One Shepherd Waits

Wheels of life overtake busy hours
racing along fast highway of time,
and jammed thoughts forget sunset’s delight
while roses, once in love, stoop... tires fizzle,
even when the hills fondle the peaks
of embossed leaves, there are no hours
for leisure on the streams, not yet.

Still, when evanescent light
envelopes all things tender and dusk floats
along a wing of clouds, He waits there...
The shepherd becoming one of his sheep
guiding freely, moving quietly
content as breath of air,
telling me to listen softly where
a fragile voice awakens a hum
within my bosom... a Source unseen
yet felt deeply, as if to comfort 
this restless spirit that the journey lies
in not asking why, but trusting 

how, in silence, He waits with me.


Richard Lamoreux's Tell Me
3/31/2015
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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Trichet Avatar
April 26, 2015 at 6:34 PM
Such beauty in your verse...Love it Nette. Congrats
Lamoureux Avatar
April 26, 2015 at 9:19 AM
I too experience God in silence. Thanks for entering my contest Nette.
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April 25, 2015 at 11:07 PM
Nette, Congratulations on your awesome win in Richard Lamoureux's "Tell Me" contest. Have a nice day. LINDA
Nunez Avatar
April 23, 2015 at 6:23 PM
Free verse yet flows in dreamy fashion as yor style always is, dear Nette. Congratulations for placing in Richard's contest. HUgs! :)
Gasun Avatar
April 5, 2015 at 2:14 PM
This is another magnificent write from you my very dear friend, Nette. I like it a lot. Thank you so much for sharing! Wish you good luck in the contest! Happy Easter once again! Hope you're doing well always and hope we've optimum weather there in the Phil. love lots and biggest hug, Leonora
Roper Avatar
April 3, 2015 at 8:07 AM
1st place win for me, your verse brightens what should be beautiful said. a 7+++ Happy Easter
Relish Avatar
April 3, 2015 at 2:09 AM
Ooh.... marvellous Nette... loved the imagery... the shepherd not inly guides the sheeps but becomes one with them... beautiful lines... that hum I guess every person must ve felt it .... best wishes n hugs . Nad! #7
Pinet Avatar
April 2, 2015 at 10:43 AM
A touching and revealing poem that reaches out and calms your heart. Emile.
Guillermo - Fraser Avatar
April 1, 2015 at 6:09 AM
just wow!! i like every line, graceful as always.. :)! Nette see you soon.. :)!
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March 31, 2015 at 9:57 PM
I'm in awe of the heartfelt beauty in every line...a fav! Hugs, Rhonda
Kendrick Avatar
March 31, 2015 at 5:20 PM
Reads like a winner..Way to go.."even when the hills fondle" I especially like that line..Thanks for the visit to my page..Stressed/unstressed is trochee right..I am just trying to get a handle on it..Sara
Peranteau Avatar
March 31, 2015 at 3:35 PM
Hello dear poet ! I love commenting on a write like this one. And not often do I get to do so, because of my thirst for the terse write, they keepsss me quite busy with comments. Anywhooooo; I love the apertures between your stanza's Nette, in this write especially. That clutch of your, (excuse me) "bosom", managed to cause the zenith in this write ! The entire write, in a poetic realization flowed well ! Have a blessed day my friend !...Much love, james
La France Avatar
March 31, 2015 at 3:08 PM
nette, beautiful words in answer to tell me, A7, best of luck in the contest and thanks for visiting my poetry . . .
Andresen Avatar
March 31, 2015 at 2:20 PM
- A really beautiful poem,Nette - I always enjoy reading your words - I wish you a happy Easter :) - Luck in contest ! - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Mcdaid Avatar
March 31, 2015 at 10:54 AM
wow nette love this piece from you a blessing of a pen sorry not around much these days wishing you a blessed week dear pal
Port Avatar
March 31, 2015 at 10:40 AM
The deep connection between man and his god is totally comforting. You pen your feelings with such pure honesty, beauty.
Gonza Avatar
March 31, 2015 at 5:21 AM
Your unwavering faith in a higher Source imbues this majestic poem with much grace.Supreme, gentle, Nette!
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