The Promised Land Poem by Will Barber

The Promised Land

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The Promised Land is anywhere
Good men do not live in fear,
But a liar must take care
Lest the the neighbors idly stare
And suddenly avert the eye
When they see him passing by.

The Promised Land is any place
Where a thought may dwell in peace
In a garden - whether of
The Earth, the soul, or others' love.
When the brain grows calm, and free,
The mind may dwell there peacefully.

The garden gate is open wide:
Any guest may come inside
And see the blossoms there, that weave
Such symphonies - perhaps to leave,
Carrying, in unfettered mind,
Memories of the Promised Land.

2006

COMMENTS OF THE POEM
Frank James Ryan Jr...fjr 14 October 2006

WISE WORDS TO HUBLE AT, AND HEED TO...NICE WORK! ''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''FJR

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Sandra Fowler 14 October 2006

A lovely, serene word painting that glows with its own light. Very appealing, Will. Warm regards, Sandra

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Sean North 14 October 2006

Mr WILLLLLLLL, a marvelous splendid work, i have come to expect when i see the name WILL BARBER,

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Perfect, Will. Embracing, serene, glowing, endowing hope without preaching... the versatility of your pen continues to impress beyond measure. t x

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Esther Leclerc 17 October 2006

In a garden - whether of The Earth, the soul, or others' love Sign me up... A sweetly flowing dream and hope, this. Esther : ]

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Luis Gil 09 December 2009

The Promised Land is any place Where a thought may dwell in peace In a garden - whether of The Earth, the soul, or others' love. When the brain grows calm, and free, The mind may dwell there peacefully. Thoughts in peace, where they have their own space to grow strong and calm. Thoughts below the waves 'where soft steps make sense'. Those words sound so free... Thanks, Will.

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Robert Howard 06 December 2008

Wow, I really needed this. Stress makes one forget that the gate to the promised land is in your own mind. Hmm, I think I'll take a deep breath.

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Ann Beard 03 March 2008

You write with a gentleness. I really like this poem. Thank you.

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Melvina Germain 30 October 2006

You paint a very beautiful picture in words here Will, marvelous.-Melvina-

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Brian Dorn 17 October 2006

Interesting ending, Will. I suppose even our promised lands can be compromised. Great write! Brian

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