Easter Poem ~ Eternal Life ~ Purpose Driven Life ~ My Micky Dee Tribute
73The purpose driven life
Today is Easter and a very special time of the year for those who follow the Christian faith.
For it was on this day that Jesus who had walked the earth for thirty-three years and was horribly humiliated, spat upon, tortured and cruelly put to death at the end of his life on earth, rose from the dead and ascended into heaven sitting at the right hand side of God the Father.
Certainly, as the Son of God, He had a purposed driven life while on earth.
He preached and taught The Golden Rule...to treat others as one would wish to be treated.
He reinforced the teaching of the 10 Commandments that had been inscribed upon stone tablets and given to Moses.
Ten little rules to follow which would change everyone's lives for the better!
He was meek in manner and strong when it mattered.
He was a preacher and teacher and led an exemplary life, not piling up transitory wealth while on earth, but for an eternity of a rich life in heaven.
Easter Lily
White flowers
It's Easter today!
What more need I say?
Eternal Life is now
Coming our way!
Ripples in white sand
Purchased with pain
Purchased with sorrow
Secured smiles of amazement
And lifetimes of tomorrows.
Pink Rose
Take pleasure in roses
And in their thorns.
Life is a journey
From death we are reborn.
Smiling baby
Smiles of new babies
Generations unfold.
Bright hopes for the future
Now and Evermore.
Raccoons in tree
Let us be grateful
For big things and small.
They are all part of this life
Until destiny calls.
Sunset
Sunrises and sunsets...
All part of the plan
Youth and old age
Meshed together like jam.
Deer and fawns
Earth is our playground...
Testing ground and more
Life is a gift...
Only temporary.....no more!
Dandelions
So live each day
As if it were your last
Soon it will happen...
We'll be judged by our past.
Tree colors in Autumn
Easter Song by Keith Green
Micky Dee
Song for Peace KITARO
My Tribute
Many of you who have been writing on HubPages for a while already know Micky Dee.
This kind hearted bewhiskered bike riding enthusiast has seen good times and bad.
He is a Vietnam veteran.
Thanks for your service to our country, Micky!
Too many just like you were not given thanks at the time of this undeclared and unpopular war...and yet you held your head high and followed orders and did what you thought was right at the time for our country and flag.
Here is a recent hub of his describing that horrific time:
http://hubpages.com/hub/Con-Thien-The-Hill-of-Angels-Health-care
Sunset on Pacific Ocean
Kitaro, Heaven and Earth
The Golden Rule
Micky believes and preaches the Golden Rule and it is a common thread that runs through many if not most of his hubs.
Most all of the world religions teach it in one form or another.
If not hijacked by fringe elements, most all religions would have us aspire to a higher purpose in life.
Basically the Golden Rule teaches the value of treating others as one would wish to be treated.
All of the ten commandments could be boiled down to this same basic tenet.
Sounds simple enough...doesn't it?
Here are several of Micky's recent hubs:
Kitaro "Fragrance Of Nature"
Kitaro music (with images)
Some music and images from the Cradle of Civilization
Kitaro-Sozo
Have you read Micky Dee hubs?
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Seldom do any two people agree on exactly everything. If we were genetic clones but still had free will, our ideas would sometimes meld and sometimes clash.
That does not mean that we cannot search for the good in people and causes, and politely disagree with other things in which they believe.
If Micky Dee was sitting at our kitchen table, I'm certain we would have some good and even possibly heated discussions about politics and life.
If Micky was leading a parade and pounding a drum at the head of the line, I would be right in step some of the time and would be out of step at other times.
But of one thing I am certain...this fine veteran; lover of wildlife (especially his birds and squirrels); lover of bike riding and fitness and photography (he fills his hubs with wonderful photos taken on his journeys)...truly loves his fellow man!
He believes in equality between people and cheers on his causes like equal health care for everyone.
Micky does not appreciate businesses putting profits ahead of people.
He does not appreciate politicians putting their own welfare and desires ahead of the common man.
Micky considers himself to be a common man.
But similar to another sandal clad Being who walked the earth over 2,000 years ago and who taught kindness and the Golden Rule, when I think of Micky Dee I think of a person who truly leads a purpose driven life.
Eternal life for everyone is just around the corner. It may be only a few more seconds or a few years away. Time slips away rapidly like ever changing grains of sand being blown into new patterns on a sand dune.
This Easter poem did not come as easily to me as it would have for Micky where words flow like glistening raindrops in free-fall from the clouds above. Hope you enjoyed it in the spirit that it was written. Happy Easter to everyone...especially you dear Micky!
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Dedicated to you.....Micky Dee!
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Dear Peggy-What an uplifting poem and tribute. Micky Dee is a good man and you can feel his big heart come through all his writings. You did a beautiful job writing the Easter poem and the pictures to go with it made it very pleasing to the reader. I hit many buttons on this moving hub.
Hello Vinaya,
Nice to know that you liked the poem, photos and videos and hope that your Easter was extra special. Thanks for your comment.
Poems, pictures and videos everything are so beautiful in this hub.
Happy Easter!
Hi Ethel,
Glad that you enjoyed this Easter Poem hub. Micky Dee is one of the hubbers that makes this community of hubbers interesting and hubs worth reading. He definitely does not hold back on his opinions! :))) He is a straight shooter!
This is a beautiful Hub and I will now check out Micky DFee. He must be an amazing character
Hello John Sarkis,
Thank you! Appreciate your kind words about this Easter Poem. :)))
You have a knack for combining words and pictures - nice hub
Hi Knightheart,
Micky Dee is a VietNam vet; a bike rider that rides in many charity events; an animal lover...loves his birds and squirrels that he feeds; and what he is most passionate about is equality between human beings in all things. The Golden Rule is his favorite thing point of reference. The main thing is that he has a big heart!
Glad that you liked this hub and thanks for your comment.
Hi Peggy!
What a beautiful page! The pictures and music added so much to your thoughtful post. God is wonderful, no matter what happens. He is in COMPLETE control of all things, and even when we don't understand why HE allows difficult and troublesome events in our lives, He promised those who follow Him that these events will always be for our good and His Glory!
Since I am new here, I didn't know Micky Dee, but apparently he was a well loved member of this community. Thanks for your compassionate heart!
Hi mindyjgirl,
So glad to hear that you liked this Easter poem of mine and the tribute to Micky Dee. Thanks for your comment.
Hi Peggy I am so glad I stopped by and read this hub! It is truly beautiful. I loved all the music extras too :)
Hi Mary,
So glad that you liked this Easter poem! Thanks for your comment.
Hi Charles,
I truly appreciate your comment. Glad that you liked my Easter Poem and reference to eternal life. I know that you believe in it as do I. Thanks!
Hello Eiddwen,
Micky Dee so often honors others in his writings that I thought it was only time to return the favor. Nice to know you and others on HP. As you say it does become a community after a while of friends from far and near. Though we may never have met in person, we can get to know one another through what we write. Thanks for your comment.
Hi agusfanani,
Thanks for honoring Micky Dee with your comment.
Hello Gus,
Well now...I guess I am just kicking the tires to make sure that they are OK. Ha! Thanks for your comment and glad that you liked the pictures.
Hello dearabbysmom,
Thanks for your comment and hope that you enjoy Micky Dee's hubs. Some of his will certainly make you think about issues! Agree or disagree...his heart is in the right place. Not much better can be said about a man!
Hello mdlawyer,
Thanks for your comment and votes. Sometimes I mention in comments when voting up and most often I neglect saying that. Will try and mention it in the future.
Hi Billy,
Happy to hear that you liked this tribue to Micky Dee and also my Easter poem about eternal life. Yes we had a nice Easter and hope you did also. Thanks for your comment.
What a great Easter poem and a tribute to our Lord and Savior. Mary
Hi justom,
It was my pleasure to feature some of Micky Dee's hubs. Anyone reading his hubs for a while can get the sense of what type of a person he is...and it is good. Thanks for your comment.
Peggy, this one is different from any of your others. You are creating on another level. I am so happy that I have a friend who can provide such great art for me.
Whenever I see your name in my e-mail list, I immediately open it because I know that you have created something important for me to see.
Charles
Beautiful Peggy and the tribute was such an honour for Micky.
The pictures were also beautiful in fact everything about it was. Ha !!
Thank you for being such an important member of this close knit community here on HP.
Take care
Eiddwen.
Yes, Micky Dee is the right person to get this beautiful tribute.
Hi Peggy - Well now - this was certainly mopre than just one "hub" unless, of course, you want to think of it as a great big wheel with lots of spokes and plenty of air in the tires. Nifty pix again, too.
Gus :-)))
Beautiful poem! And thank you for writing about Mickey Dee's work--am now following him and look forward to reading his hubs.
A great poem on a great occasion. VOTED UP and rated BEAUTIFUL. It seems you are not voting my hubs when you read them.
What a lovely tribute to Micky Dee - I do enjoy his wit and candor on his many biking travails - I trust you had a blessed Easter - which always is a wonderful reminder of what Christianity is really about rather than the distorted view non Christians or extremists claiming Christian - it is about caring. tolerance and peace and finding your own way - freedom. Peace :)
Beautiful and awesome hub Peggy. Love the poem and the photos and how wonderful to honor my brother Micky Dee. He's one of the most honest folks on HP. He's seen more bad stuff than any of us will ever encounter. Great work! Peace!! Tom
Hello Charlu,
So often these brave veterans come back with battle scars that are not readily seen. They carry images of war in their minds and hearts up until they exit this life. You are correct in that we owe them gratitude and thanks. Their families pay a dear price also!
Glad that you liked my Easter poem. It is not about easter bunnies and chocolate eggs! Thanks for your votes and comment. Appreciate it!
Greetings minesgm,
Hope your Easter was a good one. Thanks for taking the time to read and leave a comment.
Absolutely exquisite hub. Thank you for reminding us what Easter is really about. That no matter what our feelings are towards a particular war or battle that we should show admiration and gratitude to the ones that we the people of the U.S. asked them to fight. They leave everything that is dear to them for a fight unknown. Thank you Micky for serving and thank you Peggy for reminding us all what we seem to readily forget. Sensational videos, peaceful and empowering. Up, beautiful, awesome!!!
Great tribute.. Nice to know about you Mickey Dee. Happy Easter!
Hi Micky,
Your poetry flows so easily and carries so much meaning. Your heart is big enough to hold the entire world with tenderness and care and a little bit of spit-fire. Keep on biking and writing. The world needs more like you in it and teaching and preaching from your own life lived experiences. If we are open...we can continue to learn from one another. Happy to be your student. God bless!
Oh Peggy! I'm really floored dear Peggy. You are such a delight. Thank you dear heart. God bless your family. You've really picked me up dear Peggy. Oh Peggy you poem is so beautiful. It lays mine to waste. I love you dear.
Hi Truckstop Sally,
Yes, Micky is a good man and certainly has purpose to his life. Glad that you liked my Easter poem. Micky could probably rattle off 25 in the time it took me to write one. I liked these songs on the videos also. Thanks for your comment.
Hi Cheryl,
I think most of us look forward to eternal life. Thanks for the first response to my Easter poem and tribute to Micky Dee.
Thanks for the lovely reminder about the purpose of Easter. Micky Dee is a good man. I know he will appreciate your kind words. Your photos and songs are beautiful too.
Peggy,
Awesome Easter appreciation and poem for a wonderful blessed day. Your wonderful expression of Easter and the Purpose Driven Life and the gratitude and tribute to Micky Dee is truly divine. I have been blessed by your beautiful words of encouragement and your gift of sharing. I desire eternal life. I applaud your love and kindness for sharing this beautiful and inspirational hub.
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Hi Minnetonka Twin,
Micky Dee is a good man and when I think of him I think of the Golden Rule which he often touts. Wouldn't this world be a great place if everyone followed it! So glad that you liked this Easter poem of mine and the thoughts. Appreciate your comment and votes.