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Artistry and Grandeur

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You ask if I could drive us to the park where no impediments of man distract. Fierce gold and dusky pink as sky grows dark - we witness yet another glorious act. Creation draws our eyes to skies above - the artistry and grandeur of the Lord. The cosmos demonstrates the Father’s love; a missing soul-piece wondrously restored. Thou morning sun, ye stars and orb of night, ye daunting winds inducing clouds to roll proclaim thy Maker’s beauty, grace, and might; thy pirouettes declare His firm control. Ephemeral these scenes that stir the heart; eternal are the hands that shape the art. The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands. Psalm 19:1 Written 2018

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Susan Ashley

Date: 10/28/2022 8:14:00 AM

Ah, Prof. PoBro, poetic magnificence flows from your soul to the page with rhythmic rhyming splendor that captures my heart's imagination within the spun gold of your brilliant verses! Your poem gives me what I yearn for; enchanting imagery, soulful revelry and gratitude for beauty which is so grand and vast that we can only gasp in wonder and thank the Father for His demonstration of love. I adore this line especially "ye daunting winds inducing clouds to roll" - John, you are both inspired and inspiring! I relish and appreciate your beautiful mind, the depth of your soul and your expressive artistry! Congratulation for your excellent win in Mark's contest. Warmest wishes and hugs.. your PS-PS <3 P.S. you, my dear John, are one of my most favorite poets ever and one of the best on the Soup. Your exquisite poetic talent never fails to take my breath away. Thank you for so generously sharing in an uplifting friendship with me and for sharing your wondrous gift with the world..

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 10/15/2022 10:34:00 AM

Yes, nature and God in Sonnet form. A formula for great poetic success, my friend. Congrats for your marvelous win in the marathon.

Mark Toney

Date: 10/7/2022 11:35:00 AM

John, an inspiring sonnet espousing the "Artistry and Grandeur" of God's book of creation. Your last line, "... eternal are the hands that shape the art," is poetry at its best. A Fav for me. Congratulations on your win on Mile 15 of my 2022 Poetry Marathon Contest. Keep your running shoes on, because Mile 16 has already started. Also, check out my blog post to view your current standing in the Marathon.

Sam Kauffman

Date: 1/12/2021 9:05:00 AM

So lovely, John. Your joyful words of praise are like a Psalm that weave a picture as delicate and serene as the sunset. Love the word "pirouette," "the cosmos demonstrates the Father's love." This faith filled write is soooo pretty in every way! Congratulations on your first place win my friend. Blessings and joy. ;)

John Watt
Date: 7/8/2022 8:57:00 PM

Sam, thank you for your congrats and blessings and for kindly highlighting the parts you liked. Blessings ~ John

Lonna Blodgett

Date: 1/11/2021 10:46:00 PM

You truly love your world and it shows so clearly with your words. Such a blessed place to be. Lonna

John Watt
Date: 7/8/2022 8:54:00 PM

Thank you Lonna for your sweet visit ~ John

Ann Gilmour

Date: 4/26/2020 5:35:00 AM

Your imagery is exquisite John, we are so blessed to witness such beauty ~ a beauty no artist can ever truly replicate. Sadly so many never see this daily miracle for they are far too busy doing screen time - oh dear, how much they are missing... With kindest thoughts Ann xx

John Watt
Date: 4/26/2020 10:32:00 AM

Each comment you leave me, dear Ann, encourages me to go for a walk and lift my eyes to the skies and take in the wonders therein. Thank you!

Line Gauthier

Date: 3/12/2020 10:33:00 PM

A beautiful tribute to divine artistry. Well penned, John.

John Watt
Date: 3/13/2020 12:02:00 AM

Bless you for that, Line. Your words mean a lot.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 3/11/2020 5:35:00 PM

aha!! and here I am making a third comment at the poem you chose to take your excerpt from!! Was the change I suggested where you put "dusky" pink? I really like that.

John Watt
Date: 3/13/2020 12:03:00 AM

You keep leaving comments here, and I keep forgetting to reply! I'm so glad you have graced this poem with your fingerprints of encouragement. This one means a lot to me. Thank you, friend.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 3/8/2020 1:40:00 PM

This is one I had seen before. I had thought it a gorgeous one then and I still do now.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 1/27/2020 3:33:00 PM

GORGEOUS, my friend. too bad I am only one to have commented. It's one of your finest. by the way, substituting the word pastel with "soft" pink will make line 3 totally iambic!