Cradle Songs In Hallowed Hands

'Twas God's cradle, not a stork, that carried her to earth
A babe nestled in God's loving hands prepared for birth
Still enraptured by heaven's spirit, feeling its mirth
God's hands remained after birth to ensure this child's worth

God's hands left her in safety at a monastery, 
This babe grew in the loving heart of a nunnery
Her sweet cradle songs were hymns of saintly bravery 
An artist she became, angels filled her gallery

Resting in our Lord's gentle palms, she never knew strife
Married to God, serving only Him as a loyal wife
From this child's birth to her death, heavenly thoughts were rife
The spiritual world remained throughout her earthly life



*For Robert Ball's "Spiritually Uplifting Poems" contest
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010


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Date: 8/25/2010 2:53:00 PM
sheltered in the convent...I often wondered what that would be like! Light & love
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Date: 8/5/2010 10:18:00 AM
A beautiful story of love and devotion, cradled gently in God's hand. Lovely :) Kris
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Date: 8/2/2010 1:57:00 PM
to be able to live in a spiritual world as well as your own life is so uplifting. you don't really know how much until you really have felt the essence of god, and spiritual things.great write, Caroyln.& that makes me glad to know you feel that i am a great poet friend to you, i'll always continue to be honest & true.have a great day for yourself.and dont let anything bring you down.(: ~Always&Forever Lynette
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Date: 8/2/2010 3:15:00 AM
Welcome back, Carolyn! Hope you enjoyed your holidays! Do you post the New Hampshire photos on facebook? Wish you best of luck for Adeleke's competition. And thank you for your kind comment on "Tanzend". A pity that there was not enough space left to join all three versions. The original one I wrote in Spanish. Love, Gert
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Date: 8/1/2010 6:03:00 PM
this is the best youve ever writen. the rhyming the subject and the inspiration from above. truely a piece of art for my favs. John Henry Loving III
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Date: 8/1/2010 5:37:00 PM
Glad you found time to write my dear..hope your having fun..this write made me sad..emotion..the mark of a good poem. BG
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Date: 8/1/2010 5:16:00 PM
great write...thank you for your support through this sad time.. Michael
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Date: 8/1/2010 1:11:00 PM
Very nice entry for Adeleke's contest. I forgot that God had many wives...each nun is a bride of Christ...Right?It's nice to see you back! Call me. Love, Dane
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Date: 8/1/2010 11:36:00 AM
A very beautiful poem dear,You're being missed,Hope you are enjoying your holiday,Hugs C.C
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Date: 8/1/2010 10:27:00 AM
Beautiful heart rendition Carolyn. Sounds like mother Teresa. Thanks foryour comment. They are importantant to me. Check, your soup mail. Agape, Moses
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Date: 8/1/2010 8:44:00 AM
Carolyn, I absolutely love this piece, wishing you all the best for Adeleke's contest, hope you are having a great weekend.. Love Wilma
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