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Heart Gentle Eye Mindful

Heart Gentle, Eye Mindful On a quest of eternity’s profoundly puzzling silence… Passing uncounted glorious galaxies On a flight finding Discoveries in outer-space’s still expanding Possibilities — with dimensions unfolding out of infinity’s appearing at first sight, essentially empty… But, be still and listen… It is written, “Faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things unseen…” And believe how from the all of non-existence, preceding even the light and darkness… To will creation from the surrounding oblivion, God rose — with His heart gentle, eye mindful, and soul seeking — To issue The genesis of All Life In His image with The first breath/the first word… for the contest Heart Gentle, Eye Mindful, sponsor Unseeking Seeker

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Duke Beaufort

Date: 5/28/2024 5:50:00 AM

Sally, I did read it again and your comments too. The site makes it easy to not do as we intend, so do not worry. We have all not had the text be what or where we want it to be. I sense from this that you have given yourself a mission. The universe is so big and awesome that reaching any of us to deliver the message you have is a remarkable feat. I will be celebrating your poetry for as long as I can come to your corner. It is just so heartfelt and elegant. You inspire me.

Sally Eslinger

Date: 5/28/2024 4:49:00 AM

readers…it is my humble privilege to attempt to edify our holy Lord & expand His kingddom by art & poetry & compassion. Yes, what i attemt to express heartfully here is: In all His glory, even God felt Need, God by & thu the 1st Word (literally “Le” literally Christ)made ALL lifein His image, from fish to galaxies to us! Santan cancreate Nothing. Plus i try to impartthat when we create, we partake in a processissued by God. U shoceck defintions of Mindful & Issue

Sally Eslinger
Date: 5/28/2024 5:44:00 AM

Le = Let

Sally Eslinger
Date: 5/28/2024 5:00:00 AM

Typo of “attemPt” oops. Aplus, saying that our feeling Need AND a Need to create both come from being madein-His-image…

Duke Beaufort

Date: 5/23/2024 10:35:00 AM

Sally, you're making me smile. You make it so easy to traverse the known universe in short order. And you put pen to the greatest mystery we have. Where did all this come from? Whatever answers we come up with will hopefully put us at ease. I love what you say.

Sally Eslinger
Date: 5/28/2024 4:53:00 AM

Duke, thanks for your insightful, humbling comment. I just added my own comment, i wish you’d go back & read. Hope U have a joyful week!

Daniel Henry Rodgers

Date: 5/23/2024 9:36:00 AM

Dear Sally, Your poem is quite a captivating journey into the depths of existence and creation. You beautifully navigate the vastness of space and the mysteries of the universe, all while mixing in such wonderful reflections on faith and the essence of being. I loved how your words evoke a sense of wonder and reverence for the divine act of creation. Thank you for sharing this profound and thought-provoking piece. - Blessings, my friend, Daniel

Sally Eslinger
Date: 5/28/2024 5:09:00 AM

Oops, Daniel, i wrote duke& dont know how that happened…well, i’m so old that my access needs limiting, or proofreading, i guess. Begging forgiveness

Sally Eslinger
Date: 5/28/2024 5:05:00 AM

Duke, i’m still touched by your fab comment. I just added my own comment that i wish u’d go back & read.hugs always!

Sally Eslinger
Date: 5/23/2024 12:35:00 PM

Daniel, dear friend, the inspiration for this was John 1: 1, with the revelation that came to me that it isn’t just Man, but ALL in His image. The poem grew out of that… so dear to me that you like this one. Off to read you…….

Ink Empress

Date: 5/23/2024 7:37:00 AM

Dear sweet sally! How nice to see you post and also for a contest, youv written so well! With exquisite alliterations too and diction, depicting what you perceive through this phrase in such a soulfully meaningful manner! I especially love the opening and also “ But, be still and listen… It is written, “Faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things unseen…” ” profound powerful! Best wishes. Sending you light

Sally Eslinger
Date: 5/28/2024 5:26:00 AM

Empress,OH MY, thank you! Jesus said “It is written” (then quoted Torah & & Bible) on occasions of GREAT IMPORtance, like when he fought the devil. Using it here, i am attempting to impart that our Faith should extend to those things we don’t know to declare as facts but whichby Faith, we should understand as Realities, such as other gLaxies where a life form is,,,such, too, as God.vadded my own comment wish you’d go back to read. Thanks. My love 2 you!

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 5/22/2024 11:10:00 AM

Hello Sally, a lovely poem.About god. Hugs. . /Darlene/

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 5/28/2024 10:27:00 AM

Hello Sally, You are welcome. Hugs. /Darlene/

Sally Eslinger
Date: 5/28/2024 5:36:00 AM

Beloved Darlene, thank tou for you cherished comment.

Buhagiar Victor

Date: 5/21/2024 2:43:00 AM

I have always believed that God created this universe with a few words. Let it be. And He knew all was well. Best for a win. Blessings.

Sally Eslinger
Date: 5/28/2024 5:34:00 AM

Wow thank you, Victor!

Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 5/20/2024 5:54:00 PM

what powerful words, dear Sally! You've beautifully written for the contest prompt as is evidenced in these lines: To will creation from the surrounding oblivion, God rose — with His heart gentle, eye mindful, and soul seeking — To issue The genesis of All Outstanding job and more than a solid contest entry. Have a pleasant evening, Sara

Sally Eslinger
Date: 5/28/2024 5:40:00 AM

Hi Sara! Many thanks for your comment! Rght on the nark, you gt it! Many smles and hugs.

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 5/20/2024 9:16:00 AM

I enjoyed reading your lonely write. "Good Luck" Have A Blessed Day Writing Away.............

Sally Eslinger
Date: 5/20/2024 9:27:00 AM

Hi there, Paula, this poem is about God, not me……..bless u for reading and commenting always!