Why?

Posted December 26, 2025

Posted in 🦋 Christian Reads

Why?

Why is life like the ebbing tide?

The ebb of tides is never-ending…

Devastation can come in one huge wave

Or glide you gently into the shore.

Why is life like the shining sun?

Its radiance never ceases to glow…

Harsh heat often sets the earth ablaze

Or softly warms us on a winter’s day.

Why is life like the lilies of the field?

They stand so tall in their Sunday best…

Winter winds causes them to tilt and bend

Or makes them dance in a summers breeze.

Why is life like a shooting star?

Sometimes you see it, sometimes not…

Leaving a trail of light across the evening sky

Or gone in an instant, to be no more.

From my book: Glimpses of His Glory

under copyright: https://catalogue.nla.gov.au/catalog/4537869

Archived in: 🦋 Christian Reads

18 thoughts on “Why?”

Posted August 15, 2024 at 1:34 pm by Warren Richards

Lovely!

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Posted May 30, 2024 at 2:15 am by Anthony

Beautiful vignettes about life. 😊

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- Posted May 30, 2024 at 6:25 pm by Riverside Peace
  
  Thank you.
  
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Posted April 30, 2023 at 2:31 pm by Jonathan Caswell

Reblogged this on By the Mighty Mumford and commented:
BECAUSE-! ;D

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- Posted April 30, 2023 at 4:06 pm by Riverside Peace
  
  Because is OK. 🙂
  
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Posted March 25, 2022 at 2:16 am by Beverley

Life is synonymous with nature. Great 👍 poetry. Thanks for sharing.

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- Posted March 25, 2022 at 7:09 pm by Riverside Peace
  
  Thanks Beverly. 🙂
  
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Posted August 5, 2021 at 6:50 am by Valerie Cullers

Lovely!

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- Posted August 5, 2021 at 11:38 am by Riverside Peace
  
  Thank you, Valerie.
  
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Posted February 4, 2021 at 1:49 am by ivor20

Oh wow … and I love your finale stanza.

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- Posted February 4, 2021 at 8:05 am by Riverside Peace
  
  Thank you 🙂
  
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Posted April 23, 2020 at 2:34 am by AmyRose🌹

Why? Love that word and all that it brings. I’m still a young child asking that question. Very unique and beautiful poem! We never should stop asking questions. Especially now days! Much love to you! xo

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- Posted April 23, 2020 at 7:49 am by Riverside Peace
  
  Thanks Amy Rose. Stay safe.
  
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Posted February 16, 2020 at 12:09 pm by Carly

Nice! 🙂 Why is an important question to ask.

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- Posted February 16, 2020 at 12:12 pm by Riverside Peace
  
  Especially from a 3 year old. 😉
  
  That’s what inspired me to write this poem.
  
  Thank you for spending time to read my posts and following. I’ll be sure to visit your blog soon.
  
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  - Posted February 16, 2020 at 12:19 pm by Carly
    
    Aww, thank you. Yes, children love to ask questions! 🙂 I think, as an adults, we should keep asking the questions. I’ll questions will change, of course, but we should keep asking. 🙂
    
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Posted February 13, 2020 at 12:49 am by derrickjknight

Yes, indeed – a cycle of ups and downs

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Posted August 2, 2019 at 3:07 am by hawk2017

Very good.:)

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