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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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Date: 2/3/2015 6:27:00 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.
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Date: 2/3/2015 4:11:00 PM
Rhonda, such a beautiful, uplifting and inspirational write. Congratulations on your nice win. Hugs, Sandra
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Date: 2/3/2015 8:00:00 AM
Congrats on win Rhonda>love>rajat
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Date: 2/2/2015 3:51:00 AM
Wow Rhonda beautiful,,awesome,, love the pic ! Congrats on big win!
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Date: 2/1/2015 3:57:00 PM
RHONDA, Awesome WIN.... CONGRATS luv ~ SKAT ~
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Date: 2/1/2015 3:16:00 PM
Such a beautiful write Rhonda:-) many congrats:-) Hugs Jan xx
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Date: 2/1/2015 10:22:00 AM
You have beautifully given thanks to God for His beautiful creations. Morning to the next morning.... Nice. Loved always, my lovely friend,bl
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Date: 1/31/2015 6:11:00 PM
!!! ((())) Way to go ……Sara
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Date: 1/31/2015 3:38:00 PM
Rhonda, congratulations on this beautiful winning spiritual write. 7 Eve
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Date: 1/31/2015 7:18:00 AM
Nice spiritual expressions, congrats on the win, Rhonda
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Date: 1/31/2015 2:18:00 AM
Rhonda, a sweet release so beautifully written. 2nd place you are. Congratulations! Sending you a smile with a hug, Verlena
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Date: 1/29/2015 4:37:00 PM
To release the burdens from life's expectations is to untie the gordian knot.. my first thought after reading your wonderful poem
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Date: 1/29/2015 4:14:00 PM
what a beautiful uplifting write
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Date: 1/29/2015 1:48:00 PM
A fav for me . . . I could read this everyday and be inspired to live boldly! Outstanding dear friend. 7
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Date: 1/29/2015 6:03:00 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....
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Date: 1/29/2015 5:33:00 AM
A masterful Rhyme full of beauty and inspirational expressions, dear Rhonda!
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Date: 1/29/2015 2:21:00 AM
"The burden of my shadows gone".. Beautifully written poem. :)
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Date: 1/28/2015 10:44:00 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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