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Lighthousebob
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since 2000-06-14
Posts 4725
California

0 posted 2000-08-21 06:25 PM



Poppies

Combing the hillside
As walking from woods,
The grassland's ablaze
With rapturing goods.

Like Moses in question
Of God's mighty powers,
The hills are on fire
With bright orange flowers.

Bathing the foothills
With one Loving stroke,
His flame does not burn
With fire nor smoke.

Removing my sandals
Off feet where I stand,
My senses are consumed
In awe of God's hand.

-Robert E. Michaud Jr.-

© Copyright 2000 Robert E. Michaud Jr. - All Rights Reserved
BSC
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since 2000-02-04
Posts 2919
New York, USA
1 posted 2000-08-21 06:57 PM


Felt like I was right there Bob, from your words I could see the wonderous fields of poppies, and I was also standing there "in awe of God's hand."  Just beautiful.  Bonnie
Lakewalker
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since 2000-08-05
Posts 3289
On the streets w/ people
2 posted 2000-08-21 07:08 PM


I agree, I felt like you'd taken me to the hillside.  This is very well done, I enjoyed it  

Bathing the foothills
With one Loving stroke,
His flame does not burn
With fire nor smoke.



[This message has been edited by Lakewalker (edited 08-21-2000).]

Alle'cram
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since 2000-02-28
Posts 1816
Texas
3 posted 2000-08-21 09:49 PM


Bob,
  This is truly a beautiful poem. You penned a lovely visual of God's beauty, but also your humbling reverence as you stood in His presence. Love, Marcy

"Removing my sandals
Off feet where I stand,
My senses are consumed
In awe of God's hand."


gidget7
Member
since 2000-08-12
Posts 52
Arkansas, USA
4 posted 2000-08-21 09:57 PM


Wonderful!!!You paint such a lovely picture.
I love the way you describe everything perfectly like brushstrokes in my mind,each word brings a new detail to me.Great Job.

ellie LeJeune
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since 2000-01-10
Posts 4156
King of Prussia, PA USA
5 posted 2000-08-21 11:22 PM


Bob; This is perfection, you captured His wonder as beautifully with the gift he's given you of poetry, as the beauty you describe! Ellie

Summers haunting melody
that awakens
the butterflies,
calling them to join
the dance
in their silent song
of praise to God.

eL

Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354
Listening to every heart
6 posted 2000-08-22 05:50 PM


Oh Bob, you've brought back to me a day of California beauty from long ago, and I thank you for it...



Karilea
When you want to be loved, look within...KRJ

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