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Who but God could paint the evening sky And use a brush that is a fiery torch? Tonight, the garish sunset makes me high In awe, I stand and watch it from my porch Who but God could make the insects sing? Cicadas droning on with their night song Still better yet, to sing with legs and wings Tonight, their cousin crickets sing along Who but God could hang the moon and stars? Each star a wish, the moon a silent friend To light our nights as we live our memoirs To pull the tides and push them back again And yet, I understand, some don't believe Who but God can grant them their reprieve? July 19 2017 Religion or Philosophy

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Valerie Staton

Date: 1/25/2019 8:56:00 AM

Very nicely written!

Kristina Whitmore

Date: 11/29/2017 11:56:00 AM

When read this poem brings to me a feeling of raising that question within myself. Who but God? If a God is in the belief of ones self than it is up to us to believe in that strength given. A beautiful Sonnet that brings faithful thoughts!

Pandita Sietesantos

Date: 10/4/2017 3:09:00 PM

There are so many things in this universe that science alone cannot account for and can only be attributed to the Divine Creator! This beautiful piece is such a magnificent tribute to the works and wonders of our God! Best wishes and hugs. Pandita

Dave Timperley

Date: 9/19/2017 7:14:00 AM

Daniel, I see what you see most nights, but I lack the eloquence to put it so poetically. We do indeed have an awesome God. He is indescribable. God Bless. D.

Lynn Marie

Date: 9/18/2017 7:34:00 PM

This is so beautiful Daniel. A moment of peace in the glory of nature. You are amazing at sonnets, excellent writing my friend:)

Mike Hauser

Date: 8/21/2017 7:45:00 AM

Amen my friend!

Susan Ashley

Date: 8/17/2017 10:52:00 PM

Hi Daniel, your poem is pure beauty and bliss :)

James Horn

Date: 8/17/2017 10:18:00 AM

Do you remember Nat Turner in American history? Who alone should we leave, when right information want to receive, that will be good and we won't grieve, so wrote another poem for you to retrieve. Jim Horn

Barbara Green

Date: 8/16/2017 4:31:00 PM

Beautiful!!!!

Adeyemi Joshua

Date: 8/16/2017 12:35:00 PM

Wow.....The first quatrain got my mouth opened in awe of this piece. It should have even be the first.... I love,love and Love this..... Kudos Daniel

Keith O.J. Hunt

Date: 8/15/2017 3:06:00 PM

A masterpiece Daniel, a fave, a real beauty:-)

Vivien Wade

Date: 8/13/2017 6:10:00 PM

Great poem Daniel. I always enjoy your poems. Blessings Vivien (Scarlett)

Janis Thompson

Date: 8/11/2017 1:03:00 PM

This certainly should be the poem of everyday. it is very well written with good rhyme. a Fave

Agnes Krampe

Date: 8/7/2017 6:59:00 PM

I missed when this was POTD - much belated congrats on a lovely poem, Daniel.

Charlie Smith

Date: 8/7/2017 4:31:00 PM

Don't know how I missed this one. Well done Daniel and congratulations on your honors...

Indiana Shaw

Date: 8/5/2017 3:55:00 PM

"Religion or Philosophy" - Beautifully wrote a message conveyed and shared from your very own "Porch" - And those who do not "Believe" in the "Master" of such beauty are the real losers in life - Kind Regards Indiana x x x

Ronald A. Williams

Date: 8/5/2017 3:28:00 PM

Amen, I do second the previous comment, wondrously penned. If you look at a few of my nature poems; you will see like mind. I guess considered, one Spirit above. Also take a little time and my website my brother, as the Lord has given me. www.jesuschristvisitation.net and the book, "Jesus Christ the Messiah Visitation: Nature and Bible Poems." Be blessed and God Bless and be even more Blessed. Amen

Ronald A. Williams
Date: 11/25/2017 5:30:00 PM

Something similar to this poem. Poem called, "Earth Praise" by me. Take care.

Sunlite Wanter

Date: 8/4/2017 9:49:00 AM

Just fantastic, Daniel.

John Hamilton

Date: 7/31/2017 2:25:00 PM

Wonderful pen Danny, you rightly gave God the credit, strange how many people live by his grace and are either ignorant of him, or unthankful, so sad either way. Congrats on another POTD, very worthy choice!

Dan Cwiak

Date: 7/31/2017 11:11:00 AM

Dan, you are a master of the painted word. What a beautiful and sublime take on the hand of the Lord. I wish I had your brush...if only to be half as good as this. Great job! Please continue to regale us with your insightful work.

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 7/28/2017 2:45:00 PM

Wow! Daniel, this so beautifully written. I can see this scenery in my head. I love sunsets. they are so beautiful to watch. Have a nice day my friend.

Gary Bateman

Date: 7/26/2017 6:23:00 PM

Hello Danny, Congratulations on the POTD honor for this wonderful sonnet!! Powerfully written, leaving the reader in awe of the majestic omnipotence of God. Superb Work!! A FAVE!! Cheers and Best, Gary

Lu Loo

Date: 7/25/2017 5:32:00 AM

Such a beautiful sonnet DT...you are right. Only God could give you are wonderful pen...

Sunita U.D Palawon

Date: 7/24/2017 12:40:00 AM

When our force is leaving us and we're slowing down then we often understand there something much mightier than us. Call it God or call it the superhuman force, we do realise its existence. Great write friend, congrats on POTD.

Sara Kendrick

Date: 7/22/2017 8:11:00 AM

Yes, God gives them their reprieve..Chance after chance before the end for most humans..I enjoyed reading your work..Creative and insightful..Thanks for the visit to my page..I appreciate the kind review.Sara