Robert A. Dufresne Poet Limerick

A Prophet : Defining the Term

A Prophet is not one who can predict future acts.
He’s given the grace to see and relate the facts.
To those who are blind, 
he appears most unkind,
And is susceptible to all kinds of attacks.

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Judy Ball January 17, 2017 at 3:43 AM Well said. I do so agree. God Bless, JB

Daver Austin October 29, 2014 at 10:55 AM I tend to be Buddhist by perspective, but what you say must be true of all prophets. Love, DAve

Carol Eastman July 23, 2013 at 10:16 AM So strikingly true.... amazing write.

Poet Destroyer A June 7, 2013 at 4:40 PM A great one Robert, with much meaning...Linda

Elizabeth Wesley April 15, 2013 at 7:52 PM Where are you? Got writer's block or just busy?

Harry Horsman February 1, 2013 at 4:02 AM amazing limerick Robert, glad i stop by...

Elizabeth Wesley January 28, 2013 at 8:56 PM How true Bob, you describe perfectly situations some of them found themselves in and you did it with style!

Jack Horne January 13, 2013 at 3:06 PM lol, love this witty one, Bob - thanks for your kindness

Charles Henderson January 10, 2013 at 1:14 AM Hey that is really to the point. Was wondering if the form would handle the primise but it did--very well. thanks for the write.

Debra Squyres January 9, 2013 at 8:18 PM Yes...I can see this. Well thought out and written lines.