Rob Carmack Poet Diminished Hexaverse

A Ramshackle Faith

Temptation’s collars
choke life out of me.
Truth the greatest gift,
it costs everything,
just one breath away.

Doubt takes the joy,
walked the fool’s quest
too long, discern;
deceived – elect.

Every tongue
will confess,
our Spirits

to kneel
before

Christ.

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Written: 12.22.19 – 12.23.19
Title: A Ramshackle Faith
Form: Diminished Hexaverse
Sponsor: Edward Ibeh

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Joe Maverick July 25, 2022 at 2:22 PM So we learn Christ is the author & perfector of Our faith..Meaning we are not perfect.' As are none in heaven or earth or below etc.' In the Meantime we bump along, early on especially Groping with reality here' and the promise and The ultimate reality unseen fully.) also how can We deal with temptation if we never face it? Or turn from it? In order to do so it must be Encountered, all the best Rob.' Rob Carmack August 14, 2022 at 5:36 PM The truth is a journey and it gets tougher as you go, but it remains the best gift God has given us.

Susan Ashley December 13, 2021 at 8:29 AM Dear Rob, your expressive pen spills with deep and meaningful verse. Temptation challenges the strength and resilience of our faith and doubt is the devil that enters one’s heart and mind. A potent ending makes this heartfelt piece memorable. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan Rob Carmack December 18, 2021 at 3:33 PM Thank you and God Bless you Susan.

Beata Agustin January 26, 2020 at 2:04 AM Wow! Congrats! Thanks for sharing this. God bless you. Rob Carmack January 26, 2020 at 9:25 PM TY Beata.

Andrea Dietrich January 12, 2020 at 1:39 PM though I feel perplexed that you are sometimes so unforgiving to yourself, I appreciate the serious tone of your poem, Rob. Congrats on your win. Rob Carmack January 16, 2020 at 5:49 PM Thank You my friend.

Beautiful Scars January 11, 2020 at 3:02 PM I just got chills! No joke the ending gave me chills. Amazing. congrats dear Rob x:-)-luloo Rob Carmack January 16, 2020 at 5:49 PM De Lu, thank you with a hug.

Sandra Adams January 11, 2020 at 10:06 AM temptation will always try faith... i liked this one, it's a nice inspirational poem... congrats on your win :) Rob Carmack January 16, 2020 at 5:48 PM Thanks Sandra.

Paul Callus January 11, 2020 at 9:10 AM Congratulations on your podium finish, Rob! Faith is a powerful 'tool' when tackled without deceit. Regards // paul Rob Carmack January 16, 2020 at 5:48 PM Thank you Paul, I appreciate it.

Vijay Pandit January 11, 2020 at 8:56 AM Deep and meaningful--excellent write, Rob--congrats on your podium win. Rob Carmack January 16, 2020 at 5:48 PM TY Vijay.

Edward Ibeh January 11, 2020 at 7:57 AM Congratulations on your deserving win in my contest, Rob:-) Awesome poem. I love the first two lines! Rob Carmack January 11, 2020 at 8:50 AM Thank You Edward. Happy new year and God Bless.

Richard Lamoureux December 31, 2019 at 7:44 PM Amen Rob. Well expressed. Happy 2020, blessings Rick. Rob Carmack January 1, 2020 at 11:37 PM TY Richard. Happy new year to you and your family.

Robert Lindley December 30, 2019 at 6:26 AM As true as true can be! Exceptional verse and expression of faith in the Trinity my friend. The Universe and all beyond yields to the Light, Truth and Majesty of the Son of God... A fav.. a true and gleaming gem too! Rob Carmack January 1, 2020 at 11:36 PM Thank you my friend.

Ann Foster December 23, 2019 at 8:54 PM Powerful... well written. Ann Rob Carmack December 23, 2019 at 8:55 PM Thank You Ann.