Led To Eden

For so long you’ve been hiding from me in seclusion Wise Muse, I must gasp as I make an intrusion I know your plan was to lead me to such splendor Now I inhale a spiritual transfusion While struggling in a world of carnal illusion I needed to accept grace for absolution Stone mountains, yellow flowers and a cool, clear lake Have led me to ponder thoughts of adoration There are times when the world’s harshness cuts like a knife We lose too many moments focusing on strife Above those azure skies, our Savior smiles down And leads us to an Eden of eternal life Inspiration now flows through my pen thanks to You In this serene outpost, my spirits will renew Natural beauty is one of Your greatest gifts The dawn of a blessed new age may now ensue
*Entry for John Freeman's "Rubaiyat Form" contest
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Austin Avatar
May 28, 2013 at 8:50 AM
Happy for you old friend. Good to see you writing some poetry again. Congrats on the selection. Love, daver
Hamilton Avatar
May 28, 2013 at 6:23 AM
enjoyed this well written
Anderson Avatar
May 4, 2011 at 10:05 AM
The title is catchy especially the #1 placement! Well earned my sister...I love you sweetie ;) x Jimmy
Kendrick Avatar
April 29, 2011 at 2:21 PM
Congratulations on your win...Sara
Mehta Avatar
April 27, 2011 at 8:13 AM
Congratulations on the first place win in the contest, Carolyn
Phookan Avatar
April 27, 2011 at 6:08 AM
Loved this splendid write here.Many Congratulations Carolyn on your super 1st place win. huggs, gautami
Jyothilekshmi Avatar
April 27, 2011 at 4:50 AM
Dear Carolyn, what a beautiful piece of writing.i'm not the least surprised at your first place.congratulations...
Mannan Avatar
April 27, 2011 at 3:26 AM
An honour to share this spot with this uperb write Carolyn. Many congrats.
Song Avatar
April 26, 2011 at 10:30 PM
Dear Carolyn, A very special congratulations for a poem that makes the reader consider drawing closer to God through nature and focusing on the positive things....not strife. Your closing lines-- how your poet's pen is renewed with inspiration... Only God has such magical powers to create such beauty and imagination. So lovely a write. Thanks for all of your support with my recent works, Carolyn. Gwendolen
Gorelick Avatar
April 26, 2011 at 7:45 PM
How much fun is this.? sharing 1st with my great friend. This is such a spiritual poem..Im in awe. BG
Foulk Avatar
April 26, 2011 at 6:54 PM
thank you for commenting on My Journey Home
Guzzi Avatar
April 26, 2011 at 6:25 PM
Congrad's on your fine verse winning! [Hope you caught some tastey fish] Light & Love
Freeman Avatar
April 26, 2011 at 5:35 PM
Great to see such a quality poem at the top, Carolyn. Congratulations on your lovely entry in first place. Soup Mail. Agape, Moses
Richards Avatar
April 26, 2011 at 1:28 PM
That third verse is often too true....we all need out Eden to escape the world! I hope you are enjoying your escape today, while fishing!! Best Wishes, dear Carolyn!!
Horne Avatar
April 26, 2011 at 12:54 PM
Love this one, Carolyn. Many congrats on being number one : )
Brown Avatar
April 26, 2011 at 11:46 AM
Congratulations Carolyn on your win in the John Moses Freeman's contest "Rubaiyat". Love, Carol
Fraser Avatar
April 26, 2011 at 11:44 AM
Many congratulations on your first place win Carolyn (((( applause )))) well done.....:) smiles
Ronthorpe Avatar
April 26, 2011 at 11:25 AM
Excellent job. Congrats on a deserved win.
Johnson Avatar
April 26, 2011 at 11:11 AM
A beautiful write dear Carolyn. Be proud of your first place with this inspiration. Love, Joyce
George   Avatar
April 26, 2011 at 10:38 AM
Beautiful! Carolyn. Many congrats on your FIRST PLACE WIN, Lainie
Muzzey Avatar
April 26, 2011 at 10:27 AM
Congratulations on 1st place win with this beauty. I enjoyed reading. Caryl
Thomer Avatar
April 19, 2011 at 11:53 AM
a beautiful poem with great images! glad i stopped by to read today, it was a blessing. --Madison Thomer
Long Avatar
April 19, 2011 at 7:15 AM
this is very good and i love the picture you painted Cory
Osita Avatar
April 16, 2011 at 11:40 AM
This is well crafted!
La France Avatar
April 15, 2011 at 6:01 PM
A very impressive poem, Carolyn, best of luck in the contest~~
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