When I look at the stars
I see the twinkle in God's eyes
peering up at the mountains
I see His great might
looking into the forest
I see his outstretched hands
admiring the ocean before me
I feel His hope where I stand
observing all creation
I see God's confirmation of life
for when I view one sunflower
I capture a glimpse of His smile.
Earth laughs in flowers. ~Ralph Waldo Emerson,
This piece gave me that super-beautiful ache inside...simply wonderful...with a perfect ending! thank-you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteA beautiful example of how God can be found when we look for Him.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful. I haven't read this one and am now sending it to my daughter. I hope your blog is set up to be read by mobile device.
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this was beautiful, bringing a reminder and hope I really need right now....thank you :)
ReplyDeleteCarrie, this is wonderful. Indeed, a sunflower is the smile of God, is witness to God. God IS and shows himseld through such simple things as the sunflower!
ReplyDeleteThanks for this Carrie. I can't wait to share it with my dear friend. What a beautiful poem about seeing God in everything.
ReplyDeleteAndie
Carrie, this was beautiful; I love the view~ This quote is a fav of mine; you painted a wonderful
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And when I read your words, I capture a glimpse of His gift. Well done.
ReplyDeleteCarrie,
ReplyDeleteI can share your thoughts in this way.
A very comforting and senstitive poem.
Best wishes, Eileen
I love the idea of a sunflower as a glimpse of God's smile! Enjoyed discovering your blog. Thank you for visiting my blog!
ReplyDeleteAnd on my birthday too! Lovely, Carrie. I have had a bit of a dry spell. Nowdays I just wait it out until the words come home to me...
ReplyDeleteThis is very inspiring and meaningful...Lovely ~
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