Who spoke into being
lily, sparrow,
redwood tree
and galaxies?
Who lavishes light
upon our eyes
and deepens shadow
for rest at night?
Who cries out wisdom,
the way of love?
Who liberates
the heart with law?
Who calls each one
by our secret name
that none but Him
has ever heard?
Who is and has
the first and last?
Not what, but who.
Undying Word
Photo of Triangulum Galaxy (M33) by NASA/Hubble
THE WOUND THAT HEALS 
In the beginning was The Word. Lovely poem, Mary Jo.
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Thank you very much, Tim.
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It was so good to see a new poem from you today, Mary Jo! I love it!! I so bady want to send a copy to my dad. It would have spoken directly to him.
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I’m grateful you loved it, Liz. I feel that we’ve come to know each other, all three of us, if even a little, through all your writing. You were so blessed to have him for a father.
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And I am so grateful for that blessing. (I always have been.)
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I know exactly what you mean, Liz!
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I’m sure your dad would have appreciated the poem as well.
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I love it Mary Jo! It went straight to my heart and it fulfilled my soul. Thank you!
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You are of course welcome, Filipa. It was my joy and privilege to craft my humble words to praise His. Have a lovely weekend, wherever you are these days! 🙂
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You penned it beautifully Mary Jo! 💙 I spent Christmas in Portugal with my family, but I’m in Saint-Malo already.
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Yes, I remember; we followed you on your awesome blog to Portugal. 🙂
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May I recite this poem, Mary Jo!
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Yes, of course, Rebecca! 🙂
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Many thanks coming along with my hugs!
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And more for you!!
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What a heartfelt hymn to Him, my dearest Mary Jo. Sending hugs and love.
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It’s a blessing to know my dear friends sing it with me. 🙂 Hugs & love, dear Marina.
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🙏🎶🙏
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For me, a thought-provoking poem as a creation story. 🙂 Love the opening image that setup your words.
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Thank you, Frank. Did you know our English word ‘poem’ originated in the Greek word for create or make? Creation is a poem we could never speak.
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In the beginning, a word makes all the difference…lovely poem tribute to creation and the creator!
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Thank you for stopping by and commenting!
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Surely you are welcome and your expression is appreciated🤗🙏🏾
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Beautiful poem!!! This is one to read over and over again…
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Thank you so much, Linda. It was a labor of love, so I really appreciate your comment!
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A wonderfully heartfelt poem of faith, Mary Jo.
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Thank you, Sylvia!
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Thank you very much, Mary Jo, for your touching poem!
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You are so welcome, Martina!
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Very beautifully done! I also enjoyed Liz’s spin off from this as well!
Dwight
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Thank you, Dwight. Liz and Rebecca are wonderful advocates of poetry!
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Hi Mary Jo, this is a very beautiful poem. Thank you for sharing it.
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Thank you, Robbie!
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