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The Witness
by
Dan Batson

The innate which saw
First glimpses of Creation.

The sudden unexpected
Change
From nothingness
To Glorious.

Now stares back at me
As I gaze
In awe of its
Simplicity
And
Endurance.

And wonder
What it must have
Been like
To burst forth into
Life.

© by Dan Batson.
Used with the author's permission.

Dan Batson is a retired United Methodist pastor who lives in Marietta, South Carolina with his wife, Rene’, and their cat, Ansie Gray and Earl Grey. Author of a memoir, Morning, he is currently working on a murder mystery from a pastor's point of view. Dan enjoys spending time with his grandchildren and family and exploring the Blue Ridge mountains near his home.

EstherJ:
Just beautiful!
Posted 01/15/2024 01:09 PM

Anastasia:
"From nothingness To Glorious. " - Four words, but they express so much!
Posted 01/13/2024 08:15 PM

Lori Levy:
Like a prayer.
Posted 01/13/2024 03:12 PM

michael escoubas:
Like the way this poem looks on the page, its subtle presentation of a profound theme.
Posted 01/13/2024 10:14 AM

Wilda Morris:
An interesting perspective on creation!
Posted 01/13/2024 09:12 AM

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