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Contests : Margaret Reid Poetry Contest : Past Winners : 2008 : High Distinction
SCHUBERT'S SWEET SYMPHONY OF A WOMAN
Sweet harmony mingles in the air.
Cherubs dance like fluttering butterflies.
Heaven's harps weave musical serenity.
Uttered prayers float above the stars.
Bring a baby with downy softness,
Earthly form and purity of soul.
Rejoicing tickles life's smiling fancy.
The prayers reach the dwelling of angels.
Surely it is a miracle, a daughter.
She joyfully grows toward womanhood,
With wings she spreads and soars.
Ever nourishing her inner spirit,
Every beauty of life surrounds her.
Treasured, loving child of God.
Shared moments are her riches,
Yielded love, unconditionally, her forte.
Most fortunate to become a sister.
Partner and friend for life,
Happily shares her joys and sorrows.
Overwhelmed, a cherished wife.
Now she is a vessel for life,
Yielding, embracing, dreaming.
Offering prayers of thankfulness.
Fortunate, blessed, in awe, a mother!
A circle of life is forming.
What a fortunate woman she is.
Oh, her heart fills to overflowing,
Maybe the biggest role's yet to come,
A trophy, as she crosses the finish line.
Nana! Oma! Grammy! She is inspired.
This poem won a High Distinction award in the 2008 Margaret Reid Poetry Contest sponsored by Tom Howard Books. Author Joyce M. Shepherd received a $200 award. Winning Writers assists this contest. Copyright is reserved to the author.
About Joyce M. Shepherd
Joyce is a writer, artist and photographer. She has five poems that have been published, with four more poems and two short stories that have been accepted for publication. She has been writing actively for the past five years, and often writes poetry to coincide with her poetry works.
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