Publications: On a Bench of Wood
http://www.amazon.com/On-Bench-Wood-Reflections-Grace/dp/0764821539
Thank you for having a look….
Some people have asked about the inspirations behind these poems.
The best that I can offer is to sit and “be” with God. Find a place where it’s easy to be with God. In a sunrise, in the gentle rain, on a Church bench whenever you feel His Presence (and of course that can be anywhere). Quiet your soul. Know that He is here, know that you are loved and let go and be attentive. Don’t “force” it. See what you see, hear what you hear. Catch a phrase and go with it. It doesn’t have to be perfect just real to you. Open yourself to podcasts, reading/scanning other blogs, listen to your favorite Spiritual author. What “sticks” with you and dwell with that thought, that is inspirational. The purpose is not to write but to hear/feel/sense the perfect love that surrounds and dwells within the depths of your soul.
DarylMadden 
Thank you so much for all your beautiful encouraging poetry. May God richly bless you for ministering to my heart today. I look forward to reading more. ❤️
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I just came across this blog. I agree with you. I feel so blessed.
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Hello! i just wanted to say thank you for dropping by my blog. As a fairly new blogger, it truly means a lot!
I read a few of your poems, and was left astonished.
Anyways, I hope you have a good day! x
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I find your poems lovely. You reach a beautiful place in prayer. I am rarely so contemplative. I usually wrestle w/ God. Thankfully, He wins.
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Thanks for liking one of my posts. Your writing is beautiful.
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Thank you for liking our post, and being a part of @IdeasNCircle –
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Hi there, I realize you’re a published author and have been on site for quite a while. Still, you are one of my favorite blogs so I nominated you for a Liebster https://wordpress.com/post/letthelightinreflections.wordpress.com/8902 I don’t expect you to participate. The intention is to share blogs we enjoy.
Blessings,
Laurie
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Hi Daryl
Thanks for visiting my blog. It’s nice to find a blog like yours, a quiet spot amid all the noise. Keep up the good work.
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I second this. In a world of chaos, sanctuary is beauty.
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Hi, thanks for visiting my blog 🙂
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Absolutely AMAZING poetry! Thank you that you found Shepherding All God’s Creature blog so that we could experience your wonderful gift from God to write! Blessings and much love in Christ, Kathy Dunn
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Your words are a gift to all 🙂
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Hello! I just wanted to say thank you for dropping by my blog. It truly means a lot! I really enjoyed your blog. Thank you lighten my day up with your poetry.
Take care!
Brian
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You truly have a gift for expressing the Holy Spirit beautifully in your poetry. I appreciate them very much!
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Thanks so much for dropping by my blog! So glad you liked what you saw. Great to see someone doing a Christian poetry blog…true beauty is so needed in the world today!
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Hey Daryl, thank you for liking one of my posts and connecting.
Blessings in all you do,
Dylan
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Thank you for having a look on my blog, I could really use your prayer.
Good work with the poetry, keep it up!
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And thank you for shining your light 😀
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Masterful poetry and I thank you Daryl for your great heart.
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Your words are beautiful. I am yet to read your blog properly. Thank you for coming over and liking my poem and articles. Much Love and Light from me 🙂 ❤
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Thank you for your follow. I hope it blesses you as you have blessed me.
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Love your poem :”Taking TIme…” I need more of that! Thanks for your like at DailyBiblePrayer. Praying God reveals even more to you as you deepen your relationship with Him through prayer and Scripture. It will bless us all. Laura
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Thank you for stopping by and checking out my blog. I popped and enjoyed your lovely well-crafted poetry. I will visit again. In love and light Cheryle
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I thought of you when asked to nominate for Liebster award. It’s supposed to be for fairly young sites. I’m not sure how long you’ve been around, but I hope you enjoy the award. Details about the award at my site if you’re interested.
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Hi,
Thanks for stopping by my blog 🙂
Wishes, T.
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What a lovely photo. thanks for visiting and liking Time Balm.
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Thank you for liking my blog and Thank You for your beautiful poetry! Moving, very moving.
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Prayed for you. Have a terrific 2019. 🙂
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Thanks for stopping by/liking my blog (On a Journey).
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Added you to my blogroll
Blessings
Brian
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Daryl, thanks so much for stopping by and liking a post on The Expositrix!
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Daryl: Thanks for your interest in my blog, An Owl Among Ruins. I’m no poet myself, but I’ve written a nonfiction book, Man’s Religion, God’s Faith, which I hope some publisher will grab. One way or another, in the words of the BCP, we writers ” join our voices with angels and archangels, and all the company of heaven.” May they remember to bless you. TD
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She speaks to me is a beautiful poem. I highly appreciate your talent, may God bless you!
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Thank you for the “follow” Daryl, please feel free to share your thoughts or comments anytime. I look forward to getting to know you better. God’s grace, peace and blessings to you and yours!
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Hello Daryl, I just wanted to say thank you for stopping by on my blog and liking one of my posts. It means a lot! And I have read some of your poems – they are beautiful and peaceful. God bless you.
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I agree: the purpose is not to write. The purpose is to be present with the Divine. But then the writing comes, and must be respected and appreciated as the blessing it is.
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The little I’ve read of your poems, I like. Thanks for following me. God bless.
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This post, and your bench remind of the movie War Room. The single greatest take away from that moving for me, was the need for all of us to find that where we feel comfortable and are alone with ourselves so that we can be more receptive to Gods presence with us. I’m retired so my family are out of the house during the day, leaving me alone study, pray and be with God from the breakfast room table. If you don’t have such a place, seek one out. God will lead you to it, if you let Him.
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Just want to say thank you for liking my post. It means so much for someone new in blogging. I cannot do poems. Yours are so heartwarming and faith reaffirming. God bless you more.🙏👍❤️
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Thank you for not only “liking” my posts but for sharing yours with us. What a lovely gift the Holy Spirit has given you. Thank you for using it to bless others.
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Daryl, thanks for Liking several of my Esther’s Petition posts. Here’s one more you may like too… https://estherspetition.wordpress.com/2008/02/26/creation/ Have a truly blessed day in the Lord! Bette
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I like your open-minded attitude towards receiving guidance and inspiration. Too many people limit themselves with very dogmatic, restricted perspectives on what is possible. Your poetry is wonderful. God bless you and your work!
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