Thursday, July 17, 2014

Delicious--By Maurice J. Reynolds--United States

Delicious

There are many things in our world today
that leave a sour taste in our mouth, yet, what
about the change of seasons, each one special
in its own right; the helping hand of the stranger
you don’t know; the wind’s kiss across the
awaiting skin of our body; nature’s scenic extravaganza
of country sides, monuments, sunsets, and natural
wonders? Delicious is the taste of your child’s high school
graduation and success in life. Delicious is the moments
when our nation comes together in times of crisis and in
times of peace. Delicious is the story of how a life was
changed by the goodness of God; the quiet afternoon on
the patio with a good book and the company of the birds,
squirrels, trees and other beautiful creations.
Delicious is looking up into the sky to count as many
stars as the eyes can see; holding hands under the
moonlight and having dinner at the place you first met.
Delicious is the goodness that flows from the lives of
good people who multiply the love in their heart to know
that many aspects of this world are delicious.

Maurice J. Reynolds is a freelance writer who has had material published in various publications.  He is the owner of To God be the Glory! Publications, a literary ministry that produces the poetry publication Creative Inspirations.  More information can be found at: www.tgbtgpublictions.com.

34 comments:

  1. Maurice,
    I like this A LOT! The final 3 lines wrap it up best.
    Your friend,
    David Fox
    P.S. Thanks for becoming my friend on Facebook.

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    1. Thank you, David, for the encouraging comment and thank you for accepting my friend request at Facebook. Blessings!

      -MJ (www.tgbtgpublictions.com)

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    2. Maurice this is just wonderful uplifting and so inspiring. Your appreciation for God and creation resonates with my own beliefs. So well written and heartfelt as usual., you are an inspiration to us all. Thank you for posting a joy to read, and one I will treasure as a favourite. Well done. Pete..

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    3. Hi Peter. Your words are kind and heartfelt. Thank you for them. I truly appreciate your kindness and feedback. Continued blessings!

      -MJ (www.tgbtgpublictions.com)

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  2. Oh! And sooo delicious is your poem, Maurice! Wow, it is precisely how I feel and what inspires me to paint what I see - - absolutely the delicious delicacies that are placed before us by our gracious and loving God! How can one NOT see them, not witness them? Your poem is wonderful, Maurice, I believe it to be one of your very best, if not THE best! Sheri / www.poetryandbeyond.net

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    1. Awesome. Thank you for the wonderful comments, my friend. Blessings!

      -MJ (www.tgbtgpublictions.com)

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  3. Dear Maurice,

    Your poem was a "delicious" delight to savor this evening of the things we should be grateful for and enjoy as much as we can and keep passing the love on to one another. A very nice poem and message, Maurice.

    Love Sandra

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    1. Thank you, Sandra. I appreciate the feedback. Blessings!

      -MJ (www.tgbtgpublictions.com)

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  4. Very nice, Maurice (as usual)!!!
    Terry

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    1. Thanks Terry. I appreciate it. Blessings!

      -MJ (www.tgbtgpublictions.com)

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  5. Hi Maurice, Excellent poem! You are so right! There are detestable things occurring that leave a sour taste, & delicious things to praise the Lord for that so many take for granted! Thanks for sharing your perspective in words. I enjoyed reading it! God bless you. ~Chris

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    1. Hi Christine. Thank you for the kind words and encouragement. Yes, we have more to be thankful for than not. Blessings!

      -MJ (www.tgbtgpublictions.com)

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  6. Dear Maurice,
    You have been us much "delicious" food for thought and we do have many things for which we should be grateful. I am still waiting for: "the moments when our nation comes together in times of crises and in times of peace." It seems like we have been at war most of my life. Please join me in praying for an end to violence.

    Beautifully written poem!

    Love,
    Carolyn

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    1. Hi Carolyn. Thank you for sharing your thought and yes, I am touching and agreeing with you in prayer to our Heavenly Father through our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ that our land and world will be gripped with the bonds of peace. Amen!

      -MJ (www.tgbtgpublictions.com)

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  7. Delicious is such a magical word Maurice and you have captured its meaning in so many ways. God sure knew what He was doing when He created all the beauty in our world for our eyes to see and our hearts to love. Connecting this glorious word 'Delicious' to His creations is genius...Hugs from Rhoda

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  8. Hi Rhoda. Thank you for the kind and wonderful comments. I really do appreciate them. Blessings!

    MJ (www.tgbtgpublictions.com)

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  9. That is such a wonderful way of describing it, "delicious"! Thank you for this delicious reminder, Maurice-- so often we tend to see/taste the bitterness in life, so this is such a refreshing take-- We do have to savor life, and see the blessings in our lives-- we only need to be more open to it and feel that God is everywhere. Beautiful thought and poem, thank you for writing this! Also, thank you for passing by my writes here, your encouraging comments mean a lot.

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    1. Hello friend. Thank you for stopping by and leaving such wonderful comments. I appreciate them. Continued blessings!

      -MJ (www.tgbtgpublictions.com)

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  10. Life holds many splendored things, from nature with its breathtaking views, to the love that is shared at special moments. You have captures all these wonderful elements that exist so beautifully with your poetic words. God bless you, Leokadia

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  11. Hi Anielica. Thanks for the kind comments. Blessings!

    -MJ (www.tgbtgpublictions.com)

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  12. Thank you, Eleanor Michael, for the following--

    It is refreshing to acknowledge all the wonderful things life presents.

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    1. Thank you, Eleanor. I appreciate your kinds comments. Continued blessings!

      -MJ (www.tgbtgpublictions.com)

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  13. Thank you, Jack Horne, for the following--

    Maurice - wow, this is so uplifting - love it

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    1. Jack, thank you for stopping by and leaving the uplifting comments, my friend. Continued blessings! -MJ

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  14. Thank you, Suzanne Clement, for the following--

    Maurice, you certainly have reminded the reader and writer that good still exists.

    Suzanne

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  15. Thank you, Gerald Heyder, for the following--

    Dear Maurice, what can I say? Your poem, "Delicious", is a novel condensed into a fraction of lines of what life is all about or should be. It's beautiful.

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  16. Thank you, John Williams, for the following--

    I agree wholehearted with you indeed. "Delicious" is the goodness that flows... I always enjoy your poetry. It's moving and inspiring. Thanks. I look forward to reading more.

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  17. Thank you, Richard Sponaugle, for the following--

    Maurice always brings a fresh, fascinating perspective to subjects, reminding us with vivid imagery that there's more to life and afterlife than meets the eye.

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  18. Thank you, John Polselli, for the following--

    A new world is simply a new new mind, and your poem is testimony to that. The positive is ever-percent if one knows where and how to look for it. Great job, Maurice.

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  19. Thank you, Barbara Siekierski, for the following--

    Very excellent view of people's lives. Rev. Reynolds captured a view of God's world and reminded us of his creation and to enjoy what God has created.

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  20. Thank you, Suzanne Clement, for the following--

    A fine reminder, Maurice, that there are still good things in the world, even though at times it's hard to realize that. Thank you.

    Suzanne

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  21. Thank you, Gerald Heyder, for the following--

    Dear Maurice--thank you for the kind words! You poem, "Delicious," is as comprehensive as a poem can be. This poem says more in 20 lines than a short story ever could! It's a real dandy!

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  22. Thank you, Eleanor Michael, for the following--

    Much of life is sweet.

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  23. Thank you, John Williams, for the following--

    I can relate so well to your treasured words and feeling... A beautiful poem, highly delightful and pleasing... Thanks for providing us with a joyful voice of God's unending love!

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