Albert's Dry Bones

My ship reached your lush and comforting shore,

But my flesh had no more left than dry bones.

And these bones could remember no more

The warm breezes that now gave unheard moans.

But GOD can make these dry bones live,

As Ezekiel saw in Babylon one airy day.

And my dry bones seek for GOD to give

A body divine in which they desire to stay,

And roam the mountains that cool the air,

Collecting fruit so lavish and so ripe.

With clear eyes to enjoy a view lovely and fair,

I inhabit a world of freshness and beauty of every type.

So dry bones no more, by Omnipotence’s grace,

Nature’s bliss I now see well face to face.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2007

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Lopez Avatar
May 17, 2009 at 1:58 PM
Albert, congrats on being featured this week!
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May 17, 2009 at 1:56 PM
This is such an excellent poem. It flow with such grace and reverence. I really like the essence of the piece and the praise it brings. Great job! ~Joseph
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May 17, 2009 at 8:29 AM
Interesting Rhyme, Albert. Congratulations on being featured this week. Poetically yours, Iolanda
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May 16, 2009 at 1:53 PM
Albert, nice work and congrats on being featured this week...Raul
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May 16, 2009 at 9:08 AM
Congrats on your featured write. God Bless Phyl
Adeite Avatar
May 15, 2009 at 5:53 AM
this piece is awesome. you are such a great poet. a well deserved feature.... keep writing. great you!. love Leke
Augustus Avatar
May 12, 2009 at 1:32 PM
I love this poem! It's so elegant, yet simple at the same time. Very vivid images in your poem. A well deserved feature.
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May 12, 2009 at 11:44 AM
Congratulations on your featured poem! Laura :)
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May 12, 2009 at 4:41 AM
Congratulations on your poetry being featured this week Albert. Love, Carol
Christian Avatar
May 12, 2009 at 2:45 AM
well done on your featured poem great work, God bless from diane
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May 11, 2009 at 6:09 PM
Interesting perspective in this perspective. Congratulations on having your poem featured. Enjoy your honor. Keep on writing! Karen
Winter Avatar
May 11, 2009 at 11:09 AM
Congrats on your excellent featured write of the week! Love, Shar
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May 11, 2009 at 9:12 AM
Congratulations Albert on "Albert's Dry Bones" being featured. Vince
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May 11, 2009 at 6:00 AM
Albert,..this is a fantastic poem,..I loved it,..TY for sharing it,..and congrats on its feature this week! james
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May 10, 2009 at 10:18 PM
Congratulations on your featured poem, Ernilando
Winter Avatar
August 15, 2008 at 7:46 AM
Congratulations Albert on your win in Kristin's Inspirational contest. Well done! Love, Shar
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August 15, 2008 at 3:32 AM
Congrats on your win in my contest, with this creative and original, inspiration! Well done, blessings, Kristin
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