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 :)

[Ardra]

Being thankful for being alive one more day.... such wonderful poem E.
Hugs... thanks to him for you... you are such a good friend
Luv ya..

[Einstein Noodle]

back at ay Galadriel! really glad you read this one .. i think it will stay as one of my personal favorites for a while ;) God bless and love you big time right now ;)
E.

[Kelly Scheppers]

My dear Gene, this is truly amazing. It has all the presence of a masterpiece and a prayer, all wrapped in one. Consider yourself hugged my friend. I am most proud of you! xo

[Einstein Noodle]

now that is a treasure i will hold all day today ;) thank you so much for reviewing and i feel pretty good that it affected you ... love and peace and hugs to you too my friend

[Mrudula Rani]

Genuine gratitude for the creator comes from heart, when you appreciate His creation in all its splendor. The morning prayer of yours is a sheer delight to read, and feel the beauty that inspired you. An awesome writing!!

[Einstein Noodle]

so glad this inspired you Mrudula ... thank you for taking time to review ..it's morning here now so i will say (as the Irish do) top o' the mahrnin' to ya! :)
E.

[Mrudula Rani]

Your writings are truly inspiring, and it's entirely my pleasure reading your wonderful words.

[Einstein Noodle]

thank you

[Pete]

lovely writing. reads almost like a psalm. a prayer. is a prayer. genuine gratitude and praise. i think he meets us in the seemingly small places & things of life to converse and surely transcends through nature to dwell with us. we humans tend to complicate things. wonderful to step back and just be grateful. beautiful. i love it. bravo!

[Einstein Noodle]

thanks for taking time Pete ..i am gratified to the max with your review ..spot on as far as my intent with this one ..it is the simple ..and nature ..and the vast expanse ...and us ;) that reflect an incredible Creator Love ... thank you again for reading and commenting
E.

[Paul Bell]

Terrific poem, Einstein.
Not to religious myself.
But I felt this one.

[Einstein Noodle]

awesome Paul ...there is hope for us yet eh!? ;)))) thank you for reading and letting me know how it affected you ... truly appreciate it my friend
E.

[Cherrie Palmer]

great writing
..when our heavy rain enfolds comfort arms
on weathered, rusted roofs ................
God's own assurance melds,
welds the bonds ..........

[Einstein Noodle]

hi Cherrie .. thanks for reviewing ... the lines you point out are the ones that i "felt" the most .. your sensitivity focuses on the heart of this poem...thanks so much .. peace and joy :)
E.

[Emily B]

what a wonderful start to my day! Thank you :)

[Einstein Noodle]

Emily... so happy you stopped and read this one ... for me personally it is one that is personal and important ... so happy it started your day off well.... i hope it lingers longer :)
E.