Floria Envisioned

In a temple Floria I see,
Clothed in radiant white from head to feet,
Soft pale hands and Bible on one knee;
Her smile beams on each who take a seat.
Within the room is finest polished wood;
All is clean, and walls reflect the light
Of purity, which sought, is understood,
For here abide the honest and contrite.
Peace resides to blot the worldly strife
Left outside, and solace eases pain.
Many here reflect upon their life,
For godliness and solemness do reign.
In the temple I envision her
Once the Spirit does her heart bestir.

July 12, 2020 
for the Strand Completely New(9) Any Form Any Theme Poetry Contest
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Horne Avatar
July 26, 2020 at 10:39 AM
this is indeed a beautiful sonnet - so glad to see it was a winner
Marcum Wong Avatar
July 18, 2020 at 12:23 PM
Congratulations on your First Place win n with this wonderful sonnet Andrea. xxoo
Watt Avatar
July 14, 2020 at 12:48 PM
Very happy to see this selected for a #1 win, Andrea. Congrats to you for an excellent write!
Norton Avatar
July 14, 2020 at 12:10 PM
Congratulations on your placing. An intriguing poem. Good job!
Gondolf Avatar
July 14, 2020 at 11:08 AM
Congrats on your win for this touching sonnet, Andrea. JOhn
Chiri Avatar
July 14, 2020 at 10:56 AM
Andrea congrats on your top win!;)
Ball Avatar
July 13, 2020 at 10:16 PM
Lovely Andrea. I felt the peace and solemnity as I read. God Bless, JB
Pandit Avatar
July 13, 2020 at 6:57 AM
You created a solemn environment, Andrea--I hear the blessings in your divine words.
Daniel Avatar
July 13, 2020 at 3:04 AM
A nice divine sonnet, Andrea:)
Johnson-Saunders Avatar
July 12, 2020 at 10:16 PM
WOW, Andrea! This is a beautiful, angelic sonnet. I love every line of heavenly imagery. Blessings, Rhonda xx
Tor Avatar
July 12, 2020 at 9:25 PM
Wonderful sonnet Andrea.
La France Avatar
July 12, 2020 at 8:59 PM
Andrea, a lovely poem, best of luck in the contest _Constance
Watt Avatar
July 12, 2020 at 8:18 PM
Wow, a touching sonnet filled with wonderful afterlife imagery. Did you ever share it with your friend? Beautiful, fingers crossed for a win, my friend.
Islam Avatar
July 12, 2020 at 7:30 PM
Excellent write, Andrea. Like this. Stay safe!
Krutsinger Avatar
July 12, 2020 at 4:28 PM
You have done a marvelous job of showing us a pure hearted earth angel.
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