Carolyn Devonshire Poet Free verse

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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Pandita Sietesantos June 2, 2014 at 7:18 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!

Theresa Stephens June 1, 2014 at 3:43 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

Barbara Gorelick June 1, 2014 at 1:06 PM I would have guessed this beautiful piece was yours. Congrats my dear. BG

Joseph May June 1, 2014 at 9:16 AM Congrats on a great win Carolyn...

Paul Callus June 1, 2014 at 8:55 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 Paul Callus June 2, 2014 at 5:14 AM ...and congratulations, too!:)

Dr.Ram Mehta June 1, 2014 at 2:10 AM Congrats on the win for distant thoughts, Carolyn

Kiran Bantawa June 1, 2014 at 12:11 AM congratulations on your win!

Dr. Upma A. Sharma May 31, 2014 at 11:30 PM A very worthy winner Carolyn ! Really loved this one ,, perfect to the pic ! Huge congrats !

Robert Lindley May 31, 2014 at 11:11 PM Congrats on a great win!!!!!!

Elaine George May 31, 2014 at 6:38 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

Andy Richards May 30, 2014 at 7:57 PM This is quite calming.. and nicely done!

Jack Horne May 29, 2014 at 2:27 PM this is beautiful, love - thanks so much for the win in your contest and the excellent birthday booklet xx

Arthur Vaso May 29, 2014 at 1:30 PM This is such a lovely poem! great write!

Joseph May May 29, 2014 at 7:20 AM Beautiful write of praise Carolyn...The Psalm you referenced is beautiful as well...hugs

Keith O.J. Hunt May 28, 2014 at 3:47 PM I SO love this Carolyn! To my faves honey....! Love always :-)!! Keith

Robert Lindley May 28, 2014 at 3:43 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!!!!!

Tim Smith May 28, 2014 at 3:38 PM Love your take on the picture Carolyn...very beautiful...hugs Tim

Jan Allison May 28, 2014 at 2:24 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

Anne-Lise Andresen May 28, 2014 at 2:14 PM - A really beautiful poem Carolyn - Good luck in contes - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Noelle Devereau May 28, 2014 at 2:09 PM This is a lovely poem Carolyn...I enjoyed reading...Noelle