Wednesday, May 7, 2014

Special Feature Collaborative Poem--By Sheri Stanley and Maurice Reynolds--United States

When Angels Smile Upon, A Sonnet

By Sheri Stanley and Maurice Reynolds

What is this whisp’ring brush against my cheek
That calls to me in flutters through the trees
With playful strokes teasing the sun to peek
Inspired waters calm; dancing in the breeze

In one felled swoop and instantaneous
One dark moment turned into glorious
Angelic kisses filling up the heart
Rejuvenating, lifting with love’s dart

An obvious presence felt but unseen
Its gentle touch of majestic power
Wakens desire to interact so keen
Soothing, soft like the kiss of a flower

When majestic angels do smile upon
Life plays its guided role as led by God

27 comments:

  1. Oh my, what a fabulous sonnet! The angels were sure shining on the two of you when you collaborating on this. Each verse made me smile Beautifully written! Kristina

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    1. Wow, Krissie! How grand it is to 'see' you and to read your precious comment on this. When I do see your name, I realize how very much I miss you! Thank you so much for always being there! Sheri

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  2. Thank you, Beth Winchcombe, for the following comment--

    Beautiful...I believe in Angels and this touches the heart.

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    1. Beth, it is wonderful to 'believe' - I, too, believe and that is what makes a poet so beautiful! Thank you! Sheri / www.poetryandbeyond.net

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  3. Dear Sheri and Maurice,
    How wonderful to see two of my favorite "Whispers" writers collaborating on this beautiful poem. I love the way you describe the transformation as "Angelic kisses filling up the heart." Indeed, they are all around us and beckoning us to enjoy the beauty of nature created by God. Such a beautiful sonnet!

    Love,
    Carolyn

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    1. Aw, Carolyn, but thou says the most glorious things! Thank you, really! Yes! The beauty if they are indeed "all around us"! And, isn't that a fabulous thought! Sheri / www.poetryandbeyond.net

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  4. Sheri and Maurice,
    So beautiful! Thank you both for sharng such a
    glorious poem God Bless. Mary

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    1. Mary, I am so pleased you came by! Thanks for the great comments. Sheri @ www.poetryandbeyond.net

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  5. Sheri and Maurice, you certainly lived up to the challenge of a collaborative endeavor. I am very impressed that angels must have also collaborated with you. Indeed a beautiful poem that did your talents justice. Thank you for sharing it with us here on Whispers. I loved it.
    Love, Charlene

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    1. Well, thank you, as per usual, my friend! You say the nicest things! God bless, Sheri

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  6. A very good collaborative poem Sheri and Maurice I enjoyed reading it very much!!

    Write On, Write Well

    God Bless

    George

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    1. Thank you, George. Appreciate your comments always. God bless, Sheri / www.poetryandbeyond.net

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  7. Thank you, Arthur Ford, for the following comment--

    good sonnet by sheri and maurice.
    it made me go back in my archives and pull out
    some sonnets i wrote years ago.

    thanks.
    arthur

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    1. Hello, Arthur! Thanks for the super comments - really appreciate your "stopping by Whispers" to check out the writes! Thanks for the ditto on sonnets - love those, especially with the Shakespearean style and Old English. Those are my absolute favorites. Do you have any in this style? I would love to read them! Sheri / www.poetryandbeyond.net

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  8. Thank you, David Austin, for the following comment--

    "An obvious presence felt but unseen," yes. My congratulation to Sheri and Maurice for this fine poem. LOve, Dave Austin

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  9. Hello, David, thank you for the comments and input! Really appreciate that! Thanks much! Sheri / www.poetryandbeyond.net

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  10. A lovely collaboration Sheri & Maurice. I believe angels are God's messengers. Thanks for sharing a delightful sonnet with us. Blessings to you both!

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    1. Christine, thanks much for your wonderful comments! Always so good to hear your input. Thanks again on behalf of the Reverend and myself. Sheri @ www.poetryandbeyond.net

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

    love this beautiful write; you make a great team

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    1. Jack, thanks for taking a moment to read this! Appreciate it! Sheri @ www.poetryandbeyond.net

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    2. Hello everyone and God bless you and yours! Thank everyone for the warm and encouraging comments, and thank my dear friend, Sheri for her part in this collaboration. My wife and I were on vacation last week so I have a lot of catching up to do. Glad you all like the poem. Continued blessing to you all! -MJ

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  12. A beautiful co-write Sheri and Maurice, such a pleasure to read poetry that captures such enchanting imagery with gifted words. Blessings always, Leokadia

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    1. Hi Anielica. Thank you so much for stopping by and leaving some kind comments. Blessings! -MJ

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  13. Thank you, Andrea Dietrich, for the following--

    Congratulations on being featured. As a fellow sonneteer, I enjoyed seeing your lovely work here, and I appreciate your both seeing my limerick. - Andrea Dietrich

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    1. Thank you, Andrea. Such a joy hearing from you. Blessings! -MJ

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  14. Dear Sheri and Maurice,

    What an uplifting poem the two of you have collaborated on. I like to think we all have angels beside us. A pleasure to read today thanks for sharing your poetry with us.

    sandra

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    1. Hi Sanda. Thank you for the love. Glad you enjoyed the sonnet. Blessings! -MJ

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