Mountain Church

Four friends and I, one Sunday, take a ride.
our church still closed just short of one full year.
We drive, white almond blooms on either side,
instead. Their branches wave as if to cheer,
“Prepare the way! Prepare the way for God!”
Each blade of mountain grass we see arise,
like little children singing praises, laud.
Some tiny purple flowers sing reprise,
join fiddlenecks of gold, much like stained glass
to deck the mountain like an A-frame church.
We slowly drive the narrow mountain pass
to see the valley from a lookout perch.
The treetops seem to bow, like they declare
their love for God. In awe, we join their prayer.


March 7, 2021
Breath of Spring Poetry Contest
Contest Sponsor: Regina McIntosh
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Peck Avatar
September 4, 2021 at 11:57 AM
What a beautiful poem, Jennifer! The image you paint is gorgeous. I can smell the blossoms. I'm faving it to read when the world becomes too much.
Fenn Avatar
September 4, 2021 at 8:10 PM
Thank you Ann! Your faving it made my day! Blessings to you! Jennifer
Nicole Avatar
June 17, 2021 at 8:07 PM
So much has changed over the past year. God is always near. That certainly hasn't changed. This is so beautiful and uplifting. Your thoughts caress softly around me and my heart. My best to you. :) Brandy
Fenn Avatar
June 18, 2021 at 4:46 PM
Gosh what a beautiful compliment! Thank you Brandy!
Halliday Avatar
May 26, 2021 at 10:13 PM
Lovely sonnet. Well done. I could picture what you were saying in my imagination. Thank you for commenting on my piece. I have several old sonnets that you might like. Mark Halliday
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May 15, 2021 at 9:42 PM
A lovely poem, full of imagery. Excellent work. Ann
Fenn Avatar
May 15, 2021 at 10:20 PM
Well thank you Ann for the encouraging words. Enjoy the rest of your weekend!
Lever Avatar
April 21, 2021 at 7:47 AM
Beautiful descriptions, a sense of joy is provoked in the flow. Thank you for this poem it is uplifting.
Fenn Avatar
April 25, 2021 at 2:34 PM
A big hello to you Janine! I'm so happy to hear the word "uplifting", about my poetry. Thank you for stopping by. Have a blessed week.
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April 2, 2021 at 3:26 PM
Jennifer, I love the way this poem extends the place of worship beyond the church. It becomes evident early in the poem that the real church encompasses all of the natural world. Well done!
Fenn Avatar
April 2, 2021 at 11:43 PM
Hi Thomas! I’m so glad you like this sonnet! Thank you for stopping by with great encouragement. Happy Easter!
Ashley Avatar
March 31, 2021 at 8:10 PM
Jennifer, I am simply awe-struck by the beauty, rhythm and rhymes of your exquisite sonnet. Your gifted pen praising God and Nature is to be admired! How inspiring, dear poetess. A fav!! Warmest wishes, my friend.. ~Susan
Ashley Avatar
April 1, 2021 at 6:57 PM
Happy Easter to you too, dear Jennifer..
Fenn Avatar
April 1, 2021 at 6:42 PM
Susan my friend! After a hard week, your words are so uplifting! Happy Easter to you!
Pandit Avatar
March 17, 2021 at 10:31 AM
Wonderful worship of nature, Jennifer. You paint a beautiful view!
Fenn Avatar
March 18, 2021 at 8:27 PM
Oh thank you Vijay! Hope all is well for you.
Lindley Avatar
March 14, 2021 at 11:47 AM
Truly a very fine and uplifting sonnet! One that sings to a faithful heart and a poet's admiration. A fav, a gem. God bless...
Fenn Avatar
March 14, 2021 at 10:15 PM
Your kind words made my morning Robert! god bless you too! Your sister in Christ, Jennifer
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March 9, 2021 at 12:51 PM
Gorgeous! This is a fave for me. I think Regina will love this! Best of luck in the contest :)
Fenn Avatar
March 9, 2021 at 1:48 PM
A fave? That makes my day PS! Thank you so much! I just read some by you and I especially liked “Oh That Love”.
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