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Benediction
by Laurel A. Johnson

Thursday, October 09, 2003

At day's end, there is always something we can consider a blessing.

For whatever remains of the natural world
in contrast to the shambles man has made of it
I'm thankful for that blessing.


Because the awesome sky exists,
eyes can see beyond ghettoes and landfills
to catch at least a fleeting glimpse of wonder.


Flowers and forests, lightning and snow
cleanse our air of chemical impurities.
Is that not glorious to know?


Oceans wash forever to the shore
depositing man's cast off trash, and yet,
the deep supports a plethora of life.


Rocks reveal their history,
whether small enough to fit the palm
or towering majectically far distant.


Forever let me see and listen
beyond the ugly and mundane of life.
Let me find beuty everywhere I turn.

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Reviewed by Phyllis Jean Green 1/9/2006
Refreshing as an unspoiled mountain brook. B r a v a !!
Reviewed by Regis Auffray 1/24/2004
Very wise and powerful in meaning. I can relate to this. Thank you for this offering, Laurel. Love and peace. Regis
Reviewed by Susan Cook-Jahme 12/15/2003
Laurel this is a beatifully constructed poem - enjoyed it very much :0)
Reviewed by Jay Squires 11/29/2003
"Benediction" is a study in poetic contrasts. You do a superb job playing the ugly and mudane against the sublime. Each succeeding line opens the eyes wider. Thank you for sharing it.

Jay Squires
Reviewed by Stephanie Sawyer 11/9/2003
What solace your writing brings to my soul, Laurel.
Reading your works is always like breathing fresh clean air.
Thank you for keeping your fans enlivened. - Stephanie
Reviewed by Bonita Quesinberry, R.C. 10/17/2003
AMEN and Amen! Beautifully said, for life is as we choose to see it: the rest is an illusion, a temporary one at that. It reminds me of "Only God Created It," which can be read at my A/D pages. Good writing, Laurel, keep it up.

Love in Christ~~
Bonnie Q
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Reviewed by Londis Carpenter 10/11/2003
This poem is both wonderful and refreshing for it is both wonderful and refreshing to realize that the creation is so able to cleanse itself against all the impurities with which we contaminate it and to which it is subjected. What an amazing world we live in. TY for the nicely written reminder. Lonny
Reviewed by Ron (sketchman) Axelson 10/10/2003
Beauty can out weigh the ugly.
An inspiring write Laurel
Have a beautiful night
.......Ron
Reviewed by Alexander Shaumyan (Reader) 10/9/2003
Yes, we should be thankful that we can still find beauty amidst all the ills of the world. Very hopeful and beautiful message. Excellent.
Reviewed by T. Emilie Dybevik (Reader) 10/9/2003
This is a true breath of fresh air! Finding beauty among all of the ills.... it is amazing that people actually find beauty. It is out there, everywhere...even in the ugly :)...This was a very relaxing piece of poetry to read. I did enjoy. ~Applause~

Thank You,
Teresa Emilie
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