Sleeping In His Meadows


He sleeps in the meadows
                       on a pillow made of flowers 
Arc-Angel voices are heard 
              from afar 
A gentle wind 
                  blows softly 
                             at the nape of His neck.   
               Is he sleeping or dreaming ?
                                I don't know, but I feel Him on my skin.   
He created the world 
                      in seven days 
His garment is made of sackcloth              and camel hair 
The scars in his hands 
                    have healed beautifully 
from the salve of His father's loving hands....
He sleeps in the meadows 
                                      like a warrior King of old 
who has just saved the world from a great disaster.  
Holding back floods, earthquakes, gunfires, wars 
                                  he leaves behind the scent of flowers 
where there once was hunger, 
                  people aren't hungry anymore. 
He feeds me honey from the shackles of my 
                                     fraying soul, 
as I fall asleep next to him, 
                           soundly,  
                       like a child, who could never ask for more.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2025

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De Beaulieu Avatar
August 12, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Hello Mystic Rose, Rose, I felt peaceful reading this poem. Hugs. /Darlene/
Velasco Avatar
August 7, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Such a beautiful and peaceful piece. I could feel the calm, the love, and the hope in every line—like a warm embrace in words.
Rose  Avatar
August 7, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Glad you enjoyed my poem Rowena, hope your keeping well, thanks for the comment today :)
Etgen-Baker Avatar
August 7, 2025 at 5:11 PM
your imagery is soft and serene and captivating. Such an uplifting and spiritual poem. enjoy your evening, hugs, Sara
Rose  Avatar
August 7, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Glad you enjoyed the poem, Jesus is our light, Sara, thanks for your comment today :)
Goldsmith Avatar
August 7, 2025 at 10:53 AM
WOW!!! What a lovely write and picture you have here. Love Both... Have a lovely/blessed day writing away...............
Rose  Avatar
August 7, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Glad you enjoyed the faithful poem of Jesus, Paula, he loves you too, alongside me and others. Thanks for reading
Narain Avatar
August 7, 2025 at 10:25 AM
Your poem is deeply evocative—a beautiful fusion of religious reverence, natural gentleness, and restorative love. The serene imagery—sleeping in meadows on a pillow of flowers, a soft breeze at his nape—immediately transports the reader to a tranquil, sacred space. Then, religious motifs deepen the emotional resonance: “created the world in seven days,” garments of sackcloth and camel hair, healed scars, and the loving touch of the Father.
Rose  Avatar
August 7, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Glad you derived so much for my words Jay, always enriching reading your comments, good for my soul !
Fleming Avatar
August 7, 2025 at 7:01 AM
I have to agree with Sara. This is indeed very spiritual...very uplifting and fortifying also. Nicely penned, Rose! :) john
Rose  Avatar
August 7, 2025 at 8:35 AM
Thank you for your kind visit John, glad you found Faith in it,
Kendrick Avatar
August 7, 2025 at 4:26 AM
A lovely spiritual work you have penned in this one, Rose. Thanks for sharing your gift with us. Sara K
Rose  Avatar
August 7, 2025 at 8:35 AM
I believe he is the light of the world, and when we make Him ours, the world is a better place to live in Sara
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