Pasture of Green

Come to my pasture of green,
this place that I love so well;
come and share all its bounty - 
every plant, flower and tree.

Come to this meadow of green,
harvest the fruit from the vine;
watch the rain gently falling -
silvery as a dew in the morning.

As I look at the beauty around me
I see just how much He loves me.
I'm blessed with His gifts on earth -
the seasons, plains and valleys.

Lay down in my pasture of green
to gaze at the clouds high above,
hear His voice from the hillside
softly calling "My child, I am here."

Come to the woods, see His face
etched on a tender, young leaf,
revealed in a brook's peaceful sigh,
whispered by the wind's lullaby.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2008

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Burton Avatar
July 23, 2008 at 6:18 AM
dang I thought I was outside for a minute there.
Anish Avatar
July 13, 2008 at 5:25 PM
Beautiful images of Mother Nature in your poem. Keep it up!
Brown Avatar
July 11, 2008 at 6:41 AM
Fred, this is a beautiful poem. What a wonderful way to start my day by reading such an outstanding write. The pictures you have painted here with your words are amazing. Blessings to you and yours always, Love, Carol
Babcock Avatar
July 10, 2008 at 8:36 AM
I always feel closer to God when I am near nature.I used to lay in the grass and look at the clouds or walk in the forest and look at the moss and flowers and wonder where all the beauty in this world came from as a child. Beautiful description makes me feel like taking a walk in the wood's and admiring the scenery. Excellent Fred. God Bless Phyl
Fuller Avatar
July 10, 2008 at 8:06 AM
I always feel a little closer to the divine when I'm walking in the woods, or enjoyng the the waters of the Atlantic. Very beautiful words. My best, Charlie
Winter Avatar
July 10, 2008 at 6:33 AM
Well, it seems you and Joe have the same mind set in your poetry today. Extremely beautiful imagery and deeply inspiring. It is making me feel the need to get out and enjoy nature to the fullest today. Uplifting and wonderful to read. Love, Shar
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