The Opened Jar

The glass jar sat open for years

On a dusty shelf.

Nothing touched it except a shaft of sun which peered

Through stained curtains slightly blown adrift.

 

Barren and empty

It sat alone.

Desiring to have need,

The opened jar was in its home.

 

Though it is cracked

And discolored,

It is still a vessel wanting to bask

In God’s favor.

 

It waits the day

When a stronger wind makes the curtains part,

And more of the sun comes its way.

The opened jar wants out of the dark.

 

Realizing it hadn’t a lid,

It was open to receive.

Nothing was hid…

Everything was to be sought in belief.

 

A breeze came through,

Parting the stained curtains in a contrast stark.

For God remains true

In the life of the opened jar.

Reviews

[samiha zubair]

God is true to everyone, giving us a reason not to lose hope.

[Melinda McQueen]

Thank you for stopping by and your kind words. take care

[Coyote Poetry]

Beautiful story in the poetry with good wisdom shared.
"For God remains true
In the life of the opened jar."
Thank you Melinda for sharing your outstanding poetry.
Coyote

[Melinda McQueen]

Thank you for stopping by and your kind words. take care.

[Coyote Poetry]

You are welcome Melinda.

[dan]

Melinda, I didn't know that God was concerned about inanimate objects, like a jar; perhaps that is why I tell you that I am not qualified to comment on any matter concerning or tied to religion or religious beliefs. The poem was well written. take care...dan

[Melinda McQueen]

ha ha it's a metaphor for the soul. Thank you for your review. God bless.

[wordman]

we are all vesses,and we are all in need,whether we know it or not

[Melinda McQueen]

Thank you for stopping by and your kind words. take care.

[Willard Wells]

very nice analogy of faith and how it is received.

[Melinda McQueen]

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[B]

I see the jar as select few good people
that no one knows about
no one knows how to reach that shelf
but that jar has so much
and it needs no lid
it gives light
reflects and is a vessel of love
through god

divine writing

[Melinda McQueen]

Thank you for stopping by and your kind words. take care.

[Gee]

One day perhaps I'll unscrew my lid and let the good Lord in.Well done Melinda

[Melinda McQueen]

He's patiently waiting. :)

[Perkele.7885]

I am willing to bet, there is more than just a little dis colorization in that open jar. I can imagine a dead bug or too, certainly a dust colony. perhaps a spider w/web, maybe even a wasp nest, so, approach with wariness if not a little dread.

[Melinda McQueen]

Yep you are right!

[Valentine]

You left so much unsaid in this gem. We all are empty. needing Him to come into our hearts and fill us up. I love this one Honey. Valentine

[Melinda McQueen]

Thanks Valentine.