Notes About The Poem

The account below is nonfiction. One of my interests is Christian Apologetics. Part of my involvement with this included reading Atheistic literature. One night in 2007, after I finished reading Sam Harris's book, Letter to a Christian Nation, I went to bed. I was awakened an hour later by visitors I could not see. I knew two things, they hated me absolutely and wanted to hurt me physically.

I also knew I had to be very cautious on what I did next. I had read enough of the Bible, heard enough from preachers and had read enough supplemental material (in particular, Watchman Nee), to know that anything I did, that was based solely on my own power, would be a major error.

I recalled strategies such as 'rebuking in the name of Christ' and others, but I was not sure if I would make a mistake with those, so I kept thinking and then got some divine help.

Angels

by digital light
they hovered and poured pure hate
down over my bed

hung the advisors
selling sammy’s letter to 
a christian nation

of gods and portals
opened when I closed the book
and peeked into worlds

a hair’s width away
from my face they pressed hard for
another mistake

doubt stabbed my recall
of passages and preachers
in this kind of fight

would they not give chase
fear stumbles a femur snaps
to put me back down

reduced my weapons
to decorative clutter
in that old farmhouse

The Holy Ghost spoke
told me not to engage them
extended his hands

slowly closed my eyes
blurred vision of Christ who stood
by his Father’s throne

and before any
of minute’s measures of time
three demons were gone

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Current Contest: Divine Intervention
Sponsor: Chantelle Anne Cooke 
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Old Contest: Senryu on Angels
Sponsor: Marvin Celestial
Written: 04.04.16

angelchristianevilfaithgodsenryu

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J.W. Earnings

Date: 5/28/2018 8:59:00 AM

Very miraculous and marvelous composition of poetry.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 6/18/2017 5:53:00 PM

thanks for your congrats to Kash, if he even ever sees it. He's just hard to track down! I came here to tell you because you are such an angel yourself!

Deborah Burch

Date: 12/23/2016 1:00:00 PM

Indeed, Rob!!! It's all real! Your poem/poems have reminded me of a higher accountability we are each being held to/called to... and reminders of an earlier calling to holiness; untainted; G-d alone! I really like your gifted works!!! Press-on!! Big Hugggs. Deb

Rob Carmack
Date: 12/23/2016 11:32:00 PM

Thank you Deb and God Bless you. Hugs.

Thomas Durham Iii

Date: 9/30/2016 11:15:00 AM

Hey, do you remember me? i was the one that had a featured poem a couple years back, i come to say, great poem, it is really intriguing, regarding my car poem, my chihuahua, Paco, Died this year on august 15th at 0100, and on the 23rd of this month, my uncle's pug, Mack died, this year has not been a good year for me, otherwise, keep doing what you are doing and never stop

Rob Carmack
Date: 10/14/2016 11:03:00 PM

I did not remember you until I read the poem. Sorry to read about Paco and Mack. I am glad to see you are back, I am not on PS much now, but should be getting back more next summer. Thanks for reading and commenting.

Becca Teagan

Date: 6/13/2016 4:13:00 AM

Really intriguing poem, Rob. What an experience!

Seosamh De Burca

Date: 5/16/2016 9:33:00 AM

Congrats on your win, a most interesting piece. Well described

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 5/16/2016 1:10:00 AM

Congratulations on your wonderful win. The angels ha e helped more than anyone in my life. Long story...but when I call on them their help is instant. I am happy you know of their power. Blessings, Connie

Constance La France

Date: 5/15/2016 10:04:00 PM

Rob, this is wonderful, best of luck in the contest

Tim Smith

Date: 5/11/2016 3:20:00 PM

Terrific piece here Rob...I can feel the presence in your words

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 5/7/2016 7:04:00 PM

hey, still waiting for your family haiku!!!

Manmath Dalei

Date: 5/3/2016 12:06:00 PM

Rob, A great write on angels. Congratulations on ur win. Enjoyed............//:) hugs

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 4/24/2016 12:15:00 PM

still waiting for new poetry And did I never say congratulations to you here. You deserved the win.

Nette Onclaud

Date: 4/16/2016 5:08:00 AM

wow... a seraphic glow shines through your lines, rob!..sweet congrats!..huggs

Rob Carmack
Date: 4/16/2016 12:25:00 PM

Thanks with a hug.

Laura Leiser

Date: 4/12/2016 5:13:00 PM

Congrats on your top win with your unusual story, Rob! Very intriging :)

Rob Carmack
Date: 4/16/2016 12:26:00 PM

Thank you Laura.

Paul Callus

Date: 4/12/2016 3:53:00 PM

A beautiful poem and an amazing way to recount it. Congratulations on placing first, Rob! ~ Regards // paul

Rob Carmack
Date: 4/16/2016 12:28:00 PM

Thanks Paul.

Vladislav Raven

Date: 4/12/2016 2:05:00 PM

Hi Rob, Congratulations on your 1st place win in the contest. Well Rob, your write pulls the reader in and actually makes one think on their own beliefs as far as Angels go. An excellent write, well deserving of a seven.

Rob Carmack
Date: 4/16/2016 12:30:00 PM

Thank you Vladislav for reading and the seven.

Sandra Haight

Date: 4/12/2016 10:53:00 AM

Such an amazing poem about an amazing event in your life, Rob. Beautiful and inspiring. Congratulations on your well-deserved First Place win. Sandra

Rob Carmack
Date: 4/16/2016 12:30:00 PM

Thank you Sandra.