Sunday, November 18, 2012

The Light that falls


There is a light
that
falls 
distinctly

square upon the leaf
above
my
head

And
when I lift my face
just so
the kiss of heaven
warms my cheek
to
glowing




13 comments:

  1. Beautiful! What peace there is in a "kiss from heaven".

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  2. I LOVE this poem and picture! Love, love, love!!!

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  3. Stopping by for a visit from Jumping Tandem!
    What a wonderful words.
    Happy
    Thanksgiving to you and yours! Please add the ladies from my chronic
    illness group in your prayers today. May they experience the Heavenly
    Father's love and comfort. In Jesus name. Amen!

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  4. This made me smile. What a lovely poem, especially as I sit by the window on a cold and rainy day here!

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  5. Friend, this poem is the peace that is so rooted in you, rooted in Him. Comfort here tucked in your poetry as always.

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  6. Oh, so beautiful! Thank you for sharing the poem with all of us.

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  7. Yes, Stephanie, peace like a river.

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  8. Thank you so much, Ruthie.

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  9. Courtney, bottle up the sunshine from my side of the world and use it to light your dark days. I'm sure I will need it, myself, before too long. So glad to have you here.

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  10. Maureen, thank you for your kind words.

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  11. I've been looking out for places that feel peaceful online, where folks can share silence together. Like this picture and poem that warm my cheeks to glowing.

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  12. Marcus,
    I am so thankful for your presence here and I am glad that you found peace. You are always welcome in this corner of the blogosphere. Thank you for your kind words.

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