Lavender
Lavender
Apr 14, 2024

The Face of God

Poem Body

I saw it when
the Moon
kissed the Sun.

The two fell silent,
devoted to each other
in divine bliss.

And the Earth
grew cool and dark,
as if praying in a holy room.

And I, I saw the Face of God -
glorified and dignified,
adorned within a halo
as the stars genuflected across the sky,
one by one passing through this sacred veil.

Conflicts stopped.
Civilizations quieted.
Bird and beast grew still.
And for a few moments, all were forgiven.

It had to be the Face of God -
nothing else could hold so much love.

About This Poem

Last Few Words: In homage to the recent total solar eclipse.

Style/Type: Free verse

Review Request Intensity: I want the raw truth, feel free to knock me on my back

Editing Stage: Editing - rough draft

About the Author

Country/Region: United States

Favorite Poets: I tend to read Ted Kooser, Jim Harrison, Paul Simon, Robert Frost. I like minimalist poetry, and poems reflecting on nature and Mother Earth.

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Comments

Candlewitch

I have read through this poem a few times, and I cannot pick favorite lines as they are all brilliant.
You kept my interest throughout!

*hugs, Cat

William Lynn

Wow.
I thoroughly enjoyed this poem. I am not a religious person, but I envy those that find peace and hope within there beliefs and I certainly felt and share your hope.

Thank you for sharing the poem and a piece of your soul.

Very nice. - Will

Lavender

Through the years, my spiritualism has evolved and changed and the understanding of God has taken on a very unique, personal meaning and feeling for me. The solar eclipse truly choked me up... So superior and amazingly extraordinary. A very sacred experience!
Thank you so much for reading! I appreciate your comments!
L