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Reflection

Reflection By Beverly Stock Wise and grave was the reflected face, A youth-grown man in a mirrored space; While the wayworn face now quite shy, Grew gentler-lipped and shadowy-eyed; He heard a low whisper naming him. That sound from the world's end vast and dim, Where the sun went wandering out so far Through a gate in the mountain left ajar, The sea birds love, and the land birds flee, The youth-grown man found eternity. 2021©Beverly Stock Beverly Stock, an American poet, delights in creating “Found” poetry that combines her words with existing poems and other texts in the public domain and brings new meaning to older familiar passages. Visit www.BeverlyStockPoetry.com. Her first book, The Prayerful Poet, a publication of HarperCollins Christian Publishing, offers a harbor for relaxation and meditation and focuses on the faith-based message. www.theprayerfulpoet.com The Face In The Stream, a poem in the public domain by Canadian poet Bliss Carman (April 15, 1861 – June 8, 1929), inspired my “Found” poem, Reflection.

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Date: 7/16/2021 10:21:00 PM
Congratulations, and excellent rhyming couplet poem, Beverly. I love the flow of the words and the impact of the message. I am very proud of you and your poetic proliferation. The descriptive excellence is lovely and sends terrific images. The theme of "Reflection" stands out, and the tone moves the piece down the page with much grace. Great job! Have a fantastic day, and God's richest grace and blessings to you always. –Professor, Ambassador, Dr. Joseph S. Spence Sr. (Epulaeryu Master)!
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Date: 7/21/2021 8:36:00 AM
Thank you for your time and interest in my poem. Lovely review and approval! Beverly Stock

Book: Reflection on the Important Things