Monday, January 6, 2014

A Little Bit of Heaven--By Christine Tate--United States

A Little Bit of Heaven

The view from my sunroom
leaves me awestruck every day...
baby rabbits frolicking
and squirrels hard at play.

Young fawns sample leaves,
always stopping to stare...
larger deer not far behind
stand guard with loving care.
birds fluttering in my birdbath
bless the cockles of my heart...
what a way to end a day
or what a way to start!

I'm thankful for this vista
outside my sunroom windows...
it's a little bit of heaven,
a gift that God bestows!

Christine Tate lives in New Jersey. She is the mother of three married sons and has eight grandchildren. She started writing inspirational poetry in 1994, and is blessed to encourage others and honor the Lord. She was widowed in 2007 and met her new husband Artie, a widower, in the nursing facility where their late mothers resided. They've been happily married for 2 1/2 years. Since neither of them ever expected to marry again, they consider it a "divine appt."
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14 comments:

  1. Karen O'LearyJanuary 6, 2014 at 1:02 PM

    Thank you, David Austin, for this comment--

    I certainly can relate, Christine. Our whole house, porch and backyard are one big animal refuge. The various animals are the joy of every day. This includes possums and raccoons. Love, Dave Austin

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    1. Karen O'LearyJanuary 9, 2014 at 9:26 AM

      Thank you, Christine Tate, for the following comment--

      Hi David, thank you for commenting on my poem, I appreciate it. It's a joy to look outdoors and see nature's beauty! Glad you have that pleasure too. ~Chris~

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  2. AnonymousJanuary 8, 2014 at 10:22 AM

    Dear Christine, I love the view you describe from your sunroom! My sister has a similar view in Wayne, N.J. I always wondered if birds tried to use the bird baths in the winter. They do in Florida, of course, but I think they are frozen up North. I'm a N.J. native too and your poem presents a lovely picture of a state that is much maligned. Florida is nice, but I miss the snow. Excellent poem! Best wishes, Carolyn Devonshire

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    1. Karen O'LearyJanuary 9, 2014 at 9:27 AM

      Thank you, Christine Tate, for the following comment--

      Hi Carolyn, Thank you for taking the time to leave your lovely comment on my poem. Yes, God's creation is amazing. There is beauty in every season, that's why I'm thankful to live in NJ. I recall you mentioning that you resided in NJ too until you moved to Fl. I don't like heavy snow, but it happens now & then! Watching little creatures is such a blessing! I was raised on Long Island, so living here is the next best thing. God bless you!

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  3. AnonymousJanuary 8, 2014 at 2:32 PM

    Wonderful, Christine. A truly wonderful poem. It is always good to see your work. Seems like the place you were at provided some awesome and warm memories for you. Thank you for sharing. Continued blessings!

    -M.J.

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    1. Karen O'LearyJanuary 10, 2014 at 9:42 AM

      Thank you, Christine Tate, for the following comment--

      Thank you Rev. Reynolds for reading my poem & posting your lovely comment. It is most appreciated. I'm so blessed to have the beautiful view looking out thru my sunroom windows. God Bless you abundantly...Chris

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  4. CharleneJanuary 9, 2014 at 6:19 PM

    Christine, I loved your wonderful poem and I could just envision the panorama from your sunroom. Indeed what a way to start or finish your day. That would be a dream setting to live in. Thank you for the great write.
    Love, Charlene

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    1. Karen O'LearyJanuary 10, 2014 at 9:43 AM

      Thank you, Christine Tate, for the following comment--

      Thank you Charlene for your kind comments. They are encouraging and thoughtful, & I appreciate you taking the time to read my poem. I'm blessed to have such a panoramic view in my backyard! ~Chris

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  5. Karen O'LearyJanuary 10, 2014 at 9:45 AM

    Dear Christine,

    Thank you for sharing your inspiring words and for all the kind comments you sent for others. It is people like you that make Whispers possible. Keep your light shining! I appreciate having you a part of our online journal/poetry community.

    Blessings,
    Karen

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  6. Karen O'LearyJanuary 15, 2014 at 2:15 PM

    Thank you, Jack Horne, for the following comment--

    what a beautiful poem

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    1. Karen O'LearyJanuary 17, 2014 at 4:03 PM

      Thank you, Christine Tate, for the following comments--

      Thank you so much Jack for taking the time to comment on my poem, "A Little Bit of Heaven." I appreciate it. ~Chris

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  7. RhymetimebluezBlogJanuary 16, 2014 at 8:32 PM

    This is so beautiful and I felt such a part of it as I read your fabulous words. Thank you for sharing it.

    Pam

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    1. Karen O'LearyJanuary 17, 2014 at 4:04 PM

      Thank you, Christine Tate, for the following comments--

      Hi Pam, Thank you! How sweet of your to read & leave such a lovely comment on my poem, "A Little Bit of Heaven." Glad you enjoyed it! ~Chris

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  8. AnonymousJanuary 20, 2014 at 10:01 AM

    What a beautiful poem. My backyard is small. But still I love to sit on the back porch and listen to the birds and watch the squirrels.
    Your poem has inspired me to go sit on the porch.

    Very nice poem.

    Shirley Smothers

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