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Three Messengers

This morning I hiked a wooded trail And while quietly strolling along, I was pleased to hear a lonely quail A singing his mournful song. And then again this afternoon While drawing water from the well A loon began it's soothing croon That echoed 'cross the dell. And in the evening as I dined While resting in the swing A mockingbird was very kind To perch close by and sing. Then later, as I knelt to pray In telling God, "I love You" That, I wished to hear Him say Just once, He loved me too. Then Father spoke! "Don't you know? My son of course I love you too! I sent couriers today to tell you so Did my three messengers not find you?" Timothy I. Brumley

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Elizabeth Wesley

Date: 9/19/2011 10:03:00 AM

You weave your story so well with the blending of nature and your faith. A beautiful testimony Tim.. I am enjoying each and every one of your great poems.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 7/18/2010 10:56:00 AM

ok, Timothy, I found it. And since I know it is for Sara Teasdale, this one has GOT to be faved. Very nice poem indeed! I have to be out the door in five min. but it's so HARD when I have so much to do here!!!

Anthony Nutter

Date: 5/15/2010 3:26:00 AM

God speaks to us in many ways as this beautiful poem points out. Excellent testimony to your faith.

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 5/14/2010 8:48:00 AM

Thmothy, a wonderful story well explain and put in to words, enjoyed the read and have yourself a nice one,..p.d.

Timothy Brumley

Date: 5/14/2010 8:32:00 AM

The city folk will not catch the hidden message here. But the country boys and girls should realize that the actors here are out of sequence. A quail only sings in late evening and at night. A loon only sings in the evening, and a mocking bird sings mostly in the mornings. So, the question arises why? Why are they singing when they aren't supposed to? Of course the answer is, they were on a mission!