Wonder

Dedicated to my friend Michael H.

 

 

 

I have wondered.

At the stars in the night

and His love.

How can He love all,

and each?

I cannot comprehend.

 

I have wondered.

At the sweet melodies

of music,

and the way

some songs

make me long to dance.

 

I have wondered.

This wind on my cheek,

who else has it caressed?

Where does it go

and what does it take

with it?

 

I have wondered.

At a small flower, with the sun

shining through it's petals.

Could it be

He made this one

just for me?

 

I have wondered.

Of the way one falls

in love.

What is it that takes hold

of your heart?

and gives it away?

 

I have wondered.

At His plan

and where it will lead.

I do not fear,

for His plans give me hope

and a future.

 

I have wondered.

I wonder still,

and stand in awe of Him.

Author's Note

The sixth stanza was inspired by my favorite bible promise. Jeremiah 29:11

Reviews

[Paladin4life]

Awesome poem! I think if a person ever looks at God's creation in wonder that they will continue to do so forever. Our God is amazing. I love the following stanza
I have wondered.

At a small flower, with the sun

shining through it's petals.

Could it be

He made this one

just for me?

I love that in all of God's awesome power He still takes time to care for each of us individually. You painted a brilliant picture of God showing his love for us even in creation itself. I love the pleasent feel of this poem. The speaker seems content and at peace as they take in all the beauty of creation and ponders on their creator. Good work!

[deeps]

This is wonderful, i like what you have penned
Very insightful and truthful.
Well written.

[Jenthura]

Totally amazing and I completely agree with you. I often wonder if many tiny and minute things just happened to be made for me. I mean, it seems like with a God so huge, you're little life and observations are nothing, but He really cares.
Beautiful imagery; "I have wondered./I wonder still," that bit there was just a change from all the other stanzas that started with "I have wondered".

[Lauren Marie]

I absolutely love this poem!
Especially the first and last stanzas.
He loves everyone so much--I can't comprehend that,
and yet He loves me enough to want to have a part in my life and my future.
Beautiful!

[Andrew (not Andy, A.J. ..]

Very cool.
It reads well, very smooth. Hope you get the Top Writer Badge soon!

[Phenomena]

OH WOW excellent comparisons of nature with love!!! so sweet!!! I can't find anything to criticize either!!! and the questions you asked were cleverly thought out! Awesome!!!=D

[The handsome stranger]

This is a wonderful poem. It is so honest and insightful. Though you wonder, you still have the faith to let God take care of what you do not understand. I look forward to your next poem.

[Caleb Benton]

Wonderfully written poem Renae. It's human nature to wonder, even though we won't have answers in this lifetime. Everything about this just screams Faith. great job. :)

[Scott Free]

BraVO! Encore!
Wow, this was simply marvelous. Lovely. So original, I could never find anything to criticize. I loved this stanza;
"I have wondered.
At a small flower, with the sun
shining through it's petals.
Could it be
he made this one
just for me?"
Amazing. I've sometimes thought many of these thoughts myself--and that's the best kind of poetry, that relates to the heart.
Simply amazing. One reminder--you might want to capitalize the 'Him's, because, after all, he is God.
Love it. Great job.

~S

[Gregory Hill]

Great poem, I love it!
It is true for many people, I love the last line best, good job :)