Beside Still Waters - Thomas Kinkade

  let me find
      let me stay
in this wonderful
           hideaway
where the murmur of
   waters rushing gently
  is ablaze with flowers
          hued differently
  and the scene bathed
      in a silvery light
   a vision of Eden
         unspoiled and bright
  the mystery and wonder
    of God's creation
               the rich variety
        of nature's formation
    where I am 
           fed
    where I am
           led
  beside waters 
     calm
        where peace
    is a balm
 He restores 
       my soul
   and makes me 
              whole
       I feel
  refreshed
          and totally
     blessed
 beside
    waters still
         God 
            shows me
      His will
Copyright © | Year Posted 2025


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Date: 3/21/2025 5:43:00 PM
Ahh Joanna, can I sit for awhile and dangle my burning feet in the refreshing of your words? Echoes of my favourite Psalm; never dusty or over-used, you capture the essence so beautifully. Deserving of an accolade. Blessings S:) x
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Date: 3/21/2025 7:55:00 AM
I have a wonderful Kincaid…a stone bridge…a church…a mountain…brimming with light. … where the murmur of waters rushing gently is ablaze with flowers…great form like a calm and flowing stream! Congrts, Joanna, on POTD!
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Date: 3/20/2025 6:30:00 PM
Such a sweet reverent poem for POTD. Faith is on the wane globally, but not for all
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Date: 3/20/2025 1:40:00 PM
Congratulations on your POTD, Joanna! It describes the painting, beautifully. ~ Enjoy your day
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Date: 3/20/2025 11:55:00 AM
A beautiful Ekphrasis poem Joanna, congratulations on receiving the honour of poem of the day…. Beryl
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Date: 3/20/2025 11:47:00 AM
Congratulations on POTD.
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Date: 3/20/2025 11:39:00 AM
Congratulations on your well deserved POTD Joanna.
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Date: 3/20/2025 11:01:00 AM
Beautiful. Flows like water. Congrats! Thanks for sharing!
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Date: 3/20/2025 10:01:00 AM
Dear Joanna, your poem curls around me and my heart in a few different ways. I am reminded of the ' Garden of Eden ' while reading your words. The beauty within is beyond breathtaking. This reads like the 23 Psalm. The first part of verse 6 is very comforting, indeed. ' Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life. ' Your thoughts are so soothing. Congratulations my sweet friend, on Poem of the Day. My best to you. :) Hugs, Brandy
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Date: 3/20/2025 9:40:00 AM
Congratulations on your POTD win. I enjoyed reading your lovely write. Great Ending... I love his paintings and books. Have a fun/blessed day as you write away...........
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Date: 3/20/2025 5:33:00 AM
Dear Joanna, I am back and I knew that this was a winner and I congratulate you for a most beautiful poem!! Spring Blessings, My Dear Friend, Daniel
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Date: 3/20/2025 3:22:00 AM
Joanna, a beautiful poem and imagery. I have always loved Thomas Kinkade's paintings. Congratulations on POTD.
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Date: 3/20/2025 2:00:00 AM
- Congratulations on your beautiful p.o.t.d., Joanna :) - hugs
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Date: 3/20/2025 1:10:00 AM
B.e.a.u.t.i.f.u.l. ~ congratulations on POTD, JD
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Date: 3/20/2025 12:52:00 AM
Congratulations on your POTD win with your beautifully written poem. Loved it. Enjoy your day.
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Date: 3/20/2025 12:35:00 AM
Love this! Congratulations on potd!
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Date: 3/20/2025 12:32:00 AM
Love your interpretation of the painting Joanna, congratulations to you on the honour of POTD. Tom
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Date: 3/19/2025 7:43:00 PM
JOANNA - I have tried for years to pen exactly why I wanted to live inside one of his paintings when 1st I saw one in one of his galleries, but couldn't. Now, you have done it for me. My sister could barely get me out of the gallery. Just 3 days ago, I read that Kinkade had peed on Winney the Pooh at Disney Land which is neither here nor there, but for some reason I felt the need to share. I did not know he had died. GREAT job that delivered my own feel to me. Be blessed ... CayCay
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Date: 3/19/2025 9:54:00 AM
Besides his still waters we find the rest we so much need, away from this world away from greed, it is there that he plants his seed, of love :)
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Date: 3/20/2025 1:02:00 AM
Oh! I love this, Vie:) thank you, feeling good:)
Date: 3/19/2025 8:06:00 AM
Dear Joanna, I love Thomas Kinkade's paintings and own several prints, including the "Garden of Prayer," which is one of my favorites. I loved reading your poem and his devotion to the Lord!! I understand this is a winner also, congratulations!! Spring Blessings, My Dear Friend, Daniel
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Date: 3/19/2025 3:31:00 AM
Congratulations on your poem's presence on the winners' list in Brian Strand's contest. I like Kinkade's work. He was very talented. Way to go. Sara K
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