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Emerald Praise by Debbie Harris

29 Saturday Mar 2025

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The poem “Emerald Praise” celebrates the beauty of trees, likening their leaves to a string of emeralds adorning rough bark. It expresses awe and admiration, attributing this natural splendor to God’s glorious creation in a concise, vivid burst of imagery and reverence.

String of emeralds
Strung on bark,
This is God’s
Glorious creation
Of trees!

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Sonnet Of The Royal Realm by Debbie Harris

29 Saturday Mar 2025

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The sonnet celebrates redemption as a transformative act that ushers the born-again into a royal realm. Once lost, they are crowned as privileged sons and daughters of the King of Kings and Lord of Lords. Through His sacrifice, the King remakes them, granting access to His throne. Their souls draw life from sacred streams, their veins filled with royal blood, as the Lord calls them into His care, birthing them as eternal heirs. In this radiant realm, His voice blends strength and gentleness, affirming their new identity as belonging heirs.

Redemption breaks like dawn on frozen ground,
A realm of royalty unfolds its gate,
The born-again, once lost, are newly crowned,
As sons and daughters of the King’s estate.

His breath, a wind, remakes our brittle clay,
The King of Kings has claimed us for His own,
Through nail-pierced hands, He carves a living way,
To plant our feet before His golden throne.

Each soul drinks deep from streams of sacred flood,
Our veins now pulse with privileged, royal blood,
The Lord of Lords has called us to His care,
And born us as His own eternal heir.

In this bright realm, His voice is soft and strong,
We stand as heirs where once we did not belong.

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The Robes Of The King Of Kings And Lord Of Lords by Debbie Harris

29 Saturday Mar 2025

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The poem envisions Jesus Christ as the King of Kings, adorned in majestic, divine garments that reflect His royal authority and tender grace. His robes, white as dawn with golden threads, symbolize purity and glory, while a crimson and purple mantle signifies His sacrificial love and sovereignty. Crowned with stars and radiant jewels, He transcends earthly kingship. The final stanza portrays His attire proclaiming His might, yet His graceful presence enhances it, revealing Him as both a Shepherd and King who lovingly summons us to draw near.

Beneath the heavens’ boundless dome,
He reigns where mortal kings would roam,
In garments spun from light divine,
A splendor mortal eyes define.

White as dawn, His robes unfurl,
A purity to cleanse the world,
With golden threads, like rivers bright,
Weaving glory through the night.

A mantle falls, a crimson tide,
A sacred hue from love’s own side,
Purple flows, a royal shade,
Sovereign grace in every fold.

No thorns to pierce His brow this day,
A crown of stars now lights His way,
Jewels gleam with radiant beams,
Eternal King in endless gleams.

His robes proclaim His royal might,
A vesture vast as heaven’s height,
His grace adorns the robes He wears,
The Shepherd King who calls us near.

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Exquisite Emmanuel Light by Debbie Harris

29 Saturday Mar 2025

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The poem is a reverent ode to a divine presence, addressed as “O Lord,” whose radiant “Emmanuel light” infuses every breath and moment with grace. This light, delicate as a “wisp of filigree gleam,” transforms each dawn into an unspoken gift of transcendent beauty. The poem closes with the assurance of this presence’s eternal abiding, a constant “ever there,” offering comfort and wonder beyond measure.

O Lord
you fill each breath
with your exquisite Emmanuel light.

Like a wisp
of filigree gleam,
your velvet presence
glows—so every dawn
lifts a grace unspoken,

shining like a diamond gleam,
your light a hymn beyond compare.

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Easter Bloom by Debbie Harris

29 Saturday Mar 2025

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The poem, Easter Bloom, portrays the renewal of Easter through vivid natural imagery. It begins with dawn illuminating a landscape where earth and willow signal rebirth. A crocus emerges from frost, symbolizing resilience, while sparrows’ songs fill the air with a sacred melody. The poem concludes with life breaking free from burial, as light gently nurtures a triumph over death, echoing Easter’s theme of resurrection.

Beneath the willow’s tender sway,
a dawn spills gold on broken clay—
the earth exhales, a quiet hymn,
resurrection stitched in every limb.

The crocus lifts its purple throat,
a fragile note the frost rewrote,
and sparrows thread the air with sound,
their wings a psalm on hallowed ground.

What was buried stirs anew,
root and stone part ways for dew—
the light leans in, soft as breath,
to cradle life that outruns death.

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The Risen Hour by Debbie Harris

29 Saturday Mar 2025

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The poem portrays Easter morning as a time of divine victory and renewal. It begins with dawn illuminating the landscape—cypress trees and earth—marking the end of night’s hold. A sparrow’s song rises, and a lily pushes through the soil, symbolizing resurrection and a kept promise. Light triumphs over darkness, the tomb powerless against the sun’s ascent, observed by quiet pines. A brook flows vibrantly, its waters echoing love and grace. The poem closes with the stone cast aside, death overcome, and life reaffirmed, as nature and the soul unite in celebration of the risen presence.

The dawn ignites the cypress spire,
A flame of gold, a silent choir,
Where once the night held heavy reign,
The earth shakes free its ancient chain.

The sparrow lifts its fragile tune,
Above the tomb, beneath the moon,
And through the sod, where shadows slept,
A lily breaks, a vow is kept.

No shroud can hold the morning’s might,
No cavern dims this boundless light,
The pines stand witness, tall and still,
To grace that bends the eternal will.

The brook runs bright with melted snow,
A living vein through all that grow,
And in its song, the heart can trace
The pulse of love, the soul’s embrace.

For on this morn, the stone’s undone,
The grave outshone by rising sun,
Through wood and field, the whisper spreads—
Life reigns where once was death’s own tread.


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The Basin’s Glow by Debbie Harris

29 Saturday Mar 2025

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Jesus kneels with a basin, washing the disciples’ feet despite Peter’s gruff protest, his hands gentle and steady in the dust-filled room. A quiet smile lights his face, sparking a flicker of laughter among the awkward disciples—John chuckling at a splash—amid the looming sorrow of betrayal and death. He offers them wine, a gift of himself, his joy shining through the tension, unbreakable even by the darkness ahead. It’s a moment of grace, tender and luminous, where love meets mess and lifts it into light.

He kneels,
the dust of the road still clinging
to His robe’s hem,
hands steady as they cradle
the basin’s trembling water.
“Lord, not my feet,” Peter protests,
voice rough with love,
and the others shift,
awkward as boys caught
stealing figs.

But He smiles—
not a loud thing,
not a thunderclap,
just a flicker,
like sun breaking
through olive branches.
“Simon, Simon,” He says,
voice warm as bread torn fresh,
“if I don’t wash you,
how will you know Me?”

The room holds its breath,
sorrow curling in the corners—
thorns and nails
already whispering
beyond the walls.
Yet here,
His fingers dip and lift,
tracing grace over calluses,
and John lets slip
a small, startled laugh
at the splash on Thomas’ tunic.

He rises,
eyes alight with something
bigger than the dark ahead,
and hands them the cup:
“Drink, friends—
this is Mine for you.”
They do,
tasting wine and wonder,
while the One who stoops
to meet their mess
bears a glow
that death may veil
but never dim.

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We Demolish Arguments and Every Pretension That Sets Itself Up Against the Knowledge of God by Debbie Harris

29 Saturday Mar 2025

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The poem celebrates a bold, unwavering faith rooted in 2 Corinthians 10:5. It portrays believers as fearless warriors who reject weak doubts, tear down opposing arguments, and align their thoughts with Christ’s truth. With courage and the power of God’s Word, they triumph over spiritual challenges, claiming victory for righteousness and living boldly for Jesus.

No timid whispers cloak our creed,
No fragile doubts define our need.
We stand unshaken, firm, and free,
With faith as bold as Calvary.

Arguments rise, pretensions tower,
Yet crumble beneath the Spirit’s power.
We cast them down, their reign undone,
By truth proclaimed through God’s own Son.

Every thought, once wild, untamed,
We seize, we bind, in Jesus’ name.
No weak resolve, no faltering plea,
But courage forged in victory.

Obedient hearts, with strength arrayed,
We wield the Word, a gleaming blade.
Against the dark, we boldly press,
To claim the mind for righteousness.

So rise, O soul, with faith ablaze,
Defy the shadows, halt their reign.
For we are called, not faint, but whole,
To live for Christ—both brave and bold


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For You Are Great and Do Marvelous Deeds; You Alone Are God by Debbie Harris

29 Saturday Mar 2025

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The poem is a lyrical reflection on Psalm 86:10, celebrating God’s unparalleled greatness, marvelous deeds, and sovereign love. It paints vivid images of creation—sky, stars, oceans, mountains, and more—bowing to God’s power and glory. Through nature’s wonders and intimate care, it portrays a God who heals, sustains, and reigns alone, unmatched by any rival. The poem weaves themes of divine majesty and tender love, culminating in the affirmation that all wonders find their source and resting place in God alone.

Beneath the vast and endless sky,
Your splendor lifts my soul on high.
With wonders shaped by hands unseen,
You cloak the world in gold and green.
The dawn ignites with fiery hue,
Each breath of life a gift from You.
No force can match Your boundless might,
A love that turns the dark to light.

No other name commands the stars,
Nor heals the heart’s deep-hidden scars.
The oceans roar, the tempests cease,
Your love pours out in waves of peace.
The sparrow soars, the lilies bloom,
Your tender care fills every room.
Through every age, Your works resound,
A love so deep, forever found.

Alone You reign, O Lord divine,
Your mighty acts, a holy sign.
The heavens stretch to tell Your story,
Each twinkling light reflects Your glory.
The winds whisper through the trees,
A love that humbles every breeze.
No idol forged by mortal hand,
Can know Your heart, or understand.

The mountains bow, the rivers sing,
To You, the one eternal King.
The thunder rolls, the lightning gleams,
Your love ignites the wildest dreams.
From desert sands to icy streams,
Your voice awakens love supreme.
No rival dares to claim Your throne,
Your sovereign will stands firm alone.

In silence deep, or chaos loud,
Your love shines through the darkest cloud.
The broken soul, the weary sigh,
Find refuge in Your watchful eye.
With every step, Your love is near,
A wonder chasing doubt and fear.
A love that holds the world in place,
In You alone, all wonders abide.

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Judge Not, the Cry Of A Culture Adrift by Debbie Harris

29 Saturday Mar 2025

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The poem explores how the phrase “judge not” has been co-opted by a modern culture that prioritizes personal freedom and pleasure over traditional moral or religious values. It begins by depicting this phrase as a protective banner for those who indulge in fleeting desires, contrasting its original biblical intent—to encourage self-reflection—with its current use as a defense for unchecked behavior. The fading influence of faith, symbolized by dim steeples and crosses, is set against the rise of a society that celebrates autonomy as its new creed. The poem closes with a provocative question, challenging readers to consider the spiritual consequences of a world where liberty overshadows accountability to a higher power.

“Judge not,” they cry, a banner high,
A shield for hearts that roam,
Through shadowed vales where pleasures lie,
They build their fragile home.

The words once meant to humble souls,
To weigh the self within,
Now guard the love of fleeting goals,
A culture drunk on sin.

The steeple fades, the cross grows dim,
Their echoes soft and few,
While freedom reigns, a cherished hymn,
To all they long to do.

Yet who will face the soul’s true cost,
When freedom reigns and God is lost?

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