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I Couldn't Talk About It, So I Wrote A Poem

Some things are hidden Because they are forbidden. They need not be only actions. They may be an inappropriate thought that must forever be left in the closet. Such matters may be real, but they tend to leave a bitter pill that never seems to heal. Hard to dismiss, but they may as well be mirages. It would help if there was a confidant, but few of us have such human luxury. But by all means, tell it to The Lord. These thoughts or desires, although not acted upon, do not free us from guilt. It may be that all one could do was stare. There might be a certain atmosphere in the air. The object of stare may be so very clear and bright. Wisdom forbids a touch, notwithstanding the delight. And for years, the object may never be lost from sight. And even though there's a constant troubling within, the emotions and feelings must be curtailed like low ocean tides. And deep inside they still reside and might be forever hidden, Again, I say, share it with the Lord and ask that it be forgiven, because there is no denying that they are absolutely forbidden.

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Date: 8/13/2024 7:26:00 AM
a delightful poem and the shape is a treat.
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Date: 7/23/2024 10:56:00 AM
Yess... the struggle is real. Be sure what you are trying to avoid really is sin... sometimes people tell us these things are wrong or sinful and they speak of traditions not truth. Such as drinking alcohol... it's not forbidden, only warned against doing so in excess. Moderation is the key. (And I speak of Biblical dos and don'ts, if that isn't the guide you choose for your conscience, then nvrmnd, lol).
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Crystol Woods
Date: 7/23/2024 10:59:00 AM
So sin is individual many times... if you struggle with addiction than yes, drinking would be sinful for you. If you can become filled with lust by looking at a picture, gem that is something you should avoid and that might not be true for someone else. It isn't one size fits all when it comes to sin. Great writing!!! Xoxo
Date: 7/22/2024 11:44:00 AM
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