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Author's Notes: "A Rainbow's Magic" is a Rhymed Couplet I wrote and set in a mixed meter. I've touched on certain elements in this poem that I've actually researched and used in other past writes concerning the power and majesty of God in relation to how mankind relates to the Almighty along the lines of a practical reality, a metaphysical sense, and a spiritual realization. The "rainbow" is only one of many images on Earth that mankind can begin to have a more realistic connection to and a better understanding of God. I view the"rainbow" as a metaphorical image presenting a pictorial message to mankind. It shows and reveals to mankind its remarkable beauty, and at the same time, reflects the subtle power of God as He and His angelic guard are involved in preparing Man for his eventual transition and ascent to Heaven in conjunction with the rebirth once again of his (or her) Soul Body. As I've noted before in other similar theme writes, God may have His plans, but we humans also possess our Free Will -- and the two do clash at times. This is something indeed of continual interest to think about. (Gary Bateman - August 13, 2015) (Rhymed Couplet)

Couplet Rhyme Sequence: aa|bb|cc|dd|ee|ff|gg

Categories: beauty, god, heaven, inspirational, metaphor, rainbow, and spiritual.

A Rainbow’s Magic A rainbow’s magic reflects God’s majestic and divine touch, Giving us a panoply of colored images which mean so much. The wonder of God’s enchanted pictorial missives here on Earth, Gives us an ethereal pause as we reflect on each rainbow’s birth. A rainbow is God’s celestial medium of His images to treasure, To help Man better understand Him and meet His deft measure. The power of a rainbow is its picture-perfect aura of pulchritude, Dazzling our visual senses and assuring us of Heaven’s certitude. A rainbow’s very visage mesmerizes our human senses complete, And embeds in us all God’s spirited message of His love replete. A rainbow is a noble and supreme reflection of beauty at its best, And of shades of heavenly images on Earth meeting God’s behest. A rainbow’s magic is the power of God’s message to us on Earth, Subtly preparing Man for his heavenly ascent and his soul’s rebirth. Gary Bateman, Copyright © All Rights Reserved, August 13, 2015 (Rhymed Couplet)

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Liam Mcdaid

Date: 8/25/2015 5:21:00 AM

truly you paint the beauty of his color promise gary excellent piece of writing thumbs up pal wishing you both a beautiful week

Gary Bateman
Date: 8/25/2015 6:48:00 AM

Thanks Liam Mate!! The Leprechaun Spirits helped me to write this one!! Cheers and Best, Gary

Charmaine Chircop

Date: 8/23/2015 9:15:00 PM

I love the messages your rainbow magic transmits Gary.I always connect the rainbow to God in many ways too.A beautiful poem.A fav!

Gary Bateman
Date: 8/24/2015 3:58:00 PM

It really great hearing from you Charma!! I'm very pleased that you liked this couplet on "A Rainbow's magic." I really appreciate the FAV too!! Rainbow are very much part of God and his cosmic and divine consciousness. I will be standing down from Poetry Soup over the next 2-3 weeks so I can get caught up on my writing and other priorities. I will be on PS tomorrow and plan to drop by for a short-while to check out your latest poetry. Cheers and Best Wishes, Gary

Robert Lindley

Date: 8/17/2015 6:24:00 PM

I only wish my rainbow poem had been this good. A true gem you have birthed with this one my friend. Adding this to my fav list and remember - rainbows tell us that God sends beauty , love and salvation.. A7

Gary Bateman
Date: 8/17/2015 6:31:00 PM

Thanks Robert for the 7 + FAV!! I'm quite pleased you liked my write here. It was pleasure putting this one together. Continued best wishes, Gary

Dorian Petersen Potter

Date: 8/17/2015 3:37:00 AM

Hi G! A very beautiful poem you've penned here my dear friend, Gary.This is a very enchanting, inspirational spiritual piece.Very beautifully written. Well done in content n' style. Just awesome!I just love rainbows so much too.They're so beautiful to watch.Rainbows are God's eternal love promise to man too.I truly enjoyed reading this divine wonderful piece, G.Excellent!Golden pen!A 7+ fav! Sending love n' prayers to you and Ingrid!Take good care of each other now.All the best to you always, G!Wishing you a very lovely week!In His light!God bless you always!:) D.

Gary Bateman
Date: 8/17/2015 5:15:00 PM

Thanks "D" Dear One for your visit and wonderful comments -- and for the 7 + FAV!! This couplet exceed my expectations and ended up turning out very well. Ingrid and I truly love rainbows too, just like you do too!! Continued best wishes from us to you "D"!! Gary

Laura Breidenthal

Date: 8/16/2015 5:28:00 PM

"The power of a rainbow is its picture-perfect aura of pulchritude, Dazzling our visual senses and assuring us of Heaven’s certitude." A beautiful, well thought out line... your work always is dazzling. It's true, rainbows truly are mesmerizing to behold. I'm a big fan of your work. Always, Laura

Gary Bateman
Date: 8/17/2015 5:07:00 PM

Hello Laura!! Thanks for your very gracious comments here. I try to be very flexible about what I write style-wise and I'm not afraid to try different formats, etc. But I tend toward the more structured writes with rhyme and meter whenever I can do them. (I normally try to keep my couplet writes within a seven-stanza range, if possible, since this is the same as a Shakespearean Sonnet length-wise. The Heroic Couplets in Iambic Pentameter get even closer to the traditional sonnet too.) Best Always, Gary

Laura Breidenthal
Date: 8/16/2015 5:30:00 PM

Love the structure too...seven stanzas - a perfect set up for a poem about God's incredible beauty. ~Laura

Alexis Y.

Date: 8/13/2015 4:48:00 PM

Gary, I'm always in awe when l view your work.This write reminded me of the greatnest of God. I must say to you again, I'm in in awe your pen. Thanks for sharing this amazing poem:-) Alexis 7 P.S. Thanks for visiting me ealier.

Gary Bateman
Date: 8/13/2015 4:56:00 PM

Hello Alexis!! Thanks so much for your most gracious comments here and for the "7"!! This rhymed couplet write was a lot of fun to put together. You should check out my Heroic Couplet writes that rhyme and are set in Iambic Pentameter. (I did three of them in a trilogy called: The Past, The Present, and The Future.) And I've done others too. They are challenging to write but the results can be marvelous. I did truly enjoy your poem today. Keep up the great work and do write everyday if you can. Let's stay in touch too!! Best Always, Gary

Theresa Cw

Date: 8/13/2015 12:08:00 PM

Wow, Gary I'm so in awe of your great penmanship, This should be hung up on everyone's wall throughout the world. This is what I would call a 10. Take care and also a FAV, hugs Theresa

Gary Bateman
Date: 8/13/2015 12:20:00 PM

WOW!! Thank you so much Theresa for your very kind and gracious comments here. Broken Wings gave me a "10" too!! If I keep getting these I might win Poem of the Year (HA! HA! -- I'm only kidding)!! And thanks for the FAV too. It pleases me that your liked this rhymed couplet write. (I also enjoy doing the Heroic Couplets which are set in Iambic Pentameter. I've written several of these too.) Continued Best Wishes, Gary

Demetrios Trifiatis

Date: 8/13/2015 9:17:00 AM

Author's note, a magic interlude to the upcoming mesmerizing poem of incomparable grandeur! A metaphysical treaty , mein guter freund, Gary! Certainly a seven!

Gary Bateman
Date: 8/13/2015 11:51:00 AM

Hello Demetrios!! I figured that this particular poem would tickle your philosophical fancy for sure. Das freut mich sehr Mein Herr!! Und Besten Dank fuer die "7"!! Cheers, Gary

Constance La France

Date: 8/13/2015 9:00:00 AM

Gary, beautiful, "ethereal pause" that is breathtaking , so many lovely phrases within this write, 10 + and thanks for visiting my poem, fluttering gems

Gary Bateman
Date: 8/13/2015 11:57:00 AM

Thanks so much Eileen for your very kind and gracious comments. I do agree with you for sure that the mysterious of God cannot be fully explained. Many times in writes of this nature, I apply my viewpoint based on my own experiences, etc. But you're right . . . "some things we must accept by faith." I really appreciate the depth of your read here!! Cheers and Best, gary

Gary Bateman
Date: 8/13/2015 11:53:00 AM

Hello BW, I thought your poem "Fluttering Gems" was outstanding!! Thanks for the 10+ on my poem. I'm humbled by this rating. It pleases me greatly that you enjoyed my couplet here. Best Always, Gary

Eileen Manassian

Date: 8/13/2015 8:00:00 AM

:) Beautiful...serene...sweet...and truthful. I believe the rainbow is a promise of God's goodness. I read your note as well. The mysteries of God cannot be fully explained. Some things we must accept by faith. Thank you for your visit to my work. This piece was lovely and I liked your choice of words. I learned a new word or two. :)

Gary Bateman
Date: 8/13/2015 12:01:00 PM