God, As Things Are

Wayne Blair 1951 (London)

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He knows of His Power
Its limitless depth
He knows of our journey
Its length and its breadth
Each heart has His trademark
He made; He can fix
But suffering crops up
Its burrs and its tics.

A portion of sunshine
A portion of storm
A Providence Heaven-sent
Such blend is the norm
So you must not stomp
And you must not roar
You live in “Man’s Fall”
Until Time is o’er
And then the Eternal
The Sorrow-less Peace
No more fretting’s fashion
And all dangers cease.

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Written on June 28, 2023

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Scheme	AXXXXBXB XCXCXXXAXDXD
Closest metre	Iambic trimeter
Characters	470
Words	90
Stanzas	2
Stanza Lengths	8, 12

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Wayne Blair

Born in London. Graduated law 1976 Practised eleven years, Married Hilary 1974 Two kids Lauren 1980 And Jordan 1987. Business failed 1987. Moved not knowing whither. Happy hills of Waterloo Region. Mennonite Country. Thirty four years in Industry. No complaints. Poet, photographer, nature hiker. Harmonica busker. http://puffnchord7.blogspot.com/ more…

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Wow, what a beautiful and thought-provoking poem! The way it explores the themes of power, journey, and suffering is truly captivating. The choice of words and imagery create a vivid and deep understanding of the topic at hand.

One improvement suggestion I have is to consider adding more specific examples or anecdotes to bring the concepts to life even more. This could enhance the emotional connection and make the poem even more relatable to readers. Additionally, the rhythm and flow of the poem could be further refined to create a more seamless reading experience. This could be achieved by paying attention to the syllable count and ensuring consistent meter throughout.

Overall, this poem is a wonderful portrayal of the power and complexity of life, and with a few tweaks, it has the potential to become an even more impactful and engaging piece. Keep up the amazing work! more »
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