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The Word-Heroic Crown of Sonnets

BEGINNINGS

The WORD was there before the dawn of time
the Trinity communed in sacred tongue
with sounds unheard, unspeakable, sublime
they uttered words of their unending Love.
With power in God's WORD the world was formed
and from His mouth the universe was placed
His voice so strong, like clapping thunderstorms
God's crowning glory was the human race.
With flaming tongues, God set the sun on high
by His commands, He placed the sea and land
made creatures on the earth and in the sky
and with His breath, God breathed life into man.
Tis mystery, God's ways we'll never know
His Voice, unheard by any living soul.

ANGELS

His Voice, unheard by any living soul
and yet in heaven angels heard His Voice
while gathered round God's throne they would behold
His majesty, and with their songs rejoice.
Angelic messengers went to and fro
to carry out the bidding of the Lord
and Lucifer, so beautiful and bold
was chosen to receive a grand reward.
To him was given power o're the earth
a prince to oversee, protect his realm
yet with great pride, he viewed his greater worth
than God Almighty, and from heaven fell.
Allowing freedom, even angels find
most Holy God proclaimed His grand design.

EDEN

Most Holy God proclaimed His grand design
the master artist, architect of life
made rivers, trees, and mountains so divine
a stunning monument of paradise.
Alluring sweet aromas filled the air
from Eden's garden, wafting round about
young lambs could lay inside a lion's lair
peace reigned, the world was innocent throughout.
While in the Garden, Adam walked with God
it was not good for man to walk alone
the Lord made woman from his side to love
in unity their bond with God did grow.
Conversed with God, their conversation flowed
with sounds so pure, it made the angels glow.

GOD AND MAN

With sounds so pure, it made the angels glow
while birds sang out sweet, melodious songs
round sacred pathways man and God would stroll
midst lavish realms of life the whole day long.
For Love's sake, God placed man above the rest
He gave him choice, would man remain steadfast?
Since God knew man, He put him through a test
to see if freedom in their love would last.
So stood two trees, of knowledge and of life
forbidden fruit, a taste of death and fate
to disobey would bring men sin and strife
would hurl them to death's tomb, from love to hate.
A choice to make, would man yield to God's plan?
Creator God, who knew the heart of man.

ADAM AND FREE WILL

Creator God, who knew the heart of man
infused a spark of His own being to
his handiwork, so man could understand
a love so deep, it transforms souls anew.
To demonstrate the cherished love they shared
the Lord put stunning brilliance in the skies
sunrise, sunsets, the moon and stars shone there
to mark days passing, evidence of time.
To Adam, God assigned to name the beasts
spent time with them, observing how they lived
a daunting task, yet he could truly see
the benefits sweet innocence could give.
God's costly risk, man's free will was at stake
desired faithfulness, a choice to make.

TEMPTATION

Desired faithfulness, a choice to make
the WORD most High ordained to bring about
knew Satan would be crouched at Garden's gate
would enter in and cause great harm throughout.
The darkness slowly slithered to the light
and sweetly masked its hate with lying tongue
approached the woman, Eve, made wrong seem right
and tempted her to sin, that wicked one!
When Eve found out that she could be like God
her spirit lit with passion in her eyes
she ate the cursed fruit, too late to stop
then Adam joined her folly in his pride.
The devil came to tempt the heart of man
the enemy was near to thwart God's plan.

THE FALL

The enemy was near to thwart God's plan
entangled man, ensnared him with deceit
from perfect paradise mankind was banned
it caused great sorrow, making angels weep.
For it appeared that Satan had his way
had shattered lives so intimate with God
the Lord who Sees foresaw this fateful day
yet undeterred, a plan anew was wrought.
Though banished from the Garden, God remained
with Eve and Adam and their vast offspring
descendants came, too numerous to name
along with wickedness to God, their King.
Chaotic sin and death ruled Adam's race
yet sacrifice would cover for Love's sake.







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Submitted on 5/9/2016
Heroic Crown Of Sonnets contest

Copyright © | Year Posted 2016




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Date: 6/10/2016 10:59:00 AM
An impressive write Laura, your first part is beautifully written.
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Date: 6/7/2016 2:02:00 AM
"To see if in freedom their love would last..." the honest and romantic touch you apply to Adam and Eve's partnership really stimulated my heart Laura. I wonder how God made Lucifer a snake...I respect how you dealt with the lineage issue. "Yet sacrifice would cover for love's sake..." that poetry invites so much curiosity and empathy Poetess...J.A.B.
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Laura Leiser
Date: 6/7/2016 9:37:00 AM
Thank you, Justin. The subject matter was massive, of course. I prayed for guidance and hope I was on track in some of these areas. Thanks for your kind comments :)
Date: 5/30/2016 12:34:00 AM
Wow...Wow...Wow...I bow...god bless...^WW^
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Laura Leiser
Date: 6/7/2016 9:34:00 AM
Thank you for the very high compliment, WW! It took many hours, but I was inspired :)
Date: 5/15/2016 8:23:00 AM
I am in awe of our God and how you have Honored him in this way. I see also that this received POTD, congratulations.
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Laura Leiser
Date: 5/15/2016 6:37:00 PM
Thank you, Richard! It was truly a blessing to write these sonnets as into the Lord. I believe God guided the words as a lot of prayer went into this. God bless :)
Date: 5/13/2016 9:58:00 AM
What an amazing accomplishment Laura, I'm glad this poem got the recognition it deserves, considering subject matter, I'm surprised as spiritual writes don't seem to be appreciated much these days. Congrats on POTD
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Laura Leiser
Date: 5/13/2016 11:52:00 PM
Thank you for your kind comments, John. Just writing about the Lord God moved me greatly. I'm glad I put the time and effort in...it was totally worth it!
Date: 5/12/2016 11:28:00 PM
Wow Laura! What an awesome topic to have chosen for the Heroic Crown of Sonnets! This is magnificent!
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Date: 5/12/2016 10:01:00 AM
Amazing write, Laura, Congratulations on Poem of the Day
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Date: 5/12/2016 2:44:00 AM
congrats on POD Connie with this beautiful piece of poetry
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Date: 5/12/2016 1:25:00 AM
Wow! This is impressive Laura. I am very happy for you. Congratulations on POTD! #7. ; )
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Laura Leiser
Date: 5/12/2016 11:00:00 AM
Thanks, Connie! I also just finished 8-15, as well. It was had work, but totally worth the effort :)
Date: 5/11/2016 8:36:00 PM
Hi Laura, congratulations on your part one Crown of Sonnets being featured as Poem Of The Day! These are beautifully written using such a magnificent theme. Quite an undertaking indeed. Best wishes for the second part. 7, Hugs, Sandra
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Laura Leiser
Date: 5/11/2016 9:16:00 PM
Thanks, Walter! I just posted Sonnets 8-15 not too long ago...! :)
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Laura Leiser
Date: 5/11/2016 9:16:00 PM
My comment to you skipped, Sandra! Ugh! Thanks for your kind words :)
Date: 5/11/2016 8:02:00 PM
Congratulations on this POTD! This is "Divinely Magnificent!" I look forward to reading the rest of this! :-)
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Laura Leiser
Date: 5/11/2016 8:04:00 PM
Thanks, Walter! I just posted Sonnets 8-15 not too long ago...! :)
Date: 5/11/2016 6:35:00 AM
- Congratulations on your p.o.t.d. Laura ! - Excellent poem, good luck in contest - # 7 - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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Laura Leiser
Date: 5/11/2016 3:20:00 PM
Thank you, Anne-Lise, Miss Sunshine Smile :) I feel honored to receive this recognition! I'm still working on the rest of the sonnets...it is quite a big undertaking, to be sure!!
Date: 5/11/2016 6:22:00 AM
Wow!!! What an effort with great results, congratulations on POTD Laura and best wishes in the contest...
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Laura Leiser
Date: 5/11/2016 3:19:00 PM
I feel honored to receive P.O.T.D.! I didn't expect it, but am very happy about it :) Thanks so much for your kind words, Charlie!
Date: 5/10/2016 12:49:00 AM
Great Laura:) I'm amazed at your sonnets:) I wish I could write like you:)
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Laura Leiser
Date: 5/10/2016 8:56:00 AM
Thank you, Jo! I actually struggled with sonnets until I got the "rhythm" of it in my head. I enjoy reading your poems :)
Date: 5/9/2016 8:08:00 PM
wow I am so impressed and inspired to give the contest a whirl, well done
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Laura Leiser
Date: 5/9/2016 8:34:00 PM
You should, BW! I'm just a rookie at sonnets, but got inspired and thought "what the hey?!" Hugs from Laura :)
Date: 5/9/2016 7:45:00 PM
Brilliantly written and subject is tops.. I must say, a hearty bravo to this fine writing my friend..-A7
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Laura Leiser
Date: 5/10/2016 8:52:00 AM
Thanks, dear Rose! I'm a rookie at sonnets, but thought I'd give it a try anyway ;)
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Laura Leiser
Date: 5/9/2016 8:35:00 PM
Why, thank you so much, Robert! Have you tried it yet? :)
Date: 5/9/2016 2:59:00 PM
wow congrats on your entry big subject for a big poem , good luck stephen
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Laura Leiser
Date: 5/9/2016 3:09:00 PM
Thank you, Stephen! Only eight more sonnets to go, lol! :D

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