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Verse 1 ******** Leaping high the water seeks release from the pool which gives it life to escape some imaginary line imposed that only none can pass.	Verse 2 ******** And as the example of the fountain no matter how much pressure, each drop of water will to Earth return.
Verse 3 ******** Is this not the laughter of friends when we reach high towards goals Celestial, eternal; leaping high only to in mortality return to Earth each time, each day?	Verse 4 ******** But unlike the fountain and the water therein we can go higher and then higher again in spite of the laughter for we learn to grow to meet the goals of the eternal while yet here.

Verse 5
*******

Because we take control
while always the fountain
continues to be controlled
and always will be by another.

To my special friend Barbara . . .

Then to be pushed
and shoved aside
to slip and fall
to rise again
to run to catch up
to never be left behind.

So whether we lead
or fall or run
how much closer
need we get
to just now
feel the warmth within
of the Master's touch?

Verse 1 ******* Often we read of greatness of acts beyond belief the invention or solution none others could create or solve on their own.	Verse 2 ******** But always it is another and we wonder why it is never one like us or even one we know?
Verse 3 ******** Can one really do greatness if only in the eyes of man? Some will gain this acclaim but not for most in this life. Yet if we look into the eyes of Heavenly Father everyone can stand in the circle of greatness by simply obeying His commandments.	Verse 4 ******** So can one really achieve the greatness of this life is we live in the world of men the answer would be no; but should we seek the shelter of the love of Heavenly Father the answer would surely be yes.

Truly she is a special daughter
but most especially she is
in the eyes of a loving Father
the greatness of Proverbs 31:10-31.

Verse 1 ******* Her appearance not to notice her belonging of no great worth education thought to be lacking ever her self-worth sometimes low.	Verse 2 ******** Yet here was one who greatness enwrapped its arms about her fully each and every day for to some she was special.
Verse 3 ******** Now the world knows her not and ever in the city she isn't known but within the home where it counts she will never ever stand alone.	Verse 4 ******** Her children call her mom, mommy her husband calls her dear, sweetheart she call to Heavenly Father daily and in return He calls her His.