Inspirational poetry filled with joy and peace in all circumstances of life.
A MOMENT OF QUIET PEACE Life too often is spent in a great hurry and rush, Without ever taking time for a gentle, quiet hush, Always staying busy with activities that won’t cease, Never finding a moment for a calm, reflective peace. Much of the beauty of nature is found in quiet things, Like softly falling snowflakes and butterfly wings, The petals that drop gently from a lovely, fragrant rose, Sweet calmness that descends on us in times of deep repose. The silence of day’s dawning, when the grass is wet with dew, Is a chance for meditating on things both old and new. Taking time to feel God’s presence when all is calm and still Can help us get our lives on track and focus on God’s will.
Excerpt
A MOMENT OF QUIET PEACE
Life too often is spent
in a great hurry and rush,
Without ever taking time
for a gentle, quiet hush,
Always staying busy
with activities that won't cease,
Never finding a moment
for a calm, reflective peace.
Much of the beauty of nature
is found in quiet things,
Like softly falling snowflakes
and butterfly wings,
The petals that drop gently
from a lovely, fragrant rose,
Sweet calmness that descends on us
in times of deep repose.
The silence of day's dawning,
when the grass is wet with dew,
Is a chance for meditating
on things both old and new.
Taking time to feel God's presence
when all is calm and still
Can help us get our lives on track
and focus on God's will.
Professional Reviews
From the Heart
"Beautiful Moments of Joy and Peace" are what you will feel when you read Connie Arnold's book that bears that title.
Connie's exceptional poems, of Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter describes each one so perfectly and would be great for the classroom.
"Be Careful What You Say" is one of my favorites and one we should all try to live by. I also loved the poem using the "Beatitudes" from Matthew 5, as well as "A Singing Heart."
I felt like I was a kindred spirit to Connie and was deeply moved by the way she found just the right words to make the poem say just exactly what was in her heart.
I truly enjoyed this book of poetry and feel that everyone will feel better after reading it.
Mary E. Preece author of Poems, Prayers and Promises of An Appalachian Woman and
In This Valley I Grew, Life on Blacklog and Happy Hollow
The Beauty of a Fine Violin
Connie Arnold’s beautifully expressed poetry plays the heart like a fine violin. Her words then go beyond the music room to display another kind of art … a painting of sincerity and genuine devotion to God, rendered with soft, delicate brush strokes alongside bold splashes of color and life.
Should these heartfelt verses be studied in a poetry class, they might not be found flawless as to rhythm and cadence; their subjects could conceivably be deemed less than profound by scholars and critics. But no student would close this book not having experienced at least one moment of joy and peace.
This is a poetry collection you’ll want to keep at hand for that moment when your heart needs uplifting … those days when you can’t see the sun … the hour when you feel most alone … the time when you desperately need to feel joy and yearn for peace. The author knows where those things can be found, and she leads the way with gentleness, love, and unfailing certainty.
You’ll read this one more than once.
Reviewed by Delia Latham
www.delialatham.com
Delightful Read
Today is Easter, the sun is shining, the weather is warm, the snow has disappeared, I am content and I have just finished reading Connie Arnold's " Beautiful Moments of Joy and Peace.
Connie has encompassed all of the feelings that I am sensing at this moment. Her book of poems is a delightful read and is one that I can return to and read again and again for renewed joy and peacefulness whenever I should again feel down and depressed.
Connie Arnold has written a beautiful book of poetry. While reading Connie’s book for this review, I found her poems just like the title of her book, a beautiful moment of joy and peace. Leaving my review desk, I was soon curled up on my sofa with a feeling of healing calm. In each poem, I felt God’s love for all of man and womankind and personally for me. I must admit that I have read Connie’s book several times. I keep it close for times that sadness darkens my heart. Only a couple of months ago, my seven year old grandson was near death and I found comfort in Connie’s poetic words. The Lord Is My Shepherd on page 40 and How Great the Love on page 34 and Gifts from God on page 32, became very special for me at that time. I could list many others, but that would make this review longer than Connie’s book. Anyone who feels the love of God in their lives will love this book of poetry. Thank you Connie, when I read your poetry, my heart is full.
Review: By Author Nancy Lee Shrader
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