Benches

Benches beckon those that shuffle softly through the ruins of decisions they have made.
Sitting in the silence, in the fog of their regrets and grief, that never seems to fade.
The sun is shining brightly on the benches in the park, glistening through their fallen tears.
As they sit among the ashes, of the solitude and thoughts, of all their wasted years.

Now there's one among them, with her smile and her stories, that can lift a troubled soul.
Picking up the pieces of their broken dreams and lives, as she tries to make them whole.
She's an angel sent from heaven, with music in her voice, that seems to sing their song.
The broken souls on benches, that were silent in their sorrow, gather strength to sing along.

In an instant they can feel, the happiness and joy, that long ago gave reason to go on.
With tears that once were full of fear, now falling with the hope and dreams, of a bright new dawn.
The angel's wings enfold them, as they feel the love of God, that can guide a shattered soul.
Moving slowly from the emptiness, they rise up from the ashes, with the faith that they'll be whole.

Now the benches sit in idleness, with great anticipation, of the lonely broken hearts.
Beckoning the shattered souls, that somehow drift to benches, and the love that God imparts.
And the benches that were empty, now are filled with heavens music, as the angel  sings their song.
While the never ending circle, of the silent souls in sorrow, gather strength to sing along.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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Dietrich Avatar
February 2, 2016 at 3:40 PM
wow, this has such hope in it with the appearance of the angel. I do hope this is what truly happens to us in the end!! I enjoyed seeing one of your recent poems, Robert.
Nehls Avatar
February 13, 2016 at 5:49 PM
Hi Andrea. Thank for reading this one. I truly appreciate your comments and your interpretation of the poem. I'm always happy to hear from you my friend.... Robert.
Cronin Avatar
February 2, 2016 at 12:06 AM
Hello Robert, what a truly amazing piece of poetry. Thank you for the visit, I'm so glad to have found and enjoyed your work. Inspiring!
Nehls Avatar
February 2, 2016 at 9:16 AM
Hi Jeannie. I am also happy to have found your work and look forward to reading more. Thanks for reading this one, your comments are truly appreciated. Have a beautiful day my friend..... Robert.
Adams Avatar
February 1, 2016 at 9:16 AM
Great imagery, Robert. No one is truly alone as God's love surrounds all. I love the picture of heavenly music and angels singing.
Nehls Avatar
February 2, 2016 at 9:13 AM
Hi Cona. Thanks for reading this one and I happy you liked it. Yes, God surrounds us all and it is such a blessing when we let Him into our lives. Bless you, my friend.... Robert.
Godwin Avatar
October 1, 2015 at 10:50 AM
Another beauty begging for song. Tell me you play! If not, you must learn - I insist ... CayCay
Nehls Avatar
October 2, 2015 at 7:41 AM
Hi Again CayCay. I do not play a musical instrument, but, many times I will write a song and if the melody in my head is right I will sing it acapella. I sing in churches and small groups and I enjoy that. I think maybe many of my poems could be songs because of the rhyming and meter. Thank you so much for you wonderful comments. They are very much appreciated, my friend... Robert.
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March 16, 2015 at 6:54 AM
An aweinspiring poem, and i admire how it is motivational in a divine and godly way through and through. It's imaginative yet true to life, with hope frm God source. Great to read u again.
Nehls Avatar
March 26, 2015 at 8:26 AM
Thank you S.zaynub. I'm happy you liked this one. I appreciate the kind comments and hope to hear from you again. Best wishes... Robert.
Curtis Avatar
March 1, 2015 at 6:32 AM
This is the position I believe all people come to eventually realize, "God is Good" It's difficult to fathom how a person with a fatal condition, not having anything, not even a dream of a future---can manage a smile---where those who apparently have it all---can't lift a frown. Cheers Robert
Nehls Avatar
March 26, 2015 at 8:23 AM
Hi Jerry. Sorry it took so long to get back to you. Thanks for reading this poem and for your great comment. Yes God is Good and some are blessed with that knowledge their whole life and some must reach the darkest places to see. Cheers my friend..... Robert.
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February 16, 2015 at 9:16 PM
Those benches do seem to be solemn places that welcome us to sit and contemplate for a bit. Almost as if an invisible friend were always there beside us to listen... I truly enjoyed this beautiful piece, my friend. It is melancholy, yet comforting at the same time. Lovely poem, Robert!
Nehls Avatar
February 19, 2015 at 7:01 AM
Hi Kelly. Nice to hear from you again. Thank you so much for your insightful comments. When I wrote this one I could see souls being drawn to these benches by an unknown source. The angel is there to help them understand that God still loves them and they have the strength to carry on. I truly appreciate your comments, my friend... Robert.
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February 14, 2015 at 11:34 AM
- The one who is patient .... I waited long for a new poem from now Robert .... but, what a great poem !!!! - A pleasure to read and nice to see you back - (7 !!!) - Happy weekend :) - // Anne-Lise :)
Nehls Avatar
February 19, 2015 at 6:51 AM
Hi Anne Lise. Thank you so much for your wonderful comment and for the 7. I always look forward to your comments and your kind words. Have a wonderful day, my friend..... Robert.
Dietrich Avatar
February 14, 2015 at 10:51 AM
Long time, no see, Robert. You really did a wonderful bittersweet poem here. Was it perhaps for the angel in disguise contest?
Nehls Avatar
February 19, 2015 at 6:47 AM
Hi Andrea. Thanks for reading this one. Always nice to hear from you. I never really think about the contest's so I didn't know about that one. I appreciate your comments, my friend...... Robert.
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February 14, 2015 at 3:59 AM
Simply beautiful, Robert. As I read rach line, what I've noticed is the easy way it feels to read, no pretentions, no affectations....and yet delivered with a powerful and rousing finish. A 7 and a fav. Smiles from the land of thousand isles...Kim :D
Nehls Avatar
February 14, 2015 at 8:09 AM
Hi Kim. Nice to meet you and thank you so much for the wonderful comment. I look forward to reading some of your poetry. So happy that you enjoyed it, my friend..... Robert.
Callus Avatar
February 13, 2015 at 1:26 PM
A top rating for this inspired poem, Robert! You write with positivity and poetic class. Using benches to convey your message has been wise indeed. #7 // paul
Nehls Avatar
February 14, 2015 at 1:29 AM
Thank you Paul. It's always nice to hear from you and I am happy you liked this one. Thanks for the 7, my friend..... Robert.
Marcum Wong Avatar
February 12, 2015 at 8:00 PM
Robert, I love the wonderful lyrical way your lines are presented, giving encouragement, hope and the joy faith can bring as souls in sorrow, gather strength to sing along. It is really beautiful. #7 and a fav for me. Blessings, Connie
Nehls Avatar
February 13, 2015 at 5:02 AM
Thank you so much, Connie. Your words bring comfort and joy to me and I am so happy that you liked these words of encouragement to the lost and lonely souls. We are all in need of benches at some point in our lives and God can lead us there. His angels await. Thanks for the 7 and the fav, my friend.... Robert.
Hunjeri Avatar
February 12, 2015 at 5:02 PM
Amen!
Nehls Avatar
February 13, 2015 at 4:43 AM
Thank you Njeri. I guess that pretty much sums it up. Amen!......Robert
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