm hug* You must have worked so hard on crafting each line; the imagery is so powerful!
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Emma, your warm hug made my day <3 Thank you – your comment means so much to me!
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This is gorgeous Libby. Thank you for such a treasure. <3
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Aw, thanks Evelyn 🙂 I’m so happy you liked it <3
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Beautiful <3
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Thank you, Lin <3
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My grandpa died this week and I had just come back from his burial when I read this. You had me in tears, Libby. This is so beautiful; it spoke to my soul. It was like a warm hug. Thank you, dear. ❤️
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Oh Eden, thank you for sharing that with me. Your comment brought tears to my eyes as I remembered the deaths of close friends. It’s so good to know that our Heavenly Father has it all in his hands. <3 Love you, friend!
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Beautiful… you have amazing talent. Keep on writing for the Lord. 🙂
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Thank you so much, Emily. I really appreciate your encouragement 🙂 It means so much <3
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Story Embers wrote a new post 7 years, 9 months ago
By Katherine Baker
I hear a train
piercing the night,
loud in the dark,
quiet in light.
Why does it cry
while mankind sleeps?
Most hear a whistle;
I hear a weep.
Screaming so soft
while on it […]
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Wow… that was awesome! What an amazing God given talent! 😊
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Thank you very much! I’m so grateful God’s blessed me this way, and so thankful to Story Embers for giving me an avenue for this blessing, and so thankful for you enjoying it. 🙂
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Beautiful! Thank you for sharing this with us. 🙂
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You’re welcome. Thank you for reading it. 🙂
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Wow, this nearly brought me to tears.
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Wow, that is high praise! I’m so glad it meant something to you
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Aww! Thank you very much! I’m so glad you enjoyed it.
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I love this poem, Katherine! 🧡 I can almost hear the sound of a train whistle just reading it. Keep up the great work!
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I’m so glad it puts such a vivid image in your mind. Thank you very much!
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This is so touching and beautiful, Katherine. ❤ I love trains and this poem is just so lovely. Thanks for sharing!
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Thank you so much! I’m glad it touched you. Writing this poem gave me a new appreciation for trains.
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Katherine, simply wonderful – this is like a prayer. In many ways, I can see how I’ve prayed it (or parts of it) so many times this past year. Thank you for sharing this with us. 🙂
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Libby, I’m so glad you have seen yourself and your thoughts in this. Yes, it is very much my own prayer as well. It’s such a blessing to know God’s in control and guides us, even when we don’t feel worth it. 🙂
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Thank you. That’s really sweet of you. I’m glad you liked it.
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Story Embers wrote a new post 7 years, 9 months ago
By Libby Powell
For many days this hurt has grown,
My conscience weighs with guilt that’s known
To self alone; a sense of right
Bestows itself upon my plight.
My right to comfort stands no more;
I for […]
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<3 <3 This is beautiful.
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Thank you <3
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This is beautiful. What a touching and lovely way to describe repentance and forgiveness. Made me smile.
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Thanks Katherine – so glad it made you smile 🙂
It makes me tear up through the smiles.
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This is so inspiring. 🙂 Lovely job!
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Thank you very much, Emily. 🙂
And (may I add), your name is my favorite name in the world. So beautiful! <3
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Isabelle, I’m so honored that you were touched by this. Honestly, this poem came from my own experience during the past year. I was inspired by the intense struggle it took for me to humble myself before God and her, but most of all by the gracious forgiveness she offered to me. It just…was definitely not of this world.
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Thank you, Dakota. 🙂 That means a ton to me.
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Awww, so adorable! <33
This poem is so lovely! Beautifully written.
Do you mind if I share it on my blog & in my poetry book? I can give your name and whatever other info you’d like me to give (probably just links to your platform(s), not anything long).