Best Natureurdu Poems
Above the pristine, blue lake mountains stand
Shrubs and yellow flowers surround on land
Could this be heaven? Garden of Eden?
Reflection in water is of God’s hand
I visit here to cast the world away
An inspiring way to spend the day
My pad and pen are toted to this site
Where I’ve time to think beyond society’s fray
For you will find no conflict at this site
And often I linger here through the night
Nary a creature has threatened me here
Nature in harmony, such a delight
Written for John Freeman’s Rubaiyat contest and based on his lovely photo of
nature’s beauty.
4/25/2011
I gasped at what had been concealed,
Its beauty suddenly revealed.
A bit of Heaven come to Earth
So awe inspiring that I kneeled.
The blended hues of gold and green
Enhance a most enchanting scene.
I drank it in, God’s artistry.
No man’s cathedral so pristine.
No other human was around,
My heartbeat was the only sound.
It seemed created just for me,
This bit of Eden I had found.
I stayed until the end of day.
Reluctantly I turned away.
That glory I’ve not found again.
Please lead me there, Dear Lord, I pray.
one of multiple first place winners
Nature constantly calls to man through wondrous colors and endless song
As stewards of her magnificent beauty, to lend respect while yet, we're strong
Seek wisdom in her silent messages brought to bear as seasons change
So our children may inherit a beautiful legacy and learn to live healthily and long
Blessed is our world with four elements, earth, wind, water and fire
Given to sustain perfect balance, by maintaining nature's desire
They preserve these sacred cathedrals in which creation may freely worship
Wherein all souls may congregate, finding peaceful respite and aspire
The glorious sun spreads brilliant light and heat, as it feeds, it heals
The wind blows, wherever guided; dispersing sleeping seeds
And rain falls in the right measure to sustain in and out of time
As Mother Earth retains her fertility while blissfully she serves our needs
This oneness, so sublime, exemplifies sweet serenity which exudes
Reminding us that in harmony, we would long exist if peace, we include
Earth would remain a haven in the universe, where God's creatures may fully thrive
To ignore stressful pleas would usher in dark days, and life as we know, will elude
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For John's Freeman's "Rubbiyat" Contest
Inspired by a photo of tranquility in nature
This poem is done in the Rubaiyat Style. 4 quatrains long. Enjoy.
Gods’ Secret Spot
Oh snap, look what my eye done seen,
A limpid pool reflecting gold and green,
Behind are some peaks, reaching for the sky,
So clean, so pristine.
A little red shack sits on the edge of the plot,
In this land, what you have is what you got,
Life uninterrupted, pure, uncorrupted,
Gods’ little garden, in Gods’ secret spot.
Look to the north and what do I see?
Mighty peaks looking down on me,
But the true wonder of this day,
It’s presented by God, and it’s totally free.
So, when life gets you boiling hot,
And you are bewildered and emotionally shot,
Just remember the serenity you received,
While visiting God’s secret spot.
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Written for contest: Use Rubaiyat Form
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I never know what I will find
when I wander through my mind
Like a deer trail that’ll bend and wind
a mountain forest in my mind
Twinkling stars through pine trees shine
a twilight meadow in my mind
Truth and lies seem to fall behind
in the tangled bushes in my mind
With clearing thoughts I seem to find
forgotten dreams inside my mind
As shadows clear I’m not so blind
to built up hardships in my mind
I walk, I heal and soon I find
a Tru spirit walk in my own mind.
The sapphire blue of the sky
Beyond the mountains, reaching high,
Is mirrored in the lake below.
A serene view to the beholder's eye.
An abundance of blooms surround
The mirrored lake, so still and sound.
The tranquil scene invites us stay.
A most meditative place we've found.
Majestic beauty God has created,
Free for all, not privately gated.
Relax here and give nature praise.
Free your soul to feel elated.
Standing high in the mountains, looking down
Seeing the lake dressed in a yellow gown
Reflecting rocky mountain peaks behind
The valley a collage of green and brown
Imagine the delight for men of years gone by
Finding this place untouched by human eye
So much beauty their hard earned reward
Prayers of thanksgiving lifted on high
I wonder if Lewis and Clark stood there
A journey of discovery for them to share
Finding a northwest passage their goal
Accompanied by Sacajawea, maiden fair
The passage they never were able to find
But wrote of plants and animals of every kind
In thinking of the wonders they had seen
Perhaps one blue mountain lake came to mind
Tranquil hideaway_ halcyon water
A peaceful place for adopted daughter
His special child, who loves the glistening
On leaves, blooms; thanks accepter
Mountain trail; Spirit accompanying
Pastoral scene my Father listening
His loving hands are so very gentle
Words so loving come, none are abashing
Being at this place not accidental
Total faith in Him; no abandoning
Thanks for harmonious soothing corner
Gentle hands, voice, His Spirit abiding
Interlocking Ruaiyat
Thanks for the challenge:
Contest: Use Rubaiyat Form
Sponsor: John Freeman
there lies in lovely mountain glen
protected from the harsh north wind
meadows of such gentleness speak
volumes of love from those therein
provide life with abundant scope
promising peaceful love and hope
cradled beneath snow covered peak
food for bird, man and antelope
the Fraser fir, long is its shade
among the trees deer parade
hidden beyond a pristine shore
lies this protected alpine glade
the call of whippoorwill and dove
perfect blue of blue sky above
a home among all this and more
I’m sure, also filled with His love
© Apr 17 2011 For John's contest
Mountains of ego and pride
Water where stars collide
Trees perfectly placed to add flare
Your soul becomes free not tied.
The love of the sky rests on us
The blue creates such a fuss
White blanket draped over to cover
Added detail always a plus
Together nature forms this art
It's painted with such heart
The intelligence of nature unleashed
To appreciate, not torn apart.
A floral delight
has survived autumns plight
plunged into winter
this rose has might
a decadence array
glimpsed by the moons rays
the thorned friend shall never end
around it's bloom children shall play
the end of yet another season
gives us thought and reason
to ponder the how and why
the plan at mind the overall lesson
that brought forth this flower
in all its glory and power
to end all rivals quest for the same
minute by minute hour by hour
Which part of earth do I stand?
An exotic heaven etched by His Holy Hand!
Heart leaps and wriggles beneath with rapture,
spirits go high to dance in this exquisite land.
Behold!beyond the heavenly waters,the seven towering hills,
with poetic words my heart fills
where to glance foremost ,thereof I know not,
they hold me captive,with their picturesque stills.
Hues and shades of green and yellow,
prosperous and breathtaking this land so mellow,
unsolicited luck or a surreal dream,
hardly can I believe,this poor little fellow!
Crystal clear the water that flows,
reflects the endless sky and Sun that glows,
zealous zephyrs frolic with pine twigs,
glances with plea at the plunging auburn disc and reluctantly blows.
Cloudlessly stand the sky so high,
birds still perch down,unwilling to fly
from this dreamy land of eternal beauty,
and love and harmony,secretly I whisper,'so do I'!
Enchanting
Fairytales make life’s romance enchanting,
Beguiling souls, entrancing, enchanting.
Reality can change dreams’ to yearnings,
Thinking of tomorrow’s views, enchanting.
Peaceful thinking ignites inspiration.
Ending fights and frights with right’s enchanting.
Haughty hearted men may stay in shackles,
The modest souls live each day enchanting.
Evil smites godliness as wealth rabbles.
The godly give their kindness…enchanting.
Conceit looks up to self, down on others.
Meekness wears modesty’s crown…enchanting.
Dishonesty destroys mighty friendships
Truthfulness sets trusting free…enchanting.
One intricate surviving machine, earth,
Strives, thrives, co-exists, and gleans…enchanting.
Mountain splendor boasts glorious vastness.
Lovers join mysterious enchanting.
Nature’s beauty arouses man’s spirit,
Designing beautiful lands, enchanting.
Poetic Form: Ghazal
© Dane Smith-Johnsen
April 17, 2010
The sky overhead a delft blue, solid and true
lay over a lake glacial of a pristine hue.
In its reflection a bounty of yellow broom
joining earth and heaven, a marvelous venue.
A forest of staunch evergreens stand like statues
protecting mans homestead from the wind's avenue,
all strands of the wide Universe upon God’s loom
celebrating the beauty of natures virtue.
Ringed about by mountainous alpine retinues
reaching upward, toward heaven, so one may construe
that each of us waits in His earthly ante-room
praying our hearts are not too filled with rue.
Crystal clear stream
As if in a dream
Listening to its flow
Slowly awaken from her daydream
Drenched and invigorated
Way beyond what she anticipated
Hopeful even during adversity
Her faith has germinated
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Contest : A 1 to 8 Poem
5th place