Wednesday, January 4, 2012

Hush

River, Marina Moevs, 2005

"There is a way that nature speaks, that land speaks. Most of the time we are simply not patient enough, quiet enough to pay attention to the story."  ~Linda Hogan




STOP!
Can you hear it?
Its not a siren in the streets,
nor the click of high heels upon your feet.

WAIT!
Can you now?
Its not the swish of sales bags in your arms,
nor the clatter of rushing grocery carts.

HUSH!
Try again!
Its not your Apple iPhone's latest ring,
nor the latest news on your T.V..

LISTEN!
Have you never tried?
Its not the lawn mower 2 doors down,
nor the passing train's lonely sound.

....it is the story that God loudly speaks
in the lovely quiet of nature's peace.


Also linking with lovely Emily at Imperfect Prose.












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23 comments:

  1. ninotazizJanuary 4, 2012 at 8:30 AM

    God gave us sight and a lovely view, so that we can stop and wonder at the marvel of it all.

    You are right Carrie, we must pause to listen to the unspoken story that continues to unfold.

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  2. WanderJanuary 4, 2012 at 8:52 AM

    "....it is the story that God loudly speaks
    in the lovely quiet of nature's peace."

    I don’t quite understand it, but as I read those words this morning they struck me as some of the most beautiful lines I have ever read…Thank you!

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  3. HelenJanuary 4, 2012 at 9:15 AM

    Whisper, Hush, Carrie .. they fit together well.

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  4. Cathy FeasterJanuary 4, 2012 at 9:47 AM

    beautiful Carrie :)

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  5. LynJanuary 4, 2012 at 10:24 AM

    So touching in its wisdom..indeed, the true voice is always there! Thank you...

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  6. Doctor FTSEJanuary 4, 2012 at 11:48 AM

    Quiet and thoughtful and a pleasant read.

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  7. Kathe W.January 4, 2012 at 4:08 PM

    amen Carrie- I know I am older than the 20 somethings, but "really?" can they not unplug to hear the silence of nature?
    Thanks for your always nice comments!
    Happy New Year!

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  8. Brian MillerJanuary 4, 2012 at 5:00 PM

    nice...sounds a bit like eugene peterson...love his take on the psalms...so vivid...i am listening...

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  9. S. EtoleJanuary 4, 2012 at 5:22 PM

    so well said ...

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  10. ayalaJanuary 4, 2012 at 5:40 PM

    Lovely.........it is the story that God loudly speaks
    in the lovely quiet of nature's peace.....this is a perfect ending!

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  11. Other MaryJanuary 4, 2012 at 7:15 PM

    Cool :o) ...and his voice was a gentle whisper (bad paraphrase) Love it Carrie.

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  12. MaryJanuary 4, 2012 at 7:50 PM

    Stunning, Carrie! Love your words.

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  13. The UnknowngnomeJanuary 4, 2012 at 9:16 PM

    Perfect! Be still and know ....

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  14. Tarang SinhaJanuary 5, 2012 at 4:48 AM

    Interesting expression of nature:)

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  15. CHummelKornellJanuary 5, 2012 at 9:48 AM

    Beautifully written.

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  16. susan m hinckleyJanuary 5, 2012 at 11:23 AM

    I loved this! I propose it as an anthem for our times. "Never lose an opportunity of seeing (or hearing!) anything beautiful, for beauty is God's handwriting." -- Ralph Waldo Emerson

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  17. Mary B. MansfieldJanuary 5, 2012 at 11:31 AM

    Such a beautiful poem!

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  18. Belva Rae StaplesJanuary 5, 2012 at 7:12 PM

    Ah, for the quiet to hear God speak through the natural world and for the ears to truly listen. This is a lovely piece!

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  19. redprismaJanuary 5, 2012 at 10:45 PM

    I like the new formatting you are using. Its very unique. Great message too. :) I often feel stronger in the silence of nature than I do anywhere else.

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  20. dsJanuary 6, 2012 at 7:36 AM

    So true--what richness the silence brings, if we just stop to listen. Thank you.

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  21. ~T~January 6, 2012 at 11:45 AM

    I could listen to that scene all day--
    if the dryer would stop beeping.
    Nice!

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  22. Nithin RSJanuary 6, 2012 at 6:33 PM

    yeah i can hear the whisper from the god through this imagery. nice poem

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  23. AnonymousJanuary 9, 2012 at 10:52 AM

    That is beautiful! Silence is an oft neglected necessity!

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