My Father's House

Father's here and also there.
I've come to see Him everywhere.
The flowers that bloom, the birds that sing;
Natures' gifts His bounties bring.

An angry sky, a perfect storm;
His children quake as dark clouds form.
Fury reigns and day is night.
God sends His son to give us light.

Then threats are thrown in someone's face
And lives are lost without God's grace.
A father grieves and women weep.
A child cries out in its sleep.

Should God alone the earth repair,
The poisoned air and land laid bare?
God left the earth in mankind's keep.
What man has sown, so shall he reap.

July 5, 2015

Copyright © | Year Posted 2015



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Date: 7/30/2024 6:08:00 PM
Have just read your first poem posted on the site Jan, I have to tell you I’m very impressed, it’s a very special, beautiful write… Beryl
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Date: 11/30/2018 7:39:00 PM
Dear Janece, I saw your comments on Robert Lindley’s blog and decided to check out your poetry. Your first post here on PS is a spiritual beauty. I admire the artistry and insight in the verses of your golden poem. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan
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Date: 2/28/2018 8:35:00 AM
What a beautiful poem Janece...
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Date: 11/25/2015 10:50:00 PM
A great write, Janece! Your last line is so true! Congrats on your win! Love, Kim
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Date: 11/24/2015 3:13:00 AM
Janece,, Congratulations on your wonderful win. Love SKAT
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Date: 7/25/2015 11:33:00 PM
JANECE:) Congratulations on having your poem featured on the soups, Home Page. ~SKAT LOVE~
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Date: 7/13/2015 1:14:00 AM
I like the cadence...and the theme, Janece. A very good post first post compared to mine! :-)))Welcome to PoetrySoup! have a cuppa each day! hugs!
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Date: 7/5/2015 9:26:00 PM
I like this, Janece! That last line is so true! A fantastic write! Love, KIm
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Date: 7/6/2015 12:52:00 PM
Thanks, Kim. I see you have commented on a couple of my poems. I greatly appreciate that you are reading some of my poetry. Feedback is the fuel that keeps a poet productive. I feel that what I am writing means something to someone else. I will play it forward by reading and commenting on the work of others including yourself. I enjoy poetry, especially classical, as you may have realized by my style. I do have fun trying to shake it up a bit (please see my rap poem). Lol. Love you back. Jan
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