Michael Degenhardt Poet Free verse

True Miracle (Septet)

Precious child
You have changed the world
You’ve given us forgiveness
And gave chances for true salvation
Child of the world, crying not,
May we learn from you
And your love

Septet syllable count is 3,5,7,9,7,5,3, unrhymed

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Laurie Ginn January 16, 2009 at 1:33 PM Eloquent simplicity just as the message. Michael this is beautiful. Laurie

January 16, 2009 at 12:13 PM Wow! What an uplifting poem. Creative use of this challenging form. Love the title. Thank you for sharing your talent with us and for your kind words on my poetry. Keep up the good writing! Have a nice day. Karen

Lucinda Bulger January 16, 2009 at 11:03 AM masterfully done....wonderful piece! learn something all the time here...:)

Elaine George January 16, 2009 at 9:03 AM PERFECTLY BEAUTIFUL! Michael. Love, Lainie

Carrie Richards January 16, 2009 at 8:38 AM Beautifully written....very moving, and simply inspiring. ~ Love, Carrie

Robin L. Gass January 16, 2009 at 8:13 AM What an uplifting poem. It fills my heart with joy to read it. Forgiveness and salvation. Truly they are beautiful gifts. May peace and love follow you always. GBY. Love, Robin