Sensing God

I have seen a rainbow
in a small drop of dew
and a flight to freedom
in an abandoned shoe
and in a beggar's face
I have, O God, seen You.

I have heard the dawn break
as the morning greets us
and the despairing cry
of an aborting fœtus
and in words of comfort 
Your voice, O God, exists.

I have felt the trembling
of those who fear the night
and the hope created
by a flickering light.
Your gentle touch, O God
brings my soul full delight.

I have smelled the nectar
in tall stems of flowers
and the cool refreshment
of the gentle showers,
the fragrance of your love
sweetens, O God, my hours.

I have tasted goodness
of unselfish givers
and the sweetest waters
of free-flowing rivers
Your grace, O loving God,
let me taste divine bliss.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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Jones Avatar
June 18, 2013 at 1:22 PM
This is outstanding...feeling Gods presence throughout just reading it..thank you and congratulations
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June 19, 2013 at 12:13 AM
Thank you, Donna. It took me many years to complete this poem, and I am glad that it is appreciated... David
Delaney Avatar
June 16, 2013 at 10:39 PM
Congratulations David: I have appreciated this poem in the past and it still rings true. SuZ
De La Croes Avatar
June 18, 2013 at 12:25 AM
Thank your for your well-wishes and support, SuZ. It is greatly appreciated... David
Maharaj Avatar
June 16, 2013 at 7:43 AM
Beautiful poem David :). Congrats on thee win
De La Croes Avatar
June 18, 2013 at 12:24 AM
Thank you, Sasha. I appreciate your comments and encouragement... Greetings, David
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June 13, 2013 at 10:20 AM
I love this inspirational poem, David! I like how each stanza focused on one of the five senses, revealing how God can be sensed in every aspect of our life. Congrats on your 1st place win! This is going in my favs! Love, Kim
De La Croes Avatar
June 13, 2013 at 9:31 PM
Thank you, Kim. Have a great weekend! David
Guzzi Avatar
June 12, 2013 at 6:40 PM
Congrad's on your verse winning. Light & Love
De La Croes Avatar
June 13, 2013 at 2:23 AM
Thank you, Debbie... David
Richards Avatar
June 12, 2013 at 1:25 PM
This is such a beautiful poem of love, of inspiration and hope. What a wonderful tribute to your faith. I'm honored to share this place with you. :) Congratulations!
De La Croes Avatar
June 13, 2013 at 2:23 AM
Thank you, Carrie. And congratulations to you, too. David
Dillard Avatar
June 12, 2013 at 12:37 PM
David, this is a nice list of keen observation that makes us all think about our own world and beyond. Excellent! RAY
De La Croes Avatar
June 13, 2013 at 2:22 AM
Thank you, Ray. Being sensitive is very important to me... David
Oyewole Avatar
June 11, 2013 at 8:41 PM
Great tribute to God. Congrats on your well deserved win. AO
De La Croes Avatar
June 11, 2013 at 9:41 PM
Thank you, AO... Greetings, David
Delaney Avatar
March 29, 2013 at 9:33 PM
Another beautiful write.....a beautiful combination of faith and celebration of nature. SuZ
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