Envoy

Chance did not cause this bird to land
so boldly in this holy place. 
No, he was led there by God’s hand,
a well planned picture of true grace
for those interred in this small space.

Even most casual passerby
will slow his pace and feel a thrill
or wipe a tear from out his eye,
amazed by noble bird so still,
intent on mission to fulfill.

 


Won no. 1
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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George   Avatar
August 13, 2011 at 7:14 AM
A masterpiece, dear Joyce. Many congrats on your so well deserved FIRST PLACE WIN. Lainie
Brown Avatar
August 11, 2011 at 10:59 PM
I am stopping by this evening to thank you for your kind comments while the soup is up and running. I will never get caught up oh well that's life right? Have a wonderful evening Joyce. Love, Carol
Ramage Avatar
August 11, 2011 at 10:02 PM
Beautiful, lovely piece. Very respectful. Thank you so much for this great poem. Lee
Poet Avatar
August 11, 2011 at 2:27 PM
Congratulations Joyce on your 1st place win....beautiful poem.
Horne Avatar
August 11, 2011 at 1:22 PM
Beautiful, Joyce. Many congrats to you : )
Neels Avatar
August 11, 2011 at 1:13 PM
Wow, this is one awesome piece Joyce.. Congratulations on your first place win in Carolyn's contest ;) love Wilma
Williams Avatar
August 11, 2011 at 10:07 AM
hey joyce, congrats on your win, David
Mehta Avatar
August 11, 2011 at 9:17 AM
Congratulations on the first place win in the contest of carolyn, Joyce
Poetess Avatar
August 11, 2011 at 8:43 AM
Congratulations on your well deserved win with this wonderful write.~Glenna
Freeman Avatar
August 11, 2011 at 7:15 AM
A pleasure to see your worthy poem in first place Joyce! Cingratulations, on stellar write! Agape, Moses
Brown Avatar
August 11, 2011 at 7:11 AM
Congratulations on your well deserved win in Carolyn's contest Joyce. Love,Carol
Baity Avatar
August 10, 2011 at 8:48 PM
Congrats on your well deserved win... This is great!!!!!!
Song Avatar
August 10, 2011 at 8:19 PM
A real beauty! Congrats on capturing the mood! Gwendolen
Guzzi Avatar
August 10, 2011 at 7:42 PM
Congrad's on your fine write winning! Light & Love
Johnson Avatar
August 10, 2011 at 7:25 PM
very good cousin mine, surely claim you at this time, well done!
Ball Avatar
August 10, 2011 at 4:06 PM
This is absolutely beautiful Loved every word. God Bless, and congrats on your first place win. Well deserved. JB
Sweetheart Avatar
August 10, 2011 at 3:47 PM
Congrats Joyce on your well deserved first place win my friend..luv..
Richards Avatar
August 10, 2011 at 3:47 PM
Ah...that is...implies!! :) Excuse the mishap!
Richards Avatar
August 10, 2011 at 3:45 PM
So beautifully written, Joyce. It does bring a tear, just as the poem emplies. Congratulations!
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August 10, 2011 at 3:32 PM
Congratulations on your first place win in the bald eagle in the cemetery contest, Joyce! I judged blindly and am delighted to see this incredible write at the top. Indeed, I believe the eagle was not on the solder's headstone by chance. A mission from God! Love, Carolyn
Brown Avatar
August 9, 2011 at 1:24 PM
Just a quick note to let you know I was here and was able to read this very creative write by you. I will be back again soon to read more if the Soup is up and running Joyce. Have a wonderful day what is left of it. Love, Carol
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