Coloring Outside the Lines

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Keeping my coloring In hues of the softest Black and white Always inside the lines Where I can see The reflection of reticence Tempering the brilliance Of lively, dancing Colors, bold and vivid Awakening the spirit To dreams that are colored Like scarlet, cobalt And violet thoughts Whispering an elaborate Plan for senses That bless our hearts With light so bright It echoes into our souls Warming the music To agree with our feelings And believe in A sense of overwhelming Compassion and faith Hope that lasts Through all the grace Rising to the surface On rivers of longing, heartbreak So yearning that it feels Like those lines, so tidy Will survive the curving colors Of passion, promise, praise Instilled inside one who knows The freedom of letting go And letting God Allowing you to color Outside those dark lines That hide the heart’s longings For a more brilliant hue Of hope, faith and love That inspires the truth To awaken in a sanction Sent down from heaven Through a grace That is God’s blessing Our salvation The mystery of mercy

Copyright © | Year Posted 2021



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Date: 1/25/2021 8:59:00 PM
I thought this an ingenious metaphor. Your sketchbook burst open upon poetry and all the colors of your soul spoke. I am listening to Joshua Bell violin Thia as I read this. My soul blooming too. Thank you, Regina!
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Date: 1/25/2021 12:07:00 PM
Hope, faith and love: so important if we had them. We would have a better world. ~~
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Date: 1/25/2021 10:54:00 AM
- A beautiful poem, Gina ... I like to color a little outside the lines sometimes ... everything does not have to be perfect :))) - Unleash my imagination :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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Date: 1/25/2021 9:46:00 AM
color outside the lines....think outside the box....run barefoot on hard wet beach sand.....You are that rainbow pouring out your soulful color upon the written page. Great write Regina
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Date: 1/25/2021 8:06:00 AM
So colourful a poem on God's mercy and Glory. Loved and enjoyed reading this Regina. Have a lovely day dear friend. Hugs ~ Ani
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