What Holds My Heart

I flew across the sea
to view the greatest art
though beauty I did see
it did not hold my heart. 

I climbed the highest peak
beheld the grandest part
though glory I did seek
it did not hold my heart. 

I saw lovely gardens 
their colors stood apart
and though I could admire 
it did not hold my heart. 

I spied a humble church 
sat under altar’s arch
the cross, yes! my soul search
for Christ, He holds my heart.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2026

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Kendrick Avatar
June 13, 2026 at 4:11 AM
A belated congratulations to you on receiving POTD, Laura. This one deserved to be there. Way to go. I like the spiritual touch to the work. Sara K.
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June 13, 2026 at 11:24 AM
Thank you, Sara! I’m so glad you liked this one! :)
Legros Kelley Avatar
May 10, 2026 at 3:28 AM
Congratulations on the sweet honor you have received, your beautiful poem was so well deserving of POTW <3 ~BJ
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May 10, 2026 at 4:07 PM
Thank you so much for stopping by, Bj! I truly appreciate it! :)
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May 7, 2026 at 10:46 AM
A lovely poem Laura, congratulations on having received Poem of the Week… Beryl
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May 7, 2026 at 3:14 PM
Thank you, Beryl. I appreciate you stopping by and the kind comments! :)
La France Avatar
May 5, 2026 at 5:40 AM
Laura, so beautifully penned, I love your poem and congratulations on your deserving POTW honor ~
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May 5, 2026 at 10:27 AM
Thank you, Constance! :)
Jones Avatar
May 5, 2026 at 3:00 AM
Love this! Congratulations on your fine potw!
Leiser Avatar
May 5, 2026 at 10:27 AM
Thank you, Karen! :)
Goldsmith Avatar
May 4, 2026 at 7:35 AM
Congratulations on your POTW win. I enjoyed reading your lovely/wonderful  "What Holds My Heart" write. I love your last line. Yes, He holds my heart... Have a blessed day with your wonderful win...............
Leiser Avatar
May 4, 2026 at 12:06 PM
Thank you, Paula! I did not expect this win. God bless! :)
Nicole Avatar
May 3, 2026 at 6:20 PM
Dearest Laura, this is so beautiful and uplifting, and this last thought... curls gently around me. Yes, He holds my heart too. Congratulations my sweet friend, on Poem of the Week. : ) Hugs, Brandy
Leiser Avatar
May 3, 2026 at 9:47 PM
Thank you, Brandy! God bless! :)
Rodrigues Avatar
May 3, 2026 at 10:56 AM
Congrats on POTW, Laura! Yes, noteworthy!
Leiser Avatar
May 3, 2026 at 9:47 PM
Thank you, Kim! God bless you! :)
Rodgers Avatar
May 3, 2026 at 10:21 AM
Dear Laura, Amen! Congrats on POTW!! As The book of Ecclesiastes says it is all vanity under the Sun! Blessings, Daniel
Leiser Avatar
May 3, 2026 at 9:48 PM
Thank you, Daniel. God bless! :)
Etgen-Baker Avatar
May 3, 2026 at 5:14 AM
spiritually uplifting words, almost glowing. Loved 'humble church.' Congrats on your POTW designation.
Leiser Avatar
May 3, 2026 at 9:48 PM
Thank you, Sara!
Kitchin Avatar
May 3, 2026 at 5:04 AM
Laura, a wonderful faith poem. Congratulations on POTW. Nice to see you back on PS.
Leiser Avatar
May 3, 2026 at 9:48 PM
Thank ou, Tania! :)
Cunningham Avatar
May 3, 2026 at 3:28 AM
Your strong faith shines through in your verse Laura. Congratulations to you on the honour of POTW. Tom
Leiser Avatar
May 3, 2026 at 9:46 PM
What? I didn’t know this made POTW! Praise God!
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May 2, 2026 at 3:06 PM
Fantastic poem, Laura! A fave for me.Our blessed Savior holds my heart as well. You are so gifted.
Leiser Avatar
May 3, 2026 at 9:45 PM
Thank you, Tom! God bless you! :)
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