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May I serve
whatever the capacity --

and not be dissuade;

God knows His faithful,
not by glitter
nor by volume of voice,
but by salves of compassion

knowing no color
knowing no shades
nor party of affiliation

may I nurse humbly, soothing
and healing, while bearing the
stigmata of love -- 

For Christ-like is a cleanser,
a shredder of sin -- 
a star of radiance, a moonbeam of
warmth, a sun rejoicing in the 
projection of Divine Light

Though tents of shadows
riotous they abound

let not your heart fail
to make the short step…

though the chains rattle
and cuffs’ metal dig in,
no one who moves in
the direction of our Lord,
in good faith, will find
a path more brighter, spiritually uplifting, 
for Truth swings wide open Heaven’s door 
to even one from grace seemingly fallen

Amen
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Maverick Avatar
January 18, 2024 at 1:37 PM
Ahh-Aa A-amen (Yes! I utter, then..) May all good.' May all hope, all, all, ways remain. To those who? Who would do, the will true.. And that through; Christ we must ever pertain.'
DiMino Avatar
January 27, 2024 at 8:04 AM
Hi Joe; thank you. I had some eye surgery, you know, old people stuff, cataracts...so I will be back with the gang soon. Vision beginning to settle down. A shock seeing myself in the mirror clearly after so many years:) Blessings my friend.
Buhagiar Avatar
January 15, 2024 at 1:53 AM
Deep and emotional. Very much appreciated.
DiMino Avatar
January 27, 2024 at 8:05 AM
Thank you, Victor; I will be catching up soon. Blessings.
Greenhough Avatar
January 14, 2024 at 12:02 PM
This is so well written and described. Its spiritual journey is uplifting.
DiMino Avatar
January 27, 2024 at 8:07 AM
Hi Hilda; for me it is all about spiritual journey -- nothing else matters. Thank you. Blessings my friend.
One Avatar
January 14, 2024 at 11:18 AM
Your poem is a profound meditation on the essence of service, humility, and unwavering faith. The opening plea to serve in any capacity reflects a willingness to embrace any role with dedication and without reservation. The acknowledgment that God recognizes faithfulness not by external glitter or loud voices but by the salves of compassion sets a tone of sincerity and genuine commitment..
DiMino Avatar
January 27, 2024 at 8:08 AM
Thank you so much, Si, for taking the time to read and pen such a thoughtful, profound comment. Blessings my friend.
Sharma  Avatar
January 14, 2024 at 8:36 AM
Very true, for a faithful believer, no path is actually brighter and beautiful than the one guided by the Almighty.. No matter how hard it may become, it's always the right one for us as we are being shown our way by the highest power of all.. God's love knows no boundaries, it's purely divine..And it doesn't matter by volume of voice, what matters is the honesty that we breathe in our devotion towards the supreme creator..This is such a wonderful poem dear Joe, exquisitely crafted~sending light
DiMino Avatar
January 27, 2024 at 8:12 AM
Such a wonderful, inspiring comment! Though sometimes difficult to reconcile events with God's guidance and love, He is in charge...and everything ultimately happens for our best. Blessings my friend!
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