General Poetry posted July 13, 2020

RodG

I taught English for 40 years on the high school and college level. Since retiring, I have written a poetry collection titled "Reflections of a Dog Walker," and five novels, all unpublished. I mostly post poems and short stories.
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A spiritual rondeau

If I Am Alone

by RodG

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If I'm alone at dusk to see
the golden sun sit comfort'bly
upon a lake serene, so still,
I'll paddle while the songbirds trill
toward spreading shadows distantly.

It's at this time God's most with me,
and day's last glow seems heavenly
when clouds slip by and winds are nil--
If I'm alone . . .

As twilight nears, and day does flee,
I feel a need to silently
thank Him for life and my freewill,
to let His Spirit my heart fill.
Oh, Lord, thy Glory's there to see
if I'm alone . . .

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A spiritual rondeau

If I Am Alone

by RodG

Rondeau Poetry Contest Winner

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