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Previous Challenge Entry (Level 1 – Beginner)
Topic: Great (07/06/06)
“In my stars I am above thee; but be not afraid of greatness”
-Shakespeare


THE GREAT CLOUDS

I am yearning for those men whose voices are great within me;
Where can I find those Christ-like men of old?
Those independent men, sold to sorrows;
Course men, ruddy, not rude;
Mystical men, beholders of Mystery;
Rich men, free of purse or pension;
Men of Spirit bereft of obsession;
Passionate men without perversion;
Royal men with golden crowns,
Carrying crosses, bearing love.

Tell me Church, where are they, these grand men, meek and mild?
Where are the doers of small things in great love?
Soul-feeders from baskets simpler fare;
Mountain-movers with the fruit of mustard seeds;
Demon-chasers by the power of a Word;
Death-robbers by the force of fragile faith;
Those common clouds with greatness thrust within them,
Who live by dying, standing on their knees;
The truly good men who measure their greatness
by the love they leave behind.
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Date
A. E. Cuthbert
07/13/06
Its a question I ask so often. Where are they?
Carol Shaffron
07/15/06
By the Spirit I see some really good insights here. IS that greatness of which you speak maybe HIDDEN behind some timidness within each of US?
Edy T Johnson
07/16/06
This is eloquent writing. I love your way with words! Clearly, you look for the choicest morsels as you "set the table" for your readers' delight. I enjoy exploring the depths in your words, here, and I look forward to reading more from you.
Phyllis Inniss 
07/17/06
This is magnificent poetry, one that could have been written by one of those great men of old of whom you speak, who did great things while others slept. Wonderful writing skills you have. Looking forward to reading more of your work.
Anne Linington
09/22/07
This is superbly written- I am surprised it did not gain you a placing; it gets mine!
Patricia Todd
10/07/07
This is a wonderful poem. You have said so much in just 2 verses. May we be willing to stand on our knees!
David (The Goliath Assassin)
12/15/07
This is AWESOME!

I have my off-days... but the kind of man you describe here is basically what I try to be.