Dispensation of the Divine

Underneath a gorgeous forenoon sky,
In a lush and cool garden of delight,
The green pheasant lifts his exploring eye,
Calling his all wise sage beyond his sight.
His melodious song praises the divine One,
Whose luminance descends in a beam,
Touching within the shrine bright as the sun,
Turning every thing gold as in a dream.
The Lord rests now upon His noble throne,
Calling all to climb up the stairs of stone.

There my reverie of Jesus commenced--
The glory of His office deified,
His knowledge of man’s history there dispensed,
His science of the present thither described.
Wisdom of the future was His display,
Myself humbled to receive His cachet.

Five years of learning was spent at this shrine--
Proving command of as many disciplines--
Crossing the bridge from human to Divine,
His acute knowledge of miracles begins.
Then writing for His testimonial,
Also history that brightens the wise,
With focus on the rites ceremonial,
And how theocracy does authorize.
Divine authority added to His reign,
With the King’s seal He departs the domain.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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June 4, 2010 at 5:35 PM
Inspirational poem! Congratulations on making it through the first round of the Poetry Soup contest with two poems. Best wishes in the finals. Karen
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June 3, 2010 at 12:47 PM
Congratulations on your poetry X2 making it through the first round Albert. I wish you the best in the finals. Love, Carol
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May 12, 2010 at 3:16 AM
Congratulations on your featured write this week Albert. Love, Carol
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May 11, 2010 at 5:21 PM
Much for the reader to think about. Thank you for sharing this inspirational poem with us. Congratulations on having it featured. Keep on writing! Karen
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May 11, 2010 at 10:17 AM
Many congrats on your featured piece this week. Rgds Janette
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May 9, 2010 at 2:25 PM
Congratulations on your fine poem being featured on the Soups Homepage >> James
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November 4, 2009 at 11:35 AM
I enjoyed reading your awesome poetry this afternoon Albert. Wishing you a week filled with love and inspiration. Love, Carol
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November 3, 2009 at 7:49 PM
Great imagery with this write, Albert !! Hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving !!
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