Sabbath

Sunday is a day distinct from any other. It is burnished with boyhood scenes Of home, silverware, and Mother. They often superintend my dreams. Mother got us ready for meeting, Scrubbed to shine the night before. None of us was worthy of greeting Unless godly clean at the chapel door. The day yet fosters a feeling unique. I felt it even as an unlearned lad. It gave me pause, it turned me meek. It made me grateful for what I had. Every Sunday morning without fail And throughout the Sabbath hours. The feeling reaches through the veil Lifting me with Christ-borne powers.

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Richard Lamoureux

Date: 4/17/2020 8:55:00 AM

I enjoyed reading this one again. Six years passed quickly.

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 12/11/2014 5:42:00 PM

I like the reverence with which you wrote this piece. A belated welcome to the soup.

Liam Mcdaid

Date: 10/15/2014 7:24:00 PM

really i tip my hat very beautiful piece of writing dear friend

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 7/23/2014 5:05:00 PM

Paul :) Thank you for the sweet reply, on my comment. I'm a little late, getting back to all the replies, left a while back. XOX ~LINDA~

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 7/9/2014 12:12:00 AM

Hi Paul, Congratulation, on having your poem featured on the soup's home page. Always & Forever ~LINDA~

Paul Schneiter
Date: 7/9/2014 10:06:00 PM

Thank you. I value and appreciate your thoughtfulness. You're very kind. Please know of my gratitude.

Skat A

Date: 7/7/2014 8:26:00 PM

Paul,, Stopping by with a nice, sweet Welcome to Poetry Soup. I will get much delight, in reading and in time become familiar with your verse. As for now, I will greet you with the same smile, others passed, when I first join the soup 4 years ago. I wish you the best when it comes to your compositions. I hope you get to meet all the nice poets around here. Starting with me. SKAT :-) Please drop a hello and tell me a little about yourself if you wish. I would like to be your newest poetry soup "FRIEND" Hugs* SKAT

Paul Schneiter
Date: 7/7/2014 9:39:00 PM

SKAT A: I cannot recall having received a more gracious message. Thank you! I could not be more grateful. I have no doubt you are among the nice poets, very likely in the forefront. I'm honored to be a friend with a 4-year veteran of PS. A little bit about me will be forthcoming. In the meantime, blessings (and thanks again).

Gordon Mcconnell

Date: 7/7/2014 4:41:00 AM

great write Paul, welcome to PS. this is such a neglected subject so this makes it all the more meaningful. God bless you, Gordon

Paul Schneiter
Date: 7/7/2014 9:51:00 PM

Thank you, Gordon. It's kind of you to take time to write and to do so with exemplary thoughtfulness. Your encouraging words have helped to make my day (as did SKAT A's). God bless. Paul

Pandita Sietesantos

Date: 7/6/2014 3:15:00 PM

Hi Paul, this is such a beautiful, inspirational write. Well done

Paul Schneiter
Date: 7/6/2014 6:58:00 PM

Thank you. Your kind, encouraging words motivate me to continue to write, which is wonderfully helpful.

Faye Gibson

Date: 7/6/2014 2:56:00 PM

Welcome to Poetry Soup, Paul. Enjoyed your poem on Sunday. I am glad you discovered this nice community of writers and hope you enjoy the site. Read the work of other poet's and comment if you find something you like; many poets will return the favor. Over time you will get to "know" some of us. You are welcome to visit my page anytime. Enjoy!

Paul Schneiter
Date: 7/7/2014 9:56:00 PM

Faye: Please know how much I value and appreciate your kind message, as well as your thoughtfully expressed counsel. I will, indeed, be visiting your page (by means of which I know I will learn much). Blessings! Paul

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 7/6/2014 2:00:00 PM

Paul, A nice warm WELCOME to poetry soup. I hope you enjoy the community, as I did when I first join, March 2010. You'll find many friendly poets, who are ready to support and give positive feedback. I want to be the first to invite you on over, to the contest page. I OFFER MY CONTEST, in hopes it inspires you to write another poem. I'm looking forward to following you and your poetry ha-ha a special pair:) here's the link to the contest page. http://www.poetrysoup.com/poetry_contests/ <---~Take Care!! From: your new poet friend @-> LINDA <-@

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 7/6/2014 4:14:00 AM

- Paul, a warm welcome to P-Soup. - Nice to meet you. - A very well written Sundays poems in rhyme - (hope you find something you like on my page :))) - I look forward to reading more from you in the future. - Have a nice Sunday. - oxox / / Anne-Lise (Norway) :)