Alvin Thomas Ethington Poet Terzanelle

Silent Beauty

The silence now pervades my soul and mind.
I smile in wonder at the scene sublime.
The silence now pervades my soul and mind.

I wish to hold this moment for all time—
The beauty of the flowers full in bloom.
I smile in wonder at the scene sublime.

There is no need for dustpan, rake, or broom.
The roses in their glory make me cry—
The beauty of the flowers full in bloom.

I want to understand why when I spy
Upon this garden planted by a man
The roses in their glory make me cry.

It must be all a part of God's own plan
To show the awesome beauty He creates
Upon the garden planted by a man.

When I discern the plot, my thoughts abate—
The silence now pervades my soul and mind.
To show the awesome beauty He creates,
The silence now pervades my soul and mind.

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Michael Smith April 6, 2012 at 12:43 PM This truly a moving piece. Like you, it's the Holy Spirit which testifies through emotion.

Jessica K April 3, 2012 at 11:46 AM Loved the beauty in the pictured you painted..excellent job :)

Carol Sunshine Brown April 2, 2012 at 8:54 AM Congratulations on your poetry being featured this week Alvin. Love, Carol

Poet Destroyer A April 24, 2011 at 1:25 PM Alvin ;-) CONGRATULATIONS!! on your poem being featured this week, hope your enjoying your Easter Sunday. Take care and have a nice one,..p.d

Janette Fisher April 24, 2011 at 11:44 AM Many congrats on your feature this week Rgds Janette

Carol Sunshine Brown April 19, 2011 at 10:46 AM Congratulations on your poetry being featured this week Alvin. Love, Carol

Dane Ann Smith-Johnsen April 19, 2011 at 3:35 AM Congratulations on your poem being featured this week, Alvin. Beautiful words flowing so wonderfully. Lovingly, Dane Ann

Audrey Haick April 18, 2011 at 1:13 PM Congratulations on being featured this week on Soup, Alvin. Annalise

Dr.Ram Mehta April 18, 2011 at 12:21 PM Congratultions on your poem being featured this week, Alvin

Susan Palli February 24, 2010 at 7:46 AM beautiful words

Derrick Burton May 10, 2009 at 3:21 PM Great flow here and also well written and really enjoyed reading it and have a great day.

Dane Ann Smith-Johnsen April 23, 2009 at 12:26 PM Alvin, This poem is lovely. Having never read a terzenelly form poem before, I was especially intrigued. Keep writing. Lovingly, Dane

Carolyn Devonshire February 14, 2009 at 10:55 AM Alvin, you express so beautifully the sense of awe we find in natural beauty. I hope your love sends you flowers today, as truly you are one who can appreciate them. Happy Valentine's Day, Carolyn