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Early Spring Morning

Yesterday's shadows called me back
beyond the dooryard lane
trodden with laughter that swings through the years
on nature's windowpane.

A seed of mercy cracks the earth
tangled with neglect
a letter spun from heaven's heartbeat
swallowing my debt.

The startled shoots of dormant faith
tremble at morning's first blush
and choke the frozen roots of fear
beneath the Savior's touch.

The infant leaf unwraps its strength
ransomed by the Lord
and thrusts away its broken bonds
abandoned to His Word.

I'll tarry by the feet of Jesus
carried by the cross
that sprouts a crown of matchless grace
for all who wander lost.

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  • emma...
    July 28

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    i liked this :] the rhyme flowed perfectly. I love these lines:
    A seed of mercy cracks the earth
    tangled with neglect
    a letter spun from heaven's heartbeat
    swallowing my debt.


  • Darkmoon
    May 14
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    Pretty good. Thanks for your entry. Good luck and keep it up!


  • rinzurajan
    May 11
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    wow..pretty imagery...and metaphors...

    good luck


  • Lily of the Valley
    May 4

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    From a little seed a mighty oak may grow. I like the way you linked nature imagery with your faith


  • Jepardy
    April 17

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    Very nice write it. It has an amazing flow to it. Very good work. Thank you for sharing and for entering it in my contest. Good luck to you!


  • tears.of.silence
    April 17

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    Lovely. Very nicely done. I give you 12 points for this poem. You've got a total of 24 points. thanks for entering and best of luck to you. Kahy


  • Kathraina silver member
    April 15
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    Nicely written.
    Great rhyme and flow here!
    Bravo!!!


    ♥ Kate


  • Umi Juvariel
    April 9

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    I believe that I like the first line the best. It really made me want to read the rest. The first line dragging people in is exactly what you want. Excellent write and good luck in my contest.


  • Puppydog gold member
    April 5

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    BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!

    One must stop in amazement with the wonders of springtime! I believe my favorite are the many different shades and hues of green one sees all around.


    • Holynda
      April 15
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      Thank you so much!! Spring is my favorite time of year!


  • Tqop
    April 5
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    Welcome to the finalist. ☻

  • Tqop
    April 5

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    Thanks for sharing:

    Spring is beautiful, even though the crippy crawlers come out. Nice poem. Thanks for sharing what, ah makes you smile. It's really lovely.

    Love,
    Evemauy


  • Angelo di Luce gold member
    March 27
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    Lovely write with a strong message
    Thank you for your entry

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