It's a triple Thursday as I share a favorite quote, a golden shovel poem and some favorite pictures from recent spring walks for Spiritual Journey Thursday, Sharing Our Stories, and Poetry Friday.
Karen's Got a Blog is rounding up our
Spiritual Journey Thursday posts
relating to the theme All Things New.
Thanks, Karen, for hosting this week.
Head over to A Year of Reading
for this week's roundup of poetic goodness.
Thanks, Mary Lee, for hosting this week.
Thanks, Mary Lee, for hosting this week.
“Those who contemplate the beauty of the earth find reserves of
strength that will endure as long as life lasts. There is something
infinitely healing in the repeated refrains of nature -- the assurance
that dawn comes after night, and spring after winter.” - Rachel Carson, Silent Spring
I chose this phrase "The flowers appear on the earth;..." from Song of Solomon 2:12 to create a golden shovel poem. Golden shovel poems are inspired by a line of poetry or text, constructed so that the ending word of each line when read top to bottom composes that line.
Awe fills my heart as the
season changes. Winter fades away, flowers
dot the landscape, beautiful blossoms appear,
and I remember sorrow turned to glory on
a blessed spring morning. An empty tomb reveals the
victory over death, the Savior's gift to all who live on earth.
- Ramona Behnke
To savor the magic of story, link your post at Sharing Our Stories.
Ramona, your post sings of the gift of spring and the wonder of Easter joy. Thank you for adding the spiritual awakening of Easter morning. Your Golden Shovel shares your love of springtime, flowers, and the Lord. Peace be with you on Easter. Have a wonderful time with your family.
ReplyDeleteGolden shovel poems are not something I am familiar with! How wonderful! And your poem is amazing!
ReplyDeleteGlorious Golden Shovel, with the true message of Easter, which is seen in the renewal of His creation, read in His Word, and living in our hearts as believers.
ReplyDeleteSo much spring joy in this post!
ReplyDeleteYour garden -- and your life! -- is blooming! Lovely, Ramona. Thank you for sharing all. xo
ReplyDeleteLovely, Ramona. Such gorgeous flowers in your garden, and joy in your poem.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful images and words, Ramona. You inspire me... thank you!!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful all the way through, Ramona. I especially love your Golden Shovel crafted from Song of Solomon; it is a hymn of praise.
ReplyDeleteSo many times your pictures have filled me up, Ramona. You all are way ahead of us, so I love seeing those blooms, & your poem reflects your feelings beautifully: "Awe fills my heart". Happy April/Happy Easter!
ReplyDeleteThe flowers have indeed appeared! Happy Spring!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful words and images! Thank you!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful flowers to match you words. Love the golden shovel poem.
ReplyDeleteLOVE you poem! Thank you for sharing it. God bless!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Golden Shovel that celebrates spring and Resurrection. Your phots are gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteWhat a trifecta! I love your photos and can't believe how much farther along spring is in your neck of the woods! "Sorrow turned to glory on a blessed spring day" is a beautiful line!
ReplyDeleteYour photos make me smile (and hopeful that spring will come to Michigan soon!)
ReplyDeleteYou have so many colours already. How wonderful.
ReplyDeleteI have never heard of a golden shovel poem... I think I want to try one. My husband is our plant and flower person. I'm sharing the top quote with him...he is passing on this legacy and love for growing things to our kids and grands... what an amazing hobby and lifestyle being a farmer is. XO Happpy Easter, friend
ReplyDeleteI haven't written a shovel poem in forever. It's beautiful - and so are all of the images you have shared. I think more awe awaits us this month!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely lovely poem--I'm going to tell my daughter about this one and see what she can do! I hope you had a beautiful Easter.
ReplyDeleteLovely poem and pictures! Our flowering trees and bulbs are a bit behind yours, so it's wonderful to see all the colors that will soon be seen.
ReplyDeleteSo lovely. You are an inspiration with your words, pictures, and attention to small beauty in life.
ReplyDeleteThis is absolutely beautiful!!! Both the flowers and your words. A perfect Easter poem!!! He is risen!!!!
ReplyDeleteHave never heard of a golden shovel poem! I am going to try them this week. Thank you! Your words and photos are wonder filled!
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