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Poems by Robert E.L. Nesbitt, Jr., M.D.
23 inspirational poems which include illustrations by Paula Bouseman
(15 inspiring graphics as understood by the artist).
Reflections by Ellen M. Nesbitt (20 reflections to serve as an imagery guide for each poem).
Copyright 1999Printed by Watermark PressThe International Library of PoetryOwings Mills, Maryland |
Table Of Contents
(Excerpts & Sample Illustrations Only)
Introduction . . . . . Enlightenment strains to reinforce intelligence with virtue and to grant freedom to all who seek the fullness of their humanity. Poetry struggles to stand erect in an age of biotechnological miracles; but this mysterious gift of sonorous verse energized by the soul brings a sense of holiness to the heart's affections and truth to our imagination . . . . Ours as His is, His with the Father, in glory.
Reflections . . . . . Poetry is an expression of our thoughts, impressions, and often our deepest convictions regarding life. The reflections on the poems in this book are not meant to limit any personal inspirations that come to you as the reader. . . . . . your own reflections will take you on journeys of imagery that will add spiritual dimensions to your life.
Preview . . . . . The Advent
Make Poor My Spirit, O Soul . . . . . My calloused heart exploits the cries of human need.
Whisperings Lost . . . . . The
mysteries of spiritual reality.
Personalized Souls . . . . .Purpose
of being, and Divine mission.
Born As Losers . . . . . Anxious in success, forlorn in defeat.
Dormant Seeds of Promise . . . . . But these blessings arise from sleep only by our beckoning.
Wasted Grace . . . . . It's rebirth in Christ, death of old self.
The Spiritual Gatewatch . . . . . A
holy pilgrimage in Truth. 
Loosened Grip . . . . . Spiritual fragility, a malady of human character.
Spiritual Divide . . . . . Enthroned
at the peak of descending slopes. 
Worship of Unageing Intellect . . . . . Detached from spiritual reality.
View Made Clear . . . . . Amidst cheering throngs of admirers.
Spiritual Essence . . . . . Homeward bound as One Body.
Refugee Souls Brought Home . . . . . Our soul struggles with vision to mature.
Lighthearted Souls . . . . . Through the Son, Incarnate truth and virtue.
Beyond The Peaks . . . . . All sunlit, carpeted in fluffy white.
Color Me Springtime . . . . . In bloom at the appointed hour, always in harmony.
Bound For Glory . . . . . Such dreams
are gifts of the soul. 
Reverie . . . . . Spiritually worthy of celestial polyphony.
The Awakening Of Reality . . . . I ask--where was elusive love and faith.
Flight Of The New Pegasus . . . . Aboard a winged horse.
Born Again In Hope . . . . . Enlightened, perfectible, grantees of keys to the Kingdom.
Epilogue . . . . . The Farewell.
"Beyond bodily structure and things material,
God anointed individual souls ..." Robert E.L. Nesbitt, Jr., M.D.
