Led To Eden

For so long you’ve been hiding from me in seclusion Wise Muse, I must gasp as I make an intrusion I know your plan was to lead me to such splendor Now I inhale a spiritual transfusion While struggling in a world of carnal illusion I needed to accept grace for absolution Stone mountains, yellow flowers and a cool, clear lake Have led me to ponder thoughts of adoration There are times when the world’s harshness cuts like a knife We lose too many moments focusing on strife Above those azure skies, our Savior smiles down And leads us to an Eden of eternal life Inspiration now flows through my pen thanks to You In this serene outpost, my spirits will renew Natural beauty is one of Your greatest gifts The dawn of a blessed new age may now ensue
*Entry for John Freeman's "Rubaiyat Form" contest
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011


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Date: 5/28/2013 8:50:00 AM
Happy for you old friend. Good to see you writing some poetry again. Congrats on the selection. Love, daver
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Date: 5/28/2013 6:23:00 AM
enjoyed this well written
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Date: 5/4/2011 10:05:00 AM
The title is catchy especially the #1 placement! Well earned my sister...I love you sweetie ;) x Jimmy
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Date: 4/29/2011 2:21:00 PM
Congratulations on your win...Sara
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Date: 4/27/2011 8:13:00 AM
Congratulations on the first place win in the contest, Carolyn
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Date: 4/27/2011 6:08:00 AM
Loved this splendid write here.Many Congratulations Carolyn on your super 1st place win. huggs, gautami
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Date: 4/27/2011 4:50:00 AM
Dear Carolyn, what a beautiful piece of writing.i'm not the least surprised at your first place.congratulations...
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Date: 4/27/2011 3:26:00 AM
An honour to share this spot with this uperb write Carolyn. Many congrats.
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Date: 4/26/2011 10:30:00 PM
Dear Carolyn, A very special congratulations for a poem that makes the reader consider drawing closer to God through nature and focusing on the positive things....not strife. Your closing lines-- how your poet's pen is renewed with inspiration... Only God has such magical powers to create such beauty and imagination. So lovely a write. Thanks for all of your support with my recent works, Carolyn. Gwendolen
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Date: 4/26/2011 7:45:00 PM
How much fun is this.? sharing 1st with my great friend. This is such a spiritual poem..Im in awe. BG
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Date: 4/26/2011 6:54:00 PM
thank you for commenting on My Journey Home
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Date: 4/26/2011 6:25:00 PM
Congrad's on your fine verse winning! [Hope you caught some tastey fish] Light & Love
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Date: 4/26/2011 5:35:00 PM
Great to see such a quality poem at the top, Carolyn. Congratulations on your lovely entry in first place. Soup Mail. Agape, Moses
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Date: 4/26/2011 1:28:00 PM
That third verse is often too true....we all need out Eden to escape the world! I hope you are enjoying your escape today, while fishing!! Best Wishes, dear Carolyn!!
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Date: 4/26/2011 12:54:00 PM
Love this one, Carolyn. Many congrats on being number one : )
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Date: 4/26/2011 11:46:00 AM
Congratulations Carolyn on your win in the John Moses Freeman's contest "Rubaiyat". Love, Carol
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Date: 4/26/2011 11:44:00 AM
Many congratulations on your first place win Carolyn (((( applause )))) well done.....:) smiles
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Date: 4/26/2011 11:25:00 AM
Excellent job. Congrats on a deserved win.
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Date: 4/26/2011 11:11:00 AM
A beautiful write dear Carolyn. Be proud of your first place with this inspiration. Love, Joyce
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Date: 4/26/2011 10:38:00 AM
Beautiful! Carolyn. Many congrats on your FIRST PLACE WIN, Lainie
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Date: 4/26/2011 10:27:00 AM
Congratulations on 1st place win with this beauty. I enjoyed reading. Caryl
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Date: 4/19/2011 11:53:00 AM
a beautiful poem with great images! glad i stopped by to read today, it was a blessing. --Madison Thomer
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Date: 4/19/2011 7:15:00 AM
this is very good and i love the picture you painted Cory
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Date: 4/16/2011 11:40:00 AM
This is well crafted!
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Date: 4/15/2011 6:01:00 PM
A very impressive poem, Carolyn, best of luck in the contest~~
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