Notes About The Poem

Believe

Hope speaks “In the beginning… “ i believe
that every tittle, cross, dot, word is light.
The narrow path - he leads us by the hand.
He did not leave us to misunderstand.

I believe he chose Abraham with his
descendant yield - multitudinous stars.
Many were flawed, as man has many sins.
The line of David, too, from which came Christ.

I believe that he arrived right on time,
new born in Bethlehem, brought to Egypt,
settled in Nazareth - and nothing good
comes out of Nazareth, but someone did!

I believe that he chose twelve men to teach
and reach the lost, but one would be replaced.
Judas, indeed, was lost, but never saved.
He did betray the Son of God with kiss.

I believe Christ suffered and died upon
a curs-ed cross then rose again from grave,
and i believe he was the sacrifice
for the sin of man - the unblemished lamb.

Because of Christ, we can be born again!

And I believe many saw him alive
he walked and talked and ate with them, and then
they saw him rise into the clouds. He left
mankind a promise to return once more.

And I believe his Spirit lives with us
to reach the lost. As tongues of fire rain down
and teach all men, show compassion, and grace.
I believe - Father, Son and Spirit - One!

At end of holy book, he proclaims this:
“Yes, I am coming soon.” and then he says,
Amen! Come Lord Jesus! - and I believe.
I wait for Christ - His open arms of life.

3/10/2023
Contest: B Forms and Words/Believe
Sponsor: Sotto Poet
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

Poem

Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.

Please Login to post a comment

Wolf Avatar
March 11, 2023 at 6:51 PM
Sincere belief in every stanza, Kim. The real thing. ~ Gershon
Rodrigues Avatar
March 11, 2023 at 6:59 PM
Thank you, my friend!
Fowler Avatar
March 11, 2023 at 7:50 AM
Nicely written with such faith. Good one Kim. GL in the contest. :)
Rodrigues Avatar
March 11, 2023 at 6:59 PM
Thank you, Linda!
Buhagiar Avatar
March 11, 2023 at 1:16 AM
Brilliant and wonderful. A great spiritual poem. Hugs.
Rodrigues Avatar
March 11, 2023 at 6:59 PM
Thank you, my friend!
Horsman Avatar
March 11, 2023 at 12:09 AM
I'm with you all the way, Kim, with this poem, of faith and love.. God bless you. Harry
Rodrigues Avatar
March 11, 2023 at 7:00 PM
Thank you, Harry!
Buehler Avatar
March 10, 2023 at 10:03 PM
Your poem of faith and devotion is a true inspiration, Kim. Beautifully expressed! :)
Rodrigues Avatar
March 11, 2023 at 7:00 PM
Thank you, Evelyn!
McBride  Avatar
March 10, 2023 at 8:43 PM
Indeed my friend, great poem with encouraging words of truth, from the true source, the author of life : ).
Rodrigues Avatar
March 11, 2023 at 7:01 PM
Thank you, Stephan!
Rodrigues Avatar
March 11, 2023 at 7:00 PM
Thank you, Stephan!
Get a Premium Membership
Turn off ads, get more exposure for your poetry, and get more features with a Premium Membership.
Book: Diverse Voices: The Poetry of Human Rights and the Pursuit of Peace