Tell Me

I am told How can you believe In someone you never see In someone you never feel In someone you never hear How can you believe In fairy tales Based on abstract and surreal? I will tell you I do not need arm-twisting Or hypnotic mind games To reach my conclusions It is not just blind faith It is a simple matter Of seeking with the heart Not by going on e-bay. I see God all around me In the beauty of creation In the joy and suffering of others In the growth of a plant The birth of a child The change of night and day The passage of time I see him. I feel him in moments of need When weakness bears on me When he raises me up And lifts me from pain and despair When I’m lost in darkness And he sends a guiding light I feel him walking by my side I feel him. I hear him when the wind blows When a breeze caresses me I hear him where silence reigns Or where the waters lap And gently tease my mind I hear him. Because my mind thinks My heart feels My soul flows with emotions I believe in him. But most of all I believe Because on admitting my faults I sense his healing hand And I understand that God Is there for me at all times. I believe in Him. ----------------------------------- Contest: Tell Me ~ March 2015 Sponsor: Richard Lamoureux Placing: 3rd

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Eileen Manassian

Date: 3/21/2020 5:41:00 PM

What a great testimony to your faith, dear. That last stanza really resonated with me. Blessings

Paul Callus
Date: 3/29/2020 5:51:00 AM

Thank you, dear Eileen. I doubt if I will ever qualify for sainthood!! ... but I hold on to faith and His forgiveness. Blessings & Hugs // paul

Black Matta

Date: 10/17/2015 11:37:00 AM

"And I understand that God Is there for me at all times. I believe in Him" True words, your poem is simple and honest. Congratulations, Paul

Paul Callus
Date: 10/17/2015 2:58:00 PM

Thank you for stopping by with sincere comments, BM. It has been a pleasure to meet you through poetry. ~ All the best. // paul

Daisy Marie Yant

Date: 5/18/2015 8:45:00 AM

Awesome!! What great Faith is expressed here. Only Believe and all who do will know Him in this way!! Much Love

Paul Callus
Date: 5/18/2015 10:51:00 AM

Thank you Daisy M. This poem was inspired by another poem written by Richard L. I am glad that you found it 'awesome'! Hugs // paul

Cynthia Buhain-Baello

Date: 5/12/2015 6:54:00 PM

Very eloquent and truly inspiring piece on experiencing God and I am so blessed I found this poem. The lines are exactly what someone who experiences Him every moment can feel and comprehend, and this ever-growing knowledge unfolds because of His own love. Thank you for writing it.

Paul Callus
Date: 5/13/2015 4:27:00 PM

Thank you Cynthia. Your lovely and insightful comments are a pleasure to read. God bless. // paul

Kp Nunez

Date: 4/28/2015 1:33:00 PM

Congratulations on your fine win, Paul! Again I am touched by the personal testimony that shows on your write. HUgs! Kim :)

Paul Callus
Date: 5/6/2015 7:13:00 AM

I love your comments, Kim! Thank you!! Hugs // paul

Mark Trichet

Date: 4/26/2015 6:31:00 PM

Nicely done Paul. Insightful and intimate without bearing all. Congratulations

Paul Callus
Date: 5/6/2015 5:28:00 AM

Thank you for your kind comments, Mark. Sorry for the late reply, but have been away from Soup for a while. All the best. // paul

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 4/25/2015 11:06:00 PM

Hi Paul, Congratulations on your awesome win in Richard Lamoureux's "Tell Me" contest. Have a nice day. LINDA

Paul Callus
Date: 5/6/2015 7:27:00 AM

So pleased you enjoyed this poem, Linda. Thank you for a lovely visit. Excuse the late reply...been gone for a while; missing my best friends:) hugs // paul

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 4/25/2015 9:55:00 AM

I enjoyed reading this one again, I also enjoyed the comments. Your words have resonated with your readers. Thanks for entering it in my contest.

Paul Callus
Date: 5/6/2015 7:17:00 AM

Thank you, Richard. I am pleased that this poem was well accepted. It was a pleasure participating in your contest, and I appreciate the high placing. All the best. // paul

Abdul Malik

Date: 4/24/2015 11:31:00 AM

Ha, this is the best of the lot. God is such a simple think. No one has to tell you nothing. You can feel Him. He's there for you - all the time. Why seek Him in places afar? Why name Him names? I really, really enjoyed reading this. Great work.

Paul Callus
Date: 5/6/2015 7:19:00 AM

Thank you for the generous comments, Abdul. Sorry for the late reply, but have been away from Soup for a while. All the best. // paul

Funom Makama

Date: 4/20/2015 8:37:00 AM

Good work and an unbelievable level of talent shown here. I will definitely come checking more of your work.

Paul Callus
Date: 5/6/2015 5:24:00 AM

Thank you for your kind comments, Funom. Sorry for the late reply, but was away from Soup for a while. All the best. // paul

Maurice Yvonne

Date: 4/1/2015 11:16:00 AM

You are truly blessed. I have never heard faith expressed any clearer than this!

Paul Callus
Date: 4/3/2015 1:58:00 PM

Thank you Armand; I appreciate every comment you leave on my page. All the best. // paul

Kp Nunez

Date: 4/1/2015 5:21:00 AM

This is simply beautiful, Paul. Such a warm and personal testimony. Blessings for the contest. :) Kim

Paul Callus
Date: 4/3/2015 2:09:00 PM

Thank you, Kim! It's my pleasure knowing that you find beauty in this poem of mine. Your comments are positive and encouraging. All the best to you, including a very Happy Easter. :) // paul

Constance La France

Date: 3/31/2015 1:27:00 PM

Paul, your response to tell me is wonderful, I love every word written, so inspiring, A7 and thanks for visiting my poem, thinking in. . .

Paul Callus
Date: 4/3/2015 1:32:00 PM

Your comments are a delight to read Constance. Thank you for every word and for the high rating. // May you have a Happy Easter! Hugs // paul

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 3/31/2015 1:10:00 PM

- I thank you, my friend, for the blessing you are ... for a beautiful poem ... for comfort in your words ... for the warmth of your smile - Always when a door is closed (death), another being opened (birth) - I wish you best of luck in the contest ..... and a happy Easter - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Paul Callus
Date: 4/3/2015 1:29:00 PM

Thank you for the lovely and encouraging comments, Anne Lise. I truly appreciate your sincere support. A very Happy Easter to you, too:) Hugs // paul

Ravi Sathasivam

Date: 3/31/2015 1:21:00 AM

Excellent words of faith. Inspiring too. Thanks for sharing it.

Paul Callus
Date: 4/3/2015 1:25:00 PM

Thank you Ravi. Glad you found this write inspiring. All the best. // paul

Emile Pinet

Date: 3/29/2015 7:08:00 PM

Inspiring, elegant, reassuring, caring, and companionate are but a few words that come to mind when I read your work. Very well put with easy flow rhythm and impeccable imagery. Emile.

Paul Callus
Date: 4/1/2015 3:25:00 PM

Your set of adjectives do honour to this simple expression of faith, Emile. Thank you...your feedback is always encouraging and supportive. // paul

Ralph Sergi

Date: 3/29/2015 3:58:00 PM

Hi Paul: You expressed the basic faith in all the minor and major miracles that surround you and I feel the same way you do about God. Great Write. I wish you well in the contest.

Paul Callus
Date: 4/1/2015 3:22:00 PM

Thank you Ralph. I tried to show faith through simplicity of thought; glad that you are able to relate to it. All the best. // paul

John Fleming

Date: 3/29/2015 3:22:00 PM

I am a simple man. I am not, nor have i ever been, religious. I have an inquiring mind and have always placed my faith in science. However, that aside, to naysayers and disbelievers of an all-powerful, all-encompassing, all-knowing God i say this: What created that small, millet sized grain that contained all the matter of an expanding universe to blimp into existence? Did it "will" itself from a nothingness devoid of everything but "Free-Will". Or was it the will of a God? Take your choice...:)

Paul Callus
Date: 4/1/2015 3:19:00 PM

Hi John! Believing in a supernatural being does not come by forming part of a religion, but through using our intellect. Most important is being honest with ourselves. Thank you for the intelligent feedback. // paul

Rhonda Johnson-Saunders

Date: 3/29/2015 2:58:00 PM

Beautiful words of faith, Paul! You explain your belief in God exquisitely yet with simplicity...I love every line...hugs, Rhonda

Paul Callus
Date: 4/1/2015 3:13:00 PM

Lovely comments, Rhonda! I love simplicity, both in thought and expression; it is the basis of my beliefs and my poetry. Thank you for a most welcome visit. Hugs // paul

Julia Ward

Date: 3/29/2015 9:01:00 AM

"I believe in Him" - an unequivocal statement rounding off your excellent poem, Paul. Hugs, Julia, xx

Paul Callus
Date: 3/31/2015 5:03:00 AM

Thank you for the 'excellent' comments, Julia. Have a nice day. // Hugs paul

Jack Horne

Date: 3/29/2015 7:54:00 AM

this is just beautiful, Paul - the perfect entry for Richard's contest

Paul Callus
Date: 3/29/2015 8:11:00 AM

Thank you very much, Jack. Hope you've been having a lovely Sunday! // paul

Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser

Date: 3/29/2015 5:59:00 AM

:) Lovely poem Paul... :) I so love the orderly way you did for someone to know and embrace God... :) I hope you are all okei now.. :)!hugs! Blessed!//olive eloisa

Paul Callus
Date: 3/29/2015 7:08:00 AM

A happy and lovely Sunday to you, Olive_eloi!:) Thank you for the nice comments. Things are slowly improving...prayer counts a lot. Thank you for the support. Hugssss ...... paul

Njeri Hunjeri

Date: 3/29/2015 4:02:00 AM

Amen!! The last two stanzas are my favorite. All the best in the contest.

Paul Callus
Date: 3/29/2015 7:04:00 AM

Thank you Njeri. Pleased that you enjoyed. Have a lovely Sunday! // paul

Laura Leiser

Date: 3/28/2015 11:14:00 PM

Wonderful words of faith, Paul! Thanks for sharing them.

Paul Callus
Date: 3/29/2015 7:03:00 AM

Thank you Laura. Glad that you found this to your liking. All the best. // paul