The Opened Jar

The Opened Jar

A Poem by Melinda McQueen

The glass jar sat open for years

On a dusty shelf.

Nothing touched it except a shaft of sun which peered

Through stained curtains slightly blown adrift.

 

Barren and empty

It sat alone.

Desiring to have need,

The opened jar was in its home.

 

Though it is cracked

And discolored,

It is still a vessel wanting to bask

In God’s favor.

 

It waits the day

When a stronger wind makes the curtains part,

And more of the sun comes its way.

The opened jar wants out of the dark.

 

Realizing it hadn’t a lid,

It was open to receive.

Nothing was hid…

Everything was to be sought in belief.

 

A breeze came through,

Parting the stained curtains in a contrast stark.

For God remains true

In the life of the opened jar.

© 2015 Melinda McQueen


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God is true to everyone, giving us a reason not to lose hope.

Posted 8 Years Ago


Melinda McQueen

8 Years Ago

Thank you for stopping by and your kind words. take care
Beautiful story in the poetry with good wisdom shared.
"For God remains true
In the life of the opened jar."
Thank you Melinda for sharing your outstanding poetry.
Coyote



Posted 8 Years Ago


Melinda McQueen

8 Years Ago

Thank you for stopping by and your kind words. take care.
Coyote Poetry

8 Years Ago

You are welcome Melinda.
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dan
Melinda, I didn't know that God was concerned about inanimate objects, like a jar; perhaps that is why I tell you that I am not qualified to comment on any matter concerning or tied to religion or religious beliefs. The poem was well written. take care...dan

Posted 8 Years Ago


Melinda McQueen

8 Years Ago

ha ha it's a metaphor for the soul. Thank you for your review. God bless.
we are all vesses,and we are all in need,whether we know it or not

Posted 8 Years Ago


Melinda McQueen

8 Years Ago

Thank you for stopping by and your kind words. take care.
very nice analogy of faith and how it is received.

Posted 8 Years Ago


Melinda McQueen

8 Years Ago

Thank you for stopping by and your kind words. take care.
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B
I see the jar as select few good people
that no one knows about
no one knows how to reach that shelf
but that jar has so much
and it needs no lid
it gives light
reflects and is a vessel of love
through god

divine writing

Posted 8 Years Ago


Melinda McQueen

8 Years Ago

Thank you for stopping by and your kind words. take care.
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Gee
One day perhaps I'll unscrew my lid and let the good Lord in.Well done Melinda

Posted 8 Years Ago


Melinda McQueen

8 Years Ago

He's patiently waiting. :)
I am willing to bet, there is more than just a little dis colorization in that open jar. I can imagine a dead bug or too, certainly a dust colony. perhaps a spider w/web, maybe even a wasp nest, so, approach with wariness if not a little dread.

Posted 8 Years Ago


Melinda McQueen

8 Years Ago

Yep you are right!
You left so much unsaid in this gem. We all are empty. needing Him to come into our hearts and fill us up. I love this one Honey. Valentine

Posted 8 Years Ago


Melinda McQueen

8 Years Ago

Thanks Valentine.

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Added on September 26, 2015
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Tags: God, Jesus, Prayers, Faith, Glory, Love, Poem

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Melinda McQueen
Melinda McQueen

TX



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Hello, I'm Melinda from Texas. I am a published author. I'm in a chair with Cerebral Palsy and writing is my outlet. I have found deep pleasure in writing poetry. Writing helps me express my emotion.. more..

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