Reflections On the Glass Lake

Self-pity and I
Need no longer try
My minds traveling to see
Quiescence, amongst the hills
A wall of chill fills my lungs
A clusters of color reflecting in the water
Trickling silvery falls washing down and gleam
Ponder here I think and dream
Here where my feet sink in the moist grass
God must of left this untouched heaven for me
A faint waver of a leaf in the breeze
Loss of its emerald charm that once pleased 
Swinging in the arm of a branch
At its last surviving chance of life
Soon to be a part of a painted picture of fall
And I feel so small
Between these mountains and kingdoms
In a bubble
I reach my hand across the lake
Its looks like glass is it fake?
Rippling far and mirrored
Than disappeared
He appeared, guarding me
Triumphantly I see
Copyright © | Year Posted 2008

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Strand Avatar
October 25, 2008 at 1:16 AM
Great title Laura an the opening drwaws the reader in.Rgds Brian & thanks for your welcome comments
Mc Avatar
October 24, 2008 at 9:51 PM
love the title! very reflective poem! thank you for creating and sharing it!!
Lokken Avatar
October 19, 2008 at 7:08 PM
Very beautiful depth......each line in its introspection was indeed lovely. Love, Sara:)
Spence Sr Avatar
October 11, 2008 at 4:35 PM
I can see the reflection in the lake. I like how the poem flows and your use of figurative language. I really like this line "God must have left this untouched heaven for me." That is just awesome. Great job and keep praising His Holy name! ~Joseph
Wood Avatar
October 10, 2008 at 9:19 AM
Beautiful, slightly sad, and poignant(sic), all qualities of a wonderful poem. Thank you for writing with intelligence and emotion.
White Avatar
October 9, 2008 at 3:13 PM
beautiful write Laura, it seem so peaceful and so serene, take care D-ncye
Strand Avatar
October 9, 2008 at 12:20 AM
Thank you for entering my latest contest Laura and for your kind words,Rgds Brian
Yamin Avatar
October 8, 2008 at 11:47 AM
Wow!!! What a great devotional poem, Laura. A brilliant picture of the gifts of nature. It speaks volumes about your aesthetic sense and your deep love of God. It reflects the purity of your soul. How grateful I am for your lavish praise of my gloomy poem Wink of Eyes. So sweet of you. Regards. _Mohammad
Winter Avatar
October 8, 2008 at 10:37 AM
Laura, you're such an angel. So glad and so appreciate your comment on my older poem, as it also made me realize I missed this masterpiece from yesterday! The flawless, brilliant imagery combined with the deep spiritual nature of this poem, is simply outstanding. Introspective and beautiful, it is quite an inspiration to read. You have expressed so well your inner reflections using the beauty of the physical world. Awesome! One of my favorites! Love, Shar
Strand Avatar
October 8, 2008 at 12:03 AM
Love the imagery here Laura in your 'A wall of chill fills my lungs/A clusters of color reflecting in the water/Trickling silvery falls washing down and gleam' Rgds Brian & thanks for your observations
Foulk Avatar
October 7, 2008 at 8:59 PM
Laura this was such a warm, and tender and so colourful piece of poetry. thank you for reading my God's Art Gallery and for your kind comment.
Jordan Avatar
October 7, 2008 at 12:31 PM
Laura this is a very beautiful poem that I greatly enjoyed - God Bless
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