Place At the Lake

there lies in lovely mountain glen
protected from the harsh north wind
meadows of such gentleness speak
volumes of love from those therein

provide life with abundant scope
promising peaceful love and hope
cradled beneath snow covered peak
food for bird, man and antelope

the Fraser fir, long is its shade
among the trees deer parade
hidden beyond a pristine shore
lies this protected alpine glade

the call of whippoorwill and dove
perfect blue of blue sky above
a home among all this and more
I’m sure, also filled with His love

© Apr 17 2011 For John's contest
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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May 1, 2011 at 12:53 PM
I really like the imagery in this poem. Congratulations on your win in the contest. Wishing you continued success with your writing. Karen
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April 27, 2011 at 4:47 PM
Congratulations on your win in this fine contest...Sara
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April 27, 2011 at 9:18 AM
Congratulations on the third place win in the ciontest, Charles
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April 27, 2011 at 8:53 AM
Many Congrats Charles on your super win with this wonderful piece on nature's beauty. Best wishes, gautami
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April 27, 2011 at 8:18 AM
Great to see you near the top with this lovely top three poem Charles. Congratulations on your special entry's third place. Agape, Moses
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April 26, 2011 at 7:53 PM
Congrats Charles..I just love the last stanza. BG
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April 26, 2011 at 6:31 PM
Hi Charles hope all is well, long time no hear? Congrad's on this fine verse winning! Light & Love
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April 26, 2011 at 5:43 PM
Congratulations Charles on a beautiful poem and your wijn. Love. Joyce
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April 26, 2011 at 3:45 PM
This magnificent site was created by God's love and it lingers there for all of us to enjoy, Charles. Congratulations on your success in John's contest! Love, Carolyn
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April 26, 2011 at 12:18 PM
Congrats Charles on your wonderful win in John's contest with this perfect poem using the new form so well... enjoy your top spot with luv..
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April 26, 2011 at 12:18 PM
Congratulations Charles on your win in the John Moses Freeman's contest "Rubaiyat". Love, Carol
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April 26, 2011 at 11:59 AM
Many congratulations on your third place win Charles (((( applause )))) well done.....:) smiles
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April 26, 2011 at 10:57 AM
Beautiful, Charles. Many congrats on your SUPER WIN, Lainie
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April 26, 2011 at 10:56 AM
Congratulations on 3rd place win with this beauty. I enjoyed reading this wonderful write. Caryl
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April 24, 2011 at 12:51 PM
Nice use of imagery to share your thoughts. Best wishes in the contest. Happy Easter! Karen
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April 18, 2011 at 5:13 PM
nature is so beautiful and you've captured it
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April 18, 2011 at 10:06 AM
a very colorful and great piece of poetry.
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April 18, 2011 at 5:59 AM
So serene and beautiful, Charles. Top-notch entery so sure. Also, thank you for your kind comments on my writing; it means so much to me. Lainie
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