In Loving God

In Loving God

I let the dogs out this morning  

the sky still dark

the windbreeze pressing the moist fog to my face and mind

it smells like fresh hung linens

the dogs offer lakes and rivers

leave fertile architectures ..... shapes like

The Tower of Pisa, 

                                   the Pantheon,

Pyramids and sprawling ranches ...

they are big dogs with plenty of supplies

thank you oh Lord ... thank you oh Lord

taking once more a deep precious breath 

of my life.

Towers hoisted against forbearing sky - 

mountain's root and nerve the

 oceans' poise ....................

I see .................

an undying accord 

a persistent rapport

The dog chases the trails of nightfall and

I inhale the scents: perpetuity on mortality

So, thank you, oh Lord, for every deep breath of my life

How can one express such splendor 

such vast an expanse in the smallest of life

green shoots and sprouts

clear, clean ice drops .................

one drop of God

on seeking tongues

on bending oak and iron

when our heavy rain enfolds comfort arms

on weathered, rusted roofs ................

God's own assurance melds,

welds the bonds ............

How big you are 

Oh God.

E.

02/23/2018

Author's Note

Reviews

[Chris Shaw]

Your poetry a celebration of dawn rising. Your lines elevating my mood. As I respond to you the early sun floods through the upper bay window where we are staying for the week. All is good with my world and that is the feeling your words give me too. We should appreciate the simple things in life. Appreciation of little things can bring contentment in a world where there is such cruelty. We are but specks in the ocean of time. Your poetry, rich with its spiritual thread weaving through its warp and weft.
Thank you Mr E.

Chris

[Einstein Noodle]

you connect with me ... what a treasure ... God bless your stay and view from that bay window ... so blessed by your words Christine ... love love love and peace ;)
E.

[Chris Shaw]

Sending all good wishes to you across the pond :)

[Ken Simm.]

Such a description of nature. A poet at the height of his powers.

[Einstein Noodle]

nice to see you are back my friend..thank you for reading and for your review ... you are most kind sir! thank you again!
E.

[θεά]

All things bright and beautiful,
All creatures great and small...

This poem evokes similiar sentiments, of seeing God in the quotidian, in our surroundings, in creatures around us.

Really liked reading it.

[Einstein Noodle]

i am fully gratified and grateful for your response to this one Malika! it is just what i was trying to covey ... all creatures great and small point us to a bountiful creation ... that teach us so many things about a Creator ... so glad you decided to visit and review ..peace and joy!
E.

[andrew mitchell]

NICE poem Einstein. I am not a believer of God but a believer of Mother Nature and it’s marvels. Having a scientific background no one has proven there is a God yet, man wrote the bible and not a good one at that for no one follows the Ten Commandments otherwise the world would be a better place by now. Of course the church hasn’t helped God’s cause. A poem to 🤔

[Einstein Noodle]

so glad you enjoyed despite your position on believing... i think Mother Nature points to a Creator that describes expression with form and rules ...i think that's what science studies ..pretty sure all sciences will agree to the line where it leaves off and Faith begins as far as explanations go ...forget the ten commands... i think Jesus taught just to try these two...love God above all things..love neighbor as we love our self ..;) but all of the teachings along those lines in Christianity point us to the futility of "trying" ..as we will always fall short...once we realize that and still pursue God ..we do so from a position of need...need of forgiveness and redemptive grace ... its a whole 'nuther thing from working our way to Heaven ;)))))))) again... i especially appreciate that you read anyway .. and left your thoughts and reactions sir..they are always important to me .. peace and joy my friend!
E.

[andrew mitchell]

I still believe in all things good and having good morals etc, i just don't believe there is an after life. I think its all in the mind! In context We are just a speck in a whole universe, we cannot be that important.

[Einstein Noodle]

we are wee ones ;)

[Govind singh]

Amazing as always Einstein...great job

[Einstein Noodle]

hmmmmmmm ... thank you very much! i don't recognize your "handle" ...have you changed it? .. definitely stopping by your pages this morning .. i am sure i would recognize Govind singh :) thank you again for such positive and encouraging remarks
E.

[Fran Marie]

This is awe inspiring..such a beautiful testimonial write if you will..encountering such ethereal fealings in nature and the beauty and joy of loving God knowing his omnipresence ..a true account of everything ..just lovely..

Nice Work Mr E..

[Einstein Noodle]

thank you so much Fran...for your encouraging review ..God is good...and ever present eh!? :) thank you again ... very much for your supportive review

[SilverInk]

Something about this poem was very musical and inspiring! The imagery you create with your words is beautiful, and the idea of God always being present in our lives is just as wonderful.

[Einstein Noodle]

:) ....yes it is

[An owl on the moon]

Such a beautiful hymn of praise. Those moments when the glory rises all around us, those are times we need to breathe in deeply and sense the thankfulness of our hearts rising up to heaven. Glorious words.

[Einstein Noodle]

yes, Owl....that's it exactly ..those precious moments eh!? thank you for stopping by always my friend .. and for taking time to write your review ... its very gratifying that you stepped into that moment ... peace and joy!
E.

[An owl on the moon]

Peace and joy... and happy Friday, my friend. :)

[SleeplessVolcano]

You have said so well how we are touched by creation......and how that makes us thankful and renders us in awe of the Creator.....

It's the simple things which often remind us of the divine, right?

[Einstein Noodle]

amen...its the simple things indeed ...just as you say when we see Creation in those things awe and gratitude are sure to follow ... a stop and look is all it takes eh Volcano!? thank you for taking time and commenting sir
E.

[SleeplessVolcano]

I've been becoming a workaholic again lately :) To wake up and smell the coffee is refreshing, isn't it?.....hehe

[SleeplessVolcano]

Ooops....that smiley face was supposed to be upside down...:(

[Einstein Noodle]

:(:)...........................

[wordman]

like the way you laid it out,loved the write

[Einstein Noodle]

thanks wordman! glad you enjoyed reading .. i appreciate your time taken and for letting me know what you think ..peace brother
E.

[Gandré]

This was an innocent true love a believer can rely on. There is so much beauty in this poem.
Thank you for reading my poem and leaving a comment.

[Einstein Noodle]

Oh your welcome Grande ... and thank you as well ... innocence and believing ... make the key to the Kingdom eh!? ;)
E.