Stephan McBride Poet Free verse

Tree in the Winter

A little tree in the middle of winter.
While, all others had taken a rest,
Was left to ponder, when is my break.
Why must my leaves stay green.
For, what purpose have I been called out.
Then, in gratitude,seeing there must still be,
One, that needs this fruit.
Absorbing, from an unknown source to many,
The leaves embrace the sunlight's touch,
Waiting patiently to pull in the warmth,
From a cold harsh darkened night,
Throwing up braches to the sun,
The dew is drawn within the veins.
In excitement of this new day,
To grow as much as possible,
While, the sun draws ,the lifted branches ,
towards its direction to breathe in life.
In excitement to bring forth the good fruit,
To one that comes by on this wayward path.
Seeking, this fruit where none other come from.
That this fruit might dwell within to create a new life.

??1 Corinthians? ?3:6?-?9? ?KJVAAE??
[6]  I have planted, Apol´los watered; but God gave the increase. [7] So then neither is he that planteth any thing, neither he that watereth; but God that giveth the increase. [8] Now he that planteth and he that watereth are one: and every man shall receive his own reward according to his own labor. [9] For we are laborers together with God: ye are God's husbandry, ye are God's building.

Picture my brother sent to me of his tree on January 15,
Enspired this writing: )   God's beautiful creation is all around us when we seek: )

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Christopher Grieves February 27, 2024 at 7:19 PM The natural world is mysterious, intriguing, wild and often unpredictable. There is always a reason and a greater purpose and fruit, so much fruit. Almost as if it was made that way.. ;) A lovely poem!

Kim Rodrigues February 9, 2024 at 6:27 AM Your awe of God is profound! I was in a nearby park, a mountain where part of civil war was fought. Everything was dead and stark except for a single red leaf the Lord left for me to find. His treasures are everywhere, reminding His loved ones that He is near. God bless you, Stephan. Your poetry has blessed me! Stephan McBride February 9, 2024 at 1:40 PM Amen, His majestic beauty is all around us when the Spirit enters our hearts to mold us unto Child of the Living God: ). That's an amazing story, glad you a great time : )

Christina Bowring January 29, 2024 at 11:05 PM Such a beautiful, uplifting poem Stephan. Loved reading about this little tree and its reflective thoughts. So many wonderful lines, ‘ throwing up branches to the sun’ ‘ the dew is drawn within the veins’. The last two concluding lines are profound. Such an inspiring piece. Loved it. Thank you for sharing. Blessings to you :):) Stephan McBride January 30, 2024 at 11:33 AM All glory to God, thanks for encouragement and spreading the Love of God unto others, and sharing your beautiful gift in writing with us all, May God bless, comfort, guide and fill you with His peace, love, spirit and joy in abundance,: )

Ink Empress January 24, 2024 at 9:28 AM This has a poignant touch too, and is so heartfelt and very metaphorical too how youv personified this tree as sometimes we too do wonder and go though these emotions. Especially those opening lines as well as how youve written “ For, what purpose have I been called out. Then, in gratitude,seeing there must still be, One, that needs this fruit.” Is so soul stirring and i felt the faith and sincerity of your voice flowing throughout; pleasure reading this: Stephan McBride January 24, 2024 at 11:36 AM All glory to God, love your comments: ) and for sharing the love of God unto encouraging others poets, and sharing your beautiful gift with us all, May God, bless, comfort, guide and fill you with His peace, love, spirit and joy in abundance: )

Silent One January 24, 2024 at 9:12 AM I see you were inspired my friend. The poem beautifully explores the idea of contributing something valuable, symbolized by the tree's desire to bring forth good fruit for a passer-by on a "wayward path." The notion that this unique fruit might be sought after by those in need adds a touch of profound significance to the tree's existence.. Stephan McBride January 24, 2024 at 11:41 AM : ) , love your comments, thanks for encouraging and showing the Love of God unto others , thanks for sharing your beautiful gift with us all, May, God, bless, comfort, guide and fill you with His peace, love, spirit and joy in abundance: )

Valsa George January 24, 2024 at 8:47 AM When winter erases all trace of green from the face of the earth, one tree alone stands proud stretching its branches to the sun and bearing fruits. Who ever needs the fruits can relish them. In God's garden we are fellow laborers working with God to bring up fruit bearing trees! You are a fruit bearing tree by the river side whose leaves are ever green and which brings forth fruits in all seasons. Stay blessed, dear Stephan... Stephan McBride January 24, 2024 at 11:48 AM All glory to God for the work the Spirit can do within , all I can do is stay out of the way that God's promised spirit might reign within, love the spirit flowing throughout your comments as well, May God bless, comfort, guide and fill you with His peace,love, spirit and joy in abundance, enjoy that Grandbaby shes beautiful: )

Anne-Lise Andresen January 24, 2024 at 7:04 AM - Lovely written, Stephan :) - hugs Stephan McBride January 24, 2024 at 11:51 AM Thanks for you encouragement and the Love of God you share unto others, and sharing your beautiful gift with us all : ) , May God bless comfort, guide and fill you with His peace, love , spirit and joy in abundance: )