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In God's Healing Orchard

His restoring balm: Old Mission Peninsula, Traverse City, MI

48 total reviews 
Comment from Ulla
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Hi Diane, I enjoyed reading your beautifully written poem. I could just visualise the orchard and the healing effect it has on you. Nature does exactly that. The beauty of a place can indeed be a healing experience. All best, Ulla:)))

 Comment Written 06-Jun-2021


reply by the author on 06-Jun-2021
    Thank you, Ulla!
    Even after all these years, beauty surrounds me in every season.

    Thank you!
    diane
Comment from Begin Again
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What a calm, pleasing poem about God and the beautiful nature he provides us with. I closed my eyes and envisioned sitting at the end of that pathway by the water... what an uplifting and beautiful spot.

Sweet fragrances emerge
One branch at a time,
And in their presence,
I sense the Divine.

Here, in God's orchard,
Just the other day,
I felt healing peace
As I made my way.

What more could anyone ask for...I am happy you have this special spot and that it touches you so. Smiles, Carol


 Comment Written 06-Jun-2021


reply by the author on 06-Jun-2021
    Thank you, Carol!
    So pleased my words resonated with you.
    I remember my mother asking me, years ago, "Do you realize how lucky you are?"
    I did realize then.
    But I understand even more today...

    Thank you!
    diane
reply by Begin Again on 06-Jun-2021
    Enjoy it to the fullest! I have returned to my family home since my parents and Mike have passed. It's comforting to sit and watch the river flow by and remember...Smiles, Carol
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Comment from Sharon Davis
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This spiritual perspective on the healing powers of Nature is well composed and offers a vivid picture of the orchard in which the author finds much solace.

The descriptive language throughout the piece embraces imagery that provides the reader with a sensory rich experience.

Nicely done.

 Comment Written 06-Jun-2021


reply by the author on 06-Jun-2021
    Thank you, Sharon!
    So pleased you enjoyed!

    diane
Comment from Anne Johnston
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Your poem is beautiful. Closing my eyes, I can envision your orchard, with all the trees in bloom - certainly one of the great creations of God. Great rhyming, well chosen words and a delight to read. I really like the verse:
"Here, in God's orchard,
Just the other day,
I felt healing peace
As I made my way."

 Comment Written 06-Jun-2021


reply by the author on 06-Jun-2021
    Good Morning, Anne!
    And I bet that you, too, have experienced "God healing orchard" more than once in your lifetime! :)
    I am honored by your exceptional rating and complimentary review!

    Thank you!
    diane
reply by Anne Johnston on 06-Jun-2021
    You are welcome, Diane
Comment from Sally Law
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How blessed you are! Is there anything more healing? I've been reading less news and sitting outside enjoying the beauty of the day and all God has made. A wonderful poem which added joy to us all. Sending you my best and six stars for this enthralling poem,
Sal XOs...

 Comment Written 06-Jun-2021


reply by the author on 06-Jun-2021
    Good Morning, Sal!
    We truly are fortunate/blessed to live where we do. I realize that more more each day! So much beauty surrounds us ... never taken lightly...

    Thank you for your exceptional rating and thoughtful review!
    diane
Comment from Wendy G
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This is a lovely poem. All your poems about nature are so beautifully expressed and lead one to rejoice in nature and all creation along with you. There is a tone of peace and serenity, and it is easy to feel that one's soul would be restored in this quiet place of beauty. Well done.

 Comment Written 06-Jun-2021


reply by the author on 06-Jun-2021
    Thank you, Wendy!
    So pleased you enjoyed!

    Thank you!
    diane
Comment from LisaMay
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aaaah.... the "restoring balm" of a good dose of nature for you, and a dose of excellent poetry from you for us to read. That area certainly does look appealing. Isn't it wonderful to enjoy where we live and find peace? 42 years for you there, and 40 for me here.

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 Comment Written 06-Jun-2021


reply by the author on 06-Jun-2021
    Good Morning, Jenny!
    Truly a paradise - even after all these years. So very fortunate!

    Thank you!
    diane
Comment from Senyai
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Hi Mrs. KT,

Absolutely calming and quieting poem to brighten my morning.

Thank you for posting this finely crafted work to elevate my mood and make me believe again in good things to come upon this tired old earth.

Retreating to your orchard once more...

All the best,
Senyai

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 Comment Written 06-Jun-2021


reply by the author on 06-Jun-2021
    What a lovely review, Senyai!
    Thank you!
    So pleased my words and images resonated with you.

    Thank you!
    diane