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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Date: 6/18/2013 1:22:00 PM
This is outstanding...feeling Gods presence throughout just reading it..thank you and congratulations
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David De La Croes
Date: 6/19/2013 12:13:00 AM
Thank you, Donna. It took me many years to complete this poem, and I am glad that it is appreciated... David
Date: 6/16/2013 10:39:00 PM
Congratulations David: I have appreciated this poem in the past and it still rings true. SuZ
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David De La Croes
Date: 6/18/2013 12:25:00 AM
Thank your for your well-wishes and support, SuZ. It is greatly appreciated... David
Date: 6/16/2013 7:43:00 AM
Beautiful poem David :). Congrats on thee win
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David De La Croes
Date: 6/18/2013 12:24:00 AM
Thank you, Sasha. I appreciate your comments and encouragement... Greetings, David
Date: 6/13/2013 10:20:00 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
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David De La Croes
Date: 6/13/2013 9:31:00 PM
Thank you, Kim. Have a great weekend! David
Date: 6/12/2013 6:40:00 PM
Congrad's on your verse winning. Light & Love
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David De La Croes
Date: 6/13/2013 2:23:00 AM
Thank you, Debbie... David
Date: 6/12/2013 1:25:00 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!
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David De La Croes
Date: 6/13/2013 2:23:00 AM
Thank you, Carrie. And congratulations to you, too. David
Date: 6/12/2013 12:37:00 PM
David, this is a nice list of keen observation that makes us all think about our own world and beyond. Excellent! RAY
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David De La Croes
Date: 6/13/2013 2:22:00 AM
Thank you, Ray. Being sensitive is very important to me... David
Date: 6/11/2013 8:41:00 PM
Great tribute to God. Congrats on your well deserved win. AO
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David De La Croes
Date: 6/11/2013 9:41:00 PM
Thank you, AO... Greetings, David
Date: 3/29/2013 9:33:00 PM
Another beautiful write.....a beautiful combination of faith and celebration of nature. SuZ
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