Garden of Faith

Death disrobes the body of our fancy garments,
And clothes us with more common fashion:
A mere loincloth of sky blue silk,
So that we may feel the warm passion,
Of  resurrection’s gorgeous spring
And the spiritual blessings it will bring.

So sleep on calmly with Jesus,
Beneath your coverlet of blue skies,
And know that the summer garden of ease
Will be there when you arise,
Like a lovely blossom given birth
From a shriveled seed in the earth.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2006



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Date: 6/14/2008 3:38:00 PM
Albert very lovely, wonderfuly spoken Congatsulations for your featured write this week! Laura :)
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Date: 6/14/2008 8:17:00 AM
I just do not want to suffer anymore the trip will be scariest ride I will ever have but it will be worth it if just one more time to see my mom waiting for me with open arms thanks for sharing congrats on this being featured keep on sharing
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Date: 6/13/2008 12:05:00 PM
Oh, my, what a beautiful poem of faith, love and light - and what imagry! ...a mere loincloth of sky blue silk - brilliant. Man, this is going right into my favorites, it is stunning. Bravo. Blessings be yours, Kristin
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Date: 6/13/2008 7:19:00 AM
Hello Albert congrats! on your featured poem. All of us need a garden of faith. B BLESS Crystal
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Date: 6/10/2008 2:44:00 PM
Reads like a ballad here, Albert! Very well written and a well-deserved selection as a favorite of the week here at PoetrySoup! Congratulations.
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Date: 6/10/2008 1:39:00 PM
So much truth shared in this inspirational and creative poem. Congratulations on having it featured! Wishing you continued success with your writing. Blessings to you. Karen
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Date: 6/10/2008 12:26:00 PM
A lovely write Albert. Enjoyed it very much. Congrats on your feature write this week! Love Light Truth Patricia
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Date: 6/10/2008 11:05:00 AM
Albert Wow what a write Congratulation on your featured poem! Laura :)
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Date: 6/10/2008 6:39:00 AM
Congratulations on "Garden Of Faith" being featured. The second part of our journey should be the most rewarding. Vince
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Date: 6/10/2008 2:22:00 AM
hello Albert!thank you so much for this poem of yours!For me it's a sort of inspiration to all who has faith in God, God bless you!
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