Beauty Unrivaled

I gasped at what had been concealed,
Its beauty suddenly revealed.
A bit of Heaven come to Earth
So awe inspiring that I kneeled.

The blended hues of gold and green
Enhance a most enchanting scene.
I drank it in, God’s artistry.
No man’s cathedral so pristine.

No other human was around,
My heartbeat was the only sound.
It seemed created just for me,
This bit of Eden I had found.

I stayed until the end of day.
Reluctantly I turned away.
That glory I’ve not found again.
Please lead me there, Dear Lord, I pray.


one of multiple first place winners
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Seeker Avatar
May 3, 2021 at 7:13 AM
What a compelling magnetic pull, your words have, Joyce! Congrats on your win
Alex Avatar
May 2, 2021 at 5:29 AM
Congratulations!
Ligon Avatar
May 1, 2021 at 4:43 PM
Sounds like a beautiful discovery that God knew you'd appreciate. Congratulations!
Kendrick Avatar
April 29, 2011 at 2:22 PM
Congratulations on your win..Sara
Mehta Avatar
April 27, 2011 at 8:12 AM
Congratulations on the first place win in the contest, Joyce
Phookan Avatar
April 27, 2011 at 6:05 AM
Beautiful this God's created place.Loved this.. Many Congrats Joyce on your 1st place place win. huggs,gautami
Mannan Avatar
April 27, 2011 at 3:25 AM
An honour to share this spot with this beauty of yours Joyce. Many congrats.
Song Avatar
April 26, 2011 at 10:21 PM
Dear Joyce, Your first place win is unique in how you captured the feelings of having the entire scene ALL TO YOURSELF! Your beating heart was my favorite part...if that was the only sound, you most certainly were in a quiet paradise. Thanks for your support of this website...your contributions are enormous. Gwendolen Rix
Henderson Avatar
April 26, 2011 at 8:28 PM
You certainly brought the picture to life, Joyce. I have felt that way riding through the blue ridge mtns. cgh
Gorelick Avatar
April 26, 2011 at 7:43 PM
wonderful..the last stanza is great. congrats. Bg
Guzzi Avatar
April 26, 2011 at 6:23 PM
Charming write congrad's on your win [your kindness is much appreciated thank you] Light & Love
Freeman Avatar
April 26, 2011 at 5:33 PM
Great to see such a quality poem at the top, Joyce. Congratulations on your lovely entry in first place. Agape, Moses
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April 26, 2011 at 3:21 PM
Dear Joyce, Congratulations on your first-place win with this outstanding entry. I'm delighted to see your poem in the spotlight. Love and blessings, Carolyn
Richards Avatar
April 26, 2011 at 1:26 PM
Such a beauty is this poem, Joyce....and indeed reading it was a bit of heaven too! :)
Horne Avatar
April 26, 2011 at 12:53 PM
Many congrats on being number one, Joyce : )
Sweetheart Avatar
April 26, 2011 at 12:06 PM
Congrats Joyce on your first place win in John's contest with this perfect poem in new form.. enjoy your top spot my friend with luv..
Brown Avatar
April 26, 2011 at 11:45 AM
Congratulations Joyce on your win in the John Moses Freeman's contest "Rubaiyat". Love, Carol
Fraser Avatar
April 26, 2011 at 11:42 AM
Congratulations on your first place win Joyce (((( applause )))) well done.....:) smiles
Ronthorpe Avatar
April 26, 2011 at 11:24 AM
Congrats. Very nice job.
Konos Avatar
April 26, 2011 at 11:22 AM
Congratulations and always best wishes, Judy
George   Avatar
April 26, 2011 at 10:36 AM
Absollutely beautiful. Congrats on your first place win, dear Joyce. Love, Lainie
Muzzey Avatar
April 26, 2011 at 10:23 AM
Congratulations on 1st place win with this beauty. I enjoyed reading. Caryl
Long Avatar
April 18, 2011 at 7:08 AM
good job.. Baby girl was written for a friend of mine who was killed in an ATV accident and he never got to meet his little girl..
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April 14, 2011 at 11:48 AM
loved your third line a bit of heaven come to earth. this was a wonderful and warm piece of poetry you penned here. thank you for reading Fort Sumter and for your comment. My Great-Father fought for the union and he was from Kentucky, they called him a traitor. He was killed in 1903 by his son-in -law over moonshine, will have to write a poem about that someday.
Kendrick Avatar
April 13, 2011 at 11:39 AM
Enjoyed reading this very descriptive work written about the beautiful and serene picture..Good luck in the contest with this sure winner..I am going to send you soup mail in a few minutes.Thanks for the kind review of my work...Sara
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