In Loving God

In Loving God

I let the dogs out this morning  

the sky still dark

the windbreeze pressing the moist fog to my face and mind

it smells like fresh hung linens

the dogs offer lakes and rivers

leave fertile architectures ..... shapes like

The Tower of Pisa, 

                                   the Pantheon,

Pyramids and sprawling ranches ...

they are big dogs with plenty of supplies

thank you oh Lord ... thank you oh Lord

taking once more a deep precious breath 

of my life.

Towers hoisted against forbearing sky - 

mountain's root and nerve the

 oceans' poise ....................

I see .................

an undying accord 

a persistent rapport

The dog chases the trails of nightfall and

I inhale the scents: perpetuity on mortality

So, thank you, oh Lord, for every deep breath of my life

How can one express such splendor 

such vast an expanse in the smallest of life

green shoots and sprouts

clear, clean ice drops .................

one drop of God

on seeking tongues

on bending oak and iron

when our heavy rain enfolds comfort arms

on weathered, rusted roofs ................

God's own assurance melds,

welds the bonds ............

How big you are 

Oh God.

E.

02/23/2018

Author's Note

Reviews

[Chris Shaw]

Your poetry a celebration of dawn rising. Your lines elevating my mood. As I respond to you the early sun floods through the upper bay window where we are staying for the week. All is good with my world and that is the feeling your words give me too. We should appreciate the simple things in life. Appreciation of little things can bring contentment in a world where there is such cruelty. We are but specks in the ocean of time. Your poetry, rich with its spiritual thread weaving through its warp and weft.
Thank you Mr E.

Chris

[Einstein Noodle]

you connect with me ... what a treasure ... God bless your stay and view from that bay window ... so blessed by your words Christine ... love love love and peace ;)
E.

[Chris Shaw]

Sending all good wishes to you across the pond :)

[Lydia Shutter]

A masterpiece of nature and spirituality, E! There is nothing quite waking up and being out and about when dawn breaks. Whether it be in a city or in the country or even on the shoreline...there is a special silence that is interrupted only by sounds that make us believe we are not alone in this universe. Such an uplifting piece....truly wonderful. Lydi**

[Einstein Noodle]

thank Lydi! so glad it touched you so ..yes..early mornings are the best ...when the birds are just waking and most people are still in bed ... there is magic in that silence isn't there?!

[Lydia Shutter]

Absolutely. I go out to get the newspaper and listen to the world. It sounds and feels different.

[Einstein Noodle]

:) ..........................

[Neville]

Here, 'In Loving God' you have managed to craft an epic celebration of life in words, my Friend.
This gift has gone some considerable way to helping me realise that despite everything, I am indeed alive and a very lucky man. A remarkable achievement in my book...........All Good Things, Neville

[Einstein Noodle]

Neville my friend... how wonderful you found this one to read ... God blesses us truly every moment .. we sometimes loose focus because of other things in the world can be so overwhelming .. and you bless me this poem lifted your spirits if only for a moment or two ..love and peace
E.

[Neville]

I found it quite invigorating & yes, it certainly did. Peace, Love & All Good Things back at ya......Neville

[Karen Redburn]

What a gentle and easy reminder of finding God and gratitude in small natural things. Every line at peace with itself which in turn started my morning with peace and gratitude for what is around me (and perhaps inside me). Thank you for taking us along this journey with you, we are the richer for the read. Cheers!

[Einstein Noodle]

wow Karen..so gratified that this poem blessed your morning with gratitude and peace.... and most of all for those things inside you ;)
E.

[emmajoy]

Your writing here is an example of how to feel and be human; how to appreciate the sweetness of every day, and how the comfort each glance, visit, emotion leaves us with an urge to hug self then share near and wide. You've such a wonderful mind, a gentle heart - both nudging those indifferent into shadows!!
Welcome, Lord, come hug us warm when you have time.. ..

[Einstein Noodle]

oh i love your review emma...yes ..come hug us Lord for sure .... thank you dear friend ..peace joy and flowers to ya always
E.

[Levi Levin]

You did an excellent work here with this indeed!

[Einstein Noodle]

thanks for reading and reviewing Levi! i think this is our first meeting eh!? i will have to go knock on your door and see. ;) thank you for your time and very happy you enjoyed reading
E.

[Levi Levin]

Your welcome. Nice meeting you!

[Rita L. Sev]

E - This is the perfect read for me on this rainy Sunday afternoon - how big, indeed. Your poem reads like a story, an ode, and a prayer all at once.

[Einstein Noodle]

Helllooooooooooooooooo dear friend Rita!!! i celebrate your visit ... ;) thank you! glad you felt it .. thats the way i meant it :)
E.

[R.E. Ray]

It is indeed the simple things we ignore or fail to see that reflect God's goodness. Your poem brings back to mind the simple, the daily images, sounds and smells that remind us we're still alive, a small but blessed life still full of breath. And, the photo you paired with this poem is perfect, showing the gentle, simple and also fragile part of life. Nice work, E.!

[Einstein Noodle]

thank you man! yes...you read the small things that are so big which is spot on to my attempts .. there is such connection with God .. all the time.. any time ;)
E.

[Coyote Poetry]

Wonderful use of description my friend. You made the earth and her gifts come alive. I loved the complete poem. We must open our eyes and graceful for the world we can see. Thank you for sharing the outstanding poetry.
Coyote

[Einstein Noodle]

thanks Coyote! you are very kind in your comments ..i appreciate the time you took to read and review ..thats a wonderful thing :)
E.

[Coyote Poetry]

Was my pleasure my dear friend and you are welcome.

[barleygirl]

What a splendorous poem, my friend! I didn't even know you were so inclined, but it's my delightful surprise to find this new wrinkle in your panoply of surprises! So much of this describes exactly how I feel upon stepping outside first thing every morning to take my dogs out. The feel of everything makes me so filled with gratitude, it's my private cathedral of wonder out there! *smile* Definitely one of the very best of yours I've read so far!!! Fondly, Margie

[Einstein Noodle]

if i regale back to my hippie years ..i am an Aquarius ... another one of "those God people" as my friends would say ... i am so glad you did not miss this one because i just knew you would jump in right away ...relating to our puppies ;) thanks for taking time Barley! always love and peace!
E.

[barleygirl]

When I remember back about what I was thinking when you first proposed a few lines of this as a collab, I'm glad I was "blank" at the time, becuz you drew out this idea in ways that never even occurred to me! Brilliant! (((HUGS)))

[Einstein Noodle]

thank you dahlink!

[Einstein Noodle]

ps it morphed quite a bit didn't it

[barleygirl]

Nobody can guess what surprises your crafty mind will spit out next! *heh! heh! heh!*

[lightsong]

What a poem Mr.E! what a poem... the majestic splendour of dawn, its ever thrilling mystery, yes when the spirit is the nearest to the Whole, to God... just like Yours was, so blessed, so in love, so loving, so high, so pure... You don't know how to express this overwhelmed feeling... rich images filling Your poem and pour with richness, richness to fill our hearts with joy, walking with You in each of Your steps, and what a terrific last two verses, form the smallest, to the biggest, from the softest, to the strongest... He is always there!

[Einstein Noodle]

you stepped into my shoes Light ... so blessed by your sensitivity and for experienceing this poem the way you did...nothing more to ask for as a creative writer...thank you very much for reviewing ..peace and love always
E.

[lightsong]

it's my sincere pleasure to leave a pleasurable review, and I too, nothing to ask more but this gratification from You, for a one who try to put as much as she could when reviewing.

Your spirit was pure like crystal, blissful and happy, like the brightest light, may this blessing glow each day of Your life and ✨✨✨

[Einstein Noodle]

thanks again Light...you are very kind