Brightest of Gems, In Glowing Emerald Forest

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Robert J. Lindley, 3-28-2019
Rhyme, ( What God And Nature Hath Wrought)

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Brightest Of Gems, In Glowing Emerald Forest

There was a great tree there, its roots firmly planted
as solid as love vows, those never recanted,
its massive trunk and limbs, majestic to behold
beautiful treasures, as in tales oft retold
surrounding woods, a glimmering emerald green
all in all, as if from a bright fairy tale scene.

To visit, watch dawn's lights set it colors aglow
is to see Heaven and Nature's truth, clearly know,
our lives are wrapped in fragile, weakened human states
chained cells of wants, each one praying its not too late
seeing evidence of Heaven's stamp upon earth
giving promises of better life, ones own worth.

To find such peace basking in its soft healing touch
one should kneel down to pray, requesting not too much,
for Heaven's light flows forth from that massive, tall king
from its branches, flocks of glorious birds oft sing
within its cools shades, its living colors send out
proof of God's glory, that cause believers to shout. 

Robert J. Lindley, 3-28-2019
Rhyme, ( What God And Nature Hath Wrought)

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Date: 3/28/2019 8:13:00 PM
This line, "chained cells of wants," is very much like our imprisoning desire. IWe often want more than we need or can afford; what does it do for us? It clutters our homes and lives and uses up our money. Well penned.
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Date: 3/29/2019 12:37:00 PM
Thank you my friend. I love that, "imprisoning desires", - dead on the mark! Our culture drives us to always want more and more and more. When we can be very happy with so much less...
Date: 3/28/2019 2:12:00 PM
A quite inspiring nod to the important things, very skillfully conveyed, my friend.
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Date: 3/29/2019 12:35:00 PM
Thank you my friend. I hope your fantastic muse is on board with you on our current ongoing collaboration. As I do so anxiously look forward to reading your very creative and superbly crafted verses!
Date: 3/28/2019 8:28:00 AM
The content, flow and rhyme are all lovely and an uplifting delight to read. Really did enjoy, Robert. Poetry hugs ... CayCay
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Date: 3/29/2019 12:32:00 PM
Thank you my friend. I am truly pleased that you enjoyed this piece.
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