Journey With The Lord

I have always loved to walk. I don’t know why; but it has been that way since I was very young. The silence and the rhythm of my movement seems to keep me calm and clear my head. In this new healthy l

A  Journey With The Lord

By Chris T.

Fresh sprinkle of morning rain

Early I rise to explore

Smell of water,vapor in the air

The feel of God’s blessing on my skin

My feet beat the path

All in rhythm, all in time

Passing houses, trees and plants

I let my Lord choose my course

A still, soothing silence grips my town

As it still sleeps and it still slumbers

Carrying my body just one more block

Gentle winds sway the maple’s branch to and fro

My mind is clear, my heart is content

Walking my route, talking with my God

And I am not one to miss the gift

Of creations splendor and the one who made it

Puffs of breath escape my lungs

each one having completed it’s job

To gather in the portion I need

Relying on faith in someone greater than myself

I round the corner towards my favorite park

So many children’s cries  still echo from yesterday’s play

I am thankful for God’s continuation of life

And the changes each parent faces

Hydrangea, tulip and pine scents the air

Wondering if my prayers have the same fragrance in heaven

Smile gets wider knowing they are heard and received

Legs still churn, and progress is still made

Home stretch is now seen and now cars start to amass

Are there other people sharing their morning with the  Lord

If only they could have traveled this small journey with me

They would have seen beauty, creation and hope

And known the peace that comes from a journey with the Lord

Reviews

[Alexandria Reece]

This put a smile on my face reading it, the words have a nice clean feeling to them and the structure is very crisp (a wonderful combination really). I felt (as the reader) like I was following you collecting each quatrain as it fell behind you traveling onward, every line expressively explaining your movements in consideration of God's early morning handiwork. Very lovely sir, indeed.

[Cascara (aka Sprint Goe..]

It's nice how you are able to keep your strong faith in God ,no matter what.

[Dove]

Im religious so of course I was drawn to this piee because of the title. I like how you used imagery in this piece. It was very beautiful and creative.

[patricia]

/what I liked the most about this poem was the way it tries and succeeds in expressing a person who longs to share his/her spiritual moments with others...wants others to feel it at the same time as the writer. Alas what does it for one doesn't often touch another. This poem did it for me though!
My only criticism? Hydrangeas flower a bit later than tulips, not at the same time. At least not in my habitat. Thankyou. Beautiful lines from a beautiful mind.

[joshua deathdealer]

This is beautiful journey, with serene imagery. Walking in His presence. Feels like a psalm. Excellent work.

[Kenneth The Poet]

Hopeful.

[Priscilla Sayers]

Beautiful Chris! This one is very full of hope and inspiration. So glad you shared and also this was the first poem I read this morning! Fabulous start to a morning!

[SoulCrusader (Yas)]

Greta word usage always...shows wide breadth of your talent...and your religious piety...terrific thoughts, feelings and emotion...

[Jeremy Baker]

Very serene and metaphorical, a poem that does well to express mysteries that are often notoriously difficult to put into words. Great write!

[Tai Ryens]

Beautifully written, great poem about the Lord, our God. You're a great poet, may God bless you ^^