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Unless She Dies

  Unless she dies, she lives in vain, unless she loses, there’s no gain; until she knows she’s emptied out, her unborn seeds will never sprout.  

heirloom pollen

 

Unless she dies, she lives in vain,

unless she loses, there’s no gain;

until she knows she’s emptied out,

her unborn seeds will never sprout.

 

Responses to “Unless She Dies”

  1. Debbie

    This is a special message for me today, Melody! Thank you!!!

    1. melodylowes

      There is so much in this idea of giving of ourselves to be explored. I love the hope that I see in the way the plant world works – in dying, the seed gives life. What a wonderful picture of what our God has done to give us a full and abundant life! Thanks Debbie. Hope you are well!

  2. Holly Michael

    profound!

    1. melodylowes

      🙂 Sitting through a week of meetings does things to your brain… hehe

  3. russtowne

    Deep. Powerful. Well done.

    1. melodylowes

      Thanks Russ!

  4. lylekrahn

    And yet we keep hoping for a different way.

    1. melodylowes

      Isn’t that the truth? Denial at its very finest. I think I keep coming back to this theme for that reason – to remind myself of the truth. I’ve thought of stapling notes to my forehead, but this seems the less risky of the two…. 😉

      1. lylekrahn

        I wouldn’t dismiss the stapling idea too quickly 🙂

      2. melodylowes

        Bahaha! If I try it, can I hold you morally responsible for any negative side-affects??

      3. lylekrahn

        Absolutely, as long as you send photos.

      4. melodylowes

        I wonder if said photos could kill a thriving teaching career? 😉

  5. bennetta faire

    Wonderful–and what a gorgeous photo, colors so rich they look velvety.

    1. melodylowes

      Thanks! I’m very tactile, and I loved that rich texture in this one myself.

      1. bennetta faire

        We have similar appreciations!! Speaking of, I got to thinking about your poetry book project–so now I’m thinking about going through mine, see if there’s enough for an actual book. Then what do I do??

      2. melodylowes

        Get it road-worthy and watch for opportunities/places to send it!

      3. bennetta faire

        Okay–I’ll have to find a designated driver.

      4. melodylowes

        🙂 A seatbelt helps…

      5. bennetta faire

        I suspect so. I’m great at dreaming about publishing–not so good at the risk, and work involved.

      6. melodylowes

        I hear ya, sister. That’s why I’m stepping out this time – you never know unless you try. My biggest regrets in my life so far are more likely to involve things I didn’t do rather than those I did – it’s time to live a little!

      7. bennetta faire

        You are SO Right, Sister!!! You go ahead on an’ blaze the trail for me–maybe, just maybe I’ll catch up to you. In all seriousness, I hope you know how much I wish you the very best success and satisfaction–my prayers go up for you.

      8. melodylowes

        Thank you, thank you , thank you. I love that support from one whose work I admire…

      9. bennetta faire

        ALWAYS.

  6. Gallivanta

    Off you go to more meetings if this is the result!

    1. melodylowes

      *giggle* Meetings usually put me straight into a coma. Amazingly predictable. Today was really good – I don’t think I went into a coma at all! 😉

      1. Gallivanta

        Hooray!

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