God rolls the dice
by Elouise
God rolls the dice
with each new birth
A gamble taken
in good faith
If you cherish this little one
might not my beloved earth
be visited come spring
with lavender from sea to sea?
A roll of the dice and
the Master’s plan
Lift up your eyes
and feast on beauty
Persistent repetitive
tenacious beauty
bursting with fragile joy
upon giving birth
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I know. Sadly, not all the little ones make it, and not all little ones are conceived in good faith. Yet God keeps faith with us each spring, in each season of life. Always giving us another opportunity to nurture the ground, the good earth, the vulnerable child who may become a link in this fragile chain we call life.
Which brings three questions to mind. Am I willing to bet on God? And beyond that, do I realize God is betting on me? Not on me alone, yet on me as one part of the whole. Finally, do I know how to nurture the vulnerable child in you or in me? Food for thought.
© Elouise Renich Fraser, 4 March 2017
Photo found at the Weather Underground App
Spring crocus in Linz, Austria taken by haggiaustria, 28 Feb 2017
Response to WordPress Daily Prompt: Parlay
Telling the Truth 
This is a beautiful response to the prompt. Thanks for sharing.
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You’re welcome. I’m so glad you enjoyed it! 🙂
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a beautiful response to the prompt E, love the pretty little bloom too, spring is coming, for me it feels as if it’s already here, just getting in a little catch up, and found you lost in the shuffle of the barage of mail. Hope you’re staying warm ❤ peace and love, K
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Hi Kim! Glad to know you’re getting in a little catch up. We’re freezing up here–especially the last few days. Spring? Feels like winter just arrived, even though we’re headed back up today….:) I love that little crocus, too. So dainty and sweet…just like you and I are, of course! 🙂
Elouise
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This reminds me of an article I need to write for our local paper. My thought had been “Hate begets hate, love begets love. We choose daily.” This gives me more to chew on. I may want to quote you, if that would be alright.
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Sounds good to me–if it comes to that. Happy writing! 😊
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It is a gamble isn’t it? But mine was made in good faith and I try to remind myself when I become worried about my children’s future.
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Yes it is! One we have to take and accept every day of our lives. Not just for ourselves, but for the future of our children and this planet. Thanks, Lilly, for your comment.
Elouise
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