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Thursday, February 10, 2011

Big Tent Poetry Prompt-- 2-11-11

*
UP

He
is
the
one
He is the one,
the only one is He
who lifts me up,
my spirits He lifts
in peaceful harmony;
harmony, harmony.
I ask and
He is here,
right here beside me,
beside me, within me
everywhere around me
for all eternity.
I ask and
He loves,
loves me
unconditionally
at all times,
good times
and bad,
bad or worse;
my God
God
will
never
let
me
down
*


The prompt over at Big Tent Poetry this week was to write a happy poem, since the gloomy weather has so many of us down (me, too).  This is what works for me.  Sometimes I put too much negative energy into worrying about wordly things- people, situations, stuff.  Therefore, I get let down.  But when I trust in God, I always find peace and love.      

Blessings ~ Laurie
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19 comments:

  1. AnonymousFebruary 11, 2011 at 7:14 AM

    Truly a happy poem. The form is interesting - I do like centred poems, they make such good shapes.

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  2. flaubertFebruary 11, 2011 at 9:36 AM

    Laurie, it is good to have faith
    like yours. I love the flow of this.

    Pamela

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  3. ElizabethFebruary 11, 2011 at 9:56 AM

    Your poem reminds me of two things:

    "The Joy of the Lord is my strength,"

    and

    "Raise a joyful noise unto the Lord."

    Your piece goes beyond happy to a wider place,

    Elizabeth

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  4. RethabileFebruary 11, 2011 at 1:33 PM

    That was very relaxing. Bravo. I think I'll go pour myself a glass of red and forget the worries a bit.

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  5. Laurie KolpFebruary 11, 2011 at 2:04 PM

    Thank you for your kind words. I hope you found them UPlifting!

    = )~ laurie

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  6. markFebruary 11, 2011 at 2:46 PM

    Laurie, I know I swear a lot and sometimes write ugly things, but truth is, without my faith in the Savior, I would be nothing.

    I truly love how you captured that here and the form/layout is another manifestation of the Savior being the Center...

    Well done.

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  7. mareymercyFebruary 11, 2011 at 2:52 PM

    I like how the shape of the poem moves UP, too.

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  8. MaryFebruary 11, 2011 at 4:05 PM

    Laurie, such beautiful words expressing your strong faith!

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  9. ireneFebruary 11, 2011 at 4:56 PM

    I like the experential quality of your writing Laurie.

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  10. RJ ClarkenFebruary 11, 2011 at 6:34 PM

    I like the shape of things. ☼

    Looks like you found your center, your happy place. Your poem was so well-stated!

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  11. gautami tripathyFebruary 11, 2011 at 9:24 PM

    A visual pleasure!

    lined up...

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  12. nanFebruary 12, 2011 at 8:00 AM

    Very uplifting. I like the reminder of how accessible harmony actually is:
    harmony, harmony.
    I ask and
    He is here,
    right here beside me,
    beside me, within me
    everywhere around me

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  13. Tumblewords:February 12, 2011 at 12:16 PM

    Belief is a great pleasure. ;)

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  14. Madeleine Begun KaneFebruary 12, 2011 at 2:35 PM

    I enjoyed your verse, even though I'm an agnostic. :)

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  15. UnknownFebruary 12, 2011 at 5:25 PM

    Laurie I love this!

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  16. Laurie KolpFebruary 12, 2011 at 6:40 PM

    Thanks to all of you = )

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  17. AnonymousFebruary 12, 2011 at 10:56 PM

    I love this poem...a beautiful prayer of thanks to our God!

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  18. Judy RoneyFebruary 13, 2011 at 9:13 AM

    This is an uplifting poem, Laurie! I like the form, too, which leads one up even if they are reading down. :)

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  19. LindaFebruary 13, 2011 at 5:34 PM

    Ah-what an uplifting poem. I love the litany inherent in the poem. All I can say is amen. Amen.

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