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For the flash poetry challenge Nov.2024 Form: Octelle 8 lines, syllable count:88777788, and rhymes:aabbccaa, repeating 'a' lines This was so much fun! I love trying new forms!

God's Canvas


Beautiful paintings hung on high. 
God's vast canvas, stretching the sky. 
From deep blue of bitter cold,
To the warm red brush strokes bold.
Every color, every shade,
in the wonders His hands made.
Beautiful paintings hung on high, 
 God's vast canvas, stretching the sky.
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Toney Avatar
November 22, 2024 at 10:03 AM
Thank you for supporting my Flash Poetry Challenge, Crystol. Your poem was randomly chosen to feature in my 'Results' blog, which is now up and running. I love that your poem honors God, the Ultimate Artist and Poet.
Woods Avatar
November 22, 2024 at 11:33 AM
Oh wow! My pleasure and honor, thank you! This was fun! Xo
Crandall Avatar
November 21, 2024 at 12:13 PM
Hi Crystal, beautiful poem of God's beautiful paintings!
Seeker Avatar
November 21, 2024 at 5:59 AM
Beautiful!
Woods Avatar
November 21, 2024 at 11:17 AM
Tysm!!!! Xo
Rodgers Avatar
November 21, 2024 at 5:48 AM
Dear Crystol, Oh isn't it so wonderful to have an Awesome God! I loved your poetic devotional!! Autumn Blessings, My Dear Friend, Daniel
Woods Avatar
November 21, 2024 at 11:17 AM
Tysm Daniel! And yes it is and He is! I'm in a profound place in my studies about the Holy Spirit and it seems everything i write lately has a spiritual nature. The power of the Word is remarkable!!! Xo
Wolf Avatar
November 20, 2024 at 10:18 PM
Pretty as a picture, thrice as profound. :) gw
Woods Avatar
November 21, 2024 at 11:14 AM
That's a lovely compliment GW, thank you! :) xo
Parker Avatar
November 20, 2024 at 10:08 AM
My oh my, CW, you're gooood!!! Lovely piece and chicken dinner winner...:o))
Woods Avatar
November 21, 2024 at 11:12 AM
Awww thanks so much Arlo! Are you cooking or shall I?;)<3 xo
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