Thursday, July 14, 2011

Marriage: A Family Is Born




Man and woman.

Heaven’s grace

reaching, touching

altar’s lace.

Gift of God,

the sealing power.

Life eternal

from that hour

is theirs. A prize

to lose or keep

by covenant

that runs heart-deep.

A family born.

A promise sure.

If man and woman

but endure.


His seed also will I make to endure forever, and his throne as the days of heaven.

Psalms 89:29

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31 comments:

  1. People Who Know Me Would Say:July 14, 2011 at 2:52 AM

    "IF a man and woman but endure" - mighty challenging. Why don't people think about the covenant before they leap? This was wonderful, Sue.

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  2. AmesJuly 14, 2011 at 4:23 AM

    The vow... it's a powerful bind that ties.~Ames

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  3. JenJuly 14, 2011 at 6:22 AM

    Super sweet...and very true!

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  4. jenJuly 14, 2011 at 6:22 AM

    Which temple is that? I don't recognize it offhand.

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  5. MomzaJuly 14, 2011 at 6:27 AM

    to endure...that is the key, right there. lovely Sue.

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  6. UnknownJuly 14, 2011 at 6:58 AM

    Just beautiful. I've been having this discussion with people lately. This poem is a perfect way to describe it.

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  7. Splendid Little StarsJuly 14, 2011 at 7:44 AM

    a covenant...a promise deep in the heart.
    love, a verb, not a feeling that flies away. Love is an action word.

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  8. LisaluluJuly 14, 2011 at 7:54 AM

    A BEAUTIFUL poem, and would make a nice gift for a couple (or family) going through the temple. 'endure'

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  9. Cathy KennedyJuly 14, 2011 at 8:18 AM

    Your poetry is so lovely. I like this one alot! I wish I had a gift to write poems, but I don't. My mind just goes blank!

    Play Alphabe-Thursday tag. I enjoyed reading your “M” post today!
    Check out my recent posts….
    M is for Mermaid

    ~Cathy Kennedy, Children's Author
    The Tale of Ole Green Eyes

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  10. Karen MortensenJuly 14, 2011 at 9:10 AM

    Wow. That gave me chills.

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  11. Grandma HoneyJuly 14, 2011 at 9:17 AM

    That is the most beautiful marriage poem I think I've ever read!

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  12. karenJuly 14, 2011 at 9:29 AM

    I agree with Lisalulu - it would make a lovely gift to a couple. Beautiful, Sue!

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  13. KellyJuly 14, 2011 at 10:07 AM

    Perfect! Thank you Sister Anderson.

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  14. Sistas in ZionJuly 14, 2011 at 12:58 PM

    Beautiful Sue! If we can but endure the blessings are ours!

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  15. AnonymousJuly 14, 2011 at 1:09 PM

    This is beautiful! I wish people would take their vows more seriously.

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  16. JudieJuly 14, 2011 at 2:03 PM

    A beautiful piece, Sue. As always, I am in awe of your gift.

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  17. DarleneJuly 14, 2011 at 2:21 PM

    Oh my, this is so good that I may have to use it for the wedding cards we sent out to those married in the temple. We have been using one of your other ones for years and always get comments on it. They are both so good though, it's going to be a hard choice. Could I use both or would that be overkill. Thanks for this one.

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  18. yayaJuly 14, 2011 at 3:57 PM

    I love the poem and the pic too. What's so sweet is we have Sister in our Branch who just got married. She's in her 60's...she was married before but to a non-member. They divorced. She's always wanted a Temple marriage. Probably thought it would never happen. Only it did this past June..her new hubby is 88! But they are both very happy and she has her heart's desire...an eternal marriage..they married in the Manti Temple...

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  19. CarolineJuly 14, 2011 at 6:57 PM

    This is beautiful, Sue! This would make a wonderful wedding present.

    And is the gorgeous picture that of the inside of a Mormon Temple? I have never been inside or seen the inside of a Mormon Temple. It is beautiful!

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  20. alpinekleinsJuly 14, 2011 at 9:28 PM

    Lovely! Do you mind if I copy this for my kids? It's a beautiful gift idea - just thinking how to present it . . .

    Kristin

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  21. ElizabethJuly 14, 2011 at 10:10 PM

    I love the simplicity and depth of your poems and you as well:)

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  22. Susan AndersonJuly 14, 2011 at 11:07 PM

    In answer to Jen's question, the picture is of the Manti temple.

    =)

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  23. Jocelyn ChristensenJuly 15, 2011 at 4:13 AM

    nice...my parents were married in the Manti temple.

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  24. UnknownJuly 15, 2011 at 4:58 AM

    Beautiful poem :) Marriage is such a sacred thing that it makes me sad every time I hear that the divorce rate is high.

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  25. TonyaJuly 15, 2011 at 7:08 AM

    You always put so much meaning into so few words. Beautiful and deep.

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  26. TonyaJuly 15, 2011 at 7:13 AM

    Ooo, and I just LOVE the song you have with this one...it was the only song my husband requested to be sung at our wedding...and two of my best friends did an amazing job singing it. :) Thanks for the memories.

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  27. PondsideJuly 16, 2011 at 7:18 PM

    People don't think about the covenant anymore - but it is one of the most beautiful promises if a couple endures.

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  28. Joy For Your JourneyJuly 17, 2011 at 9:14 PM

    OH this is beautiful--and totally along the lines of what I have been thinking constantly about for the past several months. Very beautiful!

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  29. AmyJuly 17, 2011 at 11:11 PM

    Big happy smile and heart full. Beautiful.

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  30. HJuly 19, 2011 at 5:39 AM

    One of the reading at our wedding was: 'Though one may be overpowered, two can defend themselves. A cord of three strands is not quickly broken.' Ecclesiastes 4:12
    (A covenant made between us in the presence of God)

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  31. JennyJuly 19, 2011 at 5:13 PM

    Sue. This was wonderful. I really liked the simple, powerful words you used here.

    Bravo, sweet lady!

    As always...your posts are magical.

    A+

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