God's Cathedral

Here
in this
quiet place
of tranquil peace,
my soul is restored.
My broken spirit healed.
Amid the leafy woodlands
reflected in every green tree,
in this, God’s natural cathedral,
is manifest the glory of the Lord.





Etheree 8/6/2010
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Freeman Avatar
December 8, 2011 at 10:39 AM
"in this, God’s natural cathedral, is manifest the glory of the Lord." Love these beautiful lines Margaret. Congrats on a worthy poem 3. Agape, Moses
Tams The Golden Girl Avatar
December 8, 2011 at 5:11 AM
Congratrulations Lass very nice. x
Dietrich Avatar
December 7, 2011 at 5:39 PM
Here I am congratulating again this GEM. How are you today?
Quigley Avatar
December 7, 2011 at 2:19 PM
Nicely done Margaret. Congratulations on your win
Brown Avatar
December 7, 2011 at 12:53 PM
Congratulations on your placement in Moses' "Beautiful" contest Margaret. Love, Carol
Ramsdale Avatar
September 4, 2011 at 10:29 AM
Wonderful! It couldn't get any better...CR
Eastman Avatar
May 2, 2011 at 12:12 PM
Beautifully written.
Dietrich Avatar
March 26, 2011 at 10:17 PM
margaret, where oh where are you? Anyway, congrats on two poems making it thru to the finals.
Dietrich Avatar
October 15, 2010 at 8:00 AM
I came back to this fine etheree you did for me, wondering where you are. I really miss you, Margaret, one of the finest sonneteers at Soup. LUv, Andrea
Ditshwele Avatar
August 5, 2010 at 4:33 AM
i love this one Margaret, it just brings to my mind a picture of a quite soothing place
R Avatar
June 27, 2010 at 5:25 AM
This is a great etheree, Margaret! Congrats on your win! Kisses, Emily
Brown Avatar
June 21, 2010 at 6:50 AM
Congratulations on your win in Andrea Dietrich's contest "Etheree Me" Margaret. Love, Carol
K. Avatar
June 21, 2010 at 12:48 AM
Hi Margaret :) --what an uplifting etheree :)--congrats on your win :) --nikko :)
Scripca Avatar
June 20, 2010 at 8:14 PM
Congratulations on your success in the contest. Love, Iolanda
Spence Sr Avatar
June 20, 2010 at 6:56 PM
I love the manifestation of His glory in this poem! Congratulations on your success in the contest. Blessings, Joseph
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June 20, 2010 at 12:03 PM
What a beautiful inspirational view. Congratulations on placing third in Andrea's contest. Enjoy your success. I wish you ongoing success with your writing. Karen
Green Avatar
June 20, 2010 at 9:36 AM
A very lovely picture, indeed. Great job, and congrats.
Johnson Avatar
June 20, 2010 at 7:23 AM
This is lovely. i don't know how she chose. Congratulations Margaret. Love, Joyce
Dietrich Avatar
June 20, 2010 at 3:41 AM
I feel like this too, Margaret, everytime I have to get up and go to church. haha. (wish I could be in that forest you painted instead) Congrats on placing third in my contest. LUv,Andrea
Muzzey Avatar
June 16, 2010 at 5:57 AM
Beautiful, a lovely picture. God has graced us with many. If you are entering in the contest, you have my vote as the winner. Caryl
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June 10, 2010 at 5:32 PM
What an uplifting and inspirational poem. Blessings to you for sharing it with us. If this is for the contest, best wishes. Karen
Brown Avatar
June 8, 2010 at 9:37 AM
Enjoyed reading your poetry this morning Margaret. Have a beautiful day. Love, Carol
Marcum Wong Avatar
June 7, 2010 at 8:59 PM
soupmail
Johnson Avatar
June 7, 2010 at 8:09 PM
lLthis is lovely Margaret. A winner in my book. Thanks foryour kind comments. Love, Joyce
Gorelick Avatar
June 7, 2010 at 7:35 PM
Graceful and flowing and just lovely. BG
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