sara Etgen-Baker Poet Free verse

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poem submitted to "Secrets of the Soul" poetry contest, Ink Empress, sponsor, 6/28/2026

WHERE ORCHIDS DREAM

trapped in Your pulse 
I feel the quiet trembling  
of something sacred~  
a soft, soulful thrum  
where the Holy Spirit  
moves like breath  
through my heart’s
hidden chambers.

I taste Your truth 
in the silver hush  
between heartbeats,  
a sweetness rising  
like dawn-light  
on the rim of the soul~  
God whispering  
in the language of stillness.

I dwell in that stillness~
a place where orchids dream~  
the air glows faintly,  
petals holding  
their own small prayers.

In that pale radiance  
I pause sensing the nearness  
of the One  
who shaped my soul.

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Paula Goldsmith July 11, 2026 at 9:37 AM Congratulations on your win. I enjoyed reading your lovely "WHERE ORCHIDS DREAM" write. Great/Pretty Picture.... A wonderful ending. Have a blessed day with your win.........

Paige Hind June 28, 2026 at 5:50 PM like worship, truly beautiful sara Etgen-Baker July 5, 2026 at 3:13 PM thanks for your kind words and continue support

Kim Rodrigues June 28, 2026 at 11:21 AM Lovely write, dear Sara! God’s creation moves us, our senses, a language. Bless you! sara Etgen-Baker July 5, 2026 at 3:13 PM awww, thank you, dearest Kim....yes, God's creation moves us. You and your comments are a blessing...color me grateful

Hiya Sharma June 28, 2026 at 10:21 AM Oh, this is so beyond soulful and breathtaking, dear Sara! I'm really mesmerized the imagery here as it calms my soul and soothes the storms of my heart. The way you've written "in the silver hush between heartbeats, a sweetness rising like dawn-light on the rim of the soul" that is really so serene and fascinating! A truly beautiful piece. Best wishes for the contest!

Alison A Smith nee Howarth June 28, 2026 at 5:32 AM Beautifully woven. sara Etgen-Baker July 5, 2026 at 3:12 PM thank you, dear Alison. wishing you well.