by Glome . . .
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March 16, 2008

Part of His Plan

May 17, 2008 11:17 PM EDT
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It took me a while to catch on when I first came to Gather.  :)  I only posted this poem to 1 group so I'm posting it a 2nd time. I hope that's acceptable.  I might look at a couple more early ones also.

On a fall afternoon I was walking in my daughter's yard when a warped, brown leaf landed on my sweater. My mind wandered. In all this huge universe, how did I and this particular leaf come together?

           

              Part of His Plan

A soft brown leaf blew by me today

A tiny life lived, now ebbing away

It didn't start here; in the place that I see

Its story began in Eden with me.

 

The God of all Matter and Motion and Time

Had just spoken forth a Creation sublime

In Adam God breathed life into me

We awoke to the vision of a great green tree

 

And all through the ages God brought forth His plan

From Adam and Eve, generations of man

Animals, plants & Trees all combined

To fill up the earth, each after it's kind

 

Before creation, God planned this day

And the soft brown leaf that blew my way

He planned, on this day, to call out to me

So He planted a stripling, a small green tree

 

The tree's first summer was dry and hot

Which stunted one limb in a certain spot

That was the spot allotted the leaf

That struggled through birth with joy and grief

 

As Spring wore on it gave life to a worm.

A butterfly hatched that carried forth germ

to a waiting flower that grew up to be

 A bouquet from a he to a beautiful she

 

The little warped leaf, with it's worm hole too

Waved in the air as all leaves do

It waved through its life to the great fall wind

And as God planned, life came to an end

 

As it drifted down from it's lofty home

To mix with the grass in an earthy loam

It entered my vision and mind that day

I thought about God and began to pray

                                  glome   Yr 2001

Eph 1:4

" . . .  just as He chose us in Him before the foundation of the world, that we would be holy and blameless before Him.:  NASU
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Comments: 102

Elaine K. May 17, 2008, 11:45pm EDT
Very beautiful!
Beth - Doing God's work Daily J. May 17, 2008, 11:45pm EDT
Thanks for sharing.
Glome . . . May 18, 2008, 12:29am EDT
Thank you Elaine. I'll come visit your site.

Thanks ms Beth - Hoping for the $$$ :) I'll come & help you with points.
Ann M. (Site Scryer) May 18, 2008, 12:35am EDT
So you are that leaf, Glome?
Glome . . . May 18, 2008, 12:55am EDT
What a cute idea! I didn't even think about that. Besides, I don't have any worm holes. It was a story within a story ... like in Hamlet. I only follow the best :)
It really is 2 stories ... the leaf only an allegory. Pecking at my head again.
René Allen May 18, 2008, 5:07am EDT
Glome ~ This flowed so well. I love reading Christian Poetics. Very well done. I'm glad you re-posted this.

Blessings ~
Rene
robert w. May 18, 2008, 9:18am EDT
Beautiful!
Glome . . . May 18, 2008, 10:33am EDT
Thank you rene. You certainly keep late hours. Or early :)

Hi robert. Thanks for your comment and for coming back.
Granny Janny H. May 18, 2008, 1:09pm EDT
Anthem of creation
Natural relation
Sparks each revelation
I'm glad you reposted this, otherwise I may have missed it. The imagery in this is wonderful. I will have to go catch up on your articles/images in the near future.
Marie J. R. May 18, 2008, 3:27pm EDT
wonderful expression,,,
Glome . . . May 18, 2008, 3:55pm EDT
I love it Janet. Thank you. You must carry your muse in your pocket ... you're always on ready. I have to hit the right combination of thought and experience ... or something; I have no idea what starts something for me :) I take that back. When I am pondering some truth ... watching how it works in my mind; that's when I usually start writing.
Glome . . . May 18, 2008, 4:03pm EDT
ms photographer extraordinaire! Thank you for coming back to comment. I don't know why I keep saying 'back' ... like I'm in the back room or something. I guess it is because I go out and visit people then come 'back' home :) Oh well, a nonessential :)
Glome . . . May 18, 2008, 4:05pm EDT
Thank you Marie. I don't think I ever met you. I will need to come to your site visit. Maybe I'll see I've been there before :)
Kellie S. May 18, 2008, 6:17pm EDT
Wow. How beautifully said. I loved this; thank you for reposting it, Glome.
Glome . . . May 18, 2008, 11:40pm EDT
Thanks kellie. & thanks for bringing your birds back to visit :):)
Carol P. May 19, 2008, 11:36pm EDT
Love the article.

Thank you for your comments on my Choices article...very much appreciated my friend.
Glome . . . May 20, 2008, 1:12am EDT
Thanks Carol. I understand your icon now. It is really beautiful.
Thank you for coming by.
Glome . . . May 22, 2008, 10:53pm EDT
Thank you so much Cassandra. I feel like we're all flowers and all have our day to bloom when you FEATURE us. A teeny tiny fairy tale :)
Sharon P. May 23, 2008, 11:45am EDT
Wonderfully descriptive.
Glome . . . May 23, 2008, 2:06pm EDT
Thanks for taking so much time to view my poems Sharon. That's very encouraging.
Glome . . . May 24, 2008, 3:22am EDT
Great response ... His image is showing :) Thanks for taking the time to view these and commenting.
Glome . . . May 26, 2008, 12:02pm EDT
Thank you C. Hmmmm ... you set me musing. I guess that is exactly right. It was a simple event. Wow. That opens up a whole world of things to write about. I suppose every simple event, under a microscope, is filled with the probability of verse.
Thanks for that mind expanding thought ... from all of us :)
J R B. May 30, 2008, 8:41pm EDT
This is beautiful. Thank you for posting it.
Glome . . . May 30, 2008, 11:04pm EDT
Thank up JR. I love you icon. I love make believe worlds. Good fantasy can still give me butterflies even at my age :)
David P. Jul 10, 2008, 3:43pm EDT
Beautifully written, and with so much thoughtfull meaning. Spirit centered thoughts prompted by some simple element of creation reveal a prayerful heart.
Curt L. Jul 10, 2008, 5:18pm EDT
I love this, Glome! Thank you so much!
Glome . . . Jul 11, 2008, 11:45pm EDT
Thanks David and Curt.
I've been with my Mom at the hospital and brought her home this afternoon. I just got her into bed and am anxious to see what changes Gather wrought :)
And hear what complaints the Gatherers have. This is my first stop so
I'm encouraged. Thanks for coming by.
Glome . . . Jul 12, 2008, 1:50pm EDT
Thanks so much arleen ...
Life is overwhelming right now. My Mom is all consuming right now and I am her only caregiver plus other things.

It's not bad ... it will pass, but it splatters my mind and I'm not creative at all.
It is nice to be missed :)
I keep skipping people. I think I've skipped you for a while. I'll come over and check see what I've missed.
William Dotani Jul 12, 2008, 11:25pm EDT
I love the consistency of your message and the examples you give in this beautiful flowing quatrain.
William Dotani Jul 12, 2008, 11:27pm EDT
I had a stroke June 6. The is a reason. It's all part of God's plan. Probably there are many reasons and some I've already experienced.
Glome . . . Jul 13, 2008, 1:50am EDT
William, I didn't know that. What a huge thing to have intruded into your life. No matter how much we trust the Lord, I would think that is would be pretty scary to all of a sudden see our body doing something that we had no control over.

I've been very uninspired and under pressures the last couple of months & haven't followed most of my friends or published. I'm coming over to your site to see what you've posted regarding your stroke.

Thanks for coming by and commenting. I'll be over in the morning.
Marsha S. Jul 13, 2008, 7:18pm EDT
beautiful!
(Jasper,(Disciple for Christ. w. Jul 14, 2008, 6:07am EDT
Glome that was so beautiful, that is our lives. may God bless you in every thing you do.
(Jasper,(Disciple for Christ. w. Jul 14, 2008, 6:08am EDT
Thanks for the wonderful comment on my article.
Glome . . . Jul 14, 2008, 8:24pm EDT
Thank you very much Marsha and Jasper.

You are very welcome Jasper ... and well deserving.
Sarah (I want points) Jul 15, 2008, 1:19pm EDT
This is really lovely! Such a wonderful picture.
Glome . . . Jul 15, 2008, 11:02pm EDT
Thank you Sarah. It's been a long time since Eden. We've gone through a whole lot of people and a whole lot of leaves. And I'm sure God has sent a whole lot of messages to us :):)
Sujata (funnily 'Suji' ) S. Jul 19, 2008, 6:59am EDT
Beautiful thought a mere object - axcuse directed as reminder of the only

One Lord and Creator is a pre-planned or destined truth of the material world ....

So well versed 'n' thru, I enjoyed reading it thru !!!
Glome . . . Jul 20, 2008, 1:00am EDT
Wow Marlive! Great comment. I've been collecting all verses on predestination and free will. God's thoughts are higher than our thoughts so we'll never get it down till we see Him. However, one thing I am sure of; it isn't 'either/or' ... it's both. Both truths are taught ... and somehow work together perfectly :):)
Glome . . . Jul 20, 2008, 1:02am EDT
Thank you Sujata ... for coming by and for commenting.

There are a lot of differences all over the world ... but when we look up, no matter where we live ... the heavens cry out "THERE IS A CREATOR." :):) I agree with you!
Terry M. Jul 25, 2008, 7:42pm EDT
A great poem!
Glome . . . Jul 26, 2008, 1:23am EDT
Thank you for coming by Terry ... and commenting.
Shelbia C. Jul 27, 2008, 3:28pm EDT
I really enjoyed this. I am glad you reposted.
Glome . . . Jul 27, 2008, 6:04pm EDT
Thanks Shebia. I haven't published anything for a long time. I'm just reading :)
Janet Somewhere Up On The Mount Jul 28, 2008, 10:41am EDT
Hi Glome,
Thanks for the friends request. I came to your profile and saw this.
Made me tear up.
Beautiful!!
Glome . . . Jul 28, 2008, 11:18am EDT
Thanks Janet. That was fast :) Love your hat ... I'm trying to picture that on a grandma; cute :)
Randall C. Jul 28, 2008, 8:49pm EDT
great little piece Glome
~Lady Neeetah of California~Obama #44 W. Jul 28, 2008, 9:12pm EDT
Very nice, Glome!
Glome . . . Jul 28, 2008, 9:14pm EDT
It's a picture of me. "A little warped and a wormhole too." :):)
Glome . . . Jul 28, 2008, 9:16pm EDT
Thanks Lady Neeetah. I see how busy you have been :) I've had to pull waaaay back for a while. Only taking some time to float around but not posting or thinking much. I'm worn out and splattered but will be back in the saddle again shortly & will come to visit you :)
Jerri H. Aug 2, 2008, 11:25am EDT
Beautiful Glome....I am glad you reposted it.
FRED R. Aug 2, 2008, 6:04pm EDT
I gave you a ten
Please read
This
Glome . . . Aug 3, 2008, 12:34am EDT
Thank you Marsha. You're very encouging. I think like you do ... God is in everything. We can trust Him to lead us in writing or in who He brings to our site ... and to open the ears of those He wants to speak to. That is what gives everything purpose.
Glome . . . Aug 3, 2008, 12:35am EDT
Thanks again Jerri. I went over and reviewed your site and refamiliaized myself with you after I saw you on Apt 409. Thanks for taking the time to visit these poems.You guys make me want to write more :)
Glome . . . Aug 3, 2008, 12:38am EDT
Ha ha Fred :) Thank you for reading so much of my writings. I did go to 'This" from the last poem :) Very interesting. I saw you little smiling face ... and your baby pups. Also the poetry you have there and the wise saying. Like 'If the wind isn't blowing, row.; I love . Too many people make too many excuses :):)
Tracy Fabre Aug 3, 2008, 5:36pm EDT
Very nice ... "there are no coincidences"
Glome . . . Aug 3, 2008, 7:14pm EDT
Why thank you Tracy; for coming by and for commenting.
John Harris Beck Aug 3, 2008, 8:33pm EDT
A beautiful image, good you republished it.
Terry M. Aug 4, 2008, 10:16pm EDT
Wonderful poetry as always!
Glome . . . Aug 4, 2008, 10:57pm EDT
Thank you John. Funny . . . I replied to you the yesterday & it isn't here. Sometimes I forget to hit 'Submit'.
Glome . . . Aug 4, 2008, 10:58pm EDT
Thank you Terry. I'm glad you came. I keep forgetting about people ... people that I really love to read. I'll follow you home :)
Jean, just the teensiest bit odd, F. Aug 4, 2008, 11:21pm EDT
A very wonderful poem, Glome...
Joleen D. Aug 5, 2008, 2:12am EDT
Lovely.
Glome . . . Aug 5, 2008, 1:53pm EDT
Thanks you tiniest bit odd ... :) Thank you for coming by and for the compliment.
Glome . . . Aug 5, 2008, 1:55pm EDT
Hi Joleen ... I think you are new to me. I'll come to your place and see if you are hidden in my memory :) If not, I can learn what kind of a critter you are.
William Dotani Aug 6, 2008, 2:58am EDT
Your verse excellently uses the falling leaf as a metaphor for life and faith. This poem has a nice flow.
'Before creation, God planned this day.' (I think this verse is the thread that runs through your poem).
Glome . . . Aug 6, 2008, 7:24am EDT
Thanks for realizing that William. That the story of the leaf told as much about God IN our lives as the actual using of that leaf in my life. Even our weaknesses and tears. You would know about tears :):) I'm sure you are much changed.
I mentioned this to someone before ... a couple of months ago I was talking to my daughter that had been hit by a car at 13. She had some brain damage & we went through a couple of tough years but now, 35 years later, we would not change what happened. God was there ... using all things together for good. Every tear has it's part to play. Warps and worm holes play an important part in His plan. :)
t b. Aug 6, 2008, 10:11am EDT
You can post as often as you wish Glome.
These are YOUR pages.
And this is a good one!
Glome . . . Aug 6, 2008, 1:34pm EDT
Thanks teebee ... It's time I rallied around and put up some new ones :)
Rony J. Aug 7, 2008, 4:58pm EDT
A golden leaf flying throught time
beautifu image
God Bless You
Sandy M. Aug 7, 2008, 10:21pm EDT
very nice
Glome . . . Aug 8, 2008, 1:08am EDT
Thank you Rony ... I love the thought of the golden leaf flying through time. Thanks.

Hi Sandy. Thank you for coming by and for commenting.
melanie j. Aug 8, 2008, 4:39am EDT
Glome, this was so beautiful, i just had to read it again, and i'm still captivated.... really really good work, you deserve every point you get!!! :0)
Glome . . . Aug 8, 2008, 8:21am EDT
Thank you Melonie. That's very encouraging to wake up to this morning :)
necee t. Aug 9, 2008, 3:01am EDT
this was very special, Glome...
very nice writing... Bless you...
Glome . . . Aug 9, 2008, 2:46pm EDT
Thanks sleepy head. I AM blessed by your visit :)
Anne W. Aug 10, 2008, 3:44pm EDT
Nice!
Glome . . . Aug 11, 2008, 1:41pm EDT
Thanks Anne.
Nurse Nancy S. Aug 11, 2008, 5:42pm EDT
Lovely. Thanks for sharing!
DIANE D. Aug 13, 2008, 9:17am EDT
This is wonderful, Glome!
Jean E. Aug 13, 2008, 10:04am EDT
as we wander through life, it is important to wonder about the awe-inspiring moments.

And, from a simple leaf - brown - ready to be rejoined with the earth - comes the beauty of the wonder ~ as we wander ~kudos Glome ~j
Glome . . . Aug 13, 2008, 11:11am EDT
Thanks Nancy and Diane. I'm glad you came by.
Glome . . . Aug 13, 2008, 11:12am EDT
Thanks ms Jean J ... Your articles are fun to read. Thanks for coming by.
I haven't posted for a while. I'll have to switch to something besides poetry.
Jean E. Aug 13, 2008, 3:52pm EDT
your poetry is very good~no need to change it up unless the muse has tickled your inner ear ~j
Angel sent from God Secret Sisters Aug 14, 2008, 6:27pm EDT
Glome,
God wanted you to repost it so more people like me could read your poetry!
Its beautiful, it touches your soul!
Glome . . . Aug 15, 2008, 11:21am EDT
Thanks Jeanie ... (or is that a no, no?)
I wish she would tickle something. Anything to get me going. Thanks for the encouragment.
Glome . . . Aug 15, 2008, 11:22am EDT
That was very sweet Janet. I can't think of a more worthwhile goal ... to touch someone's soul for the Lord.
Lydia aka Freedom's Daughter Aug 18, 2008, 10:54am EDT
Glome!!! Hi, this is so beautiful! Thank you so much for commenting on my "peace" illustration, it led me to this wonderful poem of yours. Many blessings to u :)
Haim Kadman Aug 18, 2008, 1:27pm EDT
Thanks Glome for a personal interpretation of Genesis, it's a great poem.
Glome . . . Aug 20, 2008, 12:01am EDT
Thank you Lydia. I still have much more of your to read :)
Glome . . . Aug 20, 2008, 12:02am EDT
Thanks Haim ... I kind of lost the abiility to write and so avoided the places I'd been going to. Just floating around reading the last couple of months. I'm beginning to go by to my old haunts and have begun to see you once again. Thank you for coming by.
Sheila Deeth Aug 27, 2008, 8:13pm EDT
This is lovely. A lovely rendering of God's plan.
Glome . . . Aug 29, 2008, 12:47pm EDT
Thank you Sheila.
Glome . . . Aug 29, 2008, 12:48pm EDT
Thanks Selene, for coming by and for the compliment.
Kelly Kay Aug 29, 2008, 12:52pm EDT
Tranquil, peaceful & flowing
Glome . . . Aug 30, 2008, 12:03am EDT
Thank you Kelly.
.* Sandi * Aug 31, 2008, 10:46am EDT
very nice, thank you for sharing
Glome . . . Aug 31, 2008, 11:44am EDT
Thanks for coming by and commenting Sandi.

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