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In the

Glory

of

Morning

 

A morning-glory at my window satisfies me more than the metaphysics of books -- Walt Whitman

In the Glory of Morning

Many of mankind's best souls are leaving us now,
climbing a trellis of morning glories 
     to their promised reward.

Soft blue blooms wake and open at dawn,
casting their sapphire eyes upward
     to search the heavens.

Were morning glories the only witnesses,
greeting our Savior as He rose from the tomb
     on that first Easter Sunday?

Were the tiny, fragrant troubadours
empowered by His Resurrection 
     to celebrate sunrise?

Fast-growing green stems sport abundant blooms,
hosts who pave a colorful path
     that is closer to heaven each day.

Retiring early by afternoon,
only to revive once more
     when rising sun gives to light to the world.




*March 11, 2021
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Delaney Avatar
August 26, 2021 at 4:14 AM
It is sad to find you gone but in joy your beautiful words live on for us, here at the soup.
Jayasankar Avatar
August 7, 2021 at 12:09 AM
"Soft blue blooms wake and open at dawn... casting their Sapphire eyes upward to search for Heavens"... what beautiful lines with great imagery... by a lovely soul... I hope you are at peace now, in Heaven... My prayers... ~ Ani
Smith Avatar
August 5, 2021 at 8:47 AM
Carolyn, may peace find you with god today...
Chircop Avatar
August 5, 2021 at 6:55 AM
You were a believer Sweet Carolyn..Somehow I could see and feel the light in your words from million miles afar from where you are.xxx
Pandit Avatar
August 5, 2021 at 5:10 AM
You were special. RIP Carolyn.
Roper Avatar
August 4, 2021 at 7:58 PM
Beautiful verse, Carolyn, may angel wings embrace you as you make them your own. Hugs Eve
Sands Avatar
August 4, 2021 at 4:54 PM
This is so beautiful ! God Bless Carolyn :)
Edmonds  Avatar
August 4, 2021 at 4:32 PM
Such a beautiful, moving poem. God bless you Carolyn, sleep in heavenly peace… Belle
Dietrich Avatar
August 4, 2021 at 1:52 PM
ahhh, I found it, the one Brian mentioned. Like a premonition, this is so moving. Love you always, Carolyn.
La France Avatar
August 4, 2021 at 8:29 AM
Rest in Peace my beautiful friend your poetry will live on and I will keep you always in my heart ~love _ Constance
Alex Avatar
June 24, 2021 at 1:11 AM
Congratulations! Your works are so pleasant to read.
Horne Avatar
April 9, 2021 at 12:32 PM
so glad to see this beautiful write was a winner - LOVE it
Ashley Avatar
March 24, 2021 at 7:49 PM
Dear Carolyn, I adore morning glories and I love your inspired musings about these beautiful trellis climbers - there is something so soulful and heavenly about them and your gifted pen captures their essence with glorious imagery and elevating emotion. Congratulations for a wonderful win. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan
Callus Avatar
March 22, 2021 at 2:14 AM
Morning glory flowers can be very inspiring, Carolyn, but so also are your beautiful, uplifting and inspiring words, my friend! Belated congratulations on your fine win. ~ Hugs // paul
Devonshire Avatar
March 22, 2021 at 9:22 AM
Thank you, Paul. I did plant morning glories one year and they climbed the screen around my pool in Tallahassee. So beautiful!
Ball Avatar
March 21, 2021 at 6:03 PM
Lovely Carolyn. I love morning glories and though they are annuals here I plant them every year. Love this. God Bless, JB
Romios Avatar
March 17, 2021 at 2:52 PM
Very beautiful, Carolyn, a gifted poetess. Happy St.PATRICK's DAY, PANAGIOTA
Marcum Wong Avatar
March 17, 2021 at 1:13 PM
This poem is gorgeous Carolyn! Congratulations on your deserving win! I hope you have a wonderful joyous St. Patrick's Day my friend! Blessings xxoo
Babcock Avatar
March 17, 2021 at 12:39 PM
A beautiful poem Carolyn very well penned. God bless phyl
La France Avatar
March 16, 2021 at 9:12 AM
Carolyn, congratulation on your win in my Imagism challenge on the theme of a flower or flowers with this awesome poem so beautifully penned and I love your image and quote too, well done _Constance
Roper Avatar
March 15, 2021 at 10:53 PM
Great imagery in this beautiful verse, Carolyn, congratulations on your win. Hugs Eve
Watt Avatar
March 15, 2021 at 1:21 PM
Carolyn, a beautiful poem to honor such a beautiful flower and the imminant arrival of spring. I particularly liked stanzas 3 and 4. Congrats on your win ~ John
Devonshire Avatar
March 16, 2021 at 12:36 PM
Thank you, John.
Horne Avatar
March 15, 2021 at 1:12 PM
love this, hon - so pleased to see this was a winner
Y. Avatar
March 15, 2021 at 7:01 AM
WoW! Carolyn, I don't know how I missed this gorgeous write. I found it to uplifting and inspirational. You described such a lovely morning. Congratulations on your win. It was well deserved. Have a wonderful day:-) Alexis
Andresen Avatar
March 15, 2021 at 2:59 AM
- Back to congratulate you on your win, Carolyn :) - Have a lovely day :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Dietrich Avatar
March 14, 2021 at 4:34 PM
Brilliant work, Carolyn and a very worthy win. Congrats.
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