Emile Pinet Poet Rubaiyat

Carved From Stone

I have seen the seeds of faith sprout
in a hurting heart filled with doubt.
And yet, some only worship God;
during times of famine or drought.

Following the paths, preachers trod:
I found their teachings to be flawed.
For preaching Hell and damnation,
marks God's eternal love as fraud.

In a world filled with temptation
Religion offers salvation.
Yet doubts pound, like cascading waves,
undermining Faith's foundation.

Fearing what waits beyond our graves:
souls morph into religious slaves.
And convinced that we're not alone,
believers believe Jesus saves.

I've no sins that I must atone,
for my God doesn't sit on a throne.
And He does not command my praise;
for His heart is not carved from stone.

No need to fast or pray for days
to find God, in life's mortal maze:
For like the softest of whispers,
His love's revealed in gentler ways.

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David Crandall September 2, 2024 at 1:02 PM I like this one Emile Emile Pinet September 3, 2024 at 6:42 AM Thanks, David; I appreciate your support, my friend. Emile.

Line Gauthier May 12, 2018 at 11:11 PM Love how you wrap up with "For like the softest whisper it’s revealed in gentle ways."

Sizwe Hlabisa May 3, 2015 at 3:59 PM Lovely poem, congrats Emile Pinet May 4, 2015 at 8:14 AM Thanks Sizwe, I appreciate your support. Emile.

Poet Destroyer A April 26, 2015 at 3:49 PM Yes I am Emile, Thank you for the comment on my comment... LINDA

Poet Destroyer A April 25, 2015 at 10:58 PM Emile, Congratulations on your awesome win in Richard Lamoureux's "Tell Me" contest. Have a nice day. LINDA Emile Pinet April 26, 2015 at 10:40 AM A true supporter to the end, thanks Linda. Emile.

Debbie Guzzi April 25, 2015 at 7:48 PM Lovely philosophy! Great use of form. Congrad's on your win. Light & Love Emile Pinet April 26, 2015 at 10:40 AM Thanks Debbie, your support is always appreciated. Emile.

Richard Lamoureux April 25, 2015 at 8:50 AM Thought provoking, thanks for entering my contest. Emile Pinet April 25, 2015 at 9:20 AM Thanks Richard, it was my pleasure to participate in your contest, Emile.

Constance La France April 25, 2015 at 7:36 AM Emile, congratulations on your win with this beautifully penned poem,7, I like this form you chose Emile Pinet April 25, 2015 at 9:19 AM Thanks Broken Wings, I appreciate all of your support. Emile.

Kp Nunez April 23, 2015 at 6:11 PM Cngratulations, on your win, Emile! :) Kim Emile Pinet April 24, 2015 at 7:19 AM Thanks Kim, I appreciate your support. Emile.

Matthew Anish March 22, 2015 at 9:00 PM Interesting take on religion. Nice to see someone using this ancient form! Peace &Love Matthew Anish Asma Memon March 25, 2015 at 5:07 PM https://www.facebook.com/events/814083398672155/ Check this even on facebook. It's worth participating to win cash prize of 100$. Emile Pinet March 22, 2015 at 9:15 PM Thanks, I appreciate your visit. Emile.

Rhonda Johnson-Saunders March 21, 2015 at 1:52 AM I respectfully disagree, but that's what faith is about, trusting God on our paths. My heart has been filled by Jesus not man's religion. For me, it's about a relationship with God. My faith did not come from church or my parents. I didn't grow up in a Christian home. It was love straight to my heart not my head. (only way I can explain it). I think Richard is going to get some great and diverse poems for his contest! Hugs, Rhonda Asma Memon March 25, 2015 at 5:09 PM https://www.facebook.com/events/814083398672155/ Check this even on facebook. It's worth participating to win cash prize of 100$. Emile Pinet March 21, 2015 at 9:13 AM Thanks for your visit Rhonda, faith exists outside of words in the realm of feelings and therefor resists debate, my feelings on the subject are not meant to recruit others but to offer my observations and interpretation of reality. My mind is open to all possibilities, including God, yet not in a religious context. Emile.

Debbie Guzzi March 20, 2015 at 7:37 PM Thanks Emile I was when I wrote it - worn down, I'm OK today. I believe as you do no man on a throne, no head in the sky, the creator made all and to make universes from ones 'body' one can not be human. I do believe the creator is sentient, more like a harmonic which induces balance harmony and prayer by calming us brings us into harmony with 'creation' I have faith all is as it should be and all has the capacity to change! Light & Love Emile Pinet March 20, 2015 at 7:59 PM Thanks so much Debbie, I always enjoy a visit from you...take care of yourself, hugs. Emile.