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A Question of Faith

How
can a
poet, one
who comprehends
the compulsion to
create; who mirrors grace
with the grace of words, lack faith?
The fact I would even need to
ask this question is, for me, more a
mystery than the existence of God.

For Brian Strand's 
WHATEVER any theme/any form MAX 12 lines Poetry Contest

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Harry Horsman

Date: 4/14/2020 12:49:00 AM

I believe what i said about this poem, in the original comment still stands. Although today life is being tested like a rubber band, stretching and stretching.

Vince Suzadail Jr.

Date: 2/7/2013 3:38:00 PM

I believe there are times we all question our faith, but being a poet, helps keep it in perspective. I still have my son and I still have my daughter, so I hope my faith will never waiver.

Kash Poet

Date: 11/10/2011 6:51:00 AM

Good question asked here .Andrea congrats on your win in Brian's contest.

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

Date: 11/9/2011 4:34:00 PM

Congrats Andrea on a fantastic win for these wonderful words my friend.. inspiring..luv..

Carol Sunshine Brown

Date: 11/9/2011 5:56:00 AM

Congratulations on your win in Brian's "Whatever"contest Andrea. Love, Carol

Journey Mcknight

Date: 10/7/2011 10:01:00 AM

well, can't really judge until you walk their path I guess but very expressive, good profound write. Cindy

Phyllis Babcock

Date: 10/1/2011 1:09:00 PM

Like the way you did this one. Asking a question and looking for an answer. Unique write with much thought. love phyl

Audrey Haick

Date: 9/30/2011 4:26:00 PM

A puzzle indeed, Andrea...one I'm incapable of sorting out. Yes, good question...how can one not see God in the simplest of things is baffling. Awesome Etheree! Have a great weekend and may your inkwell never run dry, my friend! Love, Annalise

Kabuteng P.Ink K.

Date: 9/30/2011 11:49:00 AM

Wow, this sure asks such a meaningful question, Andrea-- makes me want to search for the answer myself-- and I love it that you wrote for this contest in etheree! Very Beautiful one!! hugs to you :D

Wilma Neels

Date: 9/30/2011 12:06:00 AM

love this Andrea, a piece that would make one reflect if you really don't have any faith.. I replied to your soupmail hun.. Love Wilma

Cyndi Macmillan

Date: 9/29/2011 10:11:00 PM

Hey, Love this much. I could read this to myself like a chant, though it supposed to stir things up, somehow this beaut brings me peace. I wonder what reaction my own entry for this contest will get? I went in a very different direction. I think yours will do awesome. I think (LOL) mine will be blacklisted. Hugs, from a Saucy friend

Matthew Anish

Date: 9/29/2011 5:38:00 PM

Fascinating, mystical work! Liked the way you used the form - it works! Just celebrating the Jewish New Year and have written a poem about it. Maybe I will post it soon. Love Matthew Anish

Sara Kendrick

Date: 9/29/2011 5:04:00 PM

This is an excellent work..Good luck in the contest..Reads like winning material to me..Thanks for stopping by and letting me know that I placed in a contest..I am behind on commenting and doing congrats for I am back going to PT..Sara

Daver Austin

Date: 9/29/2011 4:28:00 PM

Hi, Andrea, Your e-mails must come through an area of PFT I don't know how to access. I've answered every e-mail that's come up on my screen. A question of faith. Yes, like looking up at the stars. Love, daver

Jack Horne

Date: 9/29/2011 3:51:00 PM

Yes, indeed. If one believes in nothing, how can one see magic? Many congrats on all your wins, my friend. How are you feeling lately? Much better, I hope

Nette Onclaud

Date: 9/29/2011 12:16:00 PM

a gift from heaven are your words and pen, andie... love this.. mine was longggg! ;) huggs, nette

James Peranteau

Date: 9/29/2011 10:58:00 AM

Wowzers dear poet ! Awesome write Andrea ! This query tends to vibrate with many poets my friend ! Fine pose here ! Have a fantastic week...much love, james

Robert Johnson

Date: 9/29/2011 10:05:00 AM

Very profound Andrea! Insight is a gift from God. It helps to calm us when we feel odd. That man who felt pathetic, who when left alone with his thoughts became quite prophetic, keeps resounding the line, we'll all be fine. Soup Mail.

Tony Lane

Date: 9/29/2011 6:42:00 AM

Because the spark of creative spirit moves in them. They will explore until they find their way. Tony

Harry Horsman

Date: 9/29/2011 6:34:00 AM

This superb poem goes to my fav, i think keeping the faith in todays world is harder than one imagines, the fact that you have written this wonderful poem, tells me, you are one hell of a 'human being' (Lady). Harry

John Freeman

Date: 9/29/2011 6:29:00 AM

"The fact that I would even need to ask this question remains a mystery"? This fact to me, means that God, of which is my existence, is still a mystery to the human concept. That my higher precept is not in command of my understanding yet. Am I getting your drift? Smile. Agape, Moses