Redemption Day

Through open window floats orange sun,
blaze settling on my wrinkled brow.
Closed eyes spur visit from days done.
Dark thoughts escape to highest bough;
new freedom builds the here and now.

Past shadows meld into the clouds.
On highest bough I perch upon,
my teardrops fall with sorrow’s shroud.
As orange pulp bursts through misty dawn,
the burden of my shadows gone.

My spirit flies since freed from cage
with joyful love in morning light.
A songbird from the gilded age,
Sweet music lingers into night.
Praise drifts then clings to page of white.

With humble words, I thank the one
Who made this day and gave the sun.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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Dietrich Avatar
February 3, 2015 at 6:27 PM
Metaphorical and beautiful, lovely lady! I really enjoyed this and I see it won a contest. Was it Gail's? Big congrats to you.
Haight Avatar
February 3, 2015 at 4:11 PM
Rhonda, such a beautiful, uplifting and inspirational write. Congratulations on your nice win. Hugs, Sandra
Chakrabarty Avatar
February 3, 2015 at 8:00 AM
Congrats on win Rhonda>love>rajat
A. Sharma Avatar
February 2, 2015 at 3:51 AM
Wow Rhonda beautiful,,awesome,, love the pic ! Congrats on big win!
A  Avatar
February 1, 2015 at 3:57 PM
RHONDA, Awesome WIN.... CONGRATS luv ~ SKAT ~
Allison Avatar
February 1, 2015 at 3:16 PM
Such a beautiful write Rhonda:-) many congrats:-) Hugs Jan xx
Devnath  Avatar
February 1, 2015 at 10:22 AM
You have beautifully given thanks to God for His beautiful creations. Morning to the next morning.... Nice. Loved always, my lovely friend,bl
Kendrick Avatar
January 31, 2015 at 6:11 PM
!!! ((())) Way to go ……Sara
Roper Avatar
January 31, 2015 at 3:38 PM
Rhonda, congratulations on this beautiful winning spiritual write. 7 Eve
Mehta Avatar
January 31, 2015 at 7:18 AM
Nice spiritual expressions, congrats on the win, Rhonda
Walker  Avatar
January 31, 2015 at 2:18 AM
Rhonda, a sweet release so beautifully written. 2nd place you are. Congratulations! Sending you a smile with a hug, Verlena
Parker Avatar
January 29, 2015 at 4:37 PM
To release the burdens from life's expectations is to untie the gordian knot.. my first thought after reading your wonderful poem
Horne Avatar
January 29, 2015 at 4:14 PM
what a beautiful uplifting write
Meade Avatar
January 29, 2015 at 1:48 PM
A fav for me . . . I could read this everyday and be inspired to live boldly! Outstanding dear friend. 7
Ryerson Avatar
January 29, 2015 at 6:03 AM
Thank you for starting my day out with this beauty my friend...Favorite line among many: 'my teardrops fall with sorrow’s shroud' - WOW....
Trifiatis Avatar
January 29, 2015 at 5:33 AM
A masterful Rhyme full of beauty and inspirational expressions, dear Rhonda!
Reddy Avatar
January 29, 2015 at 2:21 AM
"The burden of my shadows gone".. Beautifully written poem. :)
Leiser Avatar
January 28, 2015 at 10:44 PM
Very beautiful poem, Rhonda, as usual! You are one of my favorite poets on this website. You have a real gift. A 7 from me!
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