L Milton Hankins Poet Free verse

God Is Not Hiding

God does not hide among the stars
Somewhere in forest’s dense foliage,
In the depths of distant seas
Or creeds of mystical faith traditions,
God is not confined to the minds of gurus
In the sacred blabbering of preachers
Even the beauty of nature’s cycles,
Or somewhere undisclosed to humanity.

God is not hiding, at all, my dear friend,
In all these things making him/herself evident
In all things disclosing the divine mind
In all things making clear the right paths.
God is not hiding, at all, my dear friend,
But resides there in your heart and mind
Revealing his/her will in omnipresence,
And, if you seek God, you will find God. 

SEVENTH PLACE WINNER
Written August 22, 2022
Submitted to "Where Is God" Poetry Contest
Sponsored by Unseeking Seeker

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Joe Maverick September 3, 2022 at 6:22 AM There is a lot of truth in this Milton, God Is indeed not as we ' see as humans' always..' There are glints; shimmers at times yet God Says you will 'find me when you seek me with All your heart' so the text is in the personal.' Yet I can't believe God is limited to forms? Although the masculine one is always related From Bible script.' I believe that equates to The power of God.' And perhaps the mind as Being more analytical.. But nonetheless we'll Done here at the placement.' L Milton Hankins September 3, 2022 at 9:17 AM Thanks, Joe. I do appreciate your thoughts and your comment on my poem.

Len Gasun August 27, 2022 at 8:41 PM An excellent poem my dear friend LM. I strongly agree with you, God is not hiding. You've described it beautifully and completely in your wonderful poem and summed up greatly in your last lines. I love and enjoyed this precious gem of yours immensely. Congratulations on your win! Thanks a lot for sharing. Blessings. Hugs L Milton Hankins August 27, 2022 at 8:43 PM Thank you so much, Len. I really appreciated your thoughtful and kind comment on my poem.

Unseeking Seeker August 27, 2022 at 8:25 PM Superbly crafted as always, Milt! Indeed, God in-dwells us, which is how every unvoiced intent and desire or fear is known to Him, felt by Him, resolved by Him by His mercy. Warmest congrats on your win! L Milton Hankins August 27, 2022 at 8:39 PM Thank you so much, Unseeking Seeker, for your thoughtfulness. I enjoyed writing for your contest and look forward to your next.

Reason A. Poteet August 27, 2022 at 11:32 AM Congratulations, L MILTON, I agree with you absolutely, God does not hide from those who seek Him...The OT is full of quotes about God hiding His face from Israel b/c of their disobedience; but after the coming of Christ, God is no longer hidden but rather revealed through Him. L Milton Hankins August 27, 2022 at 12:36 PM Thanks so much for your thoughtful, affirmative comment on my poem, Reason. I appreciate it.

Ann Peck August 26, 2022 at 3:42 PM i Love your poem, Milton. I don't believe God is hiding, either. I don't know why I enter Seeker's contests. I can never figure out what Seeker is looking for. I believe God is in everything, we just have to look. I think your poem is a winner :) L Milton Hankins August 26, 2022 at 4:46 PM Thank you so much, Ann. Well, it is true that his contests are rather obtuse most of the time.

Bill Baker August 24, 2022 at 4:01 PM Excellent poem, Milt. A FAV for me. Indeed God is not hiding. Smiles ~ Blessings my friend. Bill L Milton Hankins August 24, 2022 at 4:02 PM Thank you, Bill. Thanks so much for the FAVE. I appreciate it.

Michael Tor August 23, 2022 at 2:27 PM Great Theme and thoughts on God penned on the subject my friend. Best wishes on your entry. L Milton Hankins August 23, 2022 at 4:44 PM Thank you so much, Michael. It's pretty much how I see it.

Caren Krutsinger August 23, 2022 at 9:30 AM This is absolute truth "In all these things making him/herself evident" - all we have to do is open our eyes, our ears and our hearts. L Milton Hankins August 23, 2022 at 11:15 AM So true, Caren. I really believe this, and I know you do, too.

Robert Gorelick August 22, 2022 at 7:48 PM So many of us were raised to believe that God is a man in the sky with a long white beard. It is difficult to perceive Him in our intimate surroundings, and we feel cut off. Great entry, Robert L Milton Hankins August 23, 2022 at 7:30 AM Thanks so much, Robert. It is true that we have many strange perceptions of God which were rooted in our childhood.

John Lawless August 22, 2022 at 3:07 PM hiding in plain sight....invisible to the sightless....and annoying as hell to those of us who know better....BUT...don't do it. Nicely written Milton. L Milton Hankins August 22, 2022 at 4:25 PM Although you and I will just have to disagree on our feelings about God, I do appreciate your thoughts and your comment.

Gershon Wolf August 22, 2022 at 1:54 PM -- and, in addition, He's sending us droughts, wildfires, famines, floods, and 'God knows (pun intended) what else' this summer to try to wake us up... ~ Zzzzzzzzzzzz L Milton Hankins August 22, 2022 at 2:01 PM Hmmm...well, I say, if God is controlling the weather and using it "to wake us up," then I wish S/he would lighten up! Most of the human tragedies brought on by weather-related events are the result of [our] stupidity. If you build your house in a gully, it is likely to be washed away in a flash flood! etc., etc., etc.