God Smiled Poem by D Loveday Morris

God Smiled
God Smiled at me this morning a hearty bellyful
It really kick started my thoughts; I became hopeful
For those of you who may be like me- I can be quite forgetful
So every now and then I need a smile; Oh Lord you are so thoughtful!

Only you could understand my feelings when I failed life's tests
And the times I thought for sure; I'm such a hot mess!
Yet reservations are thrown out the doors and there you go again
What an amazing God you are! I could never ask for a better friend!

Thank you for the gift of nature- skies splashed with poetry and art,
Beautiful people with thoughts mellifluous to the heart
Above all the gifts you've sent; forgiveness blooms effervescent
Deep in the trench of dark spells, with it's fragrance I ascend

I heard the leaves tossed about as the trees rustled,
Like psychedelic sequins dancing on a late night hustle
Sweet songs of inspirations as the magpies tightened their belts;
Squirrels bolted with nuts up tree tops, like a fleet of elfs

Diamonds rained from the corners of the windowsill
As I bowed in fervent prayer; translated to heaven in moans and groans of a submitted will
Then God smiled and the thunders clapped
As eternal love erupted like lava from a volcano that wouldn't stop

D. Loveday Morris

An Extract from the Diary of a Jamaican Critical Care Nurse Living and Working in the UK