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Retreat

A canopy of grandfather oak branches and green leaves sways between your brilliant Sun and I, It’s tattered, blanket of shade moving on your grass, so inviting .. I just can’t pass it by. I’m busy with much ado about nothing really, Can we just talk here for a while? Let me lay here in your creation and rest, in the midst of this worldly trial. Help me to be still and listen for just a bit to maybe hear you in your gentle breeze, while I lie on your ancient earth, in your green grass, neath your leafy trees… What lovely, peaceful expressions; so near. Thank you my Maker, for bringing me here...

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Michelle Mac Donald

Date: 5/7/2012 7:39:00 PM

Hey Robert!:) This gives me a feeling of peace and serenity.:) We should never take for granted this beautiful moments, they are there to enjoy, and share with others as you have. Thank you for the comment...oh, I'd always wanted to write something of the sunset, awake and flecks dew with sparkles, crosses the sky, but imagine what he must see that might make him blush in the evening. Anyhow..best wishes, keep well! Love, Mikki

Elizabeth Wesley

Date: 11/22/2011 5:48:00 PM

So touching Robert, you have a tender touch when you write. I'm so glad I have lots to discover.

Carol Sunshine Brown

Date: 11/16/2011 12:35:00 PM

Congratulations on your well deserved win in the Your Choice Once More contest Robert. Love, Carol

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 11/13/2011 1:23:00 AM

ROBERT, CONGRATULATIONS, in BRIANS ;-) contest,..p.d.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 11/11/2011 11:23:00 PM

What a great idea, writing about this restful retreat. Congrats on your win, Robert.

Lori Lucas Mcclure

Date: 11/11/2011 5:17:00 PM

Beautiful! The picture you have painted is so peaceful and serene! congratulations on your wonderful first place win!--Lori

Gwendolen Song

Date: 11/11/2011 4:01:00 PM

I can picture God cradling you in His everlasting arms under this tree He planted there just for you... years ago! Gorgeous sonnet....awesome theme. So many good spiritual writes were entered into this contest, Rob. Yours is superb. Gwendolen

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 11/11/2011 11:52:00 AM

Brian is a sonnet pro, Rob, and this uplifting verse about finding peace in nature must have touched him as much as it did me. Congratulations on taking first place in his contest! Love, Carolyn

Carrie Richards

Date: 11/11/2011 11:17:00 AM

Simply beautiful, Robert....we have taken me there, with a peaceful spirit. Love this!! Congratulatons!

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

Date: 11/11/2011 9:34:00 AM

Congrats Robert on a superb first place win with this amazing piece luv..

Wilma Neels

Date: 11/10/2011 9:02:00 PM

A beautiful reminder of God's awesome blessings that we take for granted.. You bring so much serenity and peace to the start of my Friday with this gem.. One can't help to just exhale and take a moment.. Thank you Bob.. ;o) I am doing good thanks and how are things on your side??? -love W

Margaret Foster

Date: 11/10/2011 6:06:00 PM

Robert, you bring so much peace and calm to this verse. I love the 'tattered shade' it is so apt, spreading under the trees... my kind of poem, thanks... and thank you for your kind comments...Margaret

Sara Kendrick

Date: 11/10/2011 3:23:00 PM

I am glad that I chose this one as one of the ones that I can read today...Enjoyed reading your expression of faith and gratitude..Sara

Suzanne C. Goudreau

Date: 11/10/2011 1:23:00 PM

A most beautifully executed sonnet with awesome imagery. Brought my mind into a rêverie mode. A pleasant read my friend. Million thx for sharing!

Tim B

Date: 11/10/2011 1:18:00 PM

ROBERT! What beautiful deference you show to the creator with this sonnet full of wonderful imagery and a nice peaceful flow. Excellent poetry my friend. Loved the line "while I lie on your ancient earth"