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Previous Challenge Entry (Level 1 – Beginner)
Topic: Flowers (10/03/05)

TITLE: My Mirror
By Laurie Glass
10/09/05


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A wonder of the Lord
This flower is to me.
My mirror is the rose;
In it, myself I see.

When just a bud appears,
The petals are still closed.
More time will need to pass
For them to be exposed.

I carefully observe,
It’s beauty I behold.
As petals are revealed,
I watch each one unfold.

Such splendor to my eyes
To see the rose in bloom.
And that’s not all, the smell
Is sweeter than perfume.

Although I see the thorns,
They do not take away
From what God has in mind,
The rose’s sweet display.

It reaches toward the sun,
Yet also needs the rain.
Needs both in order to
Maturity attain.

I patiently await
His answer to my prayer.
In faith I look to Him;
I know He’s always there.

I listen for His voice
And look to the divine.
I find He gives to me
One answer at a time.

God’s presence in my life
Is more than I can see.
If find it’s so complex,
The work He does in me.

In time I recognize
That plights like thorns appear.
Accept it’s part of life.
I know the Lord is near.

Enjoy the sunny days,
Still, cloudy days occur.
I find I need them both
To make me more mature.

Reflecting on my life
Reminds me of the rose.
The role of my dear Lord
In all His glory shows.


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Phyllis Inniss 10/11/05
This is a beautiful poem in four line stanzas that maintain their rhythm throughout. I like too how you compare yourself to the rose as you wait for God's work to unfold.
Garnet Miller 10/12/05
Beautiful! I like poetic verse. Your idea is well expressed.
Jan Ackerson 10/12/05
Consistent in both rhyme and meter: bravo!
Alexandra Wilkin10/13/05
Very disciplined use of rhyme and meter and I like the comparisons too. God bless.
Debbie Sickler10/13/05
Ok chicken, time to stop clucking!!! With a poem this good, you have nooo reason to be afraid. :) From now on, we're gonna expect you to HINT, HINT, HINT!!! Good job! :)
Julianne Jones10/13/05
Ditto to all of the above. This was so good. Well done.
Cassie Memmer10/13/05
How true! God opens us one petal at a time. To blossom as we should. Good job! Great meter.
Pat Guy 10/14/05
Very good and enjoyable to read. Great thoughts for us to ponder.
Val Clark10/15/05
Enjoyed this well written poem. You make your point clearly without forced rhymes.
Suzanne R10/15/05
Beautiful. Well done.
Linda Watson Owen10/15/05
Just beautiful, Laurie! Lovely and inspiring! I always enjoy reading your poetry.


   
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