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

[jacob erin-cilberto]

I think if we can find love, if we have experienced love...we are very lucky...
and there are probably many more people who love us than we could ever imagine.
Count our blessings...such a positive piece this is, Carlos.
thanks for the upbeat write.
j.

[Carlos Lorenzo Estrada]

Thank you J for your thoughts on this poem. I felt I was due for a more positive write this time around. Thankfully my muse agreed and threw me a bone, though I have no doubt I will pay for her generosity later with another sorrow filled piece. I just hope the next one isn't too depressing haha. Thank you again my friend.

[redzone]

in such a cruel and harsh world, to find grace, joy and be happy in small or big ways is special Carlos... thanks for sharing some of the things that have given you grace....

[Carlos Lorenzo Estrada]

Thank you for taking time to read and comment I really appreciate it. Sometimes it's good to balance out the art a bit and write something hopeful and inspirational. Considering how the world is now a days we can use a little bit of light in these dark times.

[emmajoy]

Your words reach the gentlest and most sincere heights - each couplet perfect: each thought honest, each a call from whatever your spirit and private emotions might be.

' I've found grace atop a waterfall Her voice like shards of glass .. .. Prayed the sun would never leave In instance come to pass. 'Beautiful

[Carlos Lorenzo Estrada]

Thank you Emmajoy for your thoughts on this poem. For such a little word its bestowment upon the hearts of others can truly inspire their better angels. Grace is in so many things I would contend. If we could just open both eyes and heart we would see it everywhere. I have even seen it in the art of many a writer here in our community. Those who simply ask of us to love better. Thank you again for your words.