White Linen
Lord,
there is a parade
of gloriously arrayed
tulips in Your garden,
in flowing robes
of living silk
and glowing colors.
But
if You want me
to be a simple flower
simply clad in a white linen dress
like a daisy,
then I will thus dress myself.
there is a parade
of gloriously arrayed
tulips in Your garden,
in flowing robes
of living silk
and glowing colors.
But
if You want me
to be a simple flower
simply clad in a white linen dress
like a daisy,
then I will thus dress myself.
Published by Shirley A Mandel
Shirley A. Mandel is an award winning poet and the author of two books.. In addition to being a writer, Shirley Ann is a Vietnam vintage veteran and served her fellow veterans in the VA medical system as... View profile
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9 Comments
Post a CommentI agree with Rita! nicely done!
True surrender. Sure to be rewarded, Shirley - siva
Lovely!
Well said! :)
Lovely poem!
Beautiful writing Shirley.
Very lovely...:0)
wow, very nice!
Sometimes there is beauty in simplicity.