I love this poem, I have a copy on my fridge. I am not overly religious, although I was bought up and baptised catholic and all of my schooling was at catholic schools. I absolutely adored the nuns of St Joseph when I was a kid. They taught me so much about being a compassionate and tolerant person. I have my faith, but am over going to church and all that other stuff. I do appreciate my churchy upbringing in that I learned that God is there to turn to when things get rough, someone to listen when I need to talk. Someone to carry me through the hard times.
I found this song while googling Footprints in the sand. The images are confronting, heart breaking, it reminds me just how small my problems are.
It puts the craziness that goes on for Christmas, in perspective. There are so many people in need, so many innocent children suffering. I am overwhelmed.
A beautiful, touching post Alicia :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Kaz.
DeleteWhat a lovely reminder of this gorgeous poem. I am not religious but I have always liked it as well.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the uplifting post!
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No worries, it is a very uplifting poem.
DeleteWhat an unexpected ending to the poem, loved that. Leona Lewis is a beautiful and gifted young lady, too.
ReplyDeleteI haven't heard much about Leona Lewis, the song is beautiful.
DeleteThank you for the reminder. I always have kept a copy of the Footprints in the Sand poem too. It's always comforting to read.
ReplyDeleteIt's good to have it close where i can be reminded of it all the time.
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DeleteVery true. I try to keep things in perspective these days. I need to do the same with my offspring I think though. xxx
ReplyDeleteAs christmas gets closer it is hard not to go a bit crazy.
DeleteI know this poem. I always loved it. It's great to put it up on your blog at this time of the year before Christmas.
ReplyDeleteI am the same, not overly religious, but love this poem. Beautiful post x
ReplyDeleteThank you. It is a great poem to read and know I am not alone.
DeleteIt is a beautiful poem. So simple yet profound
ReplyDeleteI love this poem so much, I named my magazine after it! LOL.
ReplyDeleteWow, I have just had a look. Fantastic!
DeleteIt's a beautiful poem, my eyes always prickmP with tears, but I reckon God would be dragging me, I'm so bloody independent x
ReplyDeleteHa ha, we'll have to rename it dragmarks in the sand for you ;P I'm sure it will be just as beautiful :)
Deletewhat a beautiful song. such meaning...
ReplyDeletehugs x
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