Psalm To the Artist

The Lord weaves His grand tapestry across the skies
He outlines charcoal colored clouds with silver threads 
sews the sunlight of dawn into rays that caress the sea
and folds ocean ripples into fans of intricate patterns. 

Each morning God’s canvas awaits His ready hand
a master Artist, His creativity knows no bounds
He dips His brush into the spectrum of rainbows 
like a whirlwind, He mixes and paints dazzling designs. 

God deftly blends pastel shades to greet the rising sun
He sweeps white, cotton clouds that hover over land and sea
He paints the morning light to touch lush liquid waves
and adds violet colored shadows that fade into the horizon. 

His living canvas continually changes its hues and tones
each moment rearranged by heat, wind or sudden storms 
a cornucopia of shapes sweep across the heavens
like rapid time frames that move within an eternal film. 

Will not many among the nations fail to see His mighty wonders? 
Will not many among us look up to relish in His majestic sky?
God’s handiwork daily displays His infinite creation
may we lift up our eyes to behold His unending glory. 







Written on 1/17/2021
Copyright © | Year Posted 2021

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January 12, 2022 at 10:29 PM
Laura, what a blessing to see this poem in the new Soup anthology. It is bookmarked and on my short list of favorite poems in the book, and one I will continue to come back to frequently to drink in the pleasure of your depiction of the majesty and beauty of our Creator's daily handiwork and infinite creation. Praise God!
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January 13, 2022 at 8:44 AM
I am overwhelmed by your supportive words, John! I do enjoy praising God and His marvelous creation through poetry..and I’m thankful I can express it through poetry. God bless you, dear brother! :)
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May 15, 2021 at 4:34 PM
This is an exceptionally penned poem with a wonderful imagery, with no surprise when it’s the creator of all and everything. May we lift up our souls and eyes and to admire his glory and feel his blessings and grace. Have a wonderful weekend, stay safe
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May 15, 2021 at 4:55 PM
Thank you for reading this poem, as well, Lasaad! I love to read the Psalms, and give God the praise He is due! :)
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March 7, 2021 at 2:49 PM
Such a wonderful poem! I really enjoyed reading it, Laura:-)
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March 10, 2021 at 1:33 PM
Thanks you, Edward. So happy you took the time to comment. I really appreciate it! :)
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February 10, 2021 at 10:04 PM
So blessed am I to read this... delighting and delightful from the start til the end. Indeed, "God’s handiwork daily displays His infinite creation may we lift up our eyes to behold His unending glory." God bless you.
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February 11, 2021 at 7:46 PM
Thank you for your kind comments, Beata. God bless you, as well!
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February 7, 2021 at 10:53 AM
Lovely write. God bless you with love and prayers, Gina
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February 8, 2021 at 7:21 PM
Thanks again for n, Regina! God bless you! :)
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February 4, 2021 at 7:18 PM
Beautiful tribute to the maker of it all.
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February 8, 2021 at 7:20 PM
Thanks so much, Juliet! :)
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January 31, 2021 at 8:49 AM
Beautiful, descriptive write, Laura. You see the colors of the world and re-create them with lovely words and the wonder of emotion.
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January 31, 2021 at 4:37 PM
Thanks so much for your kind comments, James! I love to write about the beauty of God's creation! :)
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January 27, 2021 at 11:42 AM
Poetry true in fact and form written with passion and eloquence. You should be proud of this one especially as it has been written in a time when we need to dig deep to find such beauty and most seem to be looking down not up. Regards as always David in NZ. ps our grandson turns 2 next Tuesday - I don't imagine him losing his sense of wonder.
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January 20, 2021 at 11:38 AM
This is a wonderful write Laura, I see congrats are in order for your win. This is a lovely testament to our Grand Creator and a testament to your faith! A fave for me!
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January 20, 2021 at 12:01 PM
Thanks so much for faving my poem, John! I get so inspired by the daily creations God arranges in the skies! God bless you! :)
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January 19, 2021 at 7:03 PM
The canvas, your paper; the easel your pen, la artiste - You, Laura Leiser, painting a magnificent tribute to the Creator's handiwork in all its glory!... Congrats on your top win in Brian's contest. Blessing and Bounty, Gershon
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January 19, 2021 at 7:54 PM
Thank you for the high compliments, Gershon! I’m thrilled that you enjoyed my poem! Blessings to you! :)
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January 19, 2021 at 2:22 PM
Amen, Laura! This is a magnificent write for our magnificent Creator. I love your use of colors and artistic references in depicting God's canvas in the sea and sky, especially the line "a cornucopia of shapes sweep across the heavens". What a talent you have for conveying the stunning beauty of nature, dear friend. Congrats for your #1 win, this is going in my faves. Hope you are enjoying your day ~ John
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January 19, 2021 at 5:14 PM
Thank you so much for your kind words, John. They encourage me and I do love the inspiration I see in nature from the hand of God! Blessings to you and your family! :)
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January 18, 2021 at 5:28 AM
Beautiful. A true inspiration and so inspirational. God bless you always dear friend
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January 18, 2021 at 5:28 AM
Oh... and this is a fave for me
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January 18, 2021 at 6:10 AM
Thank you so much, Regina, for commenting and faving my poem! The beauty of God’s creation always inspires me to praise Him! God bless you! :)
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