Zion Calls

A sanctuary waits for me
Beside a woodland stream;
Creatures chatter, beast and bird,
Dithering among the trees,
Engaged in nature’s repartee.
Fungi, moss, and flower
Gather in this shady, holy space,
Habitat of happy innocence,
Idyllic, secret forest glade.
Just let me linger in the quiet,
Kneel beneath the trees,
Listen to the lessons
Majestic nature speaks to me.
Noble trunks stretch upward,
Outward toward the sky,
Praising arms, uplifted, robed in
Queenly dress of leafy light.
Restorative peacefulness
Sweeps in sweet release,
Time’s tenacious grip relaxing,
Undisturbed, worldly discords cease.
Visitant I am within this wood,
Wistful, earthbound worshipper,
Xenophile, lover of heaven,
Yearning to go home.
Zion calls from where I bow.

May 22, 2022
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Legros Kelley Avatar
September 6, 2022 at 1:45 AM
This touched my heart so deeply, it is a beautiful write Faye <3
Kauffman Avatar
June 7, 2022 at 11:03 AM
What an amazing Psalm of praise, Faye. Psalm 151 for sure! There is such a sense of reverence and humbleness in your lines - "where I bow." That phrase touched something very deep in me as a fellow "lover of heaven." Congratulations on your win! Sending you heavenly blessings.
Marcum Wong Avatar
June 6, 2022 at 3:19 AM
This is magnificent Faye! “Praising arms, uplifted, robed in Queenly dress of leafy light.” Love these lines, I actually love the entire poem. Congratulations on your wonderful win! Blessings xxoo
Mcconnell Avatar
May 23, 2022 at 2:17 PM
Absolutely wonderful piece Faye, lovely rhyme and flow making it a marvellous write. I must make it a fave, blessings,Gordon
Hankins Avatar
May 22, 2022 at 6:54 PM
This is an absolutely marvelous write, Faye. Gifted, indeed! These are not easy, I know, because I try them from time to time.
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