I Still Love Robert Frost

God's Garden

God made a beauteous garden
With lovely flowers strown,
But one straight, narrow pathway
That was not overgrown.
And to this beauteous garden
He brought mankind to live,
And said: "To you, my children,
These lovely flowers I give.
Prune ye my vines and fig trees,
With care my flowerets tend,
But keep the pathway open
Your home is at the end."
Then came another master,
Who did not love mankind,
And planted on the pathway
Gold flowers for them to find.
And mankind saw the bright flowers,
That, glitt'ring in the sun,
Quite hid the thorns of av'rice
That poison blood and bone;
And far off many wandered,
And when life's night came on,
They still were seeking gold flowers,
Lost, helpless and alone.

O, cease to heed the glamour
That blinds your foolish eyes,
Look upward to the glitter
Of stars in God's clear skies.
Their ways are pure and harmless
And will not lead astray,
Bid aid your erring footsteps
To keep the narrow way.
And when the sun shines brightly
Tend flowers that God has given
And keep the pathway open
That leads you on to heaven.
~Robert Frost

Wynette

Gordon Smith wrote:

My sister Wynette came down with meningitis to go along with her lymphoma.  They called all of her children to come.  They felt like her children could not get there before she passed away in the hospital.  However,  the doctors said she is a miracle, and is going to recover.

We  are hoping for the best.

Gordon and Roberta

Myrna wrote:

Thanks for letting us know about her. That is a miracle! Neither of those diseases are easy to have and both together would be too much for most. She is a strong woman.

RE: I still like Robert Frost!‏

Lyla Spencer wrote: Thanks Myrna, I loved that and needed to be reminded.  It was wonderful to see you there tonight.  Have a wonderful week!! Will you??
Love, Lyla
 
EllaDean Hunter wrote: Yes,  I like also.

Maxine Gordon wrote: I love the poem.  Thanks Myrna.