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poem submitted to "All That Glass" poetry contest, Nette Onclaud, sponsor, 6/9/2026

STAINED GLASS WINDOW

The stained glass breaks the morning light,  
each shard a tale the sun rewrites;  
ruby deepens with reverent air~  
within this colored prayer.

Gold spills like vows the day once kept,  
soft warmth where shadow long has slept;  
green climbs toward grace suspended there~  
within this colored prayer.

Sapphire pools where lost dreams return,  
a quiet place where sorrows learn;  
its blues restore what hearts can bear~  
within this colored prayer.

I stand before its living flame,  
a mosaic stitched from hope and shame;  
it teaches how the broken fare~  
within this colored prayer.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2026

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June 15, 2026 at 3:36 AM
Exquisitely crafted verses, rich with intricate metaphors and splendid choice of words. Dear Sara, Bravo on your win in the contest!
Goldsmith Avatar
June 14, 2026 at 1:14 PM
Back with Congratulations on your win. I enjoyed reading your wonderful "Stained Glass Window" write again. Have a blessed/fun day with your win as you go writing away............
Williams Avatar
June 14, 2026 at 8:01 AM
Sara, thank you so very much for writing and sharing this truly colorful, reflective poem. I am also happy to see that you placed in the contest - congratulations! Blessings & very best, Bartholomew
Terry Avatar
June 10, 2026 at 1:32 PM
I like the repetition here with the colored prayer line. I love stained glass, and it's troubling how it seems to be a rare artform.
Hind Avatar
June 9, 2026 at 8:52 PM
very beautiful
Goldsmith Avatar
June 9, 2026 at 3:12 PM
I enjoyed reading. Your "Stained Glass Window" is a wonderful write. I love seeing the sunshine coming through the stained glass windows. What a pretty picture. "Good Luck" I did, "Glass Half Empty." Have a blessed/fun day writing away..........
De Beaulieu Avatar
June 9, 2026 at 10:46 AM
Hello Sara Etgen -Baker, Stain glass is bedutiful when the sun shines on it hanging on the window. Hugs. /Darlene/
Gauthier Avatar
June 9, 2026 at 8:55 AM
vivid beauty ~
Lillico  Avatar
June 9, 2026 at 6:32 AM
You painted a very distinctive image! Beautiful entry!
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