Joanna Daniel Poet Ekphrasis

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

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Sam Scott March 21, 2025 at 5:43 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

Kim Rodrigues March 21, 2025 at 7:55 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!

I Am Anaya March 20, 2025 at 1:40 PM Congratulations on your POTD, Joanna! It describes the painting, beautifully. ~ Enjoy your day

Beryl Edmonds March 20, 2025 at 11:55 AM A beautiful Ekphrasis poem Joanna, congratulations on receiving the honour of poem of the day…. Beryl

Victor Buhagiar March 20, 2025 at 11:47 AM Congratulations on POTD.

John Read March 20, 2025 at 11:39 AM Congratulations on your well deserved POTD Joanna.

Benjamin Bartley March 20, 2025 at 11:01 AM Beautiful. Flows like water. Congrats! Thanks for sharing!

Brandy Nicole March 20, 2025 at 10:01 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

Paula Goldsmith March 20, 2025 at 9:40 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...........

Daniel Henry Rodgers March 20, 2025 at 5:33 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

Tania Kitchin March 20, 2025 at 3:22 AM Joanna, a beautiful poem and imagery. I have always loved Thomas Kinkade's paintings. Congratulations on POTD.

Anne-Lise Andresen March 20, 2025 at 2:00 AM - Congratulations on your beautiful p.o.t.d., Joanna :) - hugs

Unseeking Seeker March 20, 2025 at 1:10 AM B.e.a.u.t.i.f.u.l. ~ congratulations on POTD, JD

Zyrool Gifford March 20, 2025 at 12:52 AM Congratulations on your POTD win with your beautifully written poem. Loved it. Enjoy your day.

Karen Jones March 20, 2025 at 12:35 AM Love this! Congratulations on potd!

Tom Cunningham March 20, 2025 at 12:32 AM Love your interpretation of the painting Joanna, congratulations to you on the honour of POTD. Tom

CayCay Godwin March 19, 2025 at 7:43 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

Mystic Rose Rose March 19, 2025 at 9:54 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 :) Joanna Daniel March 20, 2025 at 1:02 AM Oh! I love this, Vie:) thank you, feeling good:)

Daniel Henry Rodgers March 19, 2025 at 8:06 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

Sara Kendrick March 19, 2025 at 3:31 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