Laurie Ginn Poet Free verse

Restoration

I leave my four walls
and walk away from the hardness
And coldness of my surroundings

I find the steps that have no footprints
Deep into nature’s sanctuary
With each step I feel more alive
And regain a part of myself

I need this
I ache for this
I have longed for this
Each step brings with it
The awareness of how long it’s actually been 

I plant my feet on the softness
Of the earth
I breathe in uncorrupted air pure and healing

I sit on pillows of the greenest mosses
And fill my senses 

Nature’s aria 
Scents that I savor 
The peace, oh God yes, the peace
I close my eyes as my emotions settle

God how beautiful you have made this world
This is the inner sanctum
The true holy of holies

It restores my soul
Invigorates my devotion to you
Blesses me with an ardor for life
And brings me peace

There is harmony between 
Mind, body and soul
A union between myself, nature, and You
And I am in one accord

Each time when I visit I wonder
Have I stayed away too long
Once again will you be able to revivify me to consciousness
Resuscitate my spirit and make me whole
And always the answer is 
Amen

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Vince Suzadail Jr. March 6, 2009 at 4:55 AM I like the feel of this. A touch iof serenity and peace in a messed up world. God never created anything ugly. It is man that attahes the ugliness. I liked this one. God Bless. Vince

Colin Mitchell Williams March 3, 2009 at 4:17 AM Hi Laurie.... amazing isn't it, when you touch Eden... great poem Laurie, and all your love of the land burgeons forth from the lines... excellent work !

Cheryl Mccall March 2, 2009 at 7:52 PM Thanks for posting as i have trouble leaving my house but this piece gives me hope

Steve Voorhees March 2, 2009 at 4:17 AM Thanks for the nice comments and not calling me _ _ _ _ _ haha !! Love, Steve

Kevin Wheeler March 1, 2009 at 7:42 PM wow i really like this. and thanx 4 the comment check out my sister latasha lee shes great to.

Frank F. Atanacio March 1, 2009 at 9:21 AM Very well done wow--- I'm impressed

Raul Moreno March 1, 2009 at 2:40 AM "Nature’s aria Scents that I savor" beautiful lines. I totally agree with verse 7-8.

February 28, 2009 at 6:02 PM Thank you for sharing this inspirational poem with us. Love the message. Blessings to you. Keep on writing! Karen

John Rhinem February 28, 2009 at 5:31 PM ....and it all only makes me smile~when I behold these revelations of whom deep inside, You truly seem to be~"Very Lovely!!!"~I have watched this; in regards to Your writings; evolve over such a short period of time~Smile~what a truly wonderful writer You are~and, even more so are going to be~Smile~what a pleasure to behold!!!~"Perfect Write Dear Laurie~Within Every Way!!!"~"Love and Warmth Always To 'You and Your Loves,' John!!!"~Bye Gifted Lady!!!:))

John Rhinem February 28, 2009 at 5:23 PM Smile~"I Love This Laurie!!!"~So serene and peaceful~Filled with a softness of Yourself, which seems soo very lovely~Along with these images of spledid wonders~Paints this write and Yourself~"So Very Very Beautiful!!!"....cont....

Randy Biffany February 28, 2009 at 3:15 AM I loved this poem. It reminds me if the nature walks I use to take to commune with nature and its/our creator. Well written. Amen. Randy

Steve Voorhees February 27, 2009 at 9:31 PM Have I ever told you that you are cooler than the other side of the pillow?! Yeah, you're cool like that! This is a beautiful poem Miss Laurie!! Oh, welcome to the "Army"...glad I got ya all riled up!! Much love, Steve

Tyesha Ehigiator February 27, 2009 at 9:24 PM Simply Beautiful Ms Lady...I long for taking those walks and just leaving all my worries and burdens behind and just enveloping myself in all the beauty that God created.Spending time with him is always a blessing but it is even better when you are surrounded by all his glorious works.You sang so sweetly here.I have been locked up for far to long and I wanna break free, run through the fields, smell the flowers,stare into the clouds and dance in the rain. ~~Breathtaking~~ Take care GB Tyesha

Lucinda Bulger February 27, 2009 at 8:35 PM Just beautiful :)

Laura Mckenzie February 27, 2009 at 3:23 PM Yes I can certainly relate to this uplifting piece so filled with spiritual gratitude. I feel nature always brings you back to the closeness of God. Wonderfully done! Laura :)

Carrie Richards February 27, 2009 at 11:14 AM Oh...Laurie...there are times when I need that walk, that place you have found to resuscitate the spirit...to sit on pillows of green moss, and find peace. Something we all need to find now and then. What a wonderful poem...AMEN! ~love ya, Carrie

Brian Strand February 27, 2009 at 8:22 AM A lovely modern psalm Laurie.On for my favourites.Rgds Brian & thanks for your welcome comments

Ronald Bingham February 27, 2009 at 8:02 AM What an absolute beautiful and heartfelt poem, and what a wonderful way to give thanks and praise to God. This really uplifted me today, and all I can say is thank you. Blessings, Ron

Sharon Winter February 27, 2009 at 6:44 AM Dear Laurie, it's been way too long for me too. This, your beautiful write, I take as a sign. I am engulfed in your 'restoration' and so inspired by the miracle and revelation within your words. Very beautifully expressed. Love, Shar

Abraham L February 27, 2009 at 4:12 AM I really love this poem, the third of last paragraph got a hold of me. YOU SAID~ IT RESTORES MY SOUL INVIGORATES MY DEVOTION TO YOU BLESSES ME WITH THE ARDOR FOR LIFE AND BRINGS ME PEACE. So true God's handy work is mind boggling, mysterious to comprehend,and you couldn't have said it better. thanks for all your lovely comments as well. I will make it my buisness to go through much more of your poerty. Abe

Christopher Higgins February 27, 2009 at 4:06 AM A very soulful prayer my friend. I can feel the love and gratefulness in the piece.. your words paint your feelings so well. ..enjoyed the walk through my mind with you..I needed this write this morning. Chris.