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In the Garden of the King
In the garden of the King
I sit beside a crystal spring.
The Tree of Life shines up above
Fed by God’s eternal love.
The Rose of Sharon is in bloom
Freely giving sweet perfume.
Friends and loved ones everywhere.
The King is near! We see him there!
Angels’ voices start to sing
Hallelujahs to Christ the King.
Our hearts rejoice, our voices raise
Their tones to join the angels’ praise.
What an amazing way to feel.
I know by faith that it is real.
A vast reward for loyalty—
I am reborn to royalty.
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LTC Roy E. Peterson, US Army Military Intelligence and Russian Foreign Area Officer (Retired) has published more than 6,200 poems in 88 of his 112 books. He has been an Army Attaché in Moscow, Commander of INF Portal Monitoring in Votkinsk, first US Foreign Commercial Officer in Vladivostok, Russia and Regional Manager in the Russian Far East for IBM. He holds a BA, Hardin-Simmons University (Political Science); MA, University of Arizona (Political Science); MA, University of Southern California (Int. Relations) and MBA University of Phoenix. He taught at the University of Arizona, Western New Mexico University, University of Maryland, Travel University and the University of Phoenix.
Roy, your poem is heavenly. What a way to set the scene for Easter! Your last lines and final rhyme focus on the great promise of rebirth that we see in Our Lord’s resurrection. It is indeed a promise of royal rebirth for those who are loyal. Best wishes for Easter’s rewarding manifestation in yourself and in all those friends and loved ones you mention!
Bless you, Margaret! You always synthesize gracefully the essence of my poems, and I deeply appreciate your attention to the words and intent. I trust you had a grand Easter.
Yes! “What an amazing way to feel!” This snapshot of Heaven, which we consider especially in this season brings much hope and joy.
“Reborn to royalty” is a wonderful phrase.
Happy Easter!
Happy Easter, Gigi, and thank you for the kind words of appreciation.
This is outstanding Roy. I can’t say which line is my favorite, because I read it three times, and my choice kept changing. Can I select the whole final stanza? Great work!
Bless you, Russel. What wonderful comments that thrilled my soul!
What a beautiful poem this is in celebration of Christ the King and the blessings of Easter! Thank you for its heartfelt joy! Happy Easter, Roy!
Thank you, Brian, and I hope you had a great Easter season.
This is beautiful, inspiring and joyous. Thank you.
Bless you, Maria, and thank you for your sentiments.
Roy, your reverent poem of faith has moved me deeply today. Thank you for
making it available for others to love.
Janice, those comments are special to me. Thank you!
Thanks Roy – always great to be reminded that we are special. Very appropriate at this time.
Thank you, James!