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‘As Promised’ by Linda Imbler

June 10, 2018
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poems 'As Promised' by Linda Imbler

 

The sky boiled,
As the earth ruffled,
Clouds blew past,
And the soil buckled.

The dead came forth,
And stood in wait,
Believers noticed,
Heavens Gate.

As they watched,
It opened wide,
He bid them come,
They stepped inside.

They floated light,
Went up above,
Now eternity,
To spend in love.

 

Linda Imbler is the author of the published poetry collection “Big Questions, Little Sleep.”  Her work has appeared in numerous journals. Linda’s creative process and a current, complete listing of sites which have or will publish her work can be found  atlindaspoetryblog.blogspot.com. She is a classical guitar player living in Wichita, Kansas

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  1. E. V. says:
    8 years ago

    Your poem’s message is very powerful. Excellent poem!

    Reply
  2. Joe Tessitore says:
    8 years ago

    Very sweet!
    Perfect for a Sunday morning.

    Reply
  3. Amy Foreman says:
    8 years ago

    Enjoyed this, Linda!

    Reply
  4. David Paul Behrens says:
    8 years ago

    Very nice. Sometimes simple can be beautiful.

    Reply
  5. Tony Farnell says:
    8 years ago

    I enjoyed: simple and sweet.

    Reply
  6. Ann Christine Tabaka says:
    8 years ago

    Powerful images Linda!

    Reply
  7. Father Richard Libby says:
    8 years ago

    I think the poem is more memorable because of its simplicity. Well done!

    Reply
  8. David Hollywood says:
    8 years ago

    Very enjoyable.

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