Faith

by ben thompson   Nov 12, 2007


A small and simple word
With the meaning of the sun
Causing men of various cast and creed
To kill or to run

It's the scent of a flower
On a light summer breeze
Promises of a rainbow's beauty
Putting all fear at ease

It's trying to teach your tiny children
To always do whats right
Even while outside
Futures dark as night

It's enduring with grace
Loss of loved ones so dear
Whispering one last I love you
Softly in their ear

We won't always understand
The curves in this wild race
That's why our dear Lord's mercy
Gave us faith

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  • 16 years ago

    by Rachel RTVW

    Powerfully penned piece. Excellent flow. Great job!

  • 16 years ago

    by debbylyn

    Ben this is a beautiful poem of faith and encouragement. I am so glad to see something out of your usual dark genre.

    I like the rhyme scheme and word choices that follow along to end with a ray of hope.

    "It's trying to teach your tiny children
    To always do whats right
    Even while outside
    Futures dark as night"

    ^ Hard to choose a favorite verse....but being a parent this particular one really got to me.....it's so hard to teach morals and values when all around there are temptations and immorality.

    I enjoy all your poems....never know to what to expect! Keep writing! Love, Debbie

  • 16 years ago

    by Elapsed

    I loved the sense of hope in this piece.. a beautiful expression of your feelings and emotions.. a very enjoyable read..

  • 16 years ago

    by Cindy

    What a beautiful and heart touching piece.

    It's the scent of a flower
    On a light summer breeze
    Promises of a rainbow's beauty
    Putting all fear at ease

    This stanza shows the beauty in the world that so many take forgranted.

    It's enduring with grace
    Loss of loved ones so dear
    As they whisper last I love yous
    Softly in your ear

    The most painful thing to endure the loss of those we love. Thnk God for Faith for it carries us through till we can once again reunite with our loved ones.
    Exceelnt job!
    Love Cindy

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