Brian Strand Poet Verse

Herbert(3)-Peace

Where do I find a contented life?
          ECHO:              WIFE
Will marriage bring this to me ?
          ECHO:              SEE
Can two ever complement one?
          ECHO:              DONE
But do opposites cement,still?
          ECHO:              WILL
Aye,will it hold fast from above?
          ECHO:              LOVE
Here,there,where does agape hide?
          ECHO:              INSIDE
Ah yes,but how will it draw near?
          ECHO:               HEAR
Perhaps for me,too great a task!
          ECHO:               ASK
Yes,yes but how,what words to pray
          ECHO:               SAY  


Inspired by after and tribute to George Herbert's delightful form in his poem 'Heaven'

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Sara Kendrick June 8, 2010 at 5:04 AM Marriage is not easy and becoming one is even harder....With the Love that God gives help comes but even with that it is not easy...Like the presentation of the idea....Sara

Linda-Marie Sweetheart June 5, 2010 at 4:17 PM Wonderful words Brian and luv your setup with emphasis on ECHO to draw attention to the poem content.. always creative .. with luv from the "Sweetheart"

Carolyn Devonshire June 5, 2010 at 9:23 AM Quite a thought-provoking poem, Brian. And the form? C'est magnifique! Best wishes, Carolyn

Dr.Ram Mehta June 5, 2010 at 3:25 AM A very sublime and thought provoking and introspective, Brian