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And On the Seventh Day

God was so pleased with his six days of creation
The seventh day He declared a day of rest
Bound to have some heavenly
Well-deserved relaxation

As soon as He woke up
He brewed a cup of java and 
Set up his most comfy Adirondack chair
On his fluffiest favorite cloud

And so on this seventh day
A most magnificent morning unfolded
Watching from every conceivable angle
One glorious sunrise after another

By noon for Sunday brunch
God challenged his angels to make
The tallest fruit salad unimaginable
For a rendez-vous on the Hawaiian islands

The first summer games
Were held that very afternoon
Playful racing with dolphins
And swimming in the seven seas

Then dusk began to fall
All were cordially invited to board
The fabulous celestial party bus
For a ‘round the world premiere trip

Westbound capturing one endless sunset
For hours and hours of a colorful joyride
Ending with a final detour to the north
For a late night aurora borealis show



AP: 3rd place 2020

Submitted on February 6, 2019 for contest 2019 POETRY MARATHON MILE 17 sponsored by MARK TONEY

and on October 9, 2018 for contest WHAT DID GOD DO ON THE SEVENTH DAY? sponsored by CURTIS MOORE

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P.S. Awtry

Date: 10/29/2018 10:53:00 PM

Line, what a beautiful celebration of the Creation. Wow! "westbound capturing one endless sunset" And I love the idea of God drinking coffee!

Line Gauthier
Date: 10/30/2018 7:28:00 AM

Thanks for your lovely visit and comment, PS.

Tom Cunningham

Date: 10/10/2018 10:59:00 AM

Lovely verse Line, a rest he had on the 7th day, well earned I say. Tom.

Line Gauthier
Date: 10/10/2018 11:34:00 AM

For sure, Tom! Thanks for your always appreciated visit and comment.

Timothy Mcguire

Date: 10/10/2018 1:45:00 AM

And what an Adirondack chair it was! Great poem! Good luck.

Line Gauthier
Date: 10/10/2018 7:38:00 AM

Thanks, Timothy, for your much appreciated visit and compliment.

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 10/10/2018 1:07:00 AM

Line, this imaginative write delighted me, especially the way you set God up: "As soon as He woke up He brewed a cup of java and Set up his most comfy Adirondack chair On his fluffiest favorite cloud." And the ending is CLASSIC! I love aurora borealis, it is one of my Pinterest boards.

Line Gauthier
Date: 10/10/2018 7:39:00 AM

Thank you so much, Caren, for your most delightful visit and comment.