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Sven
since 1999-11-23
Posts 14937East Lansing, MI USA 
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sitting here I can only marvel at the creations of thy hand painted in hues that could never be created by man the wind blowing soft and cool whispers through the trees listening, I hear thy voice "see what I have created for thee?" thy sun casts its last shadows long and, as I rise to leave a rabbit appears at my feet I see now Lord, I see. . . ============================================================== Note: The W. J. Beal Botanical Garden at Michigan State University, where this was written, is the oldest continuously operated botanical garden in the country. It is not only a place to be admired, but a place that is used as an outdoor laboratory for the study of the plants contained there. . . for more info, and to see a picture of the Garden, go here: http://www.msu.edu/dig/msumap/bealgar.html Thanks! ------------------------------------------------------------------ That which gives light must endure burning --Victor Frankl |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Sven~ Wow ! It's certainly easy to see how one would be inspired to beautiful thoughts in that lovely place. Thank you for sharing. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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ellie LeJeune Member Elite
since 2000-01-10
Posts 4156King of Prussia, PA USA |
Sven; this is so lovely and beautifully written. So inspiring! Ellie Summers haunting melody that awakens the butterflies, calling them to join the dance in their silent song of praise to God. eL |
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Sven
since 1999-11-23
Posts 14937East Lansing, MI USA |
Marge, you're welcome! Yes, it's a wonderful place. . . a refuge away from the world. . . thank you. . . ellie, thank you. . . glad that you enjoyed it. . . -------------------------------------------------------- That which gives light must endure burning --Victor Frankl |
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juliet_2u Senior Member
since 2000-07-23
Posts 1125North Carolina |
Wow Sven how tenderly beautiful. Isn't our Lord the most incredible artist? Truly lovely poem my friend. Juls |
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Honeybee Member Ascendant
since 1999-12-26
Posts 5372Ontario, CANADA |
Wow Sven! A classic penned by you. I, too believe that God is the best artist ever known. This is beautiful. If ever I do visit Michigan I will definately have to visit the Botanical Garden! Take care, Melissa Honeybee The beauty of poetry gives my soul wings to fly free within dreams |
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deleeme Senior Member
since 1999-10-09
Posts 1766NEW ENGLAND, USA |
Great! Sven- we may not all have lovely gardens of our own, like Ellie and Bonnie and others, but there are many places to which we can resort or retreat, even as our Lord did- which can almost be like visiting the Garden of Eden and be inspiried. It looks like you found one of those places! David WOW- another day of life-and here among friends! Ain't God Grand! |
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BSC
Moderator
Member Elite
since 2000-02-04
Posts 2919New York, USA |
Oh Sven, What a beautiful scene you have brushed with your pen. His inspiration is simply shining through this. Bonnie |
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Alle'cram Senior Member
since 2000-02-28
Posts 1816Texas |
Beautiful, Seven. God's beauty is all around us, as you have so aptly written. marcy |
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Sven
since 1999-11-23
Posts 14937East Lansing, MI USA |
Juls, thank you. . . He is indeed. . . Melissa, thanks! Yes, this is a wonderful place. . . David, yes indeed there are, sometimes, they are right where we least expect them. . . thank you my friend. . . Bonnie, thank you also. . . I can see it too. . .  Marcy, yes it is. . . every day. . . we only have to look at it. . . ------------------------------------------------------- That which gives light must endure burning --Victor Frankl |
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Lighthousebob Member Elite
since 2000-06-14
Posts 4725California |
 As you know, man is very creative... Your poetry as an example. But even if man was to clone a rabbit, it wouldn't be there when we needed it. God has a way of making His presence known at the very moment we need Him the most. A lovely poem of God's inner beauty. God Bless You, Bob <>< |
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Lone Wolf Member Ascendant
since 2000-03-16
Posts 5842Lansing, MI USA |
Sven, The gardens are a very special place. Just love it there. I am glad you were inspired on your trip there. Wonderful writing. LW Poetry should surprise by fine excess...it should strike the reader as a wording of his own highest thoughts and appear almost a remembrance. -J.Keats |
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Marina Member Elite
since 2000-02-10
Posts 2245Pickering, Ontario |
Just reading this makes me want to take a walk through it. Wonderful writing as always. Marina It is a blessing to have wings for words, and passion in pen Marina Crossley |
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Lakewalker Member Elite
since 2000-08-05
Posts 3289On the streets w/ people |
Oh, this is so nice  |
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sandgrain Member Elite
since 1999-09-21
Posts 3662Sycamore, IL, USA |
Man may use this for the study of plants, but you definitely find an honored use of it. Nice work. |
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Sven
since 1999-11-23
Posts 14937East Lansing, MI USA |
Bob, my thoughts exactly. . . thank you my friend. . . LW, thank you. . . you know how wonderful they are. . . Marina, you don't walk the gardens. . . you stroll them. . . thank you. . . lakewalker, thank you. . . sandgrain, thank you as well my friend. . . -------------------------------------------------- That which gives light must endure burning --Victor Frankl |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
Sven this is so serene and calming! A little piece of Heaven, and you've described that so well! Thank you for gracing us with this beautiful piece of poetry! Congrats on your 3,000 posts as well! |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
How like you to be so multi-faceted... |
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Sven
since 1999-11-23
Posts 14937East Lansing, MI USA |
WhtDove, you are welcome and thank you for the congrats. . . Sunshine, thank you. . . I try not to limit myself. . . ---------------------------------------------------- That which gives light must endure burning --Victor Frankl |
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a_little_girl Member
since 2000-05-08
Posts 307San Alejandro, HI, USA |
We really don't see the true beauty unless we stop and look at it...a really interesting message Sven. This is some really fine work. --Little Girl |
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