Grace in a Nut Tree
By Susan Ramey Cleveland
The golden glowing hickory tree,
In the autumn of the year,
Makes me ponder in my mind
Why God put it here.
For it's beauty, for sustenance,
To hold the soil in place--
Or only to personify
God's golden glowing grace?
There are so many beauties here,
Not just this golden tree--
Too many to enumerate,
They prove God's love for me.
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I'm usually too shy to let anyone read any of the rare poems that I write. I know I'm not a poet. But as I was walking Sophie and Skipper this morning, I was thinking about God and talking to him. My best worship comes at times like these. The hickory trees caught my attention, and these lines popped into my head. So I give them to you, for better or worse, this beautiful sabbath morning.
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On 10/24/2010, Ruth said ...
Lovely photo, beautiful words thankyou for sharing your poem.
Blessings Ruth
On 10/24/2010, Barbara Anne said ...
Amen.
What a wonderful poem and I appreciate your sharing it with us.
Hugs!
On 10/24/2010, Joanne Cage said ...
A beautiful poem, Suze. Thanks for sharing.
On 10/24/2010, Kai said ...
Beautifully written and heartfelt! That tree would inspire many to write poetry! LOVE YOU!
On 10/24/2010, Linda said ...
Amen! Amen! Photo and Poem blessed my heart. Thank you for sharing.
On 10/24/2010, Thelma said ...
Looks like you're a poet to me, wonderful choice of words, THANKS!
On 10/24/2010, Karen said ...
It's lovely, Susan. Thank you for sharing it with us!
On 10/24/2010, Caryl W said ...
thanks for sharing this wonderful poem!!!
On 10/24/2010, Debby Messner said ...
You are a poet.
Beautiful words about beautiful works of God's art.
On 10/24/2010, Gayle said ...
Beautiful :-)
On 10/25/2010, Sandra Neel Hutchins said ...
Your poem is not only well written but it is a wonderful worship of God. My relationship with God seems so much more real when I'm out in nature. Yes, I attend church faithfully, but sometimes we find God more easily in the very places that He designed. The hickory tree is beautiful and so is your poem.
On 10/25/2010, Kerrie said ...
You cettainly have hidden your talent! I loved the poem and how you personified the tree! I felt your passion, great! Hugs, Kerrie
On 10/26/2010, Ramey said ...
How sweet! I love the hickory tree poem. However, inside joke, Grace in a Nut Tree makes me want to write my own irreverant version.
On 10/27/2010, Beverly said ...
Susan, this is beautiful. I am glad you were inspired, and that you shared it with us. I hope you'll continue to share more.
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