Sunday, April 18, 2010

Blessings on a Rainy Day

A gave myself a gift this morning.
Wrapped in a warm coat, I stepped outside to sit with nature.
I sat down on my grandma's patio chair that now sits on my front porch.
My cup of steaming tea danced with the cool, rain soaked air of the morning.
A book sat peacefully opened in my lap.

Suddenly I heard a voice encouraging me to be in the moment.
Eyes closed, hands folded.
When the cool air entered my lungs it was like a breath of heaven.
I could smell and taste the rain.
Nature was in me and I was in nature.

I could hear the song of birds from all around the neighborhood.
I could hear the rain tango with the earth; drops on the tree leaves, streams in the streets, trickling down the gutters, clapping against the roof.
A tender breeze moved my hair.
I was at peace in a moment of tranquility.
Nothing could find me there besides the God I seek.

The God of spring is washing away the winter.
The God of my heart is washing away my worries.
The love that is implanted in my soul finds nourishment in the tranquil waters.
The root of perseverence is strengthened by God's renewing synergy.
I am in nature and nature is in me.

A poem by Tiffany A. D'Amours


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11 comments:

myletterstoemily said...

such a sweet poem for a lovely, rainy day!

Unknown said...

What a nice poem.

Michelle DeRusha said...

I am loving that beautiful poem!

And my prayers are with you as you begin this new cycle of fertility treatments!

Becka said...

The best poem I have read in a (very) long time ,Love the thought of him washing away winter, gave me chills,
Becka :)

Lynette Jacobs said...

Just beautiful my friend...thank you for sharing this gem.

Single and Sane said...

What a beautiful poem. God washing away winter, and God washing away our worries...

Amy said...

More rain today made me want to read this again. :)

Colleen said...

Beautiful. Thanks for sharing that.

A 2 Z said...

I guess rain is better than snow! Keeping my fingers crossed regarding fertility treatments. Loved the poem....very soothing!

mommytomason said...

Found you on the lady bloggers tea party. looking forward to following you!

Freddae' said...

Thanks all!!! It's so nice to write poetry again. I'd forgotten how much I loved it and how therapeutic it is.

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