October 31st is my birthday - my 60th this year. I am happier than I was at 35. This picture takes me to Montana,Wyoming,Maine and Pennsylvania, places I have been that captured my heart. Thank you,luxum for taking me to my quiet place in one picture

Your Doorstep July '97 Longing for God can be unbearable yet prayer from the heart is as soothing as the Balm of Gilead. At your doorstep Poem by Joseph Luxum Those special seasons I long for Lord Those moments when You take me along Your paths of holiness, secrets and awe You reveal to me what's hidden and even more... Your heart... so tender that any careless word Might pierce through it and injure it Lord I long for those moments I cherished long ago While still on Your bosom, to most unknown Although like me they were with you too Yet still grope in shadows of not knowing You For having this knowledge... say: 'it's insane' How blessed is my lot and my place on this plane To think such a thought and feel this wondrous feeling I know... I've been hurt too, still needing your healing In order to view and travel your path most exquisite, Sublime and glorious for the last and the least: the elite. The elect is despised, mocked and rejected And this is the reason why he's elected His light's so bright it hurts, calls for remorse His soul's not from here, his mind blends with yours Pain or release, rejection or oneness, knowledge or ignorance I choose whatever...a whiff of your fragrance, the holy essence The righteous and pure the fresh and ever new I long for my Lord, It's you I'll stick to like a glue... Take me along those paths once known but forgotten now Refresh, renew, reveal the truth of a pledge and a vow The laws of Heaven, knowledge once fathomed please now impart On your threshold I'll remain Lord, it's enough. From your doorstep I'll never depart.