Hymn of Harvest

In furrowed ground we plant the tiny seeds
Each one a grain of God’s divinity
Promises of bounty yet to be
Under rain and sun – waiting patiently

With faith and hope - we tend the seeds each day
Toiling hands driving petulance away
Knowing in every seed there is a life
In darkness rising up toward the light

In His light - the barren fields – turn to gold
As one by one the truth - of each unfolds
Wheat, flax and barley stand – in endless rows
We come at last - to reap what God has sewn

With grateful hearts we sing Him hymns of praise
Rejoicing in His love – this Harvest Day

Written Sept. 2, 2009

2nd place in Brian Strand's contest 'Hymn of Harvest'
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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Hickman Avatar
September 9, 2009 at 9:49 PM
Congratulations a wonderfully spiritual sonnet that you have shared and written from your faith and talented spirit and mind ,,Congratulations again and Thank you for visiting and leaving your words upon mine,,,blessings..Cecil
Wilson Avatar
September 8, 2009 at 9:21 PM
Congratulations on 2nd place Elaine. Great poem. God Bless. Leon
Rider Avatar
September 8, 2009 at 2:32 PM
Wonder sonnet Elaine! Congratulaitons on your 2nd place win!
Augustus Avatar
September 8, 2009 at 1:39 PM
Love this! It has a lovely lovely flow and I can definitely imagine it set to music! I don't think I can pick which stanza I like the most. Congratulations on your well deserved win!
Guzzi Avatar
September 8, 2009 at 1:07 PM
very nice very Pilgrim..clean...unvarnished feels Protestant...tastes like a bite of winesap apple. Light & Love and congrad's on your fine WIN!
Brown Avatar
September 8, 2009 at 11:48 AM
Congratulations on your win in Brian's contest Lainie. Love, Carol
Moreno Avatar
September 8, 2009 at 11:00 AM
Elaine, congrats on your success in Brian's contest...Raul
Richards Avatar
September 8, 2009 at 9:50 AM
Your wonderful poem, indeed, plants seeds of inspiration! Congratulations Elaine! ~ Love, Carrie
Smith-Johnsen Avatar
September 8, 2009 at 7:15 AM
Congratulations, Elaine on your second place win in Brian’s Hymn of Harvest contest with this amazing poem. It's easy to see why you did so well. Your creativity shines. Smiles, DAS-J
Strand Avatar
September 8, 2009 at 4:41 AM
Congrats on your success in my contest Elaine .Rgds Brian. My latest contest INTERVALS is now open.
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September 3, 2009 at 12:14 PM
Wow! This is a winner for sure. So much depth to this inspirational poem. Nice use of this challenging form. Keep the faith and keep on writing my friend. Thank you for your kind words on my haiku. Blessings to you. Karen
Brown Avatar
September 3, 2009 at 5:03 AM
Beautiful and a winner for sure Lainie. Best wishes in the contest my friend. Love, Carol
Strand Avatar
September 3, 2009 at 12:22 AM
Thank you for supporting my contest Elaine.Rgds Brian
Goff Avatar
September 2, 2009 at 8:20 PM
beautiful devotional! Elaine!...jim
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