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How I Sense Your Embrace Through Your Creation

March 24, 2017 by Stephanie 8 Comments

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Awakened to the light radiating into my face,
the enveloping warmth spreads
reminding me of your abiding presence
Spring winds breathe on my skin
lulling me to sleep
whispering that you remain awake
The aroma of freshly cut grass lingers
surrounding me with the smell of your beauty
a fragrance bearing witness to your hand
Everywhere I go, Oh God, you embrace me
through all that your hands have made
affirming that you neither sleep nor slumber
You are ever over and around me.
This post is written for the Five Minute Writing Community prompt “Embrace”. Come join the fun http://katemotaung.com/five-minute-friday/
 
 
 

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  1. Tara says

    March 24, 2017 at 7:59 pm

    Beautiful poem. I’m in the 6 spot this week.

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    • Stephanie says

      March 24, 2017 at 8:13 pm

      Your quick! I had to sleep on it. I’ll check your spot out.

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  2. Jeanne Takenaka says

    March 24, 2017 at 9:49 pm

    Beautiful poem, Stephanie! I love all the ways God embraces us through His creation. He absolutely leaves me in awe. And you’re right. We can use our five senses to be aware of His embraces for us. Have a great weekend!

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  3. Christina Hubbard says

    March 24, 2017 at 9:58 pm

    That last line is so so beautiful. God working beauty reminds me to embrace and enjoy Him. Thank you for the gift of your words.

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  4. Angela says

    March 25, 2017 at 1:37 am

    Visiting from FMF.
    That is absolutely beautiful! Thank you for sharing that! Tis inspiring. 🙂

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  5. Sarah Geringer says

    March 26, 2017 at 4:14 pm

    This is beautiful, and just right for spring when creation shouts God’s glory. I like to write poetry for the #fmf prompts too (I’m number 14 this week).

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    • Stephanie says

      March 26, 2017 at 5:39 pm

      Sarah, I loved your poem. I left a comment. Poetry is a new but old medium for me (used to write poems as a kid). The Holy Spirit breathed these words into me in poetry this time and during the prompt for “abandon.” Thank you for stopping by!

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      • Sarah Geringer says

        March 27, 2017 at 6:07 am

        Yes! I saw your comment, and I understand how the Holy Spirit gently inspires both of us to write poetry!

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