I Stood In Awe

Tonight, I marveled at a magnificent full moon hanging in the Colorado sky!

It spread its mellow glow upon snow-capped Pikes Peak, so pleasing to the eye!

Contemplating its beauty as I gazed heavenward in awe,

It occurred to me that this was the very same moon that Jesus saw!

Robert L. Hinshaw, CMSgt, USAF, Retired
Copyright © | Year Posted 2021

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Eslinger Avatar
July 4, 2021 at 11:43 AM
Here you penned an Awe upon Awe. How marvelous! Great boon to my spirit in touching your Aha! Thank you!
Sankey- Lewis Avatar
April 28, 2021 at 6:21 PM
Lovely reminder. I love your smooth way of sharing the beautiful.
Hinshaw Avatar
May 1, 2021 at 2:54 PM
Forgive my late thanks for your kind comment, Iris. Best to you as you continue your poetical journey - Bob
Wolf Avatar
March 8, 2021 at 6:41 PM
Not just majestic, but historically and profoundly majestic. A 'three-pointer,' Bob! :) gw
Hinshaw Avatar
March 9, 2021 at 12:19 PM
Thank you, Sir. Hunker down because we are about to send another snow storm your way over the weekend! Bob
Y. Avatar
March 1, 2021 at 2:35 PM
WoW! Robert, What a beautiful sight you saw. You described it well, it's just breathtaking! I found the last line profound. Your love for nature and the Lord is evident in this write. Well done. I enjoyed the read;-) Alexis
Hinshaw Avatar
March 1, 2021 at 2:39 PM
Thank you Alexis. I respect and marvel at His Creation and honor and love the Lord. Best to you - Bob
Romios Avatar
March 1, 2021 at 1:54 PM
Love this...have to fav" you love the earth and the Lord. Really great, Bob. Must be beautiful where you live,)) Pangie
Hinshaw Avatar
March 1, 2021 at 2:00 PM
Thank you Pangie! You are right in both instances and I'm honored you consider it a fav! Bob H
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