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Distant Thoughts

Would You rather I be in church today Or enjoying the enchantment of Your creation Mesmerized, I inhale nature’s fragrance Bible on my lap, open to Psalm 19:1 As the shy, golden Thrush Emulates a chorister Declaring the work of Your hands His flutelike voice resonates Bestowing music through the forest Here I feel closer to You, Lord Than I do within brick walls Your majesty surrounds me Accept my prayer of gratitude For the splendor of Your gift Life in every plant, every creature I linger here for hours
*Written May 28, 2014

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Date: 6/2/2014 7:18:00 AM
Lovely poem, reflecting the thoughts of a young girl who is lost in her own thoughts as she sits for a portrait! Great write! Congratulations on another well-deserved win!
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Date: 6/1/2014 3:43:00 PM
Hi, This poem was a joy to read. I certainly felt my soul uplifted at each word I read. Definately should be read often to appreciate the wonderful world we live in. Congrats on your praiseworthy win Carolyn. Regards Theresa xx
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Date: 6/1/2014 1:06:00 PM
I would have guessed this beautiful piece was yours. Congrats my dear. BG
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Date: 6/1/2014 9:16:00 AM
Congrats on a great win Carolyn...
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Date: 6/1/2014 8:55:00 AM
I am sure that nature's peaceful surroundings, away from it all, make for the perfect environment that unites us with the Lord. // paul
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Date: 6/2/2014 5:14:00 AM
...and congratulations, too!:)
Date: 6/1/2014 2:10:00 AM
Congrats on the win for distant thoughts, Carolyn
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Date: 6/1/2014 12:11:00 AM
congratulations on your win!
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Date: 5/31/2014 11:30:00 PM
A very worthy winner Carolyn ! Really loved this one ,, perfect to the pic ! Huge congrats !
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Date: 5/31/2014 11:11:00 PM
Congrats on a great win!!!!!!
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Date: 5/31/2014 6:38:00 AM
This is gorgeous, Carolyn. I am amazed how we can all look at the same picture and all come up with a completly different vision. I wrote this one too, but too late to enter in the contest. I love the picture, it was such an inspiration bfn Elaine
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Date: 5/30/2014 7:57:00 PM
This is quite calming.. and nicely done!
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Date: 5/29/2014 2:27:00 PM
this is beautiful, love - thanks so much for the win in your contest and the excellent birthday booklet xx
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Date: 5/29/2014 1:30:00 PM
This is such a lovely poem! great write!
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Date: 5/29/2014 7:20:00 AM
Beautiful write of praise Carolyn...The Psalm you referenced is beautiful as well...hugs
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Date: 5/28/2014 3:47:00 PM
I SO love this Carolyn! To my faves honey....! Love always :-)!! Keith
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Date: 5/28/2014 3:43:00 PM
This is a very beautiful poetic write that reads like a fantastic prayer too!! You did a wonderful job of both IMHO. Huge BBBBRAVO!!!!!
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Date: 5/28/2014 3:38:00 PM
Love your take on the picture Carolyn...very beautiful...hugs Tim
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Date: 5/28/2014 2:24:00 PM
This is so beautifully written Carolyn love the imagery and I can hear the thrush singing in my head. Hugs as ever Jan xxx
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Date: 5/28/2014 2:14:00 PM
- A really beautiful poem Carolyn - Good luck in contes - oxox // Anne-Lise :)
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Date: 5/28/2014 2:09:00 PM
This is a lovely poem Carolyn...I enjoyed reading...Noelle
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