Attending
God speaks
Through storm
And through the rising flower
Listen
For the goodness
And, if it has to be, chastisement
Before all love returns or
So it seems
From a place it never left
The human will and mind and spirit
Love of all
Excelling loves
Perfection so near
In moving water and the fire that for now
Is contained
Inside dissolution
Ruin or old age
Waiting for will to turn so that
The paradox
The ears to hear will hear
C L Couch
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Comet NEOWISE seen from Rio Rancho in New Mexico, USA.
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July 20, 2020 at 7:44 pm
A beautifully penned piece 👌✨
July 20, 2020 at 11:28 pm
Thank you so much! Thank you for reading and responding.
July 21, 2020 at 9:22 am
Of course! The pleasure is mine 💖
July 20, 2020 at 11:49 pm
“God speaks … Through storm … And through the rising flower” — sublime!!! This poem sang to me. Deeply moving word artistry. 👏🌟💫
July 21, 2020 at 12:52 am
I’m happy and relieved that this is your reaction.
July 21, 2020 at 12:10 pm
Beautifully written
July 23, 2020 at 1:41 am
Thank you! It’s great to hear from you!
July 23, 2020 at 3:59 am
My pleasure
July 21, 2020 at 8:01 pm
Delightful, as ever, Christopher. Just listening to the flow of words is prayerful in itself. I have to say I have been pondering the following “Before all love returns or So it seems From a place it never left”. Is this in the context of God, where the love of God rests eternally in our heart, even though we stray from God, God resides in us and waits for our return”? See what you’re doing. I’m starting to treat your poetry as a meditation.
July 23, 2020 at 1:45 am
Thank you, Len! Yes, I was thinking of God’s presence that remains no matter what we think is going on. I like the way you say it–we stray from God and God waits patiently for our return. As for my poetry as meditation, well, that’s high praise and maybe more than what the work deserves. But I’m enjoying reading your close, thoughtful responses.
July 22, 2020 at 2:58 am
amen to this, brother. your lines breathe peace. ❤
July 23, 2020 at 1:48 am
An astounding way to word your response, sister! Frankly, I want to encourage peace. Thank you!
July 23, 2020 at 10:25 am
Peace! We need that a lot! Thank you!
July 26, 2020 at 11:48 pm
Beautiful photo and heartfelt words that speak to humanity. 🙏
July 27, 2020 at 4:45 pm
Thank you for your response and for exactly those words.
July 27, 2020 at 5:29 pm
My pleasure! 🙏