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through eyes of a child

once an innocent child, mastered world with open eyes became flesh love showed purest joy fresh cleansing rain yearning thirst without love no world peace, but sadness and pain non-existing life without faith, no hope Holy Spirit within gives hope and faith seeing a world through eyes of a child regaining sight...

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Andrea Dietrich

Date: 2/13/2024 12:49:00 PM

My mom once said that she noticed my baby sister seemed to have the veil from heaven lifted when she first saw me, her oldest sister, for the first time . a light of recognition came into her eyes for a brief moment. Children are so close to God. Very nice, Eve.

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 2/12/2024 11:37:00 AM

Your spiritual attitude has produced a heartwarming poem. Hugs

Len Gasun

Date: 2/10/2024 4:12:00 PM

A very heartwarming and touching poem my dear poet friend Eve. You described beautifully the fruits of the the Holy Spirit in your poem. Faving this gorgeous poem of yours. Thank you so much for sharing. God bless you always and your writings. Hugs

Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 2/10/2024 3:25:00 PM

I agree...the Holy Spirit allows us to see the world once again through the eyes of a child...beautifully penned and well said!

Silent One

Date: 2/10/2024 9:14:00 AM

Children are so innocent.. this is a lovely poem dear Eve..

Nancy Kaufman

Date: 2/10/2024 6:51:00 AM

Dear Eve, This is very touching and it reminded me of the many adults with special needs I worked with over the many years when I case managed for them. Blessing to you. Enjoyed it.