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The Gift of Silence There's silence in divinity of space It’s God’s gracious gift to the human race In Heaven, a place of seraphic peace Angels sleep safe in our dear Shepherd’s fleece. Heaven is an eternal silent night Reached when earthlings soar in supernal flight It’s where there’s nothing and no one to fear Glorious silence of a hallowed sphere. After natural process of life on Earth Truly faithful come to what they deserve The peace and grace that's behind Heaven's gates There for us where the Lord God of love waits. The moonlight and stars with comfort beaming Show their love-light that's constantly gleaming They're diamonds in the heart of those that pray The gift of silence shall be theirs one day. 27th February 2022 * * * G - Give me a new poem - any form - Poetry Contest Sponsored by: Constance La France Theme no. 2 - Death

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John Watt

Date: 5/3/2022 5:00:00 PM

Belle, I am reminded of the Revelation 8:1 passage where there was a silence in heaven lasting a half an hour. I love the silence and consider it a gracious gift from God. Not around the clock silence, of course; I do love the sounds of nature and music and the voices of loved ones and children laughing and God's people singing His praises. Beautiful thoughts, thank you for sharing ~ John

Beryl Edmonds
Date: 5/4/2022 3:23:00 PM

Hi John, I went ahead and read the Revelation 8:1 passage. Half an hour of silence, perhaps it’s not all silence up there in heaven after all. It’s to be hoped we get to find out how it truly is when our judgement day comes. I too love the sounds of nature and all those things you’ve mentioned. Thank you for reading and for the review… Belle

Sara Kendrick

Date: 3/14/2022 3:41:00 AM

I have read your winning entry and was delighted to see it on the winners' list. Congratulations on your place of honor. Way to go. Sara

Beryl Edmonds
Date: 3/14/2022 3:56:00 PM

Thank you very much Sara, it’s appreciated … Belle

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 3/7/2022 1:47:00 AM

Belle a lovely religious message is in your wonderful write - I love your first two lines of your first stanza - such a serene peaceful place your imaginative creative write portrays, who could ever be afraid, blessings and hugs Jennifer.

Beryl Edmonds
Date: 3/14/2022 3:22:00 PM

Thank you Jennifer, we all have a need for silence at times, a quiet space to gather our thoughts and time to reflect on all our blessings, or perhaps to pray for atonement of any sin we may commit. Bless you, hugs Belle.

Constance La France

Date: 3/4/2022 1:10:00 AM

Belle, congratulations on your win in my Give Me A New Poem Contest with this beautiful poem, I love your thingy at the top of your poem, makes for a nice presentation ~Constance

Beryl Edmonds
Date: 3/4/2022 8:10:00 AM

Thank you Constance, I enjoy entering your contests very much, they keep the muse going and poems that I’d never have written come from somewhere out there, so thanks to you for that. I also love that thingy and use it often… Belle

Unseeking Seeker

Date: 2/27/2022 7:37:00 PM

If it’s for the contest, it has to be Ghazal or Grook form … please check

Beryl Edmonds
Date: 2/27/2022 11:39:00 PM

Hi Unseeking Seeker, have gone back to the contest’s description and is does say any form of poetry can be used, Ghazal or Grook are optional. Thank you very much indeed… Belle

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 2/27/2022 3:41:00 PM

Hello Belle, I love this poem. my fav. is the last verse. Hugs. I hope all is well with you. Hugs.

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 3/1/2022 4:05:00 PM

Hello Belle, so do I.Thank you. Hugs.

Beryl Edmonds
Date: 2/28/2022 9:03:00 AM

Sorry to hear that your goddaughter’s sons contacted covid, I hope all will be well in their household soon. Hugs, Belle

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 2/28/2022 7:40:00 AM

So my goddaughter is a nurse in a nursing home and has to work from home, until the virus is is gone. no one can go anywhere now. Hugs.

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 2/28/2022 7:39:00 AM

Hello Belle, Oh I am so happy to hear this news. My Goddaughter 's sons has the covid. They all had their shots. They got the covid from the youngest brother. He plays hockey. He got the virus from one of his team mates.

Beryl Edmonds
Date: 2/27/2022 11:34:00 PM

Hello Darlene, things are slowly getting better as my husband recovers from his serious illness, taking a few steps now on a walking frame, we’ll get there… Thank you! Hugs, Belle