tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11690971.post8504002671269673287..comments2023-05-24T16:56:03.032-05:00Comments on Bryan Davis Author Blog: Fewer PostsBryan Davishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10871857864446371127noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11690971.post-24167163656348294642006-11-30T20:05:00.000-05:002006-11-30T20:05:00.000-05:00Bryan,
Sorry to hear about your father. He sounds...Bryan,<br /><br />Sorry to hear about your father. He sounds like a great man. I lost my grandmother two years ago. She was very much the matriarch, a dear soul, and loved by all.<br /><br />I wrote this poem at her funeral.<br /><br />Finally Free<br /><br />Ninety-one years weigh heavy upon me,<br />Just a gray shadow of what I once was before.<br />Sons, daughters, dear ones before me,<br />Saying goodbye, <br />and I close my eyes,<br />and wait for Him to open the door.<br /><br />The burdens are many but I am not afraid<br />Not sin, not sickness, or death.<br />Suddenly I hear my Shepherd’s voice calling,<br />I say goodbye,<br />And I close my eyes,<br />And finally let go my last breath.<br /><br />I closed my eyes and I heard a sound<br />Like chains falling to the ground.<br />And I open my eyes and I see…<br />Rolling green hills and eternal sunshine,<br />And I know, that I’m finally free.<br /><br />So many mysteries I’d left in God’s hands,<br />In the blink of an eye, I understand.<br /><br />No dream of heaven, I’m finally there<br />To live in the home that Jesus prepared.<br /><br />At last, I am finally free.<br /><br />I think for a moment <br />about the ones left behind<br />and pray they will see<br />the hope I want them to find.<br /><br />Weep for me but not for long<br />For I have a body that is nimble and strong.<br />When you sing Amazing Grace for me,<br />Thank the Son and see,<br />Rolling green hills and eternal sunshine,<br />And know, that I’m finally free.<br /><br />Take care, bro<br /><br />-wayne thomas batsonWayneThomasBatsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15837713579691260482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11690971.post-1127022107744560192006-11-13T16:36:00.000-05:002006-11-13T16:36:00.000-05:00Thank you for your quick reply and encouraging wor...Thank you for your quick reply and encouraging words. God has been sending similar encouragement all day from His Word. I know that fanasy fiction books have been a great source of being able to better picture the invisible.<br /><br />It's been good for me to question my motives (fame, identity, etc.?) and to re-allign them to God's desires for my life. Since He bought me, I am no longer my own.<br /><br />Thanks again, Eve<br /> (I'd love to get a hold of your books some day. I haven,t read these yet:)<br /><br />My blog, Flight of Fantasy, is found in the Dragons, Knights, Angels Web Magazine (www.dkamagazine.com/)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11690971.post-65745377151882992932006-11-13T00:18:00.000-05:002006-11-13T00:18:00.000-05:00Eve, you wrote, "I am currently struggling with th...Eve, you wrote, "I am currently struggling with the validity of being a writer in light of eternity or of being a reader for that matter."<br /><br />I believe the fantasy genre is the most powerful way to communicate spiritual truth, so being a writer is certainly a valid choice in building God's kingdom. I have heard from thousands of readers who have reported dramatically improved spiritual lives from reading my books, so I think this career and ministry path has been validated many times over.<br /><br />Is that what you were asking me to comment on?Bryan Davishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10871857864446371127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11690971.post-27106304958505719412006-11-12T21:08:00.000-05:002006-11-12T21:08:00.000-05:00What a joy to remember such a father.
I have a q...What a joy to remember such a father. <br /><br />I have a question-totally off topic. I am a new writer. I have finally come up with a story line that is flowing. It's in the Christian fantasy fiction genre. I am currently struggling with the validity of being a writer in light of eternity or of being a reader for that matter. I'd be interrested in hearing your comments on this, if you would be so inclined. Thank you. Eve -www.ourchurch.com/h/HomeEducation/Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11690971.post-26206174107235555312006-10-30T20:25:00.000-05:002006-10-30T20:25:00.000-05:00This is a truly awesome poem, full of truth and em...This is a truly awesome poem, full of truth and emotion and passion. I was not aware of your loss, but share with you any encouragement you might need...at anytime. I once wrote a poem called "Line in the Sand" which said much the same as this. I took a slightly different tact, so there is no comparing the two, but each of us speaks most clearly in our pain I think, than when we speak from comfort. For when we speak from our pain God gives us the needed comfort. David BrollierDavidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14949239112166623708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11690971.post-37139927443175462132006-10-30T10:48:00.000-05:002006-10-30T10:48:00.000-05:00Hi Mr. Davis,
I am really sorry for your loss......Hi Mr. Davis, <br /><br />I am really sorry for your loss... I have lost some people I have loved before, and I know how it feels... Your poem really touched me. You have an AMAZING gift of writing, and I hope you continue with it! <br /><br />Canada_Horse_GalAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11690971.post-91123383035433014122006-10-29T23:07:00.000-05:002006-10-29T23:07:00.000-05:00Hi Bryan. Your brother Dan here. The videos for Da...Hi Bryan. Your brother Dan here. The videos for Dad can be found by searching "Dan Allen Davis" at YouTube.Dan T Davishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11142253725226916338noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11690971.post-82665705715766132012006-10-24T08:45:00.000-05:002006-10-24T08:45:00.000-05:00Hi Mr. Davis. I love that poem, Legossi showed it...Hi Mr. Davis. I love that poem, Legossi showed it to me shortly after the funeral - a beautiful tribute. Never forget that I'm praying for you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11690971.post-3206546495042932402006-10-18T09:15:00.000-05:002006-10-18T09:15:00.000-05:00Your poem is beautiful. I heard all of the pain a...Your poem is beautiful. I heard all of the pain and sorrow of loosing a loved one, but more powerful was the resounding hope and grace of our continuing life in Christ. Thank you for posting something so personal. It resonated.Erica Rodgershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05674758163275368831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11690971.post-50117973111738662752006-10-13T15:39:00.000-05:002006-10-13T15:39:00.000-05:00What a tribute for your father, a fallen hero. I'm...What a tribute for your father, a fallen hero. I'm so sorry for your loss. My deepest sympathy.<br /><br />I just now found your blog. I hope to catch up and that you will be posting more. <br /><br />Prayers for your writing. We need more books like yours.Crystal Lainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09284296811544392777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11690971.post-66351905948655219452006-10-13T12:52:00.000-05:002006-10-13T12:52:00.000-05:00I'm sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers a...I'm sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Thank you for sharing your poem. I heard the wisdom of Merlin and the heart of a loving son.<br /><br />Brandy of <a href="http://thebuildingbrows.blogspot.com/">The Building Brows</a>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11690971.post-48960233319013175022006-10-12T23:47:00.000-05:002006-10-12T23:47:00.000-05:00While I may have already, generally, offered my co...While I may have already, generally, offered my condolences at ACFW, I wanted to say that I'm sorry for your loss and grief (and know how awful it is to lose a dad..and a mom). I know your father was honored by your words, poetic and otherwise, at his funeral.<br /><br />God's blessing on you and your family.<br /><br />MirMirtikahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04668769199544406582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11690971.post-17010612657931503472006-10-12T08:43:00.000-05:002006-10-12T08:43:00.000-05:00Please accept my sympathy on the loss of your belo...Please accept my sympathy on the loss of your beloved father. Your poem really touched me, and I could see some of my own dad in the words.<br /><br />I pray the Lord of all comfort will fill your hearts and bring your family to perfect peace.Pam Halterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13980301862494655691noreply@blogger.com