Grace

Such a small word with powerful meaning and aspirations toward it. What better defines Love than her sister Grace.

Grace

By

Carlos Lorenzo Estrada 

For me, every hour is grace. And I feel gratitude in my heart each time I can meet someone and look at his or her smile. -Elie Wiesel 

Grace resides in all things

That we seldom recognize of her

Revealed within the flow of time

In seconds we procure 

I've seen grace in birds that take up flight

Who soar to place unknown 

I have heard them sing a thousand times

In blissful songs of home

I've seen grace in infinite depths of sea

Whose waves move heart to weep 

In countless times their gleaming tears

Calm spirit to tender sleep

I've found grace within the cathedral

And solemnity of my soul.

Took guidance from these virtues 

and from love which made me whole.

I've seen grace in tender loving eyes

For their faith in brighter days 

Who offer gifts of simple kindness 

Despite their poorer ways

I've found grace atop a waterfall 

Her voice like shards of glass

Prayed the sun would never leave

In instance come to pass

I've seen grace in all the subtle ways 

she moves my soul to calm 

In single kiss I reminisce 

In treasured moments gone.

So remember grace in all these things

Should you find your heart in woe

For providence is found within 

Each heart that love will know

Author's Note

Greetings everyone, after my last submission I thought it would be a good idea to lighten things up a bit. This was an enjoyable write and am sure will speak to many hearts who have tales of their own Grace. Thank you for reading and feel free to leave your thoughts.

Reviews

[Dylan Macadham]

Hi Carlos, yes, like "stop and smell the roses" Grace is always around us to appreciated, for us to take a moment to appreciate, as I've appreciated this reminder :)

[Carlos Lorenzo Estrada]

Thank you kindly for your comment on this piece. You truly are correct. We are surrounded by grace if we can simply stop and open up our hearts to the moment and allow it to be revealed before us. Thank you again.

[KTLG]

This definitely warmed my heart. Thank you for sharing such a touching piece.

[Carlos Lorenzo Estrada]

Thank you so much for the kind comment on this poem.

[Pauline]

You have succeeded Carlos in lifting up the hearts of all who read this. Indeed, to be able to leave love in all who read is quite an accomplishment.
Omnia vincit amor.

Pauline

[Carlos Lorenzo Estrada]

Thank you Pauline for your thoughts on this poem. I so believe in the message of this poem. We fail to see grace in many small moments and opportunities in life. If we could learn to take the time and simply live in the moment it would open itself up to us and reveal its reverence to us. Thank you again for your thoughts.

[Pauline]

I totally agree with you Carlos though I would imagine it to be quite difficult for those who need to earn a living. Still, we should when possible take time to smell the roses.

Pauline.

[no tell writer]

Such a wonderful write, I can sense a longing in it.

[Carlos Lorenzo Estrada]

Thank you Katzie for your thoughts on this poem. I have to admit that there is a bit of longing for grace. It's been a tough few years. Hopefully things get better and I can enjoy at least a few more moments of grace.

[no tell writer]

no problem, I would love to see you enter a write in my contest i am hosting..

[Unspoken poet]

This is so touching, nicely written write.

[Carlos Lorenzo Estrada]

Thank you for such a kind comment I truly appreciate it. This was just one of those poems that simply flowed into existence. I just thought of things that I have taken for granted that brought my soul a sense of peace and spiritual harmony. They were such small almost meaningless things that in hindsight appear to have an abundant nature but in truth do not. I wanted this poem to remind people of their own moments of grace. Those precious little things that are fleeting in time but carry such a powerful resonance within us. Hold tight to those valuable moments in life for they may never come again. Thank you again for sharing your thoughts with me.

[Patricia Wedel]

dearest Carlos... I have found you to be a gentle Soul...
where Winter Souls will find solace in your calming words.
May the Autumn leaves bring beauty as you sing with our
feathered friends who wish us warmth and love as they
fly to warmer climes. tenderly, Pat

[Carlos Lorenzo Estrada]

Thank you Pat for the kind words. I wish the same for you and those you hold dear to your heart. I have a love and affinity for the fall season. There is a beauty in nature during this time of year which resonates in my soul. The way the trees weep their leaves and the shorter daylight that comes with the change. There is a lot of grace that can be seen and experienced during this time. I hope it finds you well.

[Kathy Mc Cathy]

" Such a small word with powerful meaning and aspirations toward it. What better defines Love than her sister Grace. " ,
He who tells a tale with subtle words , his profound words changed the minds of many ,
Each one leads to intimate revelations , Believe me I've had many ,
The way words are morphed into rhythm and flow ,
that relieves us of our eternal woes

Really loved it Carlos , This poem really is just eye opening , These are such deep thoughts in such tender words , really left speechless , I am grateful you shared this , It indeed spoke to my heart

Love Kathy

[Carlos Lorenzo Estrada]

Thank you Kathy for sharing your heartfelt words on this poem I truly appreciate it. This truly is the only reason why I write. To create something of meaning that finds a home in a person's heart. Even if it is only one the journey to these words make the effort more than satisfying. I truly appreciate your kind thoughts on this poem. Thank you again for these moving words.

[Cherrie Palmer]

I am always grateful that His grace is new every morning.

[Carlos Lorenzo Estrada]

Thank you Cherrie for sharing your thoughts and strong love of your faith.

[Shelley Warner]

Thank you for that. I needed the reminder of grace in my life. Had a difficult day with my granddaughter that I'm raising. Need to look for grace.

[Carlos Lorenzo Estrada]

Thank you Shelley for your thoughts. And sending you blessings with grace,stay strong and know your granddaughter truly loves you despite these difficult moments. There were many a word I regret out of spite said to my grandmother. But in her beautiful wisdom and loving heart she knew I meant none of them. And she was absolutely correct.

[Shelley Warner]

Thank you for that. I will also show grace to myself.

[Pete]

such tender thoughts in your words. i appreciate the places where you have found it. a heart with love knows where to look and how it manifests for sure. well done ... :)

[Carlos Lorenzo Estrada]

Thank you Pete for your thoughts on this poem. It was my hope to rouse memories in the reader of their own places that brought them such peaceful serenity. To remind them that in these little things we take for granted is a greater love of self that resides there. Thank you again my friend for your thoughts.