Growth

Wet, cool, soothing to my soul,
Earth between my toes,
Mud pies on fall Saturdays,
Brisk fresh air, ah contentment.

Molding clay between my fingers,
Creating works of art 
From my inner depths,
Human spirit, gift from God.

Who are we to question why?
God is molding clay
To be fired with the trials of a lifetime,
Contentment and acceptance are most desired.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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Horsman Avatar
September 13, 2012 at 8:25 AM
Love the first poems, on this site, seem to tell so much of it's wondrous poet, this certainly does. thanks for the comment on 'The Leaving' Kiwi is a flightless bird of New Zealand, it is also the national emblem, and a nick name for all New Zealanders... Thanks for your interest....
Tate Avatar
April 16, 2011 at 6:26 PM
Yes, I agree, God is molding us with our life events. I love the images you portray of mud between the toes--been there, done that. We are so blessed to have God's love in our hearts. Is there any reason we should withhold this love from others in our daily walk?
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January 6, 2011 at 9:56 AM
So this is where it all started? A very good entry for a first one.
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December 12, 2009 at 7:17 AM
I liked the Tonka,Acrostich...and others poems signed Doris,the first and especially Growth. Impressed of your imagery.Congrat. and thanks - you visited one of my "I don`t know..." an attempt to speak about spiritual growing and sick people who forgot Him or are forgotten by Him.Never mind if imagined at 1st person or at the 3rd person experience...I tried to imagine a special kind of solitude.Actually sharing is to construe "common recollections".Best regards,Ovi.
Guzzi Avatar
October 1, 2009 at 4:36 PM
Lovely verse..meaningful sage advise. Light & Love..fellow artist
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August 22, 2009 at 7:42 AM
This is a wonderful, awesome piece; I love every bit of it. You are such a great poet. Please keep writing and congrats on your poem being featured this week. Hope to read more of your wonderful poems. You are great friend! Adeleke
Kendrick Avatar
August 18, 2009 at 12:04 PM
Second comment congratulations on being featured. Mom
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August 18, 2009 at 9:06 AM
Congratulations, Doris on having your insightful poem featured this week. Lovingly, DAS-J
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August 18, 2009 at 7:06 AM
Beautiful poem Doris. Congratulations on your feature. Krista
Brown Avatar
August 17, 2009 at 4:41 AM
Congratulations on your well deserved poetry being featured this week Doris. Love Carol
Strand Avatar
August 17, 2009 at 12:05 AM
Congrats on your feature poem this week Doris.Rgds Brian
Guzzi Avatar
August 9, 2009 at 4:59 PM
are most desired! Love it! Light and Love fellow claymation!
Fraser Avatar
August 6, 2009 at 3:17 PM
Excellent poem Doris, a joy to read. A warm welcome to the Soup, The Highlander>>James
Duhart Avatar
August 6, 2009 at 5:40 AM
Yes He is molding us through the test and trials of life. A lesson well learned. Great write and thank you for commenting on my work also.
King Avatar
August 5, 2009 at 7:51 AM
What a lovely serene poem, Doris! I'm so glad Sara persuaded you to join us - you have inherited her talent ... I look forward to reading more from you!
Kendrick Avatar
August 5, 2009 at 6:01 AM
Very nicely written, my lovely daughter. Keep writing. Mom
Brown Avatar
August 5, 2009 at 3:30 AM
Good Morning Doris. I would like to welcome you to PoetrySoup and wish you the best with your writing. Love, Carol
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