Wakening to the sound of dawns chorus
My ears were blessed by such beauty
My eyes christened with light from above
Allowing sunshine into my soul
Prayers of thanks given in return
I chanced to see at break of day Mother Nature at her best
All around were creatures great and small
And there sat I, among all that mattered
My pew, a grassy mound within the Cathedral of the Forest
Gave me the best seat in the house
How this could be pictured without the purest of hearts
Will never cease to bring joy to all with open arms
Grasp what is given without price
And pay nothing in return apart from praise
Author notes
Image courtesy of Stephanie Pui-Mun Law "Cathedrals of the Forest"
"I chanced to see at break of day~~~" also used, from
The solitary child" by William Wordsworth {1770-1850}
In a list
A contest entry
- In Cathedrals of the Forest...A 24hr Theme of Solitude & Grace by Blue Rew.
897 points, ended March 22, 2008, 8 entries
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
Please tell me what you think
Comments
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Beautiful My Friend
This was so lovely and presents such a stunning image to the reader. Yes nature can be an amazing cathedral to worship in. Great write Mike. Always enjoy reading your poetry. Hope all has been well with you and your sweet family. You take care.
Bless You and Your family,
Sandy
NIAISH FROM YOUR SISTER FOR BEING A SWEET BROTHER
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Niaish Ma eno from all your children
Very pretty words here. Nice imagery, good setup. Fine work. -
A joy to read!
Beautiful spin on the picture prompt. The great oudoors is a splendid sight that is a blessing to those who choose to see it.
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Brother,
I find a continuing wonder and awe in your words. As one who awakens to the greater mystery around us, we become lost in that gifting. It is always in the steadfastness to that initial awakening that we can grow.
To know that just as in nature, we too have an aspect of that mystery within us. One dying to be awakened to, longing to be realized. For He who created nature, created us as well to exist in harmony with it.
Your words leave a peaceful, easy feeling in their wake. May your life be long in days and may you never lose this sense of enchantment throughout them.
Niaish
From He Who Watches From Above
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Really beautiful write that really floats you through a vast sense of space and spiritual oneness with nature
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I love the line "And there sat I, among all that mattered". Great job with the write.
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Standing before our Creator upon the grassy mound are moments cherished forever. A fantastic write Father Spirit. Niaish Ma eno from all your Children has left some love on your page.
Peace in light and love.
Noah
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Wow, the imagery is so lovely. It is so serene and peaceful communing with nature. The very best of luck to you in the contest. Niaish Maeno from all your family has left some love on your page...
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Beautiful!
Wow what amazing imagery and emotion! I was filled with a sense of such peace and serenity while reading. I so enjoyed reading. Niaish my brother for all you do each and everyday
Winter Moon
Niaish Maeno from all your family has left some love on your page...
Niaish for sharing
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Beautifully written.My pew, a grassy mound within the Cathedral of the Forest Gave me the best seat in the house. This is the spot that I want. Your poem captured my imagination very well. Keep up the good writing...Katie Lazette
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This is soo beautiful and spiritiual! I really liked it! I'm not very good at commenting but just wanted to say I liked it!
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Thank you for commenting, I appreciate your kind words.
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I especially enjoyed your "christened with light from above, allowing sunshine into my soul". You bring to focus that joyous blessings are given, and our failure to grasp their beauty is species of ingratitude. Open hearts and open arms (and open eyes) allow us to receive so much priceless joy!
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It is gifts like your comment that also allow our hearts to smile also. Thank You.
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Beautifully Inscribed
Right From Your Heart My Dear Brother!
How I Enjoyed Each Divine Line!
Thanks For Sharing, Peace, Your Brother, Timothy
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Thank Timothy..
Appreciate your words Brother.
Sharing makes it all worthwhile, and your words mean a lot.
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Truly, the best seat in the house, and so often left empty. Your last two lines clinch this beauty. Well done. This piece is simply uplifting and a joy to read. I am so pleased to have landed here this a.m. Wonderful. Best of luck in this contest. ~Pamela
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Thank you Pamela, it was a great prompt to work on, nice to see you made it too.
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From beginning to end, I hear the voice of awe.
Without saying it, you leave no doubt as to this
being a solitary soul's journey into the grace
and beauty of nature's forest. Blue
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Niaish Blue..
It was a good contest, and I enjoyed this one especially. Will watch for your next interesting prompt.
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Very strong and inspiring. I was lost in the first stanza, lost in the beauty of it and wanting to read more. This whole piece is a spiritual journey of the soul and I love it.
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Thank you Gypsy..
It is when words bring joy to others hearts, that make writing your thoughts feel like your sharing the beauty you see when you write them.
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BREATH TAKING
Sounds of dawns chorus...christened with light from above...Mother Nature at her best...creatures great and small...Grasp what is given without price And pay nothing in return apart from praise...Cathedral of the Forest My Hetane this is just breath taking and brings such an inner peace to read and meditate upon Niaish for sharing that beautiful heart with me...We are given so much beauty in our lives if only all would take the time to see Nemehotatse forever and a day
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My Sweet Hemeoone....
It is always with a smiling face with smiling words, when you comment on my work. To share such beauty found in this picture, and the words that came from it that make me happy. To share with you my vision is always an honour.
Nemehotatse - forever and a day.
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