by Cheryl W.
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December 10, 2005

Restful is the Night

April 20, 2008 11:41 PM EDT (Updated: April 20, 2008 11:42 PM EDT)
views: 60 | comments: 27

Tired hands open to blessings

which pour from Heaven above;

Angel voices harmonize

to the gentle ourpouring of love.

 

Tender mercies rain down

cleansing the darkened sky;

Head lays down on pillow soft,

heaving a gentle sigh.

 

The moon lights the darkness;

The sounds of evening fill the air;

All is calm in the shadows,

as we sleep without a care.

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Comments: 27

R o b i n ♥ Apr 20, 2008, 11:43pm EDT
Beautiful Cheryl, just beautiful...
Valerie Roars Apr 20, 2008, 11:50pm EDT
yes, Cheryl, it is beautiful! :)
dee b. Apr 20, 2008, 11:54pm EDT
I love the verses! You seem to be getter better and better, with your poetry. Simple prose, but eloquent just the same.
Bonnie F. Apr 20, 2008, 11:57pm EDT
Absolutely beautiful. I loved the images, ie. pillow soft.
Shirley ♡ ☮ M. Apr 20, 2008, 11:58pm EDT
Great writing...thanks for sharing.
Visionaerie B. Apr 21, 2008, 12:13am EDT
This is very nice! It reminds me of the "Season Cycle" in XTC's excellent 'Skylarking' album. I'll have to pop up some poems one of these days. Thanks for sharing this!
Alison H. Apr 21, 2008, 12:15am EDT
I'd like to post this one right next to my bed, to read every night......just beautiful, Cheryl.
Lisa J Apr 21, 2008, 12:45am EDT
Wow, Cheryl. My comment would match Alison's. This is a very peaceful poem.
Terry Collett Apr 21, 2008, 1:11am EDT
Classic.
Kamran Qureshi Apr 21, 2008, 1:15am EDT
Hey Cheryl :) - I would like to read this beautiful poem to my kids when I put them to sleep. Thank you!
Kushal Poddar Apr 21, 2008, 3:23am EDT
it is the best from you.
Lawrence U. Apr 21, 2008, 3:40am EDT
Ever so lovely, Cheryl! Thank you for sharing. :)
Angie O. Apr 21, 2008, 6:25am EDT
Serenity in all it's glory. Good job Cheryl.
John Doyle Apr 21, 2008, 7:10am EDT
Lovely my friend. You versaltility astounds me
Bert Van Essen Apr 21, 2008, 8:14am EDT
This poem fits my sermon last Sunday. There is gentle caring love coming to us especially so when we are in need of comfort.
Richard B. Apr 21, 2008, 8:44am EDT
Yes, every once in awhile.

Thanks Cheryl.

It's nice to remember those nights.
El Toro Bravo de Amor Apr 21, 2008, 12:30pm EDT
This would make a good lullabye
Cheryl W. Apr 21, 2008, 12:36pm EDT
Thank you, everyone...for the kind comments
Anne B. Grote Apr 21, 2008, 6:59pm EDT
lovely poem. I wish it would cure my horrible insomnia!
Larry H. Apr 21, 2008, 10:44pm EDT
thanks for sharing your poem
Jean E. Apr 21, 2008, 10:46pm EDT
Cheryl - this seems to be a quieter piece from you than usual - you have had changes in your life??? ~j
Sue M. Apr 22, 2008, 12:25am EDT
Beautiful, Cheryl!
Kimber L. Apr 22, 2008, 10:18am EDT
Cheryl, I really love this one, it is beautiful!
Howard b. Apr 23, 2008, 12:52am EDT
Hi Cheryl. A beautiful poem. If only everyone could be at ease and peaceful.
Nice piece.
Janie E. Apr 23, 2008, 5:02pm EDT
Cheryl, did it again!!!!
Sarah (I want points) Apr 24, 2008, 2:38pm EDT
Wonderful poem! Thanks for sharing it with us.

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