NaPoWriMo 2012 – 30 Poems in 30 Days – Day Eight
Eight days in and the poetry is still flowing and I have God to thank. I also thank him for every blessing he’s ever graced me with and those that are on the way. Best wishes to all on this Easter Sunday. Please enjoy:
Manna & Moonbeams
You promised me the moon
If I claimed you
The stars and all that they cast light on would be mine
If I claimed you
My savior
Prince of Peace
My King
I am not worthy
But I claim you
I am
Because you are
I breathe because you provide the air
Yes, I claim you
Manna now is scarce for some
Even though they say we live in the best of times
And there is abundance all around
But yet, too, there is lack
Grant me the ability to feel full
Even though I may be depleted
Strong despite my weaknesses
Accomplished in spite of my failures
Generous even though I may be poor
A jewel is only dust if not recognized by you
So even when I shine, I want not to forget who gives the glow
If I ever put you aside for worldly things I am sorry
I knew not what I was doing
I was not yet who I longed to be
Some want the world and all that’s in it
I can’t claim to be any different
You created beauty that is almost too dear to view
It’s tempting
But, what I want most of all
What I need most
Is manna and moonbeams
Spiritual substance, edification, divine light
For sustenance, fulfillment and guidance
I shall reach
Stretch
Endure
Walk
Run
Jump
Extend
Pray
Work
Strive
Believe
Until I am ready to fully receive these holy gifts
I ask for your mercy
As I do all in remembrance of you
For more delicious servings of poetry this month, please visit these bloggers as they are also participating in NaPoWriMo!
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A beautiful reflective poem for this Easter Sunday.
Happy Easter.
A beautiful prayer for this day. Happy Easter, Tameka! <3
Happy Easter Janaki and Sweepy! Thanks so much for supporting me through this poetic journey! 🙂
Manna and moonbeams. How beautiful Tameka. You are full of light and love sharing it with so many. This was a gorgeous poem/prayer. Happy Easter my dear sister.
Thanks Leah! The best of Easter blessings to you!
🙂
The lines of this poem like rays from the Easter sun!
‘What I need most
Is manna and moonbeams
Spiritual substance, edification, divine light
For sustenance, fulfillment and guidance’ so beatific and soulful!
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Thanks so much Kalpana! 🙂
Wonderful!!! I loved this poem Tameka!
Happy Easter!!
Beautiful poem 🙂 Keep writing and spreading God’s Love!
Holy poetry, beautiful jewels strung together to make an exquisite string of brilliance.
Loved it.
“So even when I shine, I want not to forget who gives the glow”…I love that line!
A beautiful reminder to appreciate the creations God has blessed us with but above all to treasure the Source, knowing that all else is temporary and fleeting.
Hope you had a wonderful Easter!
Thanks Nelita, it was a blessed day!
Joyce, I truly appreciate your visit! Thanks so much! I will. For he is the reason I can write! I stopped by your blog. What a source of light! 🙂
Your praise is a blessing Sulekha! Thanks sister!
Beautifully expressed Jessica! Yes, I do agree! Thanks for your words!